Saturday 15 October 2011

Ambridge Extra Thursday 13th October 2011: We hear Susan’s inner thoughts!!!!

(could have gone so wrong, but it was quite mundane, actually)

  • Matt One, Susan Nil
  • Daniel’s obsessing
  • It’s all the parents fault
  • Clive does a good job
  • Susan’s mind laid bare
  • 11.30pm, on a school night!
  • Clive wants to be a role model



Matt One, Susan Nil

Matt makes the mistake of trying to buy something in the village shop and then leave again.

Not possible when Susan’s there.

[Susan] “Could we just have a word, please”

[Matt] “Well I just want to pay …”

Not a chance. Mr Crawford.

Susan wants to know about Matt giving Clive a job.

She doesn’t give him a row for doing so. She’s caught between knowing that Clive is a bad ‘un, Clive being her brother and also wanting him away from Ambridge while she knows that her mum wants him there.

[Susan] “I hope it works out okay for you”

[Matt] “You of all people must understand the importance of giving someone a second chance when they’ve made a mistake …”

Cheeky.

And I think Matt will find that while Susan did indeed make a mistake, Clive didn’t. He repeated his errors over, and over, and over, and over …


Daniel’s obsessing

Erin tells Daniel not to look so serious. That he always looks serious.

He tells her that he’s worried about his mum. That the local villain (Clive) had previously attacked Shula’s horses, to the point that one of them had to get put down. So, Daniel’s worried about what could happen next.

[Daniel] “I wish I could just find him, and sort him out, you know. Make him stay away from Ambridge forever”

Erin seems like quite a sensible young lady.

She reckons Clive doesn’t sound like the sort of chap to tackle, and he’d just make it worse.

Erin then invites Daniel out to Macys bar (wherever that is) for a drink, and when he says he can’t as he wouldn't be able to get home, she offers to drive him.

Nice young lady indeed. Seems like Daniel has good taste.

But, alas, Erin’s boyfriend Raife was on the night out as well.

Erin still drives Daniel home, telling him she’d like to be a vet.

But is worried about the debt she’ll amass while studying. That it'd mean never being able to buy her own house … well, not until her parents die, then she can get theirs …

… actually, did I say Erin was a good ‘un? Might have to get to know her better first.


It’s all the parents fault

In the journey home, Daniel was moaning about how he reckons that his parents’ generation has been:
[Daniel] “hovering up everything they wanted … Did you know in one lifetime they’ve used up half the world’s oil … they’re so selfish!”

Fair enough sentiments considering, but how were they supposed to know?


Clive does a good job

I missed the detail – but seems Clive spotted something and ordered some stuff that kept Matt's build, project in track.

Matt seemed very impressed.

Looks likme Clive has at least one fan.


Susan’s mind laid bare

I still don’t know how the secret microphones get into folks’; mind in Ambridge Extra, but it continues none-the-less.

This time, it’s Susan.

So, what does our Susan ponder when she’s not (constantly_ speaking aloud?

It went something like this:

Annoyed about folks coming in last minute to the shop – counting coins –should pop in to see mum on her way home – should I taker her an out of date loaf – should I cook her something –oh no! there’s someone at the door …

(anyone else remember that Pink Windmill programme with Rod and Emu?)

… don’t be silly Susan, you know it can’t be Clive, it’s tomorrow he’s coming …

And something about Emma dreading Clive coming to her house tomorrow.

So – that’s Susan then. Annoyed, money, mum, scared of Clive, thinking of Emma.


11.30pm, on a school night!

After Daniel gets in, Alistair hassles him for then being up until 11.30pm on a school.

On Facebook!

The horror (!)

Then we get to hear more of Daniel’s internal mutterings.

Something about - awesome conversation about things that really matter … best drive home ever. ...can't wait til tomorrow …

The next day, Erin invites Daniel to some other paces called Zelda. Where there’s an indie night.

[Erin] “It’s just your sort of place. A bit quirky, a bit different”

Aha – so maybe Erin does like Daniel after all. There may be hope for him.

Not that Daniel thinks so.

Yet more teenage internal angst:

You total pathetic idiot … she’s not into you. She’s just a nice person. End of …


Clive wants to be a role model

I kid you not.

His brother Gary hasn’t turned up to give him a life to Ambridge, so he bags one off of Matt.

He’s telling Matt about going to meet Emma and her kids tomorrow.

[Clive] “ … them kids. I want them to be able to look at me … that's why I’m so grateful at you giving me a chance to prove myself. An honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay”

Ah come on!

Even you can’t believe that one, Clive.

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