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

Ruth, it's beautiful. / Never thought I'd say this about a piece of jewelry, but it actually / milk the cows / In that case, you / straight back on. / thanks. I will. / And, silver to mark your 25 years ... that was thoughtful of David. / He handed it to me over dinner. / Oh. / We were in the most romantic restaurant. And, when I opened the box, I have to say, / tear in me eye. / So, this is one anniversary you won't forget / you can say that again. We practically / So, you liked Budapest? / Oh, it's extraordinary. Walking around / Square / like going back in time. / what / did you get up to? / we went wine tasting / enjoyed that / had / massage / thermo_ bath. / Sounds wonderful. / Did you and Phil celebrate your 25th anniversary? / Shula organized a party. Just close family, but it was lovely. And children / you know, the one on my mantlepiece. / Of course. / It is important to mark these special moments. / Yeah. He's very special, your son. / takes after his father. / Huh. / Now, do you think he has any idea about the surprise? / I'm sure he doesn't / No, you are not to worry. It's a party for you both. / thanks, Jill. / We've got / control / concentrate on David. What are you gonna tell him on Sunday? / probably just / pop / for tea. / Perfect. The rest of us will be lying and wait /  I hope / DVD / I can't wait to see it. / special sweet moment outside when David's playing a game with Pip and Josh / Stick __ __, I think. You are carrying Ben / and Lily are crawling everywhere / sounds great / must be brewed by now. / Oh, I nearly forgot. I was baking this morning / lemon drizzle cake. / Oh. / Did someone say "cake"? / hello, love. Come and sit down. / tea, David? / Oh, yes, please. / I'll get / thank you. / How are you, mom? / I've been hearing all about your wonderful trip / sorry, no. It took longer than I thought / around / actually I'd better start getting ready / Do you mind doing / afternoon / OK / This cake looks delicious, mom. ... Oh, it was nice to get away, but, you know, it's pretty fantastic to come home.

Keira's gonna love her doll She's like an actual / real tears / I can't wait for that / Ed / happy. / I / these days / every toy / batteries / there you go again / You are thinking about / transformers, aren't you? / everyone / original 1980's / something / hand on to George? / Yeah. / Oh, just imagine / present / she will be a happy little girl. / Huh huh. / I wonder what / Darrell / christmas day / your mom / for lunch / invite him for sure / go / yeah. / Do you know, I'm dead proud of dad for the way / helped him out / Yeah. He's got a heart of gold. / Yeah. / you should have seen him yesterday / straight / food / didn't take / second / couple of miles / this lane / oh / so cute. And I thought they were decent size for seven weeks. / Yeah, yeah they / nice / don't forget / I won't. / we need to / time to bring George before christmas. / let's just get there first, shall we? / be quiet, Ed Grundy. / we are getting / George's new puppy. I'm allowed to be excited.

Leonie, I was wondering, if you'd like to help me with a few jobs in the garden. / I'm not sure. / I think it might do you good, to get some fresh air instead of / up inside / I'm OK here. / need to prune the vines, and then, I thought we could make a seed cake for the birds. / so cold in December. ... Leonie, are you listening? / Uh ... sorry, I'm concentrating / On what? / I'm writing a list. / Oh. Oh, well, if you'd like to go out shopping, then we ... / about James. / James? / trying to work out the pros and cons of staying together. So, I thought / personality traits in black and white. / Goodness. / so far, I have got "spoilt", "selfish", "arrogant", and I'm writing down examples as I go along / Leonid, / rather harsh? / perhaps / I'm sure James has many positive attributes. ... Well, I should leave you to it. And, after I've tidied up the garden, I should be / rehearsal / Just thought I'd let you know. / Huh huh / I'll be outside if you need me.

Oh, this one's gorgeous. Hey, look. She's quite happy for me to stroke her. / do seem very sociable / they are / look / quite happy / people, Mark? / Oh, yeah. Well, as you saw / mother / friendliest dog / to meet. / how about the j__s / weeks tomorrow / taking / first / Friday / next one's / thanks a lot for / you're welcome, Ed. / be exactly what we were looking for. / I'm glad you think so. / So, / bring / any time you like. / Ah, the sooner, the better. We'd like to take / before christmas / I'm afraid that's not possible. / What? / I don't understand / Didn't my wife say? / What's the problem? / Well, I've promised / first / Caribean / christmas / back / what if I / extra? / No. I'm sorry. A promise is a promise. your son / new year. / right. Well, I / I'm sorry to disappoint you. / Thanks anyway. / Yeah. / Nice to meet you both. / Yeah. / sorry / get that. / I don't believe it. / Well, at least we know we've found / litter / and, the New Year's only a couple of weeks away. / it's not good enough, Em. It's not good enough.

Huh. The garden looks much less angry now that I've removed all the debri / you'll be pleased to know, I've found some positive things about James / Oh? / good / very generous, / Oh, there you are, then. / we share the same sense of humour / That's very important / but, the real problem is, he's so immature. Unless he changes, I'm not sure there's any future for us. / You know, I'm not sure / particularly / I don't know what else to do. / Anyway, I'm sorry, but I must get off to rehearsals. / costume-fitting / I didn't realize you are going out again / tried to tell you earlier. / I was thinking / might have a chat / I'll be / can't / a little while? / not possible, Leonie / I cannot be late for another rehearsal / I'm sorry I really have to go. / Lynda! / Oh, heaven's sake, what is it? / I haven't ... I mean, I ... there's something I haven't told you. / What? / ... something I haven't told anybody. You see, hmmm ... ah ... me and James ... / Go on. / I'm, uh ... I'm pregnant.

Hi, Ruth. How did you get on? / Ah, fine. Eddie was milking, so I got all / even managed to / down / tea is nearly ready. I'm not sure where / Josh and Ben have got to. / Outside, playing f__, I'm pleased to say / table / Oh, please / I'll never know how you manage / so s__ and s__ while you're cooking / the secret is / tidy / as you go along / wait to get / into that pie, if the boys / rest of us / there's plenty to go round / lit up when I said gran was cooking / mom's pasta. / Ah, well, you know how much I enjoy doing it. ... Right. the veg will be about five minutes. / Ah, you sit down, Jill. I'll / the plates / you and David enjoyed your holiday. You both seem refreshed. / Yeah. we've decided we must get away more often / important / to be together. / twenty five years / quite an achivement. / I think we are OK. / Do you know, I remember the night before my wedding. I was so excited I couldn't sleep. It was __, and there was a phone call. It was Phil. I felt as though my heart was so full love it was going to burst. / Oh, Jill. / And, sometimes, even now, I feel exactly the same. / I bet you do. / Well, I just hope you and David celebrate your golden anniversary like we did. / I hope so, too. / Right. Well, I think it's about time to slice this pie. / I'll give the boys a shout.

I've made us both some tea. / Oh, thank you / There. ... Oh, you poor thing. No wonder you've been in such a terrible state. / Yeah, I suppose I have. / me earlier / more supportive. / It's OK. You've been wonderful. You gave me space to think. / So, how does James feel? / I ... I haven't told him. / What? / I'm not sure if there's any point / drop me cold / Whatever he feels, Leonie, / don't you think he has a right to know? / Maybe / I mean, no matter how difficult / no / you have had good times together, and / does make you happy / I don't know / I'm not sure about anything right now / that's why / both / sit down together and have a proper chat. ... This news change everything / Does it? / Well, yes. / James can be tricky, but there's no such thing as a perfect life partner, Leonie. Tthe fact is, you've got to consider the future. / I am. That's exactly / talk to James / I don't follow. / I've been thinking a lot about his recent behavior and the way he acts towards me generally. As / myself / What is it? / To be honest, Lynda, I'm not even sure I'm going to have this baby.