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06/12/2017

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 06/12/2017

The panto rehearsal descends into chaos, and Lilian feels guilty.

At the Village Hall panto rehearsals continue to be more of a challenge than Alan had anticipated. Lynda isn't happy that the script doesn't satisfactorily explore the Evil Fairy's motivations. She insists on performing her "inner turmoil", which interrupts the flow of the scenes. Meanwhile Susan discovers that all the costumes Usha has brought for her to try are too small, and insists that Usha must have mistaken her size. Susan brings the rehearsal to a halt by objecting to Lynda's antics. Usha distracts Susan and prevents a full-scale argument by pretending to have made a mistake copying down her measurements. Alan's very glad to have Usha on his side. What has he got himself into?

Adam offers Johnny a full-time job at Home Farm. Jeff won't be returning. Johnny's surprised and flattered to be asked, but wants time to consider. 

Jennifer accuses Lilian of deliberately avoiding her, but Lilian insists she's just busy. She does confess to avoiding Peggy. She can't face talking about the wedding. Jennifer angrily points out that, between worrying about the wedding and Christine, Peggy's health is suffering. Since Jennifer heard from Brian that Lilian slept with Matt's half-brother she isn't sure she can trust Lilian. Lilian is incredibly contrite - she's disgusted by her own recent behaviour.

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