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The Archers: 19/05/2024

19/05/2024

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Tensions rise at the cricket, and Jazzer attempts to lend a hand from afar.

Fallon and Harrison both agree that it’s great that Fallon’s back at Woodbine Cottage after her stay at The Bull.  Harrison’s relieved Alice has gone to London – at least he won’t bump into her.  

Ambridge is playing Layton Cross at cricket and Kirsty pops by to wish the team luck on her way to an appointment with Rex’s pigs – she’s looking after them while Rex is away.  George and Pat are mildly concerned when Kirsty reckons it’ll be a breeze.  They chat about Mick inviting Joy’s daughter Rochelle to her surprise birthday tea on Friday – that’s if Mick can get hold of Rochelle.  Later Kirsty rings Jazzer for some advice about Rex’s pigs, but when she asks about a limping boar, Jazzer says she needs to treat him herself and Kirsty wonders what on earth she’s doing!

Everyone’s surprised when Harrison turns up to play cricket.  Pat’s not impressed when he rides rough-shod over Tracy’s batting order, reminding them that he is the captain and then starts sledging the opposing team.  George mentions that Harrison’s asked him to be vice-captain, but he agrees when Pat says that Tracy would’ve been the obvious choice.  Ambridge win the match and Harrison’s celebratory but Pat asks for a quick word.   She didn’t think Harrison’s attitude towards Layton Cross was appropriate and thinks Harrison shouldn’t have overlooked Tracy for vice-captain.  Harrison retorts that before getting into the bigger decisions, perhaps Pat should look at her bowling.  She needs to earn her spot on the team.

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