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The Archers: 03/03/2023

03/03/2023

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Friends and family pay tribute to Jennifer.

Friends and family pay tribute to Jennifer, and Brian is in a colourful quandary.

Jennifer’s family and friends prepare for the funeral St Stephen’s. Kate is grateful that Tony and Lilian have taken on the tribute. Lilian is wearing the perfume Jennifer always wore to try to keep her close. Meanwhile Brian wants to wear the tie Jennifer got him for Christmas, but worries that it’s too bright. He stalls when Alice tells him the car has arrived to take them to church with Phoebe, Noluthando and Sipho. He misses Jennifer so much. 
Lilian comforts Alice when she arrives at the church while Alan tracks down Brian in the churchyard. Brian continues to ponder his tie and Alan reassures him that whatever he selects, it’s the right choice. Alan leads the service and Tony and Lilian remember their sister’s many talents and their shared upbringing at The Bull. 
Afterwards in The Bull, Brian gently asks Kate about her plans to give up Spiritual Home. She’s surprised he knows. Brian compliments Kate on her talent in caring for others and how she’s turned that into a successful business. Kate is touched by Brian’s words. 
Alice and Brian walk back to Willow Cottage. Alice is prepared to keep her dad company and even stay the night, but Brian insists he needs to get used to being on his own. Alice departs and Brian goes inside. He speaks to Jennifer, realising that he doesn’t have to say goodbye because she is with him in his heart, and always will be.

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