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The Archers: 16/05/2023

16/05/2023

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 16/05/2023

There’s a dilemma for Neil, and the Aldridge sisters make their presence felt.

Alice and Kate offer Adam sisterly support before he goes off to meet his half-sister Erin at the pub. Once there Adam and Erin chat easily, sharing experiences. Erin spots two women eyeing up Adam. He tells her it’s Kate and Alice, his sisters, come to spy on them. The four of them go for a walk and Erin talks about her charity work, before joining in with the sibling banter between Adam, Kate and Alice. Once Erin leaves to meet her friend, Adam and Kate agree she’s fantastic. Adam can’t wait to visit Ireland and see where Paddy lived. He’s hoping to sort out details with Erin on Thursday. Alice then gets a message from Phoebe, who’s refusing to accept money from her. Kate and Adam agree –  none of their children want Alice’s money. Alice accepts this; she’ll stop trying to give it to them.  
Martyn Gibson irritates Neil, inviting himself to sit in on the interviews for Jazzer’s replacement. As soon as the interviews are over Neil has a favourite candidate in mind. But Martyn stops him; there’s one more to see. Neil’s astonished when George walks in. Neil grills George, but it’s clear this is a fait accompli, set up by Martyn. Martyn wants George to start tomorrow, even though Neil does his best to prevent the appointment. All Neil’s objections are overridden, and because of biosecurity concerns it’s agreed that George will move in with Neil and Susan from tonight. George tells defeated Neil that he won’t let him down.

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