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The Archers: 27/10/2023

27/10/2023

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 27/10/2023

It’s the end of an era for one resident.

It’s the end of an era for one resident, and Oliver takes tentative steps.

Helen drops Henry at school, but he doesn’t want to be there. He thinks Lee will have gone before he returns and blames Helen for spoiling everything. Later, as he packs, Lee reminds Helen that their break-up was her decision. He loves Henry and Jack, and Helen’s hopeful they will all still see each other. They acknowledge this is the hardest thing they’ve ever done. 

Later, Henry is cold towards Helen and Lee gently asks him not to speak to his mum in that way. Lee makes it clear that Helen and he have made a joint decision about living apart. It’s difficult, but it’s the right thing to do. Lee promises to see Henry and Jack regularly, then arranges to spend next Sunday with them. Later, before Lee leaves, Helen thanks him and apologises for how things have turned out. They hug and say a final goodbye. 

Will asks Oliver about the possibility of selling Grange Farm. Oliver’s hopeful he won’t have to sell the farmhouse, if he can parcel off a section of land. He stresses that nothing has been decided yet. Adil arrives to clear the air. Oliver is angry and wants Adil to know how his actions are impacting others. Adil wants to put things right, but Oliver thinks that’s impossible. Plus, he thinks it’s too much of a risk. However, Adil makes three promises to Oliver: to win back his trust, to deliver a finished hotel and to repay the extra investment they’ve put in. Oliver accepts, on condition that Adil runs every decision past him.

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