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Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/archers archers_20131013-1920a.mp3

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

Morning. / any coffee going? / Freshly made / something to rev you up / after last night / early hours / hope I didn't disturb you / of course not, darling / got / life / sit for a minute / section on autumn trends / modern country women / might be interest / really / can I just please drink my coffee? / Of course / sorry / maybe / I didn't mean to snap / I understand / Caroline / about / investigation / going to pan out / I know it's difficult / to settle / Joe and / local authority / out of our hands / what I mean is / we can do / And, in the meantime, / positive attitude. / I suppose. / mean / blessings / Saturday away from Grey Gables / before you start panicing, Lynda / why don't we ride over to the __ this morning, eh? / new / I'm not sure / really I'm shattered.

Here's your tea. / Clarrie don't put this much milk in. / I'll / next time then / picking / birthday present / fifty years / Jim said he'll keep you a company while / I don't need a babysitter. / nice / to catch up / he won't / I need you to sign this, dad. / will you read the last bit / I confirm that I reject the offer of 1500 pounds from Grey Gables country house hotel, and / returning the aforesaid cheque / with / you sure I / the right thing? / of course / lot / turn / Grey Gables owe / through / someone / figure on your suffering / it needs / more / they're offering.

can't wait to see everyone tonight / big efforts / like / invited / ever met / run out of food / The Bull / don't be silly / Joking. / Susan, / Huh? / look / yes, come in, Alice / morning / Oh, hi, Tracey / you two ready to party then? / evening / in the mood / I'm young, free, single, and I wanna mingle / see the decorations / picked / they are really nice / Properly tasteful. / Alice, these songs / do take me back / your night / not to worry about a thing / absolutely not / we are in charge. Uh, now / voucher / children chipped in / bought me a bit of a / Grey Gables / last one I opened took my breath away / afternoon relaxing / that's an order / Message received. / decorations then / I've got / table / yes, yes, lovely. / Alice / Yes? / Can I show you an extra present I bought for Susan? / ... Oh, wow. / Do you think she'll like it? / Neil, it's perfect.

Such a beautiful day. / there's nowhere I'd rather be / All right, Oliver, I take your point / young fellows / off again / explorer / no / off he goes again. / he did mention / is a bit of a rebel. He's been / excercise / learning / manners / M___ is handsome, though. / but looks aren't everything / one morning later in the week / fancy joining me? / I might.

There you go, one votka&orange. / Oh, thanks, Neil. You know, Tracy was right. / decoration / transformed / room / like / a dream / Susan / stand by the door / welcome people / before / give you this / afternoon / never thought I'd enjoy / hot stone massage, but it was quite relaxing. / Alice / I think / Chris is trying to get your attention / Oh, right, yeah. See you in a minute. / people / Susan, Susan, / something I need to / surprise / look / hello / Gregory / I know / long time ago / we used to sit next to each other / math, remember? / group / on the internet / Oh, right. / of course / Gregory / been long time / since / agonizing / quadratic equasions / again? / call center / my own business / I'm Neil, Susan's husband. / Oh, good evening, Neil. ... Yes, / team / about 200 / operate / Borsetshire and Mumbai / Oh, how interesting / this. Just a small token. / shouldn't have / for old time's sake / now that is what I call / bring / string / what a beautiful bracelet. Thank you, uh, uh ... / Gregory. / get / drink / Neil / I'm fine for now. Thank you / Neil, please, / ok / gin / lemon / make mine double / would the birthday girl like to dance? / Of course she would. And I'm next. / shall we?

Thanks. Here's your pint, Eddie. / cheers, mate / Joe / not much change, to be honest. / tough old time / eye / dad up a bit. / Yeah, good idea. Sometimes / family / too close / to s__ you off / true. / great party / seems to be enjoying themselves. / whose that chap / shiny suit / the one Susan is dancing with / name / Gregory / I'd better / to the girls / that was so much fun. / Here you go, love. / Thanks. / Tracy / Ferpersham / every Friday / come along / I'm there. / Oh, I love this one / me too / fifteen when this came out / Tracy, why don't you / have a dance / Oh, come on, Greg / let's / Susan, I, uh, I just wanted to ... / oh, hurry up, Neil / say hello / Uh, right behind you.

your instincts were right. / Huh? / It was wonderful to get out and about. / I didn't have / what the doctor ordered / what are you reading? / a very interesting article / health / fresh water fish / what's this now? / can't you check it in the morning / from Ian. ... Oh, dear / What? / Looks like / some cancellations / Does he / at this time of night? / I don't remember / no / don't / call an emergency / upset / He thinks people are cancelling because of the negative publicity / the Mexican Night. / goes on to say / it's a shame / one silly theme / reputation / his restaurant / built / understandable. / He cares so much about / Huh. / Frankly, he's got a point.

what can I get you, Neil? / Uh, I've just been served, thanks. / be in my fifties in a few months' time / ten people for my party. / I thought you had a thriving business. / done all right, in some ways / maybe not so well in others / I / always carried a bit of a torch for Susan / school / noticed / you are a lucky man, Neil. / yeah ... yes, I am.

all done / staff meeting first thing on Monday morning. / And I was beginning / made some progress / what do you mean? / for the first time since the holiday / email, and / work mode again / I / had a lovely day / but / taking / concerns / OK. / today / right or wrong / from now on, I / concentrate / under my control. / Good. / get Grey Gables back on / whatever it takes.

what are you talking about? / I finally got you to myself / Oh, sorry, love. / so many / catch / such an amazing night / I'm glad / enjoyed yourself. Now, can I give you this? / Neil, what is it? / Open it. You'll find out. / Oh ... oh, my word. It's beautiful. / you sure you like it? / always wanted a lockit / like you. Solid gold. / You are something else, Neil. / thought you could put a photo of George and Keira inside / no / this is / well, I think / you and me should go in here. / Happy birthday, Susan. / Oh, Neil. Right now, I feel like the luckiest woman in the world / that's what I'd like to hear. / Right. I reckon / I and you do a dance now.(6)