The Archers Sunday 16th October 2011: George is playing at burglars

• Are the poachers a clue?
• Burglar Bill?
• Clive’s cool
• Jennifer apologises for being a bore
• The bond between Jennifer, Adam and Debbie
• Lunch and brandy with Oliver
• Ridiculous letter from Hilary Noakes
• Jennifer wants Adam to shout louder
• Apples: always a good reason to have a day out

Are the poachers a clue?

Seems Will was out late last night trying to stop some poachers. But he didn’t manage to catch them.
Anything to do with Clive? Him being able to buy (even a second hand) playstation for George? Or is Matt paying him enough?


Burglar Bill?

Is that the book Will enjoyed as a kid, and initially thought was inspiring George to collect masks, stripy t-shirts and a ‘swag bag’ from Nic to play with?


Clive’s cool

Or at least George thinks so.

[Nic] “They’re playing burglars like Uncle Clive ...Clive’s made a big impression on him”

[George] “I wish I could be a burglar when I grow up”

[Will] “No. No George. It was a bad thing, very very naughty”

George does say that Clive also said it had been naughty, but looks like George is quite captivated.

Still – as Nic said – kids do go through phases.


Jennifer apologises for being a bore

Shocker!

[Jennifer] “I’m sorry daring, am I being a bore about it … Tony said such hurtful things”

[Adam] “How was that relevant to your not lending him money?”

Seems Jennifer is still upset about the argument she had with Tony on Friday.

He did indeed say some hurtful things.

But so did Jennifer.

And, she must know that she should have helped Tony?

Surely.


The bond between Jennifer, Adam and Debbie

Is a special one, Jennifer reckons.

Bruised from Tony casting up the not-so-glamorous highlights from Jennifer’s past, Jennifer is now thinking of the hard times.

But, there’s no question that she has ever regretted having Adam. And it wasn’t her fault (she reckons) that her and Roger didn’t last.

So – her, Debbie and Adam have been through times together. Hence the special bond.

But who would Jennifer choose if it came down to Debbie and Adam Vs Brian?

[Adam] “Brian calls all the shots round here doesn’t he”

(Adam’s referring to Jennifer’s mention that it was really Brian’s money Tony was asking for – but was also thinking of the Super Diary)


Lunch and brandy with Oliver

Sounds marvellous.

Jim’s over at Oliver’s.

Oliver actually seems quite chirpy, considering Caroline’s still working flat out at Grey Gables.

It’s been a whole 6 months since Roy left (blimey – that was quick), and Oliver and Caroline agreed that after 6 months they’d talk about whether Caroline should get a manager in. But, Caroline hasn’t mentioned it, it would be hard to get someone in for Christmas, they need to keep their overheads down (the economy still not being all it should be) and, actually, Oliver doesn’t seem that bothered.

He’s got his milking. Hunting. And the parish council.

And lunch with a mate.


Ridiculous letter from Hilary Noakes

Seems Hilary has written a letter to the Parish Council complaining about the bonfire being on the village green. She reckons it’ll ruin the grass.

Everyone’s annoyed and irritated by her.

Seemingly that’s what they’ve always done. No-one has ever complained before. Any, anyway, Mike only reseeds it in spring.

But, they’re about to set Lynda on her.

[Jim] “It will be a positive pleasure, she says”

Jennifer wants Adam to shout louder

Seems Brian is still keeping Adam firmly out of loop with the Super Dairy.

Brian wouldn’t tell him what he’d just been saying to Debbie on the phone – so Adam thinks Brian isn’t involving and informing him enough. Even though he’d promised to.

Adam reckons he has had a chance to ask questions, or voice any concerns.

[Adam] “They’re just ploughing ahead”

[Jennifer] “You’ll just have to shout a bit louder, I suppose … honestly darling, you really can trust her. She means it”

So back to that special bond.

I wonder.

Does Debbie have a plan? To bring everyone together in support of the Super Dairy? Or to pull a fast one over Brian? Or, Adam?


Apples: always a good reason to have a day out

Jim’s going to Apple Day at Lower Loxley, and may even ask Christine along … nudge nudge (even though it’s a bit of a busman’s – he wants to find out about how to source local varieties for the Orchard.

Oliver’s more likely to go the Apple quiz at The Bull.

As are Nic and Will.

Will wants them to get a good team together. But Nic isn’t bothered.

[Nic] “I don’t mind if it’s just me and my handsome gamekeeper”

Aw. But, maybe they could just go ahead and get married.

This is all get a bit too gooey.