15/07/2026
The Archers
BBC
4.0 • 9K Ratings
🗓️ 15 July 2026
⏱️ 14 minutes
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Summary
After Harrison’s first day in his new job, he and Fallon scout for tables at The Bull. Lynda comes over to welcome him home and asks how he’s settling in. Harrison enthusiastically explains about the role and the team and how he’s excited to be working with the rural community. Alice and Rex bump into a curt Kirsty. Rex explains he’s behind Kirsty’s attitude as he’s accidentally become overbearing at work. Rex finds Kirsty at the bar and apologies for being overbearing and patronising. Kirsty confesses to Rex that she wants to tell people tonight after Tom found out she was pregnant by mistake. The gang chats as Harrison regales with stories from his job in Yorkshire. When Harrison asks what else has happened, Kirsty announces she’s pregnant. Everyone is delighted for her. Harrison makes a comment about everyone having babies and jokes that Alice and Rex will be next. They both awkwardly respond. On the walk home, Alice and Rex chat about Harrison’s baby comment. Alice says it’s important to talk about whether you want kids. Rex confesses that he always imagined he’d be a dad eventually. Alice admits that at some point she would like to have another child. The pair agree they should probably move in together before anything else. Catching her outside the Bull, Lynda says it’s a shame Kirsty couldn’t play cricket this season. Kirsty confides in Lynda that she’s pregnant. Lynda’s delighted and hugs Kirsty. Harrison finds Fallon trying to tidy the garden late at night. They descend into a fight over his baby comment.
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| 1:04.1 | So, how was your first day? |
| 1:06.9 | You've barely said a word about it since you got home. |
| 1:08.9 | Oh, yeah, I know. |
| 1:09.8 | I'm sorry. |
| 1:10.5 | It was a bit of a quick turn around, weren't it, to get ready, come out again. No, it was, it was good. Good? Yeah. Yeah. Met the rest of the team. Oh, awesome, nice. And give me a tour of the patch. No surprises there. And had an IT induction and got down to work. Great. Oh, I'm sorry about this morning, by the way. This morning? Yeah, I work up early and I couldn't get back to sleep, so I thought I'd do a workout and then get in the shower. Oh, no, it's fine. But I completely forgot that you need the shower first thing. I'm not used to you being around. You weren't late, were you? No. No, no, it's fine. Don't worry. |
| 2:01.8 | Wow. I'll stay in bed in the morning just to make sure I don't get in your way. You can bring me a cup of tea, if you like. Oh, yeah, of course. Hey, shall we see if there's a table out back? It'd be a shame to be inside when it's still so sunny out. Yeah, good idea. Oh, now then, Linda. How wonderful to see you. |
| 2:03.0 | Welcome home. |
| 3:11.3 | Thanks very much. Are you all settled back in, ready to take on your new role? I am, yeah. He's already started. Oh, you know me, Linda, I like to hit the ground running, yeah, for stay today. And how did it go? Do you know what? It was brilliant. Oh, I am pleased to hear that. Yeah, it's a small team, three offices and me, the sergeants. And, yeah, I think it's going to be nice working with the rural community rather than turning up at the same houses, resting the same people all the time. Oh, you put it like that. And what kind of work will you be doing? It's really varied, yeah, from what I can tell. They were saying they've had a fair bit of wildlife crime recently. You know, people digging up badger sets, destroying new colonies and what have you. Seems like every day will be different. Well, it's great to see you so infused. Isn't it? Actually, this afternoon, I had an update on the attack on David Archer's sheep from a few weeks, Brian. Oh, so shocking. We're chasing up the DNA results, but these things are always a long shot. Poor David. I'll keep my fingers crossed. Yeah, me too. Well, I leave you to it, but it's so lovely to see you two back together No but you weren't together |
| 3:08.7 | Of course |
| 3:09.1 | No we know what you mean |
| 3:10.1 | Bye |
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