Summary
Preparing for Ben’s graduation celebration lunch, Ruth approaches a resistant David about a date at The Bull on Friday night for Valentine’s. He gives excuses that it’s an artificial, commercial occasion. He suggests an eat in meal-for-two from Underwoods. Ruth confides in Stella that she knows David’s trying to surprise her with a booking at The Bull on Saturday, but she wants to surprise him with a better table there on Friday. Ben good naturedly winds Josh up, but Josh is still feeling raw about George at Meadow Farm and it’s awkward. As Ben moves on to chat to Stella about work, Josh accuses him of being holier than thou about his nursing work. Stella’s uncomfortable and leaves them to it. A heated discussion ensues with Josh accusing Pip of making assumptions about who will inherit the farm. During a tense lunch, David and Ruth reveal their decision. Having done the figures, they’ve worked out that Brookfield will only be able to support one family. As Pip is the dairy expert, Brookfield will go to her, starting immediately with an initial part share, with Ruth and David holding the rest. Josh will keep his thirty acres at Hollowtree plus Glebe Cottage. Ben will receive Rickyard Cottage and the bungalow. Josh appears stoic, stating that he’s not surprised. His parents remind him that he’s a brilliant entrepreneur with a great head for business, and this is the best thing for Brookfield. They assure him that he will do well and they will do all they can to support him.
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| 0:36.2 | You're listening to Sunday's episode of The Archers from BBC Radio 4. Stella, that's great. I'm so glad your brother can make it. |
| 1:03.4 | I know. It's been ages since I've seen him. Pip, did you say you want to, wine? |
| 1:06.7 | Oh, please. He's got some leave, Owen, so he's going to come for a few days, and I'm going to take the time off work, too. Good for you. So, when's he arriving? A week tomorrow, and then he's planning to head back on the Saturday. Oh, he'll be able to help clear up after the engagement party, then. Too bit. Here you go. Tower. And what about your other siblings? Have you heard from them? Isabel says she can't make it, and I don't know about Lila, but it's unlikely. Cheers, David. All right. Now, is there anything we can do to help? No, no. I think lunch is pretty much under control. Is Granite Church? Yeah. And it's gone to pick her up. Why don't you go and find Ben and Josh? They're in a sitting room. Will do. Oh, celebrating my little brother's graduation. Who would have thought it? |
| 1:48.1 | Yes. pick her up. Why don't you go and find Ben and Josh? They're in a sitting room. Well do. |
| 1:46.7 | Oh, celebrating my little brother's graduation. It would have thought it. Yes, so no more engagement sort. Come on then. Oh, Rosie's outside on a bike. Can you keep an eye on it? We'll do. David, could you chuck the beef while I finished making the cauliflower cheese? Oh, that I can. Pitten Stella seem happy, don't they? |
| 2:02.4 | Yeah, they do. |
| 2:04.4 | Makes me think we |
| 2:05.6 | should do something for Valentine's. Sorry? What? I know you said you didn't want to go out on Friday. |
| 2:12.6 | No. But we're going to be busy on Saturday working in the barn. Couldn't we just go down the boat for a drink? |
| 2:19.2 | Ruth? |
| 2:19.7 | It only has to be one. |
| 2:21.7 | It'll be heaving. |
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