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The Archers: 20/02/2024

20/02/2024

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 20/02/2024

Natasha is shown a new perspective, and Jolene has a sinister encounter.

Tony shares with Vince and Natasha what a nice time in Paris Helen and the boys had. He also checks Vince’s opinion of the refreshed Tea Room. Vince is positive – it’s the second best tea room in Borsetshire. Natasha is put out and Vince mentions a tea room in Brampton Green that has a better atmosphere, with sheepskin wall hangings making the place feel relaxing and welcoming, also deadening the noise. Vince suggests cowhide for the tea room and Tony’s keen, thinking of the Bridge Farm Anguses going for slaughter tomorrow. Vince can give him the hides, to be taken for tanning in Borchester.   

Jolene seems brighter and tells Elizabeth she has decided to talk to someone as advised. Elizabeth is invited to join Jolene in town as she goes shopping and they discuss Freddie doing well at the abattoir. Jolene ignores her phone, but reveals that it’s Harrison, who she admits may or may not be her new confidante. Jolene’s sorry for being touchy sometimes, and Elizabeth politely makes her excuses, leaving Jolene to continue her shopping, and praising her for taking action. 

Jolene suddenly finds herself with unwanted company, as Markie introduces himself. He remembers Jolene from back in the day, menacingly telling her he still follows her on social media. Jolene makes to leave but he says sit down.  He also references Elizabeth, and is here to remind Jolene that she has a nice little village boozer. She should keep it that way and not talk to anyone, for her friends’ and family’s sake as well.

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