Summary
Azra gets Pat and Natasha’s input for the Surgery’s mental health initiative, and Natasha’s not impressed by Tom’s “just suck it up” attitude. Furious Tony interrupts them, demanding an explanation for the advert listing the dispersal sale of his Angus cattle. Azra’s caught in the middle before politely escaping. Pat reminds Tony that he did agree to this, but Tony reminds Tom that he was going to make the call himself when he felt ready. Tom finally confesses that Helen listed the cattle last week. Natasha joins Pat in helping Tony accept things. Later Pat and Tony reflect. Pat’s encouraging: Tony will find a new project. The farm is in safe hands and change is inevitable. Pat gives Tony a small gift – an Angus herd for his model railway. Softened, Tony forgives Pat for forgetting to tell him about the auction.
In the shower, Pip can feel something on her breast and gets Stella to help her check. After some uncertainty, they agree there is something there. Pip will call the doctor tomorrow, as it’s too late today, and they agree to keep things normal until then and not say anything to Rosie. With Rosie put to bed, they have some wine and chat – Stella knows about Ruth’s cancer history. Pip reflects on the past, and how little she has asked Ruth about her breast cancer. She compares herself to her mum, with a young child. Stella encourages Pip not to worry, and they agree there’s nothing they can do until tomorrow, when Pip will make an urgent appointment.
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| 0:00.0 | BBC Sounds, Music, Radio, Podcasts. |
| 0:07.0 | An abandoned psychiatric hospital. |
| 0:10.7 | As if staff had simply walked out one day and never returned. |
| 0:14.3 | And the unexplained death of a nursing assistant. |
| 0:17.8 | Mary Glasgow 35 had died when on Judy. |
| 0:20.8 | It wasn't just an altercation. The room was wrecked. |
| 0:23.2 | The curtains were on the floor. |
| 0:24.9 | She didn't just die at her workplace. |
| 0:27.0 | Something strange happened. |
| 0:29.9 | Assume nothing. What happened to Mary Glasgow? |
| 0:33.5 | Listen first on BBC Sounds. |
| 0:36.1 | You're listening to Weddensdays' episode of The Archers from BBC Radio 4. Thanks for taking the time to do this. |
| 1:00.4 | It's okay, Asra. |
| 1:01.4 | I know it's the end of a long day. |
| 1:03.0 | A cup of tea and some adult chat is always welcome in my book. |
| 1:06.6 | So, as I said, this is part of the surgery's mental health initiative. |
| 2:19.4 | Okay. So at this point, I'm just gathering views, opinions. Please, don't worry about saying anything you think is irrelevant. It's all valuable. Yeah. I mean, people aren't so ready to talk about mental health challenges, are they? I think around here, everyone's got so much to do. We just get on with things. And I do think it's the men that often find it difficult to open up. Oh, I agree, Natasha. In fact, why aren't the men here? Why's Tony? Oh, another biscuit, anyone? Oh, thanks, Pat. Akram's out in the yard. Finishing up, is he? He's always finishing up something or other. And I'm sure Tom will be through in a minute. He's just seen to the girls. Oh, good. You know, I do think that loneliness is a huge problem when it comes to mental health around here. Just look at Carol Trigoren, living on her own. Helen said she's refusing carers now. Oh, is that the woman in Glebe Cottage? I've not met her yet. But thinking about it, she's quite unusual, isn't she? And a lot of older people live with extended family or friends. Bert with Tracy and Co. Jill at Brookfield. Even Oliver are living with Clary and Eddie. But Oliver's in great nick, isn't he? Still working and all the horse riding he does. |
| 2:34.1 | Oh, yeah, he's tremendous. I don't know if you know, Asra, but my dad lives with bipolar. Oh, no, I didn't. And when I was a kid, I found it really hard, you know, to know where to turn to. That must have been tough for you. Oh, you get by. Just knowing where you can get help would have been so useful. |
| 2:34.9 | Of course. |
| 3:24.2 | That's why I think it's important, knowing where to turn, without judgment. Yeah. Yeah, that is so helpful. You know, Tony's having a hard time letting go of his hangars hurt. Oh, really? Yeah. They're one of the casualties of our audit, I'm afraid. Oh, that's such a shame. No, no, it's the right thing to do. It's just, you know, it's hard for him. Oh, I can imagine. I think at his time of life, it's, it's difficult to start letting go of things, things that have made him happy. Yeah. I'm not saying it's a mental health issue. It's just the ups and downs of farming life, I guess. Having to change, be adaptable. Sorry, mum. Her girls have made a den in the living room. It's all a bit of a mess now, but I'll tidy it before we go. So what are they doing now? Watch him telly. More screen time. Oh, what are you going to do? |
| 3:24.9 | Hi, Asra. |
| 3:25.5 | Hi, Tom. |
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