Summary
Harry calls Alice in the middle of the night, telling her he wants to drink. He apologises - he has been staring at a bottle of whisky he bought at the all-night garage. She talks him through pouring it away. He couldn’t have done it without her, he says. He hasn’t been able to sleep, he doesn’t think he can do it. But Alice reassures him he’s not alone. He needs to get to an AA meeting and cultivate healthy habits that might distract him from drinking. She suggests they do a crossword together. Later when they speak on the phone, Harry is euphoric – he hasn’t wanted a drink all day and he has Alice to thank for that. But it’s clear Alice is hiding something: she hasn’t told her sobriety buddy Lisa about Harry. It’s obvious he’s still hoping they’ll get back together.
Kate is up early to run her inner child retreat so she’ll be out all day. Brian confirms Miranda is coming over and Kate wants to meet her properly. Later Miranda has some suggestions after riding the cross-country course. She heads off for lunch with Brian. Over lunch Miranda jokes about Susan’s mission to collect video testimonials for the shop. She has no interest in that but is a good deal keener to meet Kate. The discovery of Miranda’s hairbrush sets Kate off - Brian is whisking her away before she has the chance to meet her. Brian says Miranda also wants to meet, suggesting Tuesday evening, but he doesn’t want Miranda grilled. Kate promises to be charm personified.
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| 0:41.0 | You're listening to Sunday's episode of The Archers from BBC Radio 4. The Hello Alice? No, no, but you did say you'd support me. Yeah, it's all right. I can't think of anyone else who will understand. Hang on, let me just, um... |
| 1:30.0 | I'm sorry, this was a mistake, I shouldn't have woken you up. |
| 1:34.0 | Harry just get back to sleep okay? No don't do. Have you been drinking? |
| 1:40.0 | No. But you want one that's why you're ringing. |
| 1:44.0 | Yes. |
| 1:45.0 | Okay. |
| 1:46.0 | You've done exactly the right thing. |
| 1:48.0 | Um, look, I just need to wake myself up for a bit. |
| 1:52.0 | I'm gonna splash some water on my face. |
| 1:55.0 | Of course, of course. I'll ring back in five minutes. |
| 1:57.0 | No, no, don't hang up up. |
| 1:59.0 | Stay on the line. |
| 2:01.0 | All right. |
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