Source: BBC Radio 4 "The Archers" Archers: 2013-04-19 Friday http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/archers archers_20130419-1920a.mp3

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Darrell?

Can you talk?  You are on your own?

Yeah.  I'm in the shed.  What's the matter?

There has been a change of plan.  The dog fight isn't on Sunday.  It's tonight.

Oh.  Oh, why?

I don't know.  All I know is, Des rang and he wants me ... ... farm in twenty minutes.  ... ... will be arriving soon.

Oh I see.

What am I gonna do?  If I don't show up and we go ahead with ringing the police, Des will smell a rat.

Yeah, yeah, I suppose he might.

He definitely will.  He'll know it was me that shopped him.

Maybe.

Look.  I can't have that, Neil.  When I think of what he might do to me to allow ... ... I can't risk it.

Darrell, Darrell, calm down, will you?  Let's just think this through.

There's nothing to think about.  I'm not ready.  We can't do it.

But you said you couldn't carry on like this.

Yeah, I know, but,...

You want this stopped. We'd just be putting off the evil hour.

Things ... ... as planned at the moment.

I don't think so.  In fact, it might work out better if we do do it tonight.

How ... ...

Des is not gonna suspect you if it's all last minute and he ... ... there, is he?  See, why should you put yourself in danger?

I can't be there when the police come.

You won't be.  We'll stick to the plan.  You make sure everyone's inside as usual, and then get out as fast as you can.  Ditch anything that might prove you are involved.

And you'll ring the police?

Yes.

all clear, I'll do that.

Right.

As long as get away as quickly as you can, the police aren't gonna hang about.

Don't worry.  You won't see me ... ... Where will you be?

I can say I've been walking in the woods.

Yeah.  Don't come too close.

No.  I won't come anywhere near the venue.

Good.  I don't want Des getting suspicious.

Well, you'd better

yourself then, haven't you?

 

That's nice.

Yeah.  Unexpected pleasure.

I'm so glad you were able to get here in such short notice.

I didn't know

Matt

business dinner

I didn't realize

planning to make

night

until today.

We are not the only ones.

about

small hours

is that right?

said

is that right?

to share

everything

has to offer.

take that long

Be surprised.

I would be.

since

come back at all then?

booking the same

as his friends

that would have been a good idea if ... thought of it first.

Why don't you suggest it to him?

What?  Now?

Yeah.  Give him a ring.

think a bit odd?

I think ... ... loving and considerate partner.

that ... make him suspicious.

seriously Lilian.

wonderful

wake up together

for once

Wuold be nice.

An opportunity like this might not come again.  Go on, ring him.

 

Hi Darrell.  How's it looking?

It's OK.  Where are you?

Ah don't worry.  Nowhere near you.  Just down by the road.

Good. Well, the coast's clear.  Everyone's in now.

All right.

get going

call the police, OK?

I suppose so.

Don't worry.  It'll be fine.  Now get outta there.

Will do.

Emergency Services.  Which service do you require?

Police.  Police.

And can you tell me your name and your location please, sir?

Neil Carter.  I'm in Ambridge, B...ster.

Thank you.  Putting you through.

B...ster police.  Mr. Carter, is it?

Yeah that's right.

And how can I help you, sir?

Well, I was walking in the woods near a local farm

home farm in Ambridge

Unusual in what way?

Well, cars coming and going, and I could hear dogs barking agressively, and grimly, and, well, all sorts.

you sure

farm dog

know the farm dogs

people

friends of mine

Have you contacted them at all?

thought I should ring you first

might be a dog fight going on there.  There have been rumours locally.

our community officer said

I imagine he logged it.

I see.  Well,

helpful

thank you for

pci

suspicions yourself

We'll send someone up to investigate.

Oh good.  Uh, one of my neighbour

gone up to check

a bit worried for his safety.

Well, it might be a good idea

We certainly advise

approach the site yourself.  Where are you now?

I'm on the road nearby

back of the farm.  There's a track to the barn

OK.  stay where

and you can show us where to go

on our way, straight to you.

known as well

I'll be here.

Darrell?  What's the matter?

Thank god.  I've been trying ... for ages.

Has something gone wrong?

I can't do this.

changed my mind

already

Oh No.  What am I gonna do?

Look. Keep calm.

neighbor of mine is up there

still there

when they arrive.  They won't suspect you.

Des will.  Oh god.

Get out of there, Darrell!  Go!

 

All right, Matt.  You have a good time.

He didn't buy it then?

No.  Well, it was a bit of a long shot.

he does nothing ... ... cause trouble

Not trouble exactly.

Why couldn't he just go along with it?

He still won't be back till the early hours.  Don't let it spoil the time we have got.

No, of course not.

That's the important thing, isn't it?

that's the most important thing.

I do make you happy, don't I?

You know you do. ........ What?  Tell me.

It's hard for me to be happy when I see how unhappy Matt makes you.

Not all the time.

the way you put your

face

I don't know about that.

I do.  I saw you when he was in prison, remember?  He hurt you so much.

And you were great comfort to me.

I was glad to be there to pick up the pieces.

Paul, let's not ... ... bad time, shall we?

Yeah.  Sorry.  I don't mean to bring back memories. ...... Tell you what.  Why don't you go and have a nice long relaxing bath, eh, while

fix something to eat

I must say

that

sound

very appealing.

Be really decadant.

good idea.  You try and relax too, huh?

I will. Cooking's calming.

Paul?

Celia.  At last. 

wonder

you

gonna

courtesy to answer my calls

believe

the last time

children told me

they rang you

didn't

Really?

just a coincidence

first

called me, then Grace.

pleased?

always

contact you enough

Depends on what they

How dare you turn my own children agaist me?

I don't think

any help

in

exactly the same thing.  You

scripted, didn't you?

Oh don't be ridiculous.

Right.

their idea, is it? Asking

leave them alone.

Entirely.  Don't tell me you are surprised.

I'm surprised you ... so low, poinsoning their minds against me.

If you are talking about the wedding

Of course I'm talking about the wedding.

Paul, I'm jist going to say

one more time.  Charlie and Grace want to come to my wedding.

Yeah, well, so you say, but,...

So they say,

want

they are coming, and that's that!

 

Neil. Over here.

Darrell, what are you still doing here?

I thought I ... ... to.

It's all right, all right.  I'll handle this.  Over here, officer.

Sorry, Mr. Carter

lost sight

for a moment

This is the neighbour I

telling you about

thank you for your help, sir.

That's OK

Sounds like a lot going on there

saw quite a few dogs arriving

cars

ask you both to move to

safe distance.  We'll be going in first.

Yes, of course, officer.

Do you think they suspected me?

more important things to worry about than you

I hope so.

told us to go, so we'd better get,...

What the hell is that?  I told you to get rid of it!

I forgot.

Is everything OK?

What am I gonna do?

Nothing.  Don't answer him.

Darrell?  Talk to me. ... ... We'd better get out of here.

They are going in!

Police!  Stay where you are!

 

Perfect timing.  How was your bath?

It was wonderful. Just what I needed.

I've been busy.

Oh Paul.

lovely.  What a feast!

make up for ... dissapointment earlier.

about that. I did try,...

I wasn't blaming you.  Actually, in a way, it was a good thing.

Made you want to make the most of the time we do have?

anything

not just this meal

real treat.

You are always giving me treat. You ... spoil... me

this is really special

came to me while you were having your bath.

Oh, how intriguing.  What ... ... have in mind?

I can't tell you.

surprise

How mysterious.

don't worry ... ... next week. ... ... You will love this.  I know you will

 

We need to get out of this.

No.  I've got to make sure that they've got Des.

Leave it.  You shouldn't ...

It's OK.  I'm seeing him.

Where?

He's over there.

towards

gonna

can't.  The police are blocking all the exits.

You think a few police cars are gonna stop him?

drive straight at .

Just watch him

what

I think

Oh for god's sake

maybe not

pick up now

you

Stop

I'm off.

Get his number.  Get his number.

Careful sir.  He's got a,...

Mr. Carter, are you all right?  Mr. Carter?