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The Archers: 08/12/2022

08/12/2022

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Leonard attempts to do the right thing and Chelsea has big plans

Leonard reveals to Pip that Ben had considered ending his life. He fills in the details to a shocked Pip. Leonard’s relieved to learn that like him, Pip thinks David and Ruth should be made aware. Leonard believes the only way is for Ben to tell them himself. Pip promises to see if she can persuade him. Later, Pip finds Ben outside and talks to him about his family not understanding him. Ben says they’re all very busy. Pip shares what Leonard told her. Ben is grateful to be speaking to health professionals now but he still can’t see his way through it all. She thinks he should tell their parents but Ben thinks they’ll be disappointed. Pip insists that won’t be the case – they’ll just be more determined to help him get better. 

Chelsea blurts out to Brad that Tracy’s going to propose to Jazzer. Brad doesn’t think it’s a good idea and heads off to make a list of all the reasons why. Brad then lays out his argument for marriage for Tracy and Jazzer being a bad idea. He doesn’t see why they need a ceremony to prove their love. The idea of making a speech, dressing smart and dancing fills Brad with horror. Only if he hasn’t got to do any of that will he contemplate coming to the wedding. Chelsea starts describing Tracy’s wedding dress and Tracy tells her she’s getting carried away. She hasn’t proposed yet! She’ll do it on New Year’s Eve, the anniversary of their first kiss.

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