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You're listening to Sunday's episode of The Archers from BBC Radio 4. Um, Linda. What's the matter? What's wrong? Don't freak out. I do not freak out, Tom. Good. That's good, because Henry can't play.

What? He can't make it. It's a last minute thing. What last minute thing? This is the first I've heard of it. He was really upset about the Borchester Force Woman, the one who had to go to A&E. Well, that wasn't Henry's fault. I mean, he was bowling. Yes, but not deliberately at her. Well, he can't get over it. Is that the real reason he's not coming? Yes, absolutely. He's been struggling with it all week. She broke two fingers, Linda. Now what if I were to speak to him? Reassure him that he's not to blame? No, no. No, it's best not, I think. Sorry, Linda, but we've all tried that. Me, my mum, Helen, and it's made no difference whatsoever. Oh, dear, I'm sorry to hear that. I wasn't going to even mention this today, but the truth is that he's not even sure about next season. No. Really? Yeah. Oh, I do hope that he changes his mind. Well, I wouldn't bank on it.

All right, well, we can't worry about next season now, can we?

Not really.

Let's think positive.

We still have a full-strength team, even without Henry.

A bit of a shame that we're batting first in some ways,

but if we can get ahead with a decent enough

innings, then we might just avoid relegation. Yeah, absolutely. Hang on a sec. What?

Oh, it's Adam. Adam? He's not playing. What? Why? He's working at home farm.

Well, tell him to stop.

I can't tell him to stop, Lindo.

Why is he working on a Sunday when Ambridge cricket team needs him more than we've ever needed him?

Because Stella quit.

So he's trying to help Brian out as well as keep his job going with us.

Right. I'm calling him.

I'm calling him right now.

Good afternoon.

Hi.

So I've got here on my alert, Ambridge Cricket Club.

Is that right?

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