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Writer: Liz JohnDirector: Marina CaldaroneEditor: Jeremy Howe
Helen ArcherâŠ. Louiza PatikasJolene ArcherâŠ. Buffy DaviesLilian BellamyâŠ. Sunny OrmondeAlice CarterâŠ. Hollie ChapmanChris CarterâŠ. Wilf ScoldingSusan CarterâŠ. Charlotte MartinIan CraigâŠ. Stephen Kennedy Justin ElliotâŠ. Simon WilliamsClarrie GrundyâŠ. Heather BellJoy HorvilleâŠ. Jackie LyeJim LloydâŠ. John RoweAdam MacyâŠ. Andrew Wincott Jazzer McCrearyâŠ. Ryan Kelly Hannah RileyâŠ. Helen Longworth Fallon RogersâŠ. Joanna Van KampenDaneâŠ. Stravros DemetrakiImaaniâŠ. Theo Angel
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Susan summons Jim and Joy to the Shop, telling them its future is at stake due to the threat from Underwoods Local. Jim proposes calling a village meeting. And making sure to emphasise the benefits of a village shop, Joy adds, such as lower prices. But Susanâs heard the introductory discounts at Underwoods Local could go on all summer. Susan then tells them to look for common threads in the few surveys that have been completed, so they can root out any issues. Reporting back later it appears unfriendliness is the big one. Susan then dismisses the comments as biased, but Joy insists they act on it by working on their customer service skills. Both Jim and Susan are highly sceptical though, leading Joy in despair to suggest they try at least to be more positive with all their customers. Jim and Susan agree, but remain unconvinced that theyâre really doing anything wrong.
On the phone Helen worries to Ian about Dane not getting back to her after she suggested another date. Heâs always responded so quickly before online. Ian still has his doubts, but Helen insists Ian find out what Dane thinks about her. However, when Ian tackles Dane about the meal last night and his companion, Dane cleverly avoids giving his opinion of Helen. Ian tries again later, but is embarrassed when Dane reveals he knows Ian is trying to find out what Dane thinks about Ianâs best friend, Helen. Dane thinks sheâs amazing, then realises his message to Helen about the date never got sent. When he sends it again Helen excitedly tells Ian â he said yes!
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When Helen turns up for her date with Dane, the new manager at Grey Gables, Ian waylays her with an escape plan, which includes Adam keeping an eye on them. Adam assures Helen heâll intervene as soon as Helen gives a prearranged signal. Then Alice arrives, suggesting Helen could hide in the Ladies, but Helen insists a dropped napkin will suffice. When Dane appears though, both women think he looks gorgeous, before Helen goes to greet him. Dane compliments Helen, before adding a touch of self-deprecation, and they soon hit it off.
Meanwhile, awkward Adam and Alice watch from a nearby table. Ian may think Daneâs a massive phony, but Adam finds him attractive. They talk about Open Farm Sunday, before Adam mentions the nursery and Alice says theyâre seeing the manager on Friday, about Martha becoming âschool readyâ. Despite Adamâs attempts to reassure her Alice is worried that none of the other parents have been called in, so what itâs about? Then they move on to talk about the disappointingly small inheritance Peggy has left each of them and what they would do with a more generous legacy.
Dane fills Helen in on his personal history, before asking Helen about hers, which she edits quite severely. When Ian notices Helenâs dropped her napkin he sends Adam to interrupt. But Helen insists it was an accident and Dane immediately susses whatâs been going on. Helen is mortified, but Dane treats it as a great joke. Relieved Helen then suggests another date, at Harrisonâs fortieth birthday party next week.
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Joy reckons the Village Shop customer survey drawn up by Susan and Emma is too comprehensive and offers to cut it down. Susan wonât give way though, before explaining the surveyâs purpose to Jazzer. Both him and Joy wax lyrical about a superior shopping experience at Underwoods Local, pushing Susan into agreeing to take a look for herself. Later on, after bumping into Jazzer again, Susan is gobsmacked to discover Clarrie is working there. Clarrie tells Susan most of the village have been in already - and theyâre all dead impressed. Susan fears it could be the end of the Village Shop.
Chris is at The Stables trimming some of the horses' hooves. He catches up with Alice and they discuss taking Martha to Peggyâs funeral, agreeing that she should go. They arrange to meet up later over a curry to discuss preparing Martha for the day itself. At lunchtime Alice is joined by Joy at the Playground and they talk about how Aliceâs family are coping with Peggyâs death, before comparing notes on the hard times both have been through recently. Joy then prompts Alice, she and Chris have cracked co-parenting, so she doesnât have to cope with everything on her own, does she? But then Chris phones and tells Alice that Imaani, the nursery manager, has called them in for an unscheduled meeting on Friday to talk about making sure Marthaâs school-ready. Chris doesnât think it signifies much, but Alice is unsettled by it. Later she calls Chris and cancels their catch-up later; thereâs things she needs to do at The Stables.
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At Chrisâs Forge captain Hannah gets very frustrated by Chris and Adamâs lack of competitive edge for this afternoonâs T20 cricket match against Joleneâs team. Alice joins them and promises Chris that she and Martha will be there, cheering on both sides.
Over lunch at the Dower House Justin catches Lilian scrolling through a world cruises website. Justinâs appalled as Lilian outlines her plans for their retirement, going on exotic holidays. Just the thought of the family holiday Peggy stipulated in her will is enough to make Justin quail. In any case, he enjoys working far too much to give it up, but reluctantly agrees to talk about Lilianâs proposal later.
During the cricket innings break Hannah chastises her âEliteâ team-mates for batting so poorly and canât understand why Chris and Adam arenât taking it more seriously. Jolene however is loving how well her âUnderdogâ team performed in the field. Alice joins Justin and Lilian on the boundary edge, apologising for not being more receptive yesterday to Lilianâs idea of leaving Ambridge. She now thinks Lilian should go ahead and do whatever is best for her and Justin. Once Alice has gone though, Justin makes it clear to Lilian heâs still not keen.
The cricket ends in defeat for Hannahâs team, with everybody repairing to The Bull for drinks and a T20 photograph. Chris and Alice tentatively agree to spend more family time together with Martha, and Alice says sheâll accompany Adam to keep an eye on Helen when she goes for her date at Grey Gables on Wednesday.
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Fallon chats to Susan and Joy in the Shop about the EV Charging Station opening today. Fallon wants to go over there and Joy says sheâll go too. Theyâre both very impressed by how modern and smart the station looks, before heading inside the posh Underwoods Local store. Clarrie greets them, also having a nosey, while Fallon contemplates getting balloons for Harrisonâs fortieth birthday next week. Back in Ambridge they discuss tomorrowâs T20 Cricket match between teams led by Hannah and Jolene, before Susan joins them. Despite hearing how impressive the Charging Station looks, Susanâs confident the Shop can cope with the competition. She does though accept Joyâs suggestion of a customer survey, to see what they can improve on.
At the Stables Lilian saddles up Amir for a ride, confessing to Alice sheâll avoid going near The Laurels. Her normal coping mechanism would be to busy herself with the funeral arrangements, but Peggy has already done all that. Alice rides with her, on Aziz, reminiscing about Peggy as they go, whilst also speculating about her will and not choosing Alan to conduct the funeral service. Lilian then indulges herself with thoughts of Canada, where her first husband, âNickâ, came from. She shocks Alice with the idea that she might leave Ambridge to go and live there, before admitting she hasnât mentioned the idea to Justin. Alice implores Lilian not to go â theyâd never manage without her. All Lilian will promise though is that she wonât make any decisions until after Peggyâs funeral.
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With things still frosty between Ed and Emma, theyâre horrified when they get stuck in the Grey Gables lift. They manage to alert Zainab, but itâs her first day and sheâs still feeling her way. Emma suggests she calls an engineer, and Zainab assures them sheâs on it. Akram arrives and sees Zainabâs predicament. He also points out sheâs done everything right so far and doesnât need to stress. Meanwhile the atmosphere in the lift thaws and Emma and Ed apologise to one another. They admit it can be hard working together but itâs mostly brilliant. They pledge to move their anniversary celebration to tonight, staying in at Little Grange. When theyâre finally free, relieved Zainab tells them Daneâs offered another night at Grey Gables by way of compensation. Ed reckons theyâll stay home tonight and save the offer for another time.
Naomi brings some flowers as a thankyou for Lilian, whoâs tearful and caught unawares. She shares that sheâs having a difficult time, and the two chat. Naomiâs kicking herself about her date, but Lilian assures her itâs not her fault. They laugh about the objectionable Darren. Naomi hopes things get brighter for Lilian. Later worried Kenton calls in on Lilian. Lilian comments it was nice to chat with Naomi, but nothingâs making her feel better. She guesses you just have to go with grief, but itâs exhausting. Her heart is broken at the loss, and she has nothing to tether her any more. Ambridge doesnât feel like home without Peggy. Perhaps itâs time to leave.
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Emma and Ed are irritable after a long day working on trees at Grey Gables. Itâs their anniversary but Emma canât be bothered to do anything special. However Oliver surprises them with the offer of an overnight stay at the hotel with spa passes and dinner, as an anniversary gift. They accept graciously, but over dinner they continue to bicker as Emma canât let Edâs attitude to her work go. His constant instructions to her from the ground today werenât welcome or helpful. Oliver checks in to make sure theyâre having a great evening. They assure him they are. They realise they shouldnât be arguing â itâs the tiredness talking. Emma suggests they skip dinner and have an early night.Helen wonders to Ian how Adamâs doing. Ian thinks heâs ok but sad. Helen reports much the same from her side of the family, particularly Lilian. They speculate on possible explanations as to where Peggyâs moneyâs gone; Ian jokes she probably invested in a donkey sanctuary. Heâs looking forward to the big family holiday though. Heâs impressed with Helenâs adept brushing off of Martyn Gibsonâs advances. Helen admits someone else has caught her eye. Ianâs flabbergasted to learn itâs Dane from Grey Gables. He comments Daneâs nice enough but always âonâ and cracking jokes. Helen ventures that this could be a good thing. Ian agrees; heâs sure theyâll have a great time. Helen admits sheâs nervous, putting herself back out there. Ian assures her everyone feels this way. He stays positive for her, and Helen thanks him for the chat.
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Kentonâs surprised Davidâs now going ahead with Open Farm Sunday. David explains he doesnât feel he should cancel so heâs putting increased security in place. Lilianâs late for a pub shift and Kentonâs reluctant to push it as her moodâs so low at the moment. David volunteers to jump behind the bar to help out. Lilian arrives but soon needs a break to regroup. With Justin out at a function, she insists sheâd still rather be working than sitting alone at home.
A customer approaches the bar and asks for Angela, but David misunderstands the signal and the woman goes and sits down again. Lilian spots the man sheâs sitting with is behaving aggressively towards her. It becomes clear Davidâs made a mistake and missed the womanâs coded request for help. Lilianâs appalled at the error, and finds a subtle way of extricating the woman from the situation. Safely upstairs, the woman, Naomi, explains sheâd been set up with this man by a friend, and whilst initially charming, her date became angry when she declined a second meet-up with him. Naomiâs very grateful for Lilian swooping in like a fairy godmother to rescue her. After Naomiâs gone, Lilian suggests refresher training for everyone who might be working in the bar. The incident has shaken her. Sheâs frustrated too that the man got away with his bad behaviour and may well just carry on with it in the future. Kentonâs worried about Lilian and checks in again with her; is she alright? Lilian admits sheâs not really, but thereâs nothing anyone can do.
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Oliver asks Lily to help with interviews for a new receptionist at Grey Gables. Dane will be on the panel as well; Oliver comments that his style is very informal. Sure enough, Dane and Lily are soon giggling together and try to compose themselves as Oliver brings in the first candidate, Zainab Malik. As Dane excitedly engages her in conversation about her scooter, Oliver attempts to get back to the job in hand. Zainab answers some unconventional questions competently, and declares sheâs enjoyed herself. Dane and Lily are impressed and convince Oliver to give her a try out despite his concerns that she didnât have many relevant questions to answer. Lily reckons Zainab will have no problem getting her head around the hotelâs systems.
Natashaâs disappointed to hear Helenâs not keeping on top of her dating app. Helen shares her latest status and they laugh about some of the profiles that have come up. Natasha spots one of them is Martyn Gibson. She jokes she might swipe right on Helenâs behalf. They fill Ian in on the dating site, Helen insisting itâs not a big deal, she just wants to see how she feels about dating. Then she notices sheâs a match with Martyn, and realises to her horror that Natasha must have swiped the wrong way earlier. She canât ignore him, but doesnât know how to reply to his message of condolence about Peggy. Ian suggests telling Martyn the truth but Natasha thinks this will break his heart. Helenâs at a loss. She wishes sheâd never downloaded the app!
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Oliver and Ian await the arrival at Grey Gables of the new temporary manager, whoâs late. Oliver lists his credentials and Ian admits he does sound very good. Ian reckons heâll run a tight ship; Oliver thinks thatâs just what theyâre looking for/need. Dane arrives and proves to be chatty and quirky. Both Ian and Oliver are slightly stunned. Daneâs a breath of fresh air, but not quite what either of them was expecting. Natasha prompts Tom to tell Helen about Henry hiding his phone from her. He does so and Helen tackles Henry in a quiet moment as he makes a birthday card for Jack. Heâs defensive at first, worrying that Helen will be mad at him. Eventually he admits he was checking up on some of the names in a dating app Helenâs joined. Helenâs shocked Henryâs been looking at her phone, but understands when it becomes clear heâs fearful for her safety. She reassures him, reminding him that itâs her job to look after him, not the other way round. She puts Natasha and Tom in the picture. Natashaâs excited that Helenâs online dating, though equally shocked at Henryâs actions. Tom thinks it's quite sweet â Henryâs obviously looking out for Helen. Helen points out Henryâs clearly worried about the possibility of another Rob. Tom doesnât think so. But Helen reckons sheâll delete the dating app. Natasha persuades her to give it a chance. Itâs great Helenâs being proactive about finding someone. Natashaâs happy to be her wingwoman; itâs very exciting.
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Henry informs his granddad that he and Khalil have a place on the cricket team. He wonders if Tonyâs upset, but Tonyâs genuinely pleased for them. Henryâs apprehensive about the match but Tony reassures him â theyâll all support him all the way. Tom and Natasha speculate on the proposed extended family holiday. Natasha thinks it might be fun, though they agree it wouldnât be something theyâd choose to do. Tom wonders again where Peggyâs moneyâs gone. Natasha dismisses this â maybe it just ran out. Natasha looks forward to sampling Fallonâs cricket tea pies. She goes to collect Henry, whoâs engrossed in his phone. He hurriedly puts it away saying he was looking at the weather.The match is disappointing despite Henry and Khalilâs efforts in the field. Tony remarks that Ambridge seem to have given up. Zainab wonders when itâll be over â at least Fallonâs pies were delicious. Natasha sympathises with Tom over the loss. Henry isnât impressed with his play. He can barely hit the ball. He doesnât think heâll go in for the T20 next week. Encouraging Tony offers to give him some tips. Natashaâs concerned over Henry hiding his phone earlier. Tom thinks itâs normal for teenagers to conceal whatâs on their phones but Natasha persists. Tom offers to have a word with him. Tom begins the conversation awkwardly and Henry soon works out Natashaâs spoken to him. He assures Tom he wasnât looking at anything inappropriate, repeating that he was just checking the weather.
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Rex calls on Rochelle. Heâs sorry, but he canât stop thinking about her and suspects she feels the same about him. Rochelle shuts him down. They canât be together. Rex leaves and Rochelle calls her mum. She admits to Joy that sheâs heartbroken. She still really likes Rex.
Joy spots a small burn on Lilianâs hand. Lilian admits sheâs clumsy at the moment. Joy observes that grief is distracting and exhausting. Lilian sighs sheâs got so much to organise but sheâd rather be dealing with one of Peggyâs weekly lists. She shows Joy one sheâs kept. Joy thinks the lists are a beautiful memory. Lilian thanks her for being a good friend and shoulder to cry on.
Tom confronts Helen over her comments to Natasha. Helen maintains she was simply reminding Natasha of the truth â that Tom had received handouts from Peggy more than once over the years. When Tom points out that Natasha wasnât even around at that time, Helen calms down. Helen admits that rightly or wrongly, she was hoping for more from her granâs will. Later Lilian gives them the news that Peggyâs wish was for everyone to go on a family holiday together. Lilianâs quite excited. She hopes the small legacies Peggy left doesnât cause issues for the family. The last thing she and Tony want is in-fighting and arguments. Tom and Helen agree. But Tom thinks this still doesnât make sense. He wants to be sure Peggy wasnât cheated of her money. Something doesnât add up; where has all the money gone?
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Ushaâs impressed by the topic Alanâs chosen for his sermon, that of peace, observing that heâs never one to take the easy route. Later Helen breaks it to Alan that amongst Peggyâs comprehensive instructions for her funeral she stipulated a different vicar to officiate. Alan frets to Usha that Crispin canât possibly know the family as well as he does. He wonderâs whether Peggyâs decision was to do with his involvement in Robâs baptism. Whatever the reason, he resolves to ensure the church will look its best for the funeral.
Lyndaâs interested when Helen lets slip that Henryâs really started liking cricket at school. Later she tells Rex sheâs disappointed in him, having had him down as a man of integrity.
Brian informs Rex that Peggy set aside some money for a natural artwork at the Rewilding site. Rex thinks Peggy took an impressive gamble with the rewilding, commenting ruefully that heâs always been the sensible one in his family. Brian reckons thereâs nothing wrong with being level-headed. Rex wonders how you know when itâs time to settle down. Brian observes if itâs with the right person heâll know, counselling Rex to think carefully before taking any risks.
Helen sympathises with Natasha over how tight finances are. Natasha comments it was unfair of Peggy not to warn them there was so little money to go round. Helen thinks they shouldnât have counted their chickens. And besides, Tom has already had plenty from Peggy, so not everyone in the family has the same right to feel aggrieved.
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A mystery deepens one for one family, and thereâs a rare night out for some villagers.
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Lilianâs finding lots of poignant reminders of Peggy while sorting through a box of her things. Tony doesnât understand how old shopping lists can evoke fond memories, but Lilian sees each of them as telling a story. Lilian points out that Tonyâs surrounded by his children and grandchildren, whereas hers are not only far away, but donât need her like Peggy did. She feels lost without her mum. When Henry arrives heâs intrigued by a glass dolphin. Lilian declares he can keep it. Henryâs in charge of the goats for Open Farm Sunday â heâs planning on buying some leather halters for them when he gets his money. Tony asks what money heâs expecting and Henry thinks itâs from Peggy. Tony thinks Henry shouldnât be talking about inheritance money, but Lilian disagrees. Itâs only natural Henry should speculate. Besides, heâs missing his great grandma as much as she is. Tony apologises for snapping at Henry; he thinks they would all benefit from a family outing.At Brookfield Rex wonders how David is after their ordeal at the abattoir. Pip maintains her dadâs his usual grumpy, stoical self, unlike Rex, who proved himself strong, brave and capable. Pipâs puzzled when Rex appears to defend Rochelle. He then questions what heâs doing with his life, wishing it had worked out differently. Rex doesnât want to end up old and resentful, mulling over regrets. Later David surprises Pip by suggesting they need to do a major security audit at Brookfield, admitting heâd prefer it if they didnât do Open Farm Sunday at all.
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Joyâs been visiting Rochelle, whoâs grateful for the peace and quiet at Mickâs mateâs house but wants get on with her life. Sheâs applied for a job so she can start looking for a place of her own. Joy repeats her offer to help with the deposit. With Joyâs car at the garage sheâs booked a taxi, but to their horror itâs Rex who turns up. Rochelle panics about her bail conditions and quickly goes inside. On the journey Rex hears Rochelleâs looking for work and jokily suggests she shouldnât ask Freddie for a reference. Joy asserts that Rochelle mostly feels bad about what she did because of Rex. At the shop Lilyâs angry with Joy for seemingly not caring about what Rochelle did to Freddie. Joy acknowledges Lilyâs entitled to feel that way, but Lily storms off. Usha sympathises with Joy, who assures Usha sheâll pay the legal fees owed, but is grateful when Usha tells her not to worry yet. Lily tries persuading Rex to continue playing for Ambridge purely for the love of cricket â sheâs pretty confident Lynda wonât say anything, so long as the payments stop. Rex canât afford to give up his taxi work though and suggests playing the odd Sunday instead, but Lily doubts Lynda or Freddie would agree. When talk turns to Joy and Rochelle, Rex starts defending Rochelle and Lily accuses him of taking sides. Rex doesnât think Lily should be annoyed with Joy for something which wasnât her fault. Lily gets it â theyâre allowed to hate Rochelle, but not Joy.
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With Nova, Seren and the boys out with Helen, Tom brings Natasha breakfast outside. They speculate on plans for the garden. They might be able to use some of the money from Peggyâs will. And if Helen uses hers for a house deposit, she could be in her own place by autumn. Tom wants to laze around gaming this morning; Natasha suggests they go back to bed. Later at the cricket they admire the play of Kalathma and Rex, who look like a killer pairing. Natasha praises Tom for his brilliant fielding before heading off with the girls.
The cricket sees a small celebration at tea as Ambridge has put on a great performance in the field. Lyndaâs not impressed by the showy spread offered by the Borchester Fourths side and looks forward to Fallonâs little local pies at the next home game. Thereâs more joy later as Ambridge celebrates a win. Rex admits it beats driving his taxi on a Sunday afternoon. Lily incautiously lets slip Vinceâs secret sponsorship deal, and Lynda detects subterfuge. Rex tries to take responsibility but Lily comes clean, admitting she and Vince were the ones who arranged for Rex and Kalathma to be paid. She points out how well itâs all working and begs Lynda not to tell Tom. But Lyndaâs disappointed. Itâs against the whole spirit of village cricket and the antithesis of whatâs needed to build a solid, trusting team. Lynda tells Lily she needs an evening to digest this information and then sheâll let her know what she plans to do.
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At the Tearoom Emma and Natasha chat about Peggy and her passing. Natasha spots Lynda and wants to show her some high concept cricket tea ideas. Emma wonders why sheâs bothering, but Natasha thinks it will help change public perception after the sewage leak. However, just as Natashaâs about to present them, Lynda tells her she wonât pander to snobbery in the division and wants to go back to basics. Lyndaâs going to employ Fallonâs services though, because sheâll deliver the basics at a lower cost. Natashaâs disappointed, but accepts Lyndaâs decision isnât personal.Lynda consoles Lilian, whoâs upset The Laurels want Peggyâs room cleared straightaway for a new resident. Emma comes over to share her condolences. Lilian reckons Peggy recognised a kindred spirit in Emma, who shares that sheâll miss Peggy and offers to help clear her room.Joy visits Brian to see how the family are and thinks Peggy mustâve died just as St Stephensâ bells rang out. Brian thinks Peggy wouldâve liked the drama of that. When Joy says sheâs found a recording of Peggy, Brian suggests joining them all at The Laurels.Later at The Laurels, Emma and Lilian comfort tearful Kate when she comes across a decoration she made for Peggy as a child. Kate canât get over Peggy not seeing Hilda before she died, only for Hilda to emerge from under Peggyâs bed. She must have visited Peggy before she died! When Joy and Brian arrive they all settle down to listen to the recording of Peggy reciting Tennysonâs âRing Out Wild Bellsâ.
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At The Bull, Lynda bumps into Lawrence, whoâs just visited the Lower Loxley VE day exhibition. When Lawrence exclaims it makes him feel proud to be British, Lynda pointedly mentions troops from other countries who also fought in the war. Cutting Lynda off, Lawrence turns the conversation to Reginald Dodgeâs family, who were also at the exhibition. Lyndaâs irritated when Lawrence is then rude about the quality of Ambridgeâs cricket teas, suggesting they need to up their game to rise up his catering league. Later, Lynda makes it clear to Lawrence how she feels about him. She didnât appreciate his advances when they first met, and she wonât fraternise with a racist. When Lawrence tries to smooth things over, itâs clear Lynda has no time for him.Lilian and Tony try to locate Hilda, whoâs still missing. Peggyâs coming with Christine to the beacon lighting and WI tea later, and will expect a visit with Hilda en route. Lilian and Tony agree to pretend they saw Hilda this morning, but sheâs now wandered off.At the Village Hall later, Lilian and Tony wonder where Peggy is before Lilian gets a call from The Laurels. Lilian then approaches Tony in tears, telling him Peggy has died peacefully in her chair at the home. As the beacon blazes on Lakey Hill, Lilian, Brian and Tony share their feelings about Peggy. They head off to Peggyâs slideshow at the Village Hall, which Lynda has agreed to narrate at the last minute. Tearful Lilian just wishes Peggy was there to watch it with them.
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