The Archers

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The Archers: 24/10/2023

24/10/2023

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 24/10/2023

Ian struggles to let go of the past and there’s concern for the Grundy’s.

Helen’s reluctant to talk but Lee perseveres. Helen admits she handled Sunday badly, and Lee suggests she owes him an apology. Helen counters that she actually owes him an explanation. Lee is floored when Helen tells him their relationship is over. A nerve is touched when Helen says that Rob can’t be blamed for the end of their relationship and Lee lashes out. He grasps at anything as an alternative to breaking up, but Helen remains sure there is nothing that will change her mind. Lee graciously says he will start to look for somewhere else to live. But he makes clear he doesn’t understand what’s happening and is yet to give up on their relationship. 

Will’s noticed that Clarrie’s got the hump and Eddie explains that Oliver needs funds for Grey Gables and he hasn’t ruled out selling Grey Gables. Will wonders about having a word with Oliver but Eddie doesn’t want to trouble him. He’s really busy with Grey Gables plus it’s his birthday tomorrow. Will remarks his parents never tackle a problem but just hope it will go away.

An emotional Ian apologises to Adam for dropping his hand yesterday and all the other times he’s not wanted to hold it in public. He can’t shake the shame and awkwardness he’s felt since he was a teenager. They delve into Ian’s experience of growing up gay. Ian wants Xander to know his dads love one another both at home and in public. They resolve to work on it together.

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