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The Archers: 24/03/2023

24/03/2023

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 24/03/2023

Debbie has a decision to make, and Chelsea has some advice for a misguided friend.

David shows the latest video Jim’s posted online of himself giving updates from the Brookfield guest room. No-one’s been able to coax him out. Then Ruth spots one of the replies online. She may have just found someone who can help. Reluctant Chelsea turns up at Ruth’s request. Jim opens the door to her and pulls her into campaign HQ. He wants her advice on clickbait. His posts aren’t doing well. Chelsea reckons he should be playing to his strengths rather than appearing online in a top hat. In no time she has him happily coming downstairs with his bag. He declares Chelsea’s convinced him this phase of his campaign has served its useful purpose. Jim thanks nonplussed Ruth and David for their hospitality, and leaves.

Adam begs Brian not to let Debbie return to Hungary on a bad note. He doesn’t want to fall out with her as well as Ruairi. He should talk to her. Brian’s not sure he can. Adam tries Debbie, but she thinks the best thing she can do is just get going. Then Brian appears at the door of Honeysuckle Cottage. They talk, Debbie putting the case for her defence. She admits her vulnerabilities and being stuck in the past. Brian softens. They can make it right. Why doesn’t she come back to Ambridge and run the farm? Of all his children, she’s the one who can do it. Debbie acknowledges you can’t escape your roots – she loves Ambridge, the farm and Brian. But for better or worse, Hungary’s her home now.

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