Summary
Will prepares George an early hot breakfast for his first shift at Meadow Farm. Amber wakes up too and both of them wish George luck as he sets off, before admitting to one another they’re both anxious for him to do well. Esme’s grateful as enthusiastic George offers to fix a blocked gutter once he’s done the milking. Josh arrives and is thrown to find George up a ladder – he was intending to do the repair himself. Esme declares that George has been great, adding that she can manage at the farm now if Josh wants to take a step back and focus on his own business. Josh warns her to be careful that George doesn’t take advantage and expect to be paid extra. Esme counters there’s been no hint of this so far, but Josh isn’t convinced. He’s happy to carry on helping, so why pay George to do the jobs? Later George realises Josh has told Esme his suspicions. George insists he’s just doing his job, before telling Josh he’s off his head.
Amber’s shocked when her mum Anne Marie turns up unexpectedly. Anne Marie’s found out about Amber’s pregnancy, and expresses her concern for her welfare. Amber assures her she’s fine and all’s well, but Anne Marie wants to talk further and invites Amber to dinner on Thursday. She misses Amber and just wants to be there for her. Later as Amber, George and Will celebrate George’s successful first day, Amber doesn’t want to break the mood and says nothing about her encounter, insisting all is good.
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| 0:00.0 | BBC Sounds, music, radio, podcasts. |
| 0:05.4 | You're listening to Monday's episode of The Archers from BBC Radio 4. What's all this? |
| 0:30.0 | Well, I thought you could do with a proper breakfast inside you on your first day. |
| 0:34.0 | You got up at half three in the morning to make me a bacon and egg signet. I couldn't sleep anyway. You're worrying about this thing with Grandpa, aren't you? No, I was worrying about you going off to Meadow Farm on that bike in this weather. I'll drive you if you like. I'll be fine on the bike. I don't mind George. Well, I do. It doesn't look very good if I've got my dad out of bed to drive me to work, does it? Anyway, the wind's calmed down since yesterday. I'll be fine. I know you will. You'll be great. There you go. Get that down you. Thanks, Dad. We've got any foil. I might be better taking it with me. I don't want to be late on my first day. Here, I'll wrap it up for you while you get your boots on. Uh, put your big coat on over your fleece. Dad. Sorry. Stop worrying. It's just milking the cows. It's not a big deal. It is a big deal. You've come a long way to get to this and it's not been easy. Just hope I don't blow it. You won't. What? I told you to wake me. And I told you no way. You need your sleep. Good luck. Don't forget your helmet. I won't. What do you like you to? You think I was going off to war or something, the way you're carrying on. |
| 1:46.9 | Have a great first day. |
| 1:48.7 | No sweat. |
| 1:49.7 | It's just the morning milking, so... |
| 1:51.6 | I'll be home early, so I'll get the tea on. |
| 1:54.0 | Bolognais, all right? |
| 1:55.1 | Lovely. Right. |
| 1:57.4 | I'm off. |
| 1:58.6 | See you later. |
| 1:59.8 | Bye. |
| 2:00.5 | See you later, son. |
| 2:06.5 | It'll be fine. I know you will. I just can't help worrying. |
| 2:10.8 | Yeah, me too. Means a lot, doesn't it? Yeah, it does. |
| 2:16.3 | What time are you in work? |
| 2:18.3 | Nine. |
| 2:19.0 | Right. |
| 2:19.6 | Go on. |
| 2:20.3 | You get back up to bed for a few hours. |
| 2:22.4 | I'll bring you a cup of tea before I go. |
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