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The Archers: 11/10/2012

11/10/2012

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 11/10/2012

There's a surprise arrival at Lynda's auditions.

There's a surprise arrival at Lynda's auditions. Meanwhile Kathy needs advice.

Lynda and Robert are auditioning for the Christmas play. Jim arrives, not to audition, but to pass on messages. Lynda tries her best to tempt Jim into a role.

Kathy invites Mike over for a chat. She wants his advice on whether Jamie can make a career from tree surgery, as it seems to be the only thing he is passionate about. Mike assures her that Jamie has the talent and that you don't need to be academic to do well in life. 

Fallon's struggling to audition as Beatrice opposite Jim reading Benedick. Fallon's thrilled and surprised when Rhys appears and Jim is happy to be released. Rhys plays Benedick and Lynda is delighted with his performance with Fallon. After, Lynda tells Robert that she has her leads but despairs at the other cast. 

Fallon asks if Rhys wants a quick drink but he's too tired after his trip back from Wales. Rhys remembers that it's the pub quiz tomorrow and Fallon asks him to pop in if he wants. Rhys says he will.

After a whisky, Robert suggests they put on a selection of Shakespeare extracts instead of a full play, to make rehearsals easier. Lynda is keen to include music and dancing to create a truly Elizabethan Christmas.

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