Summary
Ruth’s brought some garden furniture round for Carol, but Carol’s in provocative mode, snapping at Anna. Anna’s going home later and worries about something happening to Carol. After Ruth goes Anna suggests Carol could stay with her for a while, but Carol won’t leave. Anna then suggests setting up a bed downstairs, as Carol’s been sleeping on the sofa. Carol won’t have it, also rejecting the idea of a respite stay at The Laurels. Later, Anna tries persuading Carol again to stay at The Laurels. Carol talks instead about Anna’s brother, Richard, showing clear favouritism, despite the fact he never visited. Anna leaves Carol to sort out photographs of Richard on her own. Then, before Anna leaves, Carol tells her she’ll rely on Brookfield or Alan to take care of her. Anna insists it’s her responsibility, not theirs. Carol finally mentions hearing how brilliant Anna’s WI talk was, admitting she’s proud of her.
Finding Pip busy with the plate meter, Ruth thinks she’s tired and offers to babysit, so Pip and Stella can have a night out - or she’ll cook a meal for them. Pip insists she just wants a quiet night in, before snapping at Ruth. Later, with Pip still being peevish, Ruth brings up the subject of genetic testing. Pip hints that Ruth could pay for a test, but Ruth would rather wait for the NHS. Pip reckons she’d have the test in a heartbeat if she was Ruth. Is she holding off because of Josh? No, Ruth needs to be sure it’s the right decision for her.
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| 0:36.9 | You're listening to Thursday's episode of The Archers from BBC Radio 4. |
| 0:42.6 | Music Oh, it's really kind of you and David to let mum have your little bistro set. |
| 1:04.9 | And the spot pit cleared is perfect. |
| 1:07.4 | The wild roses and honeysuckle are intoxicating. |
| 1:10.8 | A bistro set makes me think of hot Parisian nights. |
| 1:16.2 | I'm not sure mum's going to be smoking French cigars and writing poetry, |
| 1:19.7 | but she'll enjoy sitting out now the weather's getting nicer. |
| 1:22.5 | Well then, you're very well. |
| 1:24.1 | And to be honest, Anna, you've saved as a trip to the charity shop. |
| 1:27.7 | Oh, mum, come and have a cup of tea with us. You'll stay for one, won't you, Ruth? |
| 1:31.3 | Morning, Ruth. Morning, Carol. Oh, lovely to be outside. It can get stuff in there. Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. |
| 1:40.3 | Oh, it's not your fault, it's Anna's. She's insisting on baking and boiling all kinds of |
| 1:46.3 | meals to leave me. I think you'll be happy once your freezer's full. Oh, well, I'd be just as happy |
| 1:52.1 | with Marmite toast. How's the chair? Right. Though, it would be better with one of those tie-on cushions you get in the garden centre. |
| 2:04.7 | Well, we could go to the garden centre and get some. |
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