27/07/2026
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This BBC podcast is supported by ads outside the UK. Kontti X-elokuva. Nyt katsottavissa. Power.fi kautta X. Yksi. Kaksi. Kolme. Neljä.
Viisi. Ota LähiTapiolan henkivakuutus ja lepäät rauhassa. Henkivakuutuksen myöntää LähiTapiola Keskinäinen Henkivakuutusyhtiö. LähiTapiola. Samalla puolella.
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Dad, we've been over this. If you really have to smoke, you need to go outside.
Your sister don't mind me smoking indoors, in my own room?
No, but we do. Think of it as an opportunity. How long have we been saying you need to cut down?
That was your idea, Susan. I never wanted to. I'm beginning to wish I'd never let you talk me into moving here now.
Oh! Oh, really? You like your room, don't you?
Aye, it's all right.
And the bed's comfy? You slept all right last night?
I told you I did.
And what about the poached eggs I did for your breakfast? You enjoyed them?
The yolks could have been runnier.
And you've got everything you need here on your side table, yeah? You happy with where we've put your armchair? Right in front of the television? Yes. So you can stop moaning then and obey one little rule and smoke outside. Now, is there anything I can get you before I leave?
Can you make the telly work? I can't figure out this stupid remote.
Oh.
Mum, I thought you'd left for the shop.
Oh, I'm about to. Is Martha OK? I heard her making a fuss.
Oh, yeah, she's fine. She just hates having sun cream. Sun cream? What a load of nonsense. In the summer, back when I was a kid, we'd dash outside straight after breakfast and we wouldn't come home till it had gone dark. But the sun never did us any harm. Wasn't it strong back then?
What, you telling me the sun's changed? Christopher, can you sort the telly out? I think Dad's done something to it. Me? I ain't done nothing. Oh. I have to go. Look, there's cold cuts for lunch and, oh, make sure he remembers to take his mucus tablet.
Sure, no problem.
Oh, and Dad, don't even think about riding your mobility scooter into the village.
What?
I've told you it's too far and the road has no pavement.
So I can't smoke and I ain't allowed to go anywhere neither. This place is like a gulag. What channel do you want?
Eh? I'll see you both later. Good luck.
Robert! Goodness, the shepherd's hut is looking better already. So you like the new colour then? Oh, absolutely. Thank you, darling. I know it hasn't been easy stripping it all back.
Well, I must admit it's nice to be finally getting the top coat on.
What opening scene introduces the family dynamics and concerns about smoking indoors?
How's Alan? You and he were talking for a long time.
Yes, fine. He wanted to go over a few things ahead of this evening's faked committee meeting. Did he mention the grumbling? Oh, about charging for admission. Yes, he did. He's a bit worried, but he says he's used to it. There's always someone ready to moan. That's true, I suppose. Indeed. And at the end of the day, it was a collective decision. Alan's hoping advanced ticket sales will pick up once people realise they'll have to pay more on the gate. Ha! We just need to keep faith, as it were. Yes, well, quite. He's also proposing we run a competition to name the new bell. Anyone is welcome to suggest a name and then people pay a pound to vote. Oh, that's a good idea.
Let me think. How about Big Bong? No, no, no. I've got it.
How do family members discuss adjusting to a new room and caring for an older relative?
Bellinda.
So when do you think you will have finished painting the house? Maybe tomorrow, Wednesday, if that's all right with you. Yes, yes, of course. I'm not trying to rush you. Chris says he's going to make the new decorative lantern hooks this week. I think they're going to make such a wonderful finishing touch.
To think, we originally asked Eddie to build the hut to celebrate 30 years living in Ambridge.
Oh, I know. And that was ten years ago. Where does the time go? Probably best not to contemplate.
Oh, don't say that, Lindy. I, for one, am very grateful we're still here, considering there were times when I wasn't sure we would be. Oh, Robert.
I count myself very lucky. As do I. And we mustn't forget the wonderful times we've had, too. No, indeed. Ten years ago, you weren't an MBE. Our day at Windsor Castle was a highlight. But the simpler things as well, such as the new friendships we've made with Joy and Mick and the Malics, watching darling Mungo grow up, which reminds me, it's not long,
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–3:34
2
What opening scene introduces the family dynamics and concerns about smoking indoors?
3:34–4:21
3
How do family members discuss adjusting to a new room and caring for an older relative?
4:21–6:43
4
What instructions and worries are raised about mobility, medication and village trips?
6:43–7:52
5
How does the conversation shift to community preparations for the summer fete and shepherd's hut painting?
7:52–8:57
6
Why is there controversy over charging admission and naming the new bell at the fete?
8:57–9:53
7
What fundraising ideas and committee proposals (tickets, bell naming, ferret roulette) are debated?
9:53–14:49