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The Archers

17/01/2023

The Archers

BBC

Fiction, Performing Arts, Arts, Drama

4.09K Ratings

🗓️ 17 January 2023

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Summary

Brad’s fretting that he’s not heard from Paige since last night. She’s read his texts but isn’t replying. Chelsea tries to reassure him as he shows her his messages to Paige; they’re all lovely. Finally he hears back; Paige isn’t interested and doesn’t want to see him again. However the message he got from her was sent in error, and meant for a mate of hers. Brad has a crisis of confidence, and Chelsea tells him not to worry, dating’s a minefield and people can be weird. He shouldn’t doubt himself. Brad says ruefully that he liked Paige. Chelsea sympathises and gives him a hug. Justin’s fulfilled all his allotted tasks in the shop and is keen to take a turn on the till. He tries to convince Jim of the virtues of up-selling and some gentle tweaks to their marketing strategy. Reluctantly Jim allows Justin to demonstrate his skills on the next client, who happens to be Rex. Jim warns Justin that Rex is a very particular sort of customer who tends to stick to a list, but Justin presses on. He successfully persuades Rex to buy a number of extra items, and spend more money than he planned. Jim’s impressed and can see the benefits of Justin’s techniques. If even a handful of customers spent a little bit more each week, the future of the shop would be in no doubt. He asks Justin to teach him the art of up-selling, a challenge which Justin cheerfully accepts.

Transcript

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0:00.0

BBC Sounds Music Radio Podcasts

0:05.0

You're listening to Tuesday's episode of The Archers, from BBC Radio 4.

0:10.3

Music Radio Music

0:26.8

You too, Alan. Have a pleasant evening.

0:30.4

Right. That's me, darling, the stock room, Jim.

0:33.4

Are you sure?

0:34.6

Perhaps I can join you at the counter for a while.

0:37.2

You finished remarkably quickly.

0:39.2

I know this is our first proper shift together, but you'll soon see I don't mess about.

0:44.9

So you've broken down all those empty cardboard boxes, Justin?

0:50.4

The lot.

0:51.4

And packaged them up for disposal.

0:53.9

They're all ready to dispose of.

0:55.9

In the correct location?

0:57.2

Recycling, naturally.

0:59.4

What about checking the mouse traps?

1:01.2

A particular highlight.

1:03.2

We all have to do it at some point.

1:05.1

Happy to take my turn.

1:06.9

So, had any traps been activated?

1:10.1

Just one.

1:11.2

And the captured vermin?

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