The Archers

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The Archers: 19/10/2023

19/10/2023

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Alan faces a difficult conversation, and George has something up his sleeve.

Helen is insistent that Henry show Alan how sorry he is for the graffiti. Lee is a little more lenient on Henry and Helen tells him she doesn’t want Henry getting mixed messages. At the church Alan explains his thinking when Rob first approached him. He understands how Henry’s feeling but dealing with those feelings shouldn’t be through vandalism. Alan sets Henry to work on tidying the churchyard. Later, Alan talks to Henry about forgiveness. Henry admits he doesn’t believe in God. Alan points out that the Bible can still be helpful. Henry asks if he’s evil if he doesn’t want to forgive Rob. No, says Alan and he advises that Henry concentrates on loving his family. 

Back home, Lee asks Helen if something’s wrong as she seems short with him. Their conversation escalates – she can’t believe how much attention he needs. Lee refutes that saying he’s sacrificed so much to be with her and the boys. Lee accepts he may be messy or annoying but he won’t accept being accused of being selfish and needy.

George is fed up with his lot. His work at Bridge Farm brings in a bit of money but his farm promotional work is having setbacks. Brad offers to spend the evening with him instead of Mia if it’ll help cheer George up. George beats Brad in a game and then after getting a text asks him to leave. Tilly Button is coming over and he’s eager to get the mood right. He scoffs when Brad tries to give love life advice and asks again for him to go. Brad can’t believe he gave up an evening with Mia for this.

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