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The Archers: 16/07/2018

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16/07/2018

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 16/07/2018

Shula is shocked by a request, and Jennifer causes concern.

Lilian and Lynda prepare the Village Hall for the fete. Damara has sent over promotional items, with the slogan 'Developing Trust'. Lynda thinks it's ironic given they've just cut the number of affordable homes at Bridge Farm. Lilian distracts her by asking if Robert's okay - she saw him behaving rather oddly the other day. Lynda assures her he was practising his semaphore, but Lilian suspects it has something to do with teaching Monty to count. Jennifer brings a treasured vase for the white elephant stall and Lillian is surprised. Jennifer merely states that there's no point clinging to the past, and resists Lilian's attempts to find out if anything's wrong.

Shula hopes today's mediation session will settle their financial situation, but Alistair complicates things. The prospect of buying Anisha out has forced him to re-evaluate his finances, and he now wants Shula to pay more for the house. Shula's stunned, but Alistair argues that her business has benefited substantially from him doing veterinary work at cost price. Furthermore, some of the money Anisha put into the partnership helped pay down their mortgage. Shula angrily reminds him that they only have a mortgage because of his gambling debts. Lance suggests that they take a break to calm down, and consider taking legal advice. Shula insists she won't be increasing her settlement.

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