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The Archers: 23/01/2015

23/01/2015

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 23/01/2015

The villagers are dancing, but there is a horrible shock for Lilian.

Jill has suggested to Bert that he partners Carol for the Valentine's Dance. David raises an eyebrow, but Jill assures him Bert's a perfect gentleman. Jill is exasperated when she asks David to sort out some of his stuff from the attic so it can be given to the jumble sale. He makes a hasty exit.

When Lynda raises the same topic, David is curt. Lynda supposes she shouldn't be surprised; David will soon be taking his money and running. An argument ensues. When Jill walks in, David snaps that she can get rid of all his old stuff. He doesn't want it.

Kate cajoles Phoebe into going to the pub.

Lynda is shocked at the squalor when she calls at Roy's. He insists he's fine. He's going out with Tom tonight.

At the Bull, Tom desperately tries to cheer Roy up. He is making some headway when Kate walks in. Kate is loud and embarrassing. Phoebe feels even worse when she sees her dad there too.

Roy can't believe it. He stops listening to Tom. All he can hear is Kate making a fool of herself. Caught between her two difficult parents, Phoebe squirms.

Tom reassures Roy, pointing out that Phoebe is unimpressed with her mum too. He persuades Roy to turn the other cheek. But Roy can't stay. He thanks Tom for the drink and makes his excuses.

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