The Archers 3n3r49

Pat and Emma agree that a hosepipe through Martyn Gibson’s letterbox isn’t an effective way to protest, but that further action is definitely needed. Neil points out the water company is aware of the problem in Ambridge and may need to prioritise. Emma’s aghast that her dad might not be on their side, but Neil is rescued by the arrival of Joy, keen to talk VE Day event plans. Emma and Pat continue their positive action talk. Pat tells Emma about someone effectively building a moat around their property. Tom overhears and advocates caution; interfering with a watercourse could be illegal. Mick brings the news that a well known water campaigner is at Grey Gables right now. Emma cant’ believe it’s Feargal Sharkey. She rushes away to catch the celebrity before he moves on. Neil reports the history of the commemorative lighting of village beacons to Joy and Mick. Establishing their best location will be Brookfield’s Lakey Hill, they resolve to seek out David. Feargal has some words of encouragement for Emma’s cause. He counsels persuasion rather than law breaking. Perhaps Emma can find someone on the inside who’s open to a bit of flattery and guilt tripping? This gives Emma food for thought. She thanks Feargal for his help, and as he leaves to do a spot of fishing, he confirms he’s happy for his name to be used as long as any plans Emma makes are legit. Emma is inspired.

Freddie comes across Rochelle seemingly disorientated at work. He offers to escort her to the canteen, which she’s struggled to find. Over lunch Freddie shares the story of how he came to be working at the abattoir. Rochelle wonders if perhaps she might train in boning. Freddie acknowledges her enthusiasm, and she its she wants to get decent money coming in so she can move out of her mum’s. Freddie advises giving further training a month or so – she’s still very new. Later Rochelle impresses with her improvement at cricket nets. It’s clear to Freddie she’s keen to do well, both at cricket and her work. She won’t be in packing for long. Jazzer announces he's on Sunday dinner duty. He intends to serve nachos. Jolene reckons Bert won’t be impressed with that. Jolene delivers the bad news that the Edgeley Morris side have cancelled a big booking at the Bull. They all have a bug. A half empty pub on Easter Sunday isn’t a good look; Kenton and Jolene acknowledge they’ll need to drum up some trade. They explore and dismiss a range of options before Kenton has a brainwave. He disappears and returns with ankle bells and sticks – they can offer a Morris dancing experience. Jolene’s sceptical. If it goes wrong, they’ll get a mauling on social media. Kenton hints that she has the expertise to be in charge of the event, which she hotly denies. She’ll be too busy anyway. They’ll need to get someone who knows what they’re talking about.

Writer: Sarah McDonald Hughes Director: Julie Beckett Editor: Jeremy Howe Brian Aldridge…. Charles Collingwood Ben Archer…. Ben Norris David Archer…. Timothy Bentinck Helen Archer…. Louiza Patikas Jolene Archer…. Buffy Davies Pat Archer…. Patricia Gallimore Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin Miranda Elliott…. Lucy Fleming Mick Foor…. Martin Barrass Martyn Gibson…. Jon Glover Clarrie Grundy…. Heather Bell Ed Grundy…. Barry Farrimond Eddie Grundy…. Trevor Harrison George Grundy…. Angus Stobie Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye Rochelle Horville…. Rosie Stancliffe Elizabeth Pargetter…. Alison Dowling Freddie Pargetter…. Toby Laurence

Joy attempts to build bridges, and one family find themselves out of their depth.

Ed tries to look on the bright side, and Pat finds herself accused.

It’s the end of an era at the dairy, and one resident has something to get off his chest.

Rochelle struggles with the reality of her situation, and George has a brainwave.

There’s a change of plan at Grange Farm, and Brian has something up his sleeve.

Writer: Shaun McKenna Director: Pip Swallow Editor: Jeremy Howe Jolene Archer…. Buffy Davies Lilian Bellamy…. Sunny Ormonde Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin Vince Casey…. Tony Turner Clarrie Grundy…. Heather Bell Eddie Grundy…. Trevor Harrison Emma Grundy…. Emerald O’Hanrahan Mick Foor…. Martin Barrass Rex Fairbrother…. Nick Barber Rochelle Horville…. Rosie Stancliffe Akram Malik…. Asif Khan Khalil Malik…. Krish Bassi Freddie Pargetter…. Toby Laurence Fallon Rogers…. Joanna Van Kampen Lynda Snell…. Carole Boyd Robert Snell…. Michael Bertenshaw

Mick struggles with recent events, while Vince makes a connection.

Emma decides to take the lead, and Khalil hatches a plan.

The Grundys band together, and there’s debate at the Bull.

Rex faces an awkward encounter, and Freddie ties himself up in knots.

Susan demands an explanation, and the Maliks face a complication.

Writer: Katie Hims Director: Mel Ward Editor: Jeremy Howe Helen Archer…. Louiza Patikas Pat Archer…. Patricia Gallimore Neil Carter…. Brian Hewlett Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin Mick Foor…. Martin Barrass Clarrie Grundy…. Heather Bell Eddie Grundy…. Trevor Harrison Emma Grundy…. Emerald O’Hanrahan Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye Rochelle Horville…. Rosie Stancliffe Alistair Lloyd…. Michael Lumsden Khalil Malik…. Krish Bassi Lynda Snell…. Carole Boyd Robert Snell…. Michael Bertenshaw

It's judgement day for Emma, and Eddie attempts to wave the white flag.

Mick is faced with the truth, and emotions run high for Khalil.

Lynda wonders to Robert whether she should pay Khalil to feed and walk the llamas. She wouldn’t be surprised if he doesn’t become a vet. As they approach the paddock they notice Constanza is lying down. To their horror they realised she’s died. They call Alistair to her, and he explains she had bloat. It would have happened very quickly. Lynda’s sad but tries hard to be philosophical; Constanza had a lovely life. At that moment Khalil arrives and is devastated. He’s convinced he must have fed Constanza something she couldn’t eat. Alistair reassures him, but he struggles. He asks what will happen to her and whether there’ll be a funeral. Alistair’s explanations do little to console Khalil and he leaves, distraught. Lynda’s concerned for him. Joy and Mick are finishing off the cleaning at Home Farm as they prepare to leave the house. Joy can see that it must have been a wrench for Brian and Jennifer to relinquish the the farmhouse, but much as she’s enjoyed her stay she wouldn’t swap it for her Beechwood home. When they get to Joy’s house they’re relieved and delighted to find it’s been refurbished beautifully. However they soon discover Rochelle’s back; she’s used the spare key. Joy asks why she left so suddenly. Rochelle obfuscates. They catch her up on village events, and she wonders whether she might stay with them at Beechwood for a bit. She’s had to move out of her house share. Of course, effuses Joy. It’s lovely to have her back.

Helen faces an impossible choice, and Robert makes his feelings known.

Clarrie’s nerves are on edge, and Lynda has empty nest syndrome.