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22/03/2018

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 22/03/2018

Ruth hears some interesting news, and Clarrie struggles to forgive.

Susan and Clarrie aren't best pleased about the extra work they're having to put in for Helen's cheese-making class today. But when Helen asks for one of them to demonstrate draining the curds, Susan puts Clarrie forward and she's a hit. Helen's really grateful. Susan tries to explain Alice's awful drunk behaviour at the funeral, but Clarrie admits she'll struggle to ever forgive her. It was hard enough getting William to the funeral in the first place. Susan also talks about Neil giving Rex some pig training. Clarrie doesn't really trust the Fairbrothers. Clarrie also alludes to Neil's big salary from his new management role.

Pip and Ruth are in shock about Alistair and Shula. While David's away at an NFU meeting, Ruth gets Bert to help out. Pip's baby kicks for the first time and there's an awkward misunderstanding with Bert when Pip flinches, thinking he was going to touch her belly. Pip asks Ruth to apologise for her. 

As they watch the heifers enjoy the new grass, Bert tells Ruth he remembers two brothers from the 70s, the Brantfords, offering money to anyone who'd take their waste products. They asked Phil but he sent them packing. There was a lot of it going on in those days, he tells Ruth, it's just a shame no one reported it to the authorities.

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