2nd July 2010

The Archers: Brenda’s job still makes demands of her … Jill’s new cookery video is another hit … the fete plans move forward … Kathy tells Kenton he’s not needed

• “Pure energy – we’ve got it Tubed”
• Does Tom ever think of anyone else?
• Why doesn’t Jenny approve?
• Here comes the food safety officer …
• Does that mean no celeb at the fete?
• At last, Kenton’s making an effort

“Pure energy – we’ve got it Tubed”

Not often I can say this, but I do feel for Brenda having to do field promotion.

It’s a thankless task, where the people you’re trying to ‘sell’ to are more likely to be offended, than grateful, that they’re being offered something for free.

Still, will Brenda’s daily work life improve when she’s working for Lilian and Matt?


Does Tom ever think of anyone else?

What a numpty!

Rather than quality time, he just wants quality brainstorming with Brenda.

I’m always amazed that Brenda can take that sort of nonsense in good humour.

Must be love.


Why doesn’t Jenny approve?

Did I hear that right? Did Jill say that Jenny wouldn’t want more of Jill’s cookery demonstrations to be filmed?

If so – what on earth is the problem?


Here comes the food safety officer …

I’m always suspicious when a (seemingly) small bit person gets a name.

‘Brenda Waters’, the food safety person.

Now what trouble can she cause for (or with?) Tom?


Does that mean no celeb at the fete?

It sounds like this murder mystery at the fete is going to be the big talking point – rather than which celeb is opening it.

I wonder if that means we’ll be celeb-less this year.


At last, Kenton’s making an effort

It’s been a long time coming, but it would seem that Kenton’s finally realised that he needs to be there for Jamie and Kathy.

Seemingly wee things like taking time off to watch the World Cup with Jamie will make a huge difference.

But is it too little, too late for Kathy?

Kenton had to find out from Jamie that Sid’s ashes were being scattered on Sunday.

And Kathy wasn’t entirely receptive when Kenton mentioned that he should be there.

“we got used to propping each other up”

Ouch.

And Kenton’s argument that he wasn’t part of Sid’s family has come back to bite him.

Still – where is Jamie in all of this? He seems to be forgotten during all those ‘adult’ discussions.