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The Archers: 08/04/2024

08/04/2024

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 08/04/2024

Susan puts her foot down and Harrison makes a generous offer

Chris is catching up with Susan in the shop and asks about her testimonial videos.  She says Brian did one yesterday and that he and Miranda now appear to be an item.  Chris mentions George’s Bartleby videos.  She plays the latest, and is horrified at gossip about Derek Fletcher’s fling with Jean Harvey.  Harrison says Derek has collared him about the video, but it would only be libellous if untrue. Chris offers Susan his prize of a night at Grey Gables but she suggests he give it to Ed and Emma. Chris offers to buy Harrison a drink to celebrate keeping his job and thanks him, saying that his actions – while not by the book - probably saved Martha and Alice’s lives.  Chris admits he is still in love with Alice but telling her would be too difficult and might upset arrangements with Martha. He offers his prize of a night at Grey Gables to Harrison, who is delighted. 

George and Eddie comment on how well Bartleby is looking – the new diet and medication seem to be working well. Eddie complains how expensive it all is but George hopes his social media channel will make enough money to pay for it.  They start recording the next video and it’s obvious the target is Susan. The pair are chatting about how well the videos are doing when Susan storms in, furious. She demands they take the latest down. When George refuses she demands recompense: George will have to edit together all of her shop testimonials, complete with backing music and captions – a proper, professional job.

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