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The Archers: 01/01/2023

01/01/2023

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There’s a New Year Party at the Bull, and a moment of reflection for Elizabeth.

Tracy and Jazzer share a moment as a heaving Bull crowd cheers in the new year. Jazzer’s looking forward to a cracker of a year, while Tracy would be happy if it was calm and uneventful. Elizabeth’s impressed that Chelsea and Brad have come out with Tracy and Jazzer; her two have gone to Felpersham. 
Elizabeth explains to Kenton why she hasn’t split from Vince. His Christmas present to her reminded her how sweet and thoughtful he can be. She knows her association with him is making things frosty between her and David and Ruth. Kenton advises that Vince needs to extend any olive branch he’s offered Elizabeth to David and Ruth. Kenton asks what Lily and Freddie make of Vince, before the conversation turns to the anniversary of Nigel’s death – 12 years this year. 
Despite other offers, Chelsea’s chosen to spend New Year’s Eve in Ambridge with her family who got her through the last year. After teasing her, Brad says that means a lot. As they watch the fireworks, Chelsea feels bad that they’ve ruined the prospect of a proposal between Tracy and Jazzer. She can see how much they love one another and wonders what she can do to get things back on track.
Chelsea commandeers the microphone, and with Brad’s help asks Jazzer if he will marry Tracy. Everyone turns to look at Tracy and Jazzer. Tracy’s stunned and thinks Jazzer set it all up. They express their love for one another and announce they’re getting married, sealing their declaration with a kiss.

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