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The Archers: 25/12/2011

25/12/2011

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 25/12/2011

There's stunning news for Tom and Helen. Meanwhile Susan faces a canape crisis at Ambridge View.

Tracy looks forward to chatting with the Aldridges at Susan's party. Anxious Susan tells speculating Tracy not to mention Brian's 'love child'. Tracy can't quite avoid it though as she shares stories with Jennifer. 

At the party, Brian's worried about Monday's hunt because Will's on his honeymoon. Jennifer feels tied up as she's taking Ruairi to the pantomime with Elizabeth and the twins, while also catering for the shoot. Jennifer's pleased that Debbie will be home for New Year's Eve. Brian suggests Debbie can take Ruairi. To their embarrassment, Ruairi becomes sick after too many canapés. 

As Helen gently reprimands Tony for spoiling baby Henry, Tony says he and Pat never forget how lucky they are that Henry's here. He notes that this Christmas is very different from last year. It will be tough for Elizabeth and the twins. Brenda and Tom comment that Vicky has probably been boring Pat and Tony about Wednesday's show. 

Helen corrects Tom when he mentions Sharon's son - he's John's son too and she'd like to think of a little bit of John carrying on. Talk of how much Henry has grown upsets Pat, and Tom and Helen pick up that something's wrong. Tony finally admits that he and Pat have met their other grandson, Rich.

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