Kenton proposes a ‘phones off’ event at the Bull. He reckons mobiles are eroding people’s desire to socialise. Jolene’s really not convinced, but Kenton spots Alistair as a perfect test candidate, demanding his phone and insisting he talks to someone. Alistair protests he’s just here for a quiet drink, but reluctantly capitulates. Later he reports his conversation companion wouldn’t stop talking; it was hard to get away. Nevertheless Kenton declares the experiment a success.
Eddie complains his beer tastes funny. Surprised Kenton gets him another. Eddie accepts it but still keeps his original pint. Later he maintains he’s been given the wrong flavour crisps. Suspicious Kenton knows this isn’t true but Jolene replaces them without a quibble. Eddie declares her a star, again keeping his original offending packet.
Emma’s cleaning frantically. She’s invited Amber round in the hope of generating some wedding talk. Amber arrives, happy to be able to share her excitement with someone other than George. She admits her parents don’t know about the wedding. They don’t really understand her, and probably don’t care much. Emma suggests starting her marriage openly with a clean slate might be better. She reminisces about her own wedding. Amber’s astounded when she discovers Will was Ed’s best man. Emma points out it’s proof that people can reach an understanding. Amber’s parents will too, but they’ll need time. A wedding day should be special. Later Ed reckons Emma’s worked her magic. However Amber returns with her cases. Her parents were mean about George and she’s left. Can she stay at Little Grange?
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13:09
06/07/2025
Neil finds Lilian in search of a few moments’ peace by Peggy’s grave. He hopes he’s not disturbing Lilian. She assures him he’s not; she could actually do with some advice. This will be her first birthday without her mum and her sister. With their families at the centre of their lives they never seemed to have any self-doubt. She’s not like them – she’s always had an escape plan. Now, with Jenny’s children, is the first time she’s felt needed. It scares her to be relied on, and she can’t be a replacement. Neil asserts she doesn’t need to be. She just needs to be herself. He shares his struggles with trying to do the right thing by George. Lilian declares he and Susan saved George, and he’ll see that, eventually.Kenton thanks Joy for her recent advice; it’s down to her and Usha that he felt able to go to the police and identify Markie’s accomplice. Joy thinks Kenton’s brave.Joy tells Susan she hasn’t got time for the fete this year. She suggests Susan volunteers, but Susan hastily squashes this.Susan can’t believe George is engaged. Emma declares Amber’s as excited as he is. Susan hopes it’s a flash in the pan. Emma agrees, though she’s reluctant to burst their bubble. She comments that Brad can see the strength of their feelings too. Susan reckons Amber might change her mind once the excitement wears off and the reality of a prison wedding hits home. Emma says she’ll just have to make sure it’s a very long engagement.
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13:13
04/07/2025
WRITER: Naylah Ahmed
DIRECTOR: Julie Beckett
EDITOR: Jeremy HoweHelen Archer…. Louiza Patikas
Henry Archer…. Blayke Darby
Kenton Archer…. Richard Attlee
Lilian Bellamy…. Sunny Ormonde
Neil Carter…. Brian Hewlett
Justin Elliott…. Simon Williams
Usha Franks…. Souad Faress
Martyn Gibson…. Jon Glover
Clarrie Grundy…. Heather Bell
George Grundy…. Angus Stobie
Brad Horrobin…. Taylor Uttley
Tracy Horrobin…. Susie Riddell
Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye
Jazzer McCreary…. Ryan Kelly
Fallon Rogers…. Joanna Van Kampen
Amber Gordon…. Charlotte Jordan
Annabelle Schrivener…. Julia Hills
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13:16
03/07/2025
Lilian’s telling Jazzer at The Bull that Tracy would love a big fuss for her fiftieth birthday, when Martyn walks in and starts pontificating on how much a marriage is worth investing in if it’s only going to end in divorce. Martyn then tells Lilian he’s still sore after yesterday’s riding mishap, before they swap innuendos to Jazzer’s bemusement.Having invited Annabelle for a drink Justin tries persuading her to align with his rewilding plans at the next Board meeting, emphasising his concern for the future of society. After Martyn interrupts the conversation Justin makes his exit, assuming he’s got Annabelle’s support. However, once Justin’s gone Annabelle makes it clear she hasn’t been won over, before arranging a tryst with Martin. Justin meanwhile remains confident, while Lilian’s glad Martyn won’t be suing The Stables.Neil bumps into Clarrie at Underwoods Local just as Clarrie gets a message about Amber inviting herself to tea with Ed and Emma. They’ve been delayed, so Clarrie will have to look after Amber until they get back. Clarrie hasn’t met Amber yet and neither has Neil - George and Amber’s relationship has taken everyone by surprise. When Clarrie gets home she persuades Amber she’ll cook supper for them all at Grange Farm. But when Neil turns up Amber is hostile, accusing Neil and Susan of betraying their grandson. Neil insists Amber doesn’t know the whole story: they love George. But he doesn’t love them, not anymore, Amber declares. Amber then storms off, leaving upset Neil and Clarrie with nothing to say.
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13:14
02/07/2025
At Berrow Jazzer and Neil discuss what they’ve been told about Amber by Brad and Emma, neither of whom seem that impressed. Brad did say the relationship’s very serious, which surprises Neil, given that George is in prison. Neil and Jazzer then grumble about Martyn’s interference in their work. They presume he’s taking out his frustration with Justin on them, but for the time being they’ll continue sprucing up the arks, as ordered. When Martyn comes to check on their progress Jazzer gently mocks Martyn’s appearance: new haircut, all geared up in jeans and boots for his riding lesson. Oblivious Martyn leaves them cakes, burbling about a happy team, before heading off to The Stables. Later, Jazzer speculates that Martyn’s joined a cult, but Neil’s convinced there’s a new woman in Martyn’s life.Despite Justin’s newly-won pariah status amongst her relatives Lilian is supportive of his legacy project, continuing what Peggy started with Rewilding Ambridge. Lilian mentions that Martyn has booked a riding lesson at The Stables. Justin assumes he’ll try to get Lilian to change her mind about his proposal, but she relishes the challenge. When Martyn arrives she introduces him to Aziz, Justin’s horse, before making her position perfectly clear supporting Justin’s plans – and he won’t change her mind. Martyn insists he’s there to learn how to ride, nothing more. At the end of the lesson Martyn’s dismount goes wrong and he catches himself painfully in a tender spot. Lilian points him in the direction of the men’s room, while Justin assumes Martyn is still up to something.
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