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The Archers: 27/04/2016

27/04/2016

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 27/04/2016

Johnny is making an extra effort, and Tom is catching up.

Johnny has rearranged his days at college to replant lettuces for Tom, after the pigs ran amok. Tony tells them that he and Pat are heading to Felpersham for the family court hearing. Fingers crossed. Johnny tells Tom about Jazzer begging for his job back and giving a sob story - Tom doesn't care. Johnny makes good progress with the replanting and grateful Tom says he's doing a great job.

In the waiting room at court, Ursula gens up on the process with solicitor Stephen. Rob is too ill to attend. Stephen rates Helen's barrister Anna Tregorran. Ursula says she will not sit and listen to a pack of lies, but Stephen advises her to stay quiet. Anna opens the proceedings. Afterwards, Stephen presents the counter-case in favour of Rob and Ursula, pointing out the serious nature of Rob's injuries. Ultimately, Rob has parental responsibility, as opposed to Pat and Tony who do not.

As Tom throws away out of date yoghurt and cream from the shop, Pat and Tony return from the hearing. Pat breaks the terrible news that Henry has to stay with Rob. Bridge Farm can have Henry one day a week. It is a temporary measure however, pending a review of the evidence. Tom says Helen will be devastated.

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