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You are listening to Sunday's episode of The Archers from BBC Radio 4.

Shula. Hi. Good to see you. / Hi, Alan. Can I get you a coffee? / Ah, I've just had one. Thanks. / attracted / crowded / feel good. / Yes. / did / Alistair / enjoy the harvest supper? / I thought / so did the / wine / takes some organizing, but, somehow it / together / the generocity of parish___s / this time of year / never ceases to amaze me. / Huh. / I ... uh, I gave Darrell a sleeping bag last week, with some provisions. It wasn't much, but, uh, when / he got quite emotional / Did he contact you / did speak to him. / he sent me text message, apologizing for his outburst. / I'm pleased to hear that. I mean, he / right now. Still, there's no excuse the way he reacted towards you. / No. / tough seeing someone you know in such a dire situation. / wish / more I could do / Darrell's ... Darrell's staying with us. / What? / At The Stables. / since when? / Friday night. / Shula, are you sure that's a good idea? / been so agressive towards you / honestly / I don't know. What I do know is that I can't stand back / do nothing / someone you know / bad way / Besides, what's the point of having all that space in the house when we can't put / good use? / What does Alistair think? / a few misgivings / I bet / also / how desparate Darrell is. And he agreed / to help. Anyway, it's only for a few nights. / very least / clean himself up / get some sleep. If he / decent physical shape, then / better chance of sorting himself out. / Morning. / Good morning. And a very warm welcome to the newest member of / hello, Poppy. / Oh, Nic, she's gorgeous / Thanks. ... George, don't slide like that. You'd knock someone over. / How many days old / is she now? / she'll be a week tomorrow. / done / getting out the house / George wanted / as normal as possible for the kids / So, how are you coping with the lack of sleep? / it's not too bad. We are very lucky. All we wanted was a healthy baby, and, uh, well, here she is.

Mike, come here a minute. / What is it? / Can you believe / Beth / ever / fitted into this? / Vicky, I thought / It has. / growing up / Oh, she certainly is / dress / when she was born. / Hhh. / She / birthday, do you remember? / picture / OK / making / special moments / a lot of stuff, Vicky / Which is exactly why / Poppy. I'm sure Nic could do / extra __ and baby __ / through / first few months / very thoughtful of you, love. / of space / shopping most Saturdays / winter wardlobe, didn't I? / Ah, right. / Actually, I meant to say / Kirsty / Borsetshire. / Oh yeah? / she's / well, apparently / Tom and her are an item / Really? / before, didn't I? / Yeah, for years. / Anyway, she seemed very happy. / glad to know he's moved on / with his life / exactly like our Brenda has / there you go, Beth / OK, uh, I'm off out to see Ed / all right / new born / Oh, dear. / have a look / I'll see you later. / Bye.

I could chop those for you, Shula. / Oh, it's only a few carrots and potatos, won't take me long. / I always did / soft on the outside, which is / why don't you sit down? / I can't sit around while you are working away, can I? I / set the kettle on. / Please, Darrell, do sit down for a minute. / have a look through the newspaper / Newspaper? / Yeah. On the table. / Oh, yeah, OK. ... Where's Alistair? / Oh, he's out on an emergency call ... lame horse / on other side of the county. Hopefully / be back for lunch / broken gates, that sort of thing / making you a cup of tea. Sorry, Shula. / I'm fine. / hey, you know, I can't thank you enough for letting me stay. You are good people / really good / I'm so sorry / behaved the other week / won't happen again / promise / It's all right / only a couple of days / welcome / maybe I can help you out. / well / busy time for you, this, isn't it? / all / kids / lessons / Oh, yes / need / I'll jump to it. / Um ... OK, um, if you are able to, the lock on one of the stable doors / needs fixing / I'll go / no need to going out / I can't / left my tools / my mate / haven't I? / There's no rush, really. / never put off to tomorrow what you can do today / that's what you can do today / mom / don't worry / where are you going now? / take a look at that stable door. I'll sort it, Shula. I will. / OK, Darrell ... OK.

Did you manage to get / suckle straight away? / Well, she / got the idea / eventually, but now / remotely interested / very strong / it's not looking good, is it? / I'm afraid not. / What do you think / Alistair around / not sure / much point / vet / nothing / Yeah. Vicky's gonna be upset when I / her / one of her cows. / By the way, I was down The Bull last night. Everyone's missing Joe. The place don't feel right without him / how's he getting on? / not brilliant, to tell you the truth. / I'm sorry / last / knocked him about a bit / much fun, especially not / his age. / It's a real shock seeing him so weak / I mean / used to / everything for himself / and now / kind of / his buttons up. ... Mom and dad / so old. / Ah, your grandad's a tough old boots. If anyone can bounce back, it's him. Takes time. That's all. / right / we will see. / Uh, make sure you give him my regards. / Yeah, I will do, mate.

Poppy __ __ good girl. Now / let's get in / car seat / All right, Vicky. / Hello, Emma / little sleeping beauty / No. I'm picking up George. / Oh, uh, actually, / kids / game of football. They shouldn't be long. / I see. / seems / sister / that's nice / already got a sister / come in handy / shouldn't have / all this trouble / my pleasure / brings back so many memories / glad to / good / I'll see meself out / see you / and thanks. / Has Vicky given you all these? / any more of these / yeah, but, um, uh ... / What? / to be honest, they are not really my sort of thing. / Some of this stuff / even / been worn. / I know, but, everything's so pink. / Well, she is a baby girl / have to admit, Vicky's taste is, uh, girlish. / Girlish? / I don't think / pink / how lucky you / given so much / free stuff? Look at this dress. Oh, it's in perfect condition. / it's lovely. / I know. / very kind of Vicky / when I / living in a caravan. We had nothing. / I didn't mean / short of money / No / if you hate / that much, you could at least / someone who needs them. / you are right. I ... I didn't mean to sound ungrateful. / Yeah. / Vicky would be hurt if I give them away / I'll make sure to put / good use. / I was / take Poppy round / Joe this week. Apparently can't wait / meet / give him a boost, eh? / George and Keira / enjoy seeing his great grandchildren / that's what I was thinking / come here, sweetheart. / Honestly, how long / gonna be? / I'm sure / back in a minute. I'll give him a ring / that type of thing

Darrell / have you seen the state of this door panel? / what do you mean? / need a replacement urgently. / couple of more further down. Oh, / broken lock you mentioned / I'm sorry I left my tools / told you. It doesn't matter. / hunting? / yes / help out there / equipment / Maybe. / you know / think about / tools / I mean, I could get them but my mate's away / should / with him / work / every few weeks. I'll call him later, or tomorrow / when he's back / We should go in. / Alistair's back, and he wants his lunch. / Oh, now, look. / what is it? / I can patch that, no problem. / Oh, Darrell / hang on this / need a / Oh, come on. / OK. / this won't take a minute.

you sure / seconds / I doubt it. George s__ed the last slice of apple pie. / put down there / stick them in the dishwasher in a minute. / I'll do it / kids OK? / yeah / pretending to be a t___monster / he's so ___ with them / yeah / we're really lucky / not as lucky as some. / How's that? / Will and Nic. She's got her mom / washing and cleaning / time. And Will / on paternity leave / so are loads of people. / the kettle, will you? / I'm saying is / support right now. / self-employed people don't get paternity leave. It's not fair. / way it is. / pie / shop / useful for mom's party on Saturday. / Ah, of course. / Tracy's still trying to track down / mom's old mates / only / fifty once. / I'm really looking forward to / hair done for ages. / Huh. / Are you all right? / no / just a bit ... / What? / ... worried about grandad. Didn't seem to be improving much. / It's still early days, isn't it? / Yeah, I suppose / Everyone's doing their best. Nic's said / baby round this week / Oh, good. He was talking about Poppy / not likely to / his wrist, is it? / might / spirits, though. / I don't know / I reckon / great idea. Whatever takes to make grandad get better.(10)