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An intense and gripping week of events unfolds in Ambridge. Listen to all the drama here.

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The Archers: 01/05/2016

01/05/2016

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 01/05/2016

Pat and Tony make progress, and David steps up.

Helen rings Bridge Farm and speaks to Tony. Pat can't believe she missed the call, she was in the dairy. Tony informs Pat, Helen knows about the custody hearing result for Henry. Helen wants Pat and Tony to visit and they apply online straightaway.
The cricket season has begun and Ambridge play Little Croxley. Ruth laughs as David pulls on his kit. It is rather yellow after not being worn in so long. Adam joins them and comments on the poor state of the Ambridge cricket team: no Rob, Tom, Johnny or Charlie. Ruth, Adam and David look ahead to the arrival of the cattle that will graze at Home Farm. Later, David applies an ice pack to his hand. He's going to have monster bruise where he got his by the cricket ball. As he recovers Ruth tries to discuss Open Farm Sunday with him. She thinks this year they should promote Brookfield's beef herd. Ruth suggests to David that on Open Farm Sunday they promote their beef herd.
When Ursula comes to collect Henry she is kept waiting. He's with Tony at Heydon Brook where they spot a kingfisher. Ursula makes it clear Rob should be getting sick pay - it's a statutory requirement - Pat says she'll sort it. Ursula says Rob is getting better but he'll never be the same man again.

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