Source: BBC Radio 4 "The Archers" Archers: 2013-04-15 Monday http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/archers archers_20130415-1920a.mp3

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The girls won't mind sharing.

Are you sure?  Not even Phoebe?

No. Not if it means she can have her favorite aunt on tap.

That's true.  That'll be good for Brenda too.

Yeah.  She loves spending time with them.

I know, which is why I can't understand this thing about children being an issue.  I think Vicky must have ... ... wrong.

Who knows what goes between couples?

Clearly none of us in their case.

Truth is, Brenda might

think straight

anything until she ...

And you sure you don't mind her coming to us?

Of course not

There'll be more work for you.

Abbie

into Phoebe's room, and

bed.  I think I can manage.

Not just that.  Having Brenda there in the

stay

That's exactly why we

keep an eye on her.

Yeah.

I'm more worried about you.

Me? Why?

Tom's your best friend.  Aren't you gonna find it difficult?

Brenda is sister. She comes first.

Of course, but it might be a bit awkward if he wants ... confide

so badly between them.

I don't think

Brenda

talk to us without thinking I might get back to Tom.

better than that.

make it clear

where my loyalties lie.

You sound a bit cross with him.

A bit.

It was Brenda who decided on the split.

Yeah, maybe, but what did he do to drive her to it?

You know it's more complicated than that.  It'd upset Brenda to think it might affect your friendship with Tom.

It's affected everything.  Look how upset dad was when he came around last night.

Yeah.

I mean, this is absolutely not ... ...

He's very fond of Tom.

Poor dad.

Roy, don't blame Tom.  From the sound of it, he is in bits about this.

I don't really.  I suppose it's just a knee jerk reaction in protecting me little sister.

I do understand.  But I think Brenda's reasons for leaving go pretty deep.

It sounded like it, from what Vicky said....... Maybe you're right.

What?

That she'll be able to think more clearly when she's out of their house.

I hope so........ Anyway, how's your morning been?

OK.  Been a few objections to the sale of the land.

dear

not that serious.  Elizabeth knew

there bound to be some.

Suppose so.  People don't like change.

Well,

much

can do about

So she pressed it ahead?

quotation from the

Julian

find a back consultant to check it out.

When ... ... back to school?

Wednesday.  Friday is not OK.

Lily can't wait.

To be fair, he seemed pretty keen to start ... ... ... again.

I don't know where that guy finds the time, ... ... cricket training and all.

Well

Wednesday afternoon.

This Wednesday?

Yeah. I told you Freddie was keen.

That's odd. ... was ... meeting scheduled in ... ... to be around.

Maybe she forgot.

Yeah, well, I'll mention it to him.

Josh is coming

around

see me

something about the hens.

probably wants a pay rise.  Phoebe's always dropping hints.

 

Afternoon, Nic.

Oh, hi Clarrie. Nice to see you.

Still wait for the school bus?

Yeah.  It's late today.  You are on your way back from work?

Yeah.  Pat let me and Suzan go early.

That was nice of her.

To be honest, I think she wanted to finish earlier herself.

Oh I see.

just didn't

on a work today.  Still, I ain't complaining.

Why don't you come back with us, have a cup of tea.

Oh, that'd be nice.  Thank you.

George's today

never come just to see George.

I know.

will be able to tell him about the baby next time I see him.

yesterday

go ahead with

now

Good.  Is she pleased?

Oh yeah, yeah.

You don't sound very sure.

Well, she congratulated me, of course.

But?

To be honest, Clarrie, I did think she was a bit funny with me.

Really?

Maybe I'm just imagining it.

Oh that's not like you.

I thought we were getting on so much better these days, and,... I don't know why she wouldn't be pleased

No. Everyone's excited to hear a baby's on the way.

She seemed surprised

pregnant as I am.

maybe I should have told her sooner.

You didn't tell us till the end of the last week.

I explained that.  I said how pleased you and Eddie were.

Oh we are.  Oh, she really upset you, ... she?

Maybe I'm making a mountain out of molehill, but,...

Did she say something?

When I said

be nice

George

half brother or sister in common, "Oh yeah", she said, "one big happy family."

Oh did she?

I suppose that's why I've got so upset.

Oh.

going to make

difficult to gain a

Don't worry.  I'm sure it won't

I hope not.

You just took her by surprise.

You think so?

I'm sure.  When Emma has time to think about this properly, she'll be just as pleased as we all are.

 

Well, if you really can't make it, I suppose there's no more to be said. Yeah. Bye, Darrell, ...  Sorry about that ....

Don't worry.  Sounded urgent.

Yeah, it is ...  I don't know how Darrell can let us down like this.

Is he doing some work for you?

Oh no no no no.  This is about the darts match tomorrow.

Oh, yeah.  Mike has been telling about that.  It's a big one, isn't it?

very good

Chris at the moment

And Darrell was his substitute?

That was the idea.

couple of weeks ago, he promised me he would be there tomorrow.

Now he can't come?

"Something's come up....", ha, didn't even have a good manner to tell me what.

Dear, it isn't ... ... long to find someone.

No it doesn't. I suppose I could ask Ed.

he is quite good, isn't he?

Not as good as Chris, or Darrell, ... to that. ... anyway ... .  It's only a game.

Don't let Mike hear you say that.

Have you got any idea what Josh wants to see us about?

Not a clue.  I tried to pump Phoebe, but she wasn't giving anything ...

I wonder if ... ... in.

That would make things easier for us if we decided to sell.

Come in. ........ Howya, Josh.

Hi.

Did Phoebe let you in?

Yeah.  She knew you'd be expecting me.

Oh yes, yes, we are both quite intrigued.

Setting up a formal meeting like this.

I thought it would be better if I explain my proposition to both of you at once.

All right.  Yes.  Good idea.

Do sit down.

Thanks.

Right.........  Fire away, then.

The thing is, well, I've heard from Phoebe that you might be thinking of selling the business.

Have you?  She really shouldn't have told you that.

I didn't mean to get her into trouble.

No, no, no. Just, nothing has been decided yet.

No it hasn't, which is why she shouldn't have mentioned it.

But you are thinking about it?

Yeah, well, we have discussed it, but,...

We are a long way off reaching a decision.  Phoebe shouldn't have worried you.

She hasn't.  I wanted to see you because I wondered if you consider letting me buy it.

You?

How could you?

Where would you find the money?

I've got savings. I'd give you both fair price.

Even so, there are all sorts of practical problems.

Yeah, yes, there are.

I mean, the hen and houses are here.

move

would you

mom and dad have agreed to this?

and you using the ... savings?

haven't actually spoken to them about it yet.

but that

only because

see much point

even so,...

If you are, of course I will, I can phone them now if you like.

Hang on, Josh, let's, uh,..... Let's just slow things down a bit, shall we?

It's very enterprising of you to have had this idea

like an obvious solution.  You want to sell, I want to buy.

It's a bit more complicated than that.

Yeah. You are great with the hens, and very reliiable.

So you know you can trust me?

that absolutely.  But there's a bit more to this business than just taking care of the hens.

I know. ... all about that.

For example, there are the deliveries.  How are you gonna manage those?

And the marketing.  It's really important.

Don't you think you are a bit young to be taking all that on by yourself?

No.  I've done lots of research. ... ... I've got loads of ideas ... how to get into new markets.  I brought some with me.

Oh.

copy ... discuss them

Maybe

exactly the right time.

probably

help you make up your mind.

You can leave them with us if you like ... ... and I really need to have own conversation before we take this any further.

We do.  You've given us a lot to think about, Josh.

You are taking me seriously?

Oh yeah.  No one could doubt your commitment.

You've obviously given this a lot of thought, so, we need to do the same.

OK.  So, when do you think you might be able to give me an answer?

I don't think it'll take us too long.

No. We'll get back to you in a couple of days.

Great.  Well, thank you for you time.

You're welcome.

Thanks Josh.

I'll tell Phoebe the good news.  Thanks again.

No, don't mention it.

Well.  I wasn't expecting that.

I am sorry, Neal.  I should've been having words with Phoebe.

Nah. They are friends.  It's only natural they ... talk.

I just hate to dissapoint him

we gonna have to, aren't we?

I think so.  He doesn't drive.  How could he possibly do the deliveries?

I'm sure he's come up with something.

No, no.  It's still too much, while he's at school anyway.

have to give him full marks for trying.

Oh yeah, yeah. That lad's going

We'll have to let him down gently.

We will. 

 

You've got to admire his ...  I thought I was doing well, giving dad a hand

probably been asking for sharing the business

I know

I didn't even have a Saturday, Jo.

d better watch out

brothers

along

first on the inside lane.

Uh, talking about sisters,....

Yes, yes, yes.  I've spoken to Brenda.

Oh, good.

I've seen her, actually, popped into ... house ... way back from work.

So what did you say?

I told her she was welcome to stay with us as soon as she liked and for as long as she liked.

And how did she react?

Well, she took some convincing, kept saying she didn't wanna put ... out.

she wouldn't be

Of course I did, and she caved in under my relentless pressure.

Oh, good.

Vicky and ... were right.  She's obviously ... desparate to get away.

The sooner the better then.  When can we expect her?

... ... us, she realize it might take a bit of time to sort things out with the girls' rooms.

Roy, I told you. That's not a problem.  We can tell the girls now and sort their rooms out this evening.  Would she come tomorrow?

Actually I think Brenda might need a bit more time than that, you know, to get herself sorted.

All right, the day after then. Ring and tell her, now.