Summary
Alan and Lilian are heading to the Rogation Sunday service at Rewilding Ambridge when Den appears, looking for the cricket ground. After identifying himself as Chelsea and Brad’s dad Den accepts Alan’s invitation to the open-air service, before the cricket starts. Erik’s there with Kirsty, taking extra care over his pregnant partner and confessing he finds Ambridge weird. He thinks Kirsty’s in her element, though. Lilian persuades Erik to play cricket later, as the Battling Bulls are missing several players, before Alan joins them, pleased with the healthy Rogation turnout. Kirsty’s delighted too and introduces the service.
Later, at the cricket, Jakob tells Brad he wishes he hadn’t accepted the offer to play, admitting he isn’t sure of the rules. Brad’s not pleased to see Den and doesn’t want him sitting next to him or pretending this is normal. Jakob wonders why Erik’s in Ambridge and Erik’s about to tell him when they’re called away to open the batting. After hitting a four Erik tells Jakob that Kirsty’s pregnant. Jakob immediately questions the level of Erik’s commitment, but Erik just wants Jakob to be happy for them. The Bulls win a tight match and Lilian leads the charge back to The Bull for celebratory drinks. Jakob congratulates Erik and Kirsty together, but Kirsty swears Jakob to secrecy, even from Kate. While Brad’s packing up Den tells him of Jim’s praise, then chastises himself for not being a better father figure. Den makes several suggestions to meet up again, but Brad rejects them all – he doesn’t really want this.
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| 0:36.9 | You're listening to Sunday's episode of The Archers from BBC Radio 4. Alan. I was just admiring these poppies, won't they be glorious when they bloom? |
| 1:05.0 | Yeah, I think they must be from Tony's birthday seed. There's more sprung up by the vestry door. |
| 1:09.5 | Are you heading to rewilding? |
| 1:11.2 | Yes, I am. I've just stuck a note on the church door to remind folks about the Rogation Sunday service. Well, I'm heading there too. Oh, look, here, Alan. You're struggling there. Let me take a bag. Oh, thanks, Lillian. Oh, it's such a glorious day. I know. If I could rely on weather like this, I'd do more open-air services. |
| 1:29.4 | Oh, you know, mum would be in her element. It's such a glorious day. I know. If I could rely on weather like this, I'd do more open air services. |
| 1:29.4 | Oh, you know, mum would be in her element, rewilding and church coming together on a sunny spring morning. |
| 1:35.2 | Oh, you miss her? |
| 1:36.0 | Yeah, every day. |
| 1:37.7 | Right, shall we get going, then? |
| 1:41.0 | How were Brian and Rory getting on? |
| 1:44.0 | Why'd you ask? Well, I was just thinking about them yesterday evening. I saw Brian heading back from the bull to Blossom Hill Cottage. And I thought how hard it must be for him. I mean, not so long ago, he was telling me how excited he was to be moving into the farmhouse with Miranda. Breakups are hard on everyone. But you know, Brian, he'll be all right. Morning. Oh, good morning. Morning. I wonder if you can help me. I'm looking for the cricket grounds. I'm here to see the battling balls. Oh, well, you're in luck. We're playing the three tons, but you're very early. The match doesn't start till two. I'm such an idiot. I should have checked. All the fixtures are on the village website. And I think Susan put a notice up in the shop window. Next week we're at home against the Black Dragon. You're not local, then? Well, no, sort of, but not from Ambridge. Though my kids live here, Chelsea and Brad. Oh, so you must be. Den. Yeah, I'm here to support Brad. |
| 2:38.5 | Chelsea told me he's the scorer. He is. He's a fantastic lad. He must be very proud. |
| 2:44.0 | I am. Well, we look forward to seeing you at the game. |
| 2:47.7 | Yeah, but now I've got a few hours to kill. |
| 2:53.5 | I doubt Tracy's going to invite me in for morning coffee. |
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