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The Archers: 18/08/2013

18/08/2013

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 18/08/2013

Shula is finalising details, and Pip helps save a life.

David and Pip are busy with block calving at Brookfield and the pens are filling up. Pip's enthusiastic about expanding the herd, but David is more reluctant to start planning ahead before the current season has finished. While Pip is optimistic with milk prices currently high, David thinks they might have seen the peak. 

David and Ruth would love Pip, Josh and Ben to be able to make a living from the family farm, but they're not in Brian's league. They take comfort in the fact that at least they are doing what they know to be right, and who knows what the future may hold. 

As St Stephens empties, Ruth is apprehended by Lynda who is curious what species of rose Ruth is entering for the flower and produce show. Meanwhile, Alan recruits Shula as a volunteer for The Elms homeless shelter.

Lynda wonders if Shula knows what Caroline is planning for Grey Gables while she is on holiday. Unfortunately for Lynda, Shula keeps her counsel, so Lynda pops round to Kathy's for a chat. Lynda doesn't think it necessary to recruit a manager as she managed while Caroline was ill. Perhaps they will hand her the reins. After all, who else would they ask?

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