Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/archers archers_20131106-1920a.mp3

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

___ ___, Eddie. I'm glad you are back. Wilson's rang. / And? / Grey Gables is offering us 3,000 pounds. / 3,000? Are you sure? / Yeah. I asked him twice. They'll be sending a letter to confirm. / Oh, dad, that is great / Oh, I knew it. I knew if we hang on, they'd have to improve it / Well, I don't see this very often, Eddie, but / you was right / we / played blind on this one, dad. / such a relief that it's all over. / more than a relief. 3,000 pounds. Think what we can do with it. / Hey, hey, not so much / you know what I mean. ... Hey, we can get you some extra physio now. / no, no, that's the funny thing. Ever since I got that call, my hand don't feel so bad.

Do you fancy a coffee, Lyndy? / Huh, that would be nice. / What's that you are looking at? / Uh, the job description for the deputy manager's post. / Oh, I see. ... Huh, that's very concise / enough for me / no / better than I / what the job entails / you are seriously thinking of applying? / of course, especially now I know Kathy is out of the running / applying / that job in Felpersham / that is good news. I'm pleased for her / I mean / selfish / but it's good news for me, too. It clears the field. / there're gonna be external candidates / of course, but, uh, I like to think my / years of / count for something / surely / opportunity I've been waiting / I know. ... But, you can't wait too long for something. / What do you mean?

Yeah. ... now, what does he want? ... Howya, dad? / At last. I've been __ing you for ages. / I'm strolling down / cows / Oh, I see. / so urgent / just leave a message / I've got some great news. I wanted to tell you meself / Well, go on, then / Grey Gables / their new offer / How much? / 3,000 pounds. 3,000 pounds. / Right. So, grandad's gonna accept it? / Of course he is. / Well, he turned down the last one. / This is twice as much. / Yeah, exactly. / double / hang on / push / our luck. ... I thought you'd be pleased. / No, uh, yeah, I am / if that's what grandad wants / He's over the moon. / I just think people like us need every penny / lay our hands on. You never know / around the corner, do you? / maybe that's just me, though / having a tough time. / forget what I said / No, no. ... You've given me something to think about.

Well, I'm surprised that you feel like this. I thought you would back me all the way. / I will, if you decide that's really what you wanna do. / Don't you think I'm capable of taking on this job / capable / I'm glad you think so / you've just proved it. / Have I? / went through / Caroline was away / you were magnificent. / Well, it was a baptism of fire / I've always wanted more responsibility. / I thought / what it took out of you / what else could I do, Robert? / so con___. If you get this deputy manager job, I know you / throw yourself / heart and soul / And you think that's a bad thing? / I think there's so much more to your life than your work, Lyndy, and you / to that, too / I'd like to think so. / village activities / there're so many of them / I enjoy them. / being / Oscar / that's not difficult / being a loving wife to me, the dear companion of my declining ___, ... / Oh, Robert, don't be silly. / I'm not / we are not getting any younger, Lyndy. Our time is prescious. / You don't think I could manage all those things and do this job? / I'm sure you could, but what would it do to you? / Oh, Robert ... / Look at the Christmas show. I know how much you love doing it. / It's one of the high spots of my year. / And the village's / never an easy ride. You've only / leading man. / yes. ... Well, maybe I ... I could give someone else a chance to do it. / Would you? Really? / Uh, ... No, maybe not. / No one can do it like you, Lyndy. / Huh. / No one else / dedicate so much time and effort / true of everything you do. / Well, it's no small thing being a deputy manager / concern like Grey Gables, I, I, ...I suppose / something would have to go. / Realistically, yeah. / You may be right. ... It's just, uh ... well, my career hasn't exactly followed a straight path. / Because you / such an interesting life outside work. / Yes, but, if I did get promotion / at least / some sort of recognition. / Of what? You know how much Caroline and Oliver value you already. You've got nothing to prove to them. / Well ... maybe it's myself I'm trying to prove something to. / I understand you might feel you've been overlooked and not appreciated in the past, but would this job really make up for that? / Robert, it will be the chance to show what I could do. My last chance. / If that's the most important thing to you, go for it. I just want you to be sure that it really is.

You're still ___ing about what Ed said to you? / I'm wondering whether that might have a point. / if I was happy, he was happy, didn't he? / Yeah. But, maybe Ed'd be even happier if we hang on a bit longer and you / even more money. / changed your tune / I know. I'm ... just thinking, that's all. / well, you might like to think about how hard it was for me to turn down the first offer. / I hadn't forgotten. / that's / money / let's not push it. / It might be worth / asking our solicitors / what they think. / very well / Yeah, all right. I'll shut up about it. I'll make / that coffee. / Good. / It's your money. / It is / I'm glad you remembered that / it's your decision / sure / whatever makes you happy, makes me happy. / Very touching. Well, I'm glad that's settled. / Only, dad ... / Here we go. / It wouldn't hurt to sleep on it, would it?

Scruff, there's no need for that. You know it. ... Morning, Ed. / Morning, Lynda. / Checking your fenses? / Yes, I am. / Very wise. You know what they say: good fenses make good neighbours. / I'm just making sure there aren't gaps the doges could get through. / sensible / getting / no, I don't / see the notice / bottom of the path? / Yes. Very professional, I thought, but, if I could make just a tiny suggestion ... / Yeah, if you like. / I think the bit about keeping dogs on leads is a little / small ___ / actually / quite difficult to read / I know / important bit, isn't it? / not to me. / I mean, I always keep / on a lead when I / whether / livestock / or not / the thing is / know / people can be very lax. / Yes, I know they can. The truth is, I'd rather / people didn't exercise / up here at all. / But ... it's a public footpath. / Yes, I know. And I have a good cause to wish it wasn't / I know about the abortions and the cows / So, you can see why I don't want dogs on my land / I realize there could be a / they certainly could. / but I'm sure a domestic dog on a lead like Scruff here, surely, he wouldn't really pose a threat. / There's no knowing that, Lynda, and I'm the one / losing the cows / Yes. ... I'm sorry, Ed / didn't mean to be insensitive. / Yeah, uh, I didn't mean to snap. I ... I / making too much / Well, not me. I sympathize. I mean, as a livestock owner myself .... / Livestock? / ... in a small way ... / Oh, the lamas, yeah. / ... I did lose / Walfgang not long ago, if you remember. / Yeah, yeah, sorry. / Yes. ... Well, you don't have to worry about me, Ed. I won't walk Scruff here / out any more. / Well, thank you. / and, what's more, I'll explain to other people / why / didn't / would you? / stick about it already. / sure / just thoughtlessness / better coming from me. / I reckon it would. People listen to you. / Well, I'll do my best. / Thank you, Lynda. That ... that means a lot to me.

I'm sure Lynda won't be long. She's just taking Scruff for a walk / not / it's always nice to see you. / I just want to ask Lynda something. / What? Anything I can help with? / oh, well, I wondered if she decided to apply for the deputy manager's job. / Oh ... oh, I see. / I know I've got absolutely no right to ask / I'm just surprised. / interested, then? / I have, but ... / Now you are having second thoughts? / Yes. ... It's a good job, or I wouldn't have taken it. / But this would be a better one? / Yes. Permanent / my doorstep / more responsibility / I see your dilenma. / But I don't know what to do / there's no guarantee I'd get it if I did apply / Well, / applying and finding out. / No, but, if Lynda was interested, she would have a much better chance than me. / Maybe. / if she was going for it, that is my decision made. / that's my problem anyway / have troubled you with it / I'd tell you if I knew, but I don't. / I see. / She's still making up her mind. That's why / went for the walk / it is a big decision / I can't promise you she would come to any conclu ... / such a sad ... oh, Kathy. Hello. / Hi, Lynda. I ... I'm sorry, I know I should have rung. / not at all. It's always nice to see you. / just an impulse / pop / to see if you are interested in the deputy manager's job. / Oh, good heaven's / there's no earthly reason / have to tell me / Kathy might be interested in the job herself after all. / Oh. I see. / if you were going for it, that __ change everything / Oh, Kathy, surely not. / Yes, yes, it would / I'm very touched, but you don't need to worry. I've decided / not to apply / Oh, Lyndy, that's great news. / I thought you'd be pleased. / Are you sure / talked you into it? / No, no no no. This is my decision. I suppose, if I'm honest, my experiences with Ray did leave a mark on me. / it was a wakeup call. Responsibility isn't all roses. / Kathy's right, though. If that's your only reason ... / No. I've got much better ones. ... You, the girls, / little Oscar  / my friends in the village / do / dearest to my heart. / you are what's the dearest to mine. You are an amazing woman. / Oh, Robert / what / what would Kathy think? / I think you're right / But, Kathy, you are in a completely different position. You should certainly apply. / Oliver would even consider me / that's easily fixed. Why don't you just ask them?