Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/archers archers_20131009-1920b.mp3

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

Morning, darling. / coffee / ready yet? / I was just about to make it. ... Did you sleep at all? / I suppose I must have / a few minutes / here and there / every time I felt like / dropping off / I know / I kept waking up, too / Darrell was up and down / practically all night / what on earth was he doing? / Well, judging by the number of mugs dotted around the kitchen, ... making tea. / c___ overload. Make sense. / more than a few sips / almost as if / made / forgot / here you go. / Oh, thanks, darling / he doesn't seem to be able to settle, not a single moment. / I have noticed. Ah, I had such a long day yesterday. All I wanted to do was to come home and / in front of / football / yes, I know / Darrell seemed keen / once the television / sitting next to / yo yo / did manage to stay / concentrate on the match. He was fidgeting endlessly, ___ing and / all over the place. I don't think he even realizes it. / we're gonna / get some sleep. I've got a tough few days ahead. / Oh yeah? / outbreak of pneumonia / first stop this morning, I'm doing / on a Labrador / swallowed / plastic packaging, apparently / need all my powers / concentration and plenty of coffee. / Oh, I'm sorry / darling / the last thing I / to be disrupted / feel sorry for the guy. It can't be easy / he's lost everything / no wonder / so anxious / this isn't just about Darrell needing / roof over his head, is it? / No. / He's much more fragile, mentally, than I had anticipated. / you need to talk to / about getting some proper help, the kind / position / he's so sensitive, and proud. He takes offence / anything I say about / emotional state / the last thing I want / storm off and end up in the streets again. / Of course, but ... uh ... / What? / well, if we say nothing, we are almost ___ing with him, pretending everything's all right. / So, what do you suggest? / at least b___ the subject / We certainly can't go on like this much longer. / No. You are right. I'll see what I can do.

Hold still there. ... Almost done. / Ah, OK, that's it. / Ho. She __ very well. / Yeah, very brave, aren't you, girl? Huh? / not my favorite job, but it has to be done. / that. Luckily, she is the final / morning / hold / still, I'll apply / anticeptic cream / OK / It's all right. Calm down. There you are, girl, ... and, off you go. / all finished, then / lunch / before / take a look at the sheep / you / read my mind / heard Debby's back for a few days. Apparently / arrival / more milkers / Brian was saying / should be fully stocked by Christmas. / I can't believe how quickly it's happened / still remember how angry I was when the plans were approved. / part of the landscape now. We've got to live with it. ... Besides, you and I've got enough to be doing in our own patch / better take this. ... Hello. / Oh, hi, David. It's Caroline. / Oh. Hello. / I just wanted to check / the Local Authority / you / the interview about Joe's accident. / Yeah, someone from South Borsetshire called this morning, actually. I shall be there / good / I just wanted to make sure. / Yeah, of course. Don't worry. I'll arrive nice and early. / Perfect. And, sorry / inconvenience / No, no, not at all. These things happan. / I'll see you / Friday / Yeah. Bye, Caroline / that sounded rather awkward. / Inevitably. / It's a horrible situation for everyone involved.

day on this. Talk about s___ workmanship. / Darrell, / picture / don't look too clever / see / this lot, they're showing / turkey / who plans Christmas dinner / in September? / gone back yet / would you mind / turning that off / anything / give you a hand with? / no / clean up a bit. Hey, what if I / find a broom / sit down, Darrell. / What ... what's wrong? / Alistair and I have noticed that you're finding it hard to relax. / Me? / You seem very anxious. / finding / arn't I? I mean / environment / forever / of course not / hey, do ... do you want me to go? / No / 'cause if you / just tell me / I'll leave / we don't want you to leave. But we are concerned about you / can't sleep? / partly. You do have a lot of nervous / worried all the time, about everything / bound to be, aren't I? I mean ... I know things / Hey / a program / later / saving / bills. Do you fancy / a look? / Actually, Darrell, Alistair and I were wondering if you might consider seeking professional help. / I don't get you. / Counseling, for example / Eh? / might help to talk to someone / how you're feeling / do you think I'm nuts? Some madman / needs locking up? / no / 'cause I'm not / lost my m___. All I need is a job / there's no reason / good at renovations / good at / money coming in, things will be different. You'll see. / Darrell / right now / get out of your way / where exactly / go? What will you do? / I'll find something. / Like what? / I don't know / maybe / my tools / my mate / I don't know, Shula. I'm sorry, I keep messing up. I'm trying to be different. / Look. If you want to be practical, why don't I help you look for / some jobs online? If you do that, you can prove you are looking for work. I'm right, aren't I? / Yeah. / We could start now. / No. ... I don't know. I mean, I have to / maybe tomorrow / how about / after you sign on? I'm driving to Borchester this afternoon / why don't you come with me / do my errand while you sign on. / Yeah. ... Yeah, if you like.

I had a good look round the paddocks earlier. Should be a good couple of weeks / that / that's a relief. / This kitchen is looking positively prestine. / that was Emma. She got a bit carried away with the sc___ / and it might be a hint. / A hint? / to use the oven. ... She's asked me to / recipe / she is putting together / money for the organ fund / St. S___. / That doesn't really sound like your sort of thing. / It's not. And / another item to / ever-expanding To-Do list. / Joe / be pleased / family contributes / favorite recipe, though. I'm sure / hard / remember how to / Victorian sandwich. / Uh, cakes aren't exactly your f___, Ruth? / thanks for the vote of confidence. / Well, ... we could do worse than __ up / top secret formula for my ___ saurce. / Oh, perfect / crossed / if you / type / formula, I'll hand it to Emma next week. / Consider it done. / she mentioned that / the other day / Oh, dear / Vicky's cows, apparently. / it happens. We know that. / Yeah. / Hopefully, Vicky will refrain from asking / hold a memorial service / Right. I'm off to get cleaned up / don't tell me / dress for dinner / oh, fat chance / by / before / Jazzer has called / emergency meeting about Kenton's stag night / be afraid. Be very afraid. / Oh, I promise you. I am.

I know you mean well, but I don't think there's any point. / In seeing the GP, you mean? / yeah / doctor / probably look at me / see that I'm fine / be waste of everybody's time / we all need help, sometimes. Every one of us. / not like this. I'm a grown man / look after myself / it's nobody's fault. It's just the way it is. Now, you've paid taxes all your working life, haven't you? / Yeah. / well / you are entitled to receive / support and advice / nothing wrong with me / I'm sure there isn't. / smooth things over with Rosa. / Rosa? / if you were able to sleep properly, you might be calmer. And then Rosa and Anna might be willing to see you. / no / necessarily be the case. Seeing your GP is simply about talking to someone who understands what you are going through. You've nothing to lose, nothing but your pride. / that's all I've got left. / Well, from where I stand, your pride isn't helping you. In fact, it may be destroying any chance you have of rebuilding a relationship with your children. / Do you honestly think that? / Yes. / I see. ... I suppose, I mean, nobody has to know, do they? / No. / OK. ... OK, I'll try. I'll go  / to the GP. / we can make an appointment / next week as soon as we get home. / Shula, / Caroline. What a lovely surprise. / Oliver insisted that I took a break / me / buy some chocolate / even though / 20 / how are things going at Grey Gables? / been better. / Yes, I'm sure. / Oliver was right, though. It has been good to get away for a few minutes and clear my head / Any more news? / Well, the local authority came back on Friday / a fuller investigation / and I'm waiting for / Joe / accept our offer of compasation. / I see. / I can't stop thinking about what / must be going through. / Of course. / Oliver and I want / sorted / as quickly as possible, but, I have to admit, this whole situation / about the future / In what way? / Is it worth it? / Do you mean the hotel? / Mm. ... yeah, it's endlessly demanding. We have so little time to ourselves. ... I mean, do we need so much stress at this stage of our lives? / I didn't expect / you're usually so robust. / I'm trying to be. Of course Oliver couldn't be more supportive. He / a bit clearer. But ... oh, I don't know. / What is it? / If I'm honest, Shula, I'm not sure my heart's really in the business at the moment.