Before you listen to this BBC podcast, I'd like to quickly tell you about some others.

My name's Andy Martin and I'm the editor of a team of podcast producers at the BBC in Northern Ireland.

It's a job I really love because we get to tell the stories that really matter to people here,

but which also resonate and apply to listeners around the world.

And because the team is such a diverse range of skills and strengths.

We have trained journalists, people who love digging through archives,

we've got drama and even comedy experts.

We really can do those stories justice.

So if you like this podcast, head to BBC Sounds where you'll find

plenty more fascinating stories from all around the UK.

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You're listening to Monday's episode of The Archers from BBC Radio 4. The Martha's just having a nap. We weren't expecting you for another hour. I haven't even

started a tea yet. Oh it's fine I'm early. We went for a walk to see

Ed's Texels after nursery and she shattered so I thought I'd bring her back to yours for a team, make it easier for you.

Oh, thank you. And it would have been easier. Only...

What? I'm sorry, I've got a late appointment. I only popped home home to get changed I was going to ring you to ask if you could hang on to her for an hour

Why like I say a late appointment? Oh, just a new horse? Where? Sorry? Where is it? The appointment?

Over in, um, just out past Hollerton.

Really?

All right, no.

What's going on, Christopher?

You're not going to like it.

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