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The Archers

11/12/2022

The Archers

BBC

Arts, Drama, Performing Arts, Fiction

4.28.8K Ratings

🗓️ 11 December 2022

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Summary

A money saving measure by Martyn Gibson at Berrow has resulted in the wrong pig feed being ordered. Neil promises to speak to Martyn and get the order revised. Jazzer wishes Martyn would up his hours. They’re interrupted by a notification from Martyn announcing an emergency staff meeting. They discover it’s to update them on a member of staff leaving. They agree this makes the staffing crisis even more urgent. All Martyn seems bothered about is that they go to the works Christmas party in their festive jumpers. They pledge to attend, and raise the issue of staffing. It’s all hands on deck at Brookfield preparing for an event in the Barn, with Ben out of action and Pip absent caring for a poorly Rosie. Stressed Ruth has to manage vehicle congestion in the yard as party preparations begin to take a fraught turn – she needs David back with the quad bike. However David gets stuck in some mud and has to call on Pip for help. As Toby steps in with Rosie, Pip explains to worried David that she’s drafted in Ben and Josh to assist Ruth. David’s concerned, but Pip assures him Ben was up for it and is enjoying himself. The barn event goes off without a hitch and David’s proud of frazzled Ruth. The family group photo from Jill’s birthday has finally arrived. As they look at it they acknowledge Ben’s difficulties were apparent in his expression even back then. Ruth reiterates the importance of supporting his progress now he’s turned a corner.

Transcript

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0:00.0

BBC Sounds Music Radio Podcasts

0:04.9

You're listening to Sunday's episode of The Arches from BBC Radio 4.

0:10.2

Music Radio Music

0:28.8

Ruth, how's it going love?

0:32.0

Milton Dunn, yard scraped and I'm about to head over to the barn.

0:36.5

Check we've got enough tables out for the caterers.

0:40.0

Oh yeah it's the birthday lunch today isn't it the 80s?

0:43.3

Such a sweet lady. Her daughter was delighted we could take their booking.

0:47.6

She's heard great things about this apparently.

0:49.9

It's nice to hear and um you've you've checked on Ben again.

0:55.4

Yeah he was still fast asleep with best cold up on his bed.

0:59.8

She's been amazing that dog but her knee leaves his side.

1:03.3

She knows something's up. She does.

1:05.8

And Josh is on his way over to keep an eye on him for the rest of the day.

1:09.2

It's good of him he's got such a lot on his plate with all the bird flu restrictions

1:14.2

having to disinfect everything including the van after deliveries.

1:18.2

I know he's got a lot on but he actually suggested taking Ben out with him.

1:22.2

That might have been helpful. Get him out with a house.

1:25.2

Well not if the home treatment team are coming we don't want him missing them.

1:29.3

And anyway with all the restrictions Josh has to be careful who has access to the hen.

1:34.0

Of course.

1:35.5

But once the team are gone at the end of the week what then?

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