Friday 8 July 2011

The Archers Thursday 7th July 2011: Ruth chooses David over Elizabeth

  • David really is a happy chappy
  • Rhys is in with the big boys!
  • So no battle move the village shop flat?
  • I’ll bet Peggy hasn’t been called that before
  • Elizabeth won’t hear it
  • Jack, Aunty Gaynor and Uncle Trevor
  • Freddie’s going through a gory stage
  • “Someone’s left some cheese in the fridge”
  • Brookfield = machinery = hurt twins
  • The Famous 3
  • Ruth’s staying positive



David really is a happy chappy

It would seem the Borchester Show did wonders for David.

Ruth reckons she hasn’t seen David so relaxed for ages.

[Ruth] “He had a whole day when it was impossible to focus on his own problems”

And he was so chuffed that Pip was showing initiative about networking, and talking to consultants.

So that’s the secret then.

Keep David on a dizzy round of NFU events, and all shall be well.



Rhys is in with the big boys!

Rhys has made it to the secret microphones of Ambridge, after being stuck in the rather bizarre world of Ambridge Extra.

Wonder if Chas will also make it through …



So no battle move the village shop flat?

I suppose not.

Chris is settled with Alice. Fallon likely wouldn’t want to leave Jolene (though wouldn’t that be better than seeing her and Kenton snogging on the sofa every night?). And Helen has moved back home.

So, that just leaves Rhys.

[Rhys] “I think I’ll take it. I’ve got a feeling I’m going to be very happy here”

So Rhys. If you’re staying, can we know your surname?


I’ll bet Peggy hasn’t been called that before

[Rhys] “Elderly lady? Computer literate”


Elizabeth won’t hear it

[Elizabeth] “I want them to have a perfectly normal relationship with their cousins”

[Jill] “Well you say that Elizabeth, but it’s not as easy as it used to be, for anyone …”

But Elizabeth interrupts her and leaves to call a supplier, before Jill can get into full flow about how difficult her refusal to speak to David is for everyone. It’s even a bit of a faff taking the twins to Brookfield.


Jack, Aunty Gaynor and Uncle Trevor

Susan’s telling Rhys all about Jack Woolley – considering he made mention of Peggy – because he wants to have a look at the Village shop flat …

Honestly Susan. Any excuse.

After explaining how Jack use to own half the village, was clever, used to walk his dog and always had a kind word to say:

[Susan] “Now he doesn’t know the day of the week”

Seems Rhys’ Aunty Gaynor “went the same way”, and broke his Uncle Trevor’s heart.


Freddie’s going through a gory stage

Talking about going to see Pip’s prize winning lambs at Brookfield:

[Freddie] “We need to see them quick, before they get hauled off to the abattoir”

On being told that they all chosen for Butchers’ class as they looked alike:

[Freddie] “So that when the butchers chop them up, they’re all the same”




“Someone’s left some cheese in the fridge”

Not quite a cake in the rain, but more Helen’s style.

(the cheese was in the fridge of the Village shop flat)



Brookfield = machinery = hurt twins

They managed to not impale themselves this time, but I would have watched them like a hawk if I was Ruth.

Just imagine. Husband, and then also the kids.

I don’t think even Jill would forgive that.


The Famous 3

I thought Ben, Freddie and Lily were about to break out the lasing of ginger as they chatted.



Ruth’s staying positive

Jill started talking about the troubles between Elizabeth and David, but Ruth didn’t really want to go there:

[Ruth] “Still, there’s nothing to be done about it. How about we go in and have a cup of tea”

[Jill] “if only she and David could find some sort of reconciliation …”

[Ruth] “I’m not going to hold me breath. From now on, it’s this family and this farm that comes first from me … Elizabeth must do as she sees fit, but it's David I’m thinking about, he comes first, and that’s how it’s going to stay”

So that’s that then.

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