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The Archers

03/01/2023

The Archers

BBC

Performing Arts, Fiction, Drama, Arts

4.09K Ratings

🗓️ 3 January 2023

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Summary

Lottie and Pip share New Year’s resolutions over burgers and craft beers. Lottie clocks that Pip hasn’t got any goals that are solely for herself. Pip imagines Lottie’s work life is more glamorous than hers but Lottie assures her that farming is a lot more exciting than being an insurance broker. Lottie and Pip agree to fit more fun into their lives. Pip mentions they’re starting up a B&B at Brookfield and suggests Lottie tests it out. Back home, Pip reports to Ben that she feels like she’s been on holiday after her lunch out. Ben has also had a good time doing the milking. In more good news, Rosie’s had praise for the school project that Ben helped to create. Ben brings up the family’s conversation with Elena tomorrow. It’s been set up after Ben told Elena his parents were finding it hard. They share a laugh when Ben says he’s enjoyed doing normal, useful stuff again while Pip’s been told to do less of that and have more fun. Susan opens up to Neil about not feeling happy at the news of Tracy and Jazzer’s engagement. As the big sister she can’t help worrying – she’s the one who’s looked out for Tracy ever since their mother died. Neil reassures Susan that Tracy and Jazzer are a good match, and takes her to the Bull so she can apologise to Tracy. Tracy rejects Susan’s attempts to make amends. Susan persists but even with assistance from Neil, Tracy won’t listen to Susan’s explanations.

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0:00.0

BBC Sounds Music Radio Podcasts

0:04.9

You're listening to Tuesday's episode of The Archers, from BBC Radio 4.

0:10.2

Music

0:27.6

Next question. Top New Year's resolution.

0:30.5

Easy. I'm going to do a stand-up comedy gig this summer.

0:33.5

Mm-hmm. Even just five minutes at an open mic.

0:35.3

Where did this come from, Lotte? I had to drag you on stage at school.

0:39.3

I know, but that was 20 years ago.

0:42.6

But it's so nice of Ben to take us.

0:44.8

But I can't believe Little Ben Archer is old enough to drive a car.

0:47.9

What? He is 20.

0:49.2

Oh, that'll be him. It's open.

0:53.5

Hi, Pip. Lotte, is it?

0:55.7

Ben, look at you. You want to show fur for the day?

0:59.6

The cheesy what's it awaits?

1:01.2

Yeah, Ben's decided to embrace his vivid orange car.

1:04.2

He likes to get the jokes in first before anyone else can mock him.

1:07.3

Mm-hmm. So where are you two headed? I can drop you anywhere.

1:10.2

Well, the Queen's head in Bortesta does good burgers and craft beers. Perfect.

1:15.7

Are you sure you're okay to do the milking this afternoon, Ben?

1:18.3

Yeah, fine. I'm looking forward to it.

1:20.3

How come you got Ben for a brother and I got the worst humour selfish at years?

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