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The Archers: 13/07/2021

13/07/2021

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The nerves set in for Ben and there’s an emergency dash for Ed.

Ed is surprised to find a stranger at the breakfast table at Grange Farm. They quickly place one another – it is Mr York who taught Ed at school. Eddie explains that they will be dropping him off at his wedding before going to work at the livestock market. There is no time for the groom to go home so he is borrowing Ed’s wedding suit. It is not a great fit. On the way to the wedding Mr York reveals his nicknames for Ed, Will and Emma. He is relieved George has finished school – he wouldn’t want the tale of his stag night and sleeping in the limo to get round school. When Eddie points out that Mia is still a Borchester Green pupil, Mr York stumps up a large tip to ensure she keeps quiet. Later, Ed wangles most of the money from Eddie, stating he has learned from the best. 

After a last minute check over by Ruth, Ben is interviewed for a place on a nursing course. Ben flounders with nerves but before the interview ends he talks honestly about why he is set on becoming a nurse and how inspiring his mum’s recovery from cancer is. Back home Ben admits to his mum he wishes he could redo the interview. Ruth reassures him; she could not be more proud.

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