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The Archers: 02/08/2022

02/08/2022

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Helen feels protective of her boys, and Tom needs a good night’s sleep.

At Bridge Farm Tony and Helen tell everyone that people were bowled over by the Grey Gables launch event.  They’re interrupted by a customer complaining about food missing from the veg boxes – it’s the third complaint today. Tom insists he’d checked the boxes twice, but everyone blames it on his sleep deprivation.  When Caitlin brings up the subject of Peggy’s church window, it’s clear no-one’s told Helen about it.  Later Tom admits to Helen that he and Natasha were so amazed by the idea they didn’t think about anyone else.  Helen feels that Peggy’s implying her children don’t deserve something unique, but that Tom’s do.  Tom thinks it’s simply because he’s had twins.  He asks Helen not to spoil it for Natasha, who thinks it’s an incredible gift.
Later Tom’s cross with Caitlin when she admits she’s been taking things from the veg boxes – she thought she could help herself.  She’s apologetic when Tom asks her to steer clear of farm stuff.
When Pat tells Helen that Tom should’ve told her about the church window, Helen’s more cross with Peggy as it’s so unfair on Henry and Jack.  When Pat points out it also affects Peggy’s other grandchildren, Helen admits she’s discovered they’re all really happy for Tom and Natasha and that makes her feel selfish. Pat says she doesn’t always understand Peggy’s actions, but not to let it come between Helen and Tom.  Later Pat talks to Tony saying Peggy’s so clumsy in the way she does things. Tony says it’s unintentional and it was a heartfelt gesture.  Pat agrees; Peggy will always remain a mystery to her, but no-one could question her love for their family.

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