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The Archers: 18/07/2012

18/07/2012

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 18/07/2012

Eddie aims for monster profits and Brian tackles a crisis.

Jim and Jennifer question if Lynda's play will be welcomed by the village. given the production's unusual preparation methods. Jim isn't thrilled by the concept of performance art and tourists watching actors perform in natural environments across the village.
One of Brian's prospective suppliers for the new dairy has pulled out, leaving him with the task of finding a new farm for the contract. There is one obvious solution for Brian which is to give the contract for the dairy to Home Farm. 
Joe and Eddie attempt to sell Eddie's statues at the farmers' market, but Joe doesn't think it is the right location for their target demographic. However Ruairi wants to buy a dog statue that looks like Fly. Horrified that the statue could end up in her garden, Jennifer refuses to give Ruairi an advance on his pocket money. Ruairi takes matters into his own hands by completing some chores to earn money. He starts with unloading boxes of meat.
With Ruairi out of earshot, Brian tells Jennifer he has decided to talk to Adam about the arable. Jennifer is worried her son won't be happy.

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