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The Archers: 09/04/2020

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09/04/2020

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Oliver struggles as Grey Gables re-opens.

Oliver struggles as Grey Gables re-opens and Lilian rallies the troops.

Freddie changes his clothes before being trained on reception at Grey Gables by Tracy. Oliver tells them both not to be disheartened if it’s quiet today. Tracy doesn’t like the posters Harrison’s made to recruit people to the cricket team – asking people to ‘have a go’ is not the strategy of a winning team.

Lilian finds an overwhelmed Robert overloaded with shopping. She persuades him to let her help him prepare for Lynda’s return home. He wants it to be perfect. Lilian takes Robert to Grey Gables. Lynda really wanted him to be there to show their support for its re-opening. Lilian recruits Freddie to help prepare Ambridge Hall for Lynda’s return. Meanwhile, Oliver finds Robert looking at where Lynda was brought out of Grey Gables after the fire. Robert’s emotional about Lynda’s recovery.

Tracy asks Emma how the family theme park trip went. Emma says she was with Keira while Ed was with George. Later, Emma tells Tracy to stop asking about her and Ed – they are definitely over as a couple. Tracy thinks Emma can try harder and not settle for no as an answer from Ed. 

Despite the day being busier than expected for Grey Gables, Tracy finds Oliver feeling flat. She tells him he’s got to fake it before he makes it, like how she approaches the cricket team, believing they’ll do well despite a poor record of league wins. This invigorates Oliver who goes to talk to his staff.

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