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The Archers: 01/03/2023

01/03/2023

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 01/03/2023

Tony and Lilian have something important to discuss.

Tony and Lilian have something important to discuss, and Helen tries to cheer up Lee.

Susan’s surprised to learn that Lee isn’t against the plans to build an electric car charging station in Ambridge. Susan doesn’t have a chance to put her view across as Tony interrupts them and she is encouraged back to the dairy. With Susan gone, Tony and Lee discuss his daughters’ move to America in three weeks. Tony understands that the move will be hard for Lee, and reminds him that wherever Mabel and Evie are they will always be his daughters. Lee finds this comforting. 
Susan drops off one of Jim’s leaflets campaigning against the proposed charging station at Helen and Lee’s. They both try gently to allay Susan’s concerns. Once Susan has gone Helen lifts Lee’s mood by suggesting they start to plan and save for a holiday in San Francisco. Lee’s worried about the cost but Helen is determined to make it happen. He tells her she’s amazing and he loves her. 
Lilian reports to Tony that Kate feels unable to read the tribute to Jennifer at her funeral. Everyone understands it’s a big ask but no one else has offered to take it on. Tony can’t think of anyone more qualified than Lilian. Later Lilian struggles to know where to start with paying tribute to Jennifer. He and Tony think back to significant moments in Jennifer’s life. Helen catches them laughing at old photos from their childhood holidays. They explain they’d decided to focus on Jennifer as their sister for the tribute, which Helen thinks is lovely. Lilian has an idea for how to tweak the funeral proceedings.

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