- Ploughing or Clive?
- Emma still worried about hereditary traits
- Jim’s definitely in …
- Angela Probert – Lynda’s savior
- Emma, a bit uptight?
- Jim leading Christine astray
- When Christine spotted Clive
- Bert comes second
Ploughing or Clive?
Looks like Emma and Ed would choose a ploughing competition every time.
They’ve sneaked George off to the competition, rather than let Clive take George bowling.
It seems Neil told Clive he wasn’t taking George out because Susan was to. That says something – a sister scared of her own brother.
But not to worry too much. George seems to be having a ball learning about ploughing.
Seems to have to get the “opening split”, the first cut, right to be sure that the rest of your ploughing will follow right. Emma is impressed by Ed’s knowledge of “old fashioned ploughing”, though Bert is happy to chat – he also has a match to win …
Emma still worried about hereditary traits
Emma’s just as scared of Clive as Susan is. She’s worried Clive won’t take any heed to Neil telling him to stay away from her and George.
[Emma] “Well you don’t turn into an arsonist and armed robber by listening to what people say!”Nature versus nurture?
[Ed] “Clive’s a sicko. A one off”
I reckon Ed’s right. There must be a slim chance of George turning into a mini-Clive.
Jim’s definitely in …
… Christmas around the World.
Lynda wants his “Roman offering” (well, I suppose she’s had little to choose from).
When Christine asks Jim if he’s doing it in Latin or English – Jim reckons he has an idea (that Lynda also likes) that will solve the problem, but he won’t say what it is.
Angela Probert – Lynda’s savior
(not sure if it’s Probit or Probert)
Seems this Angela runs a dance school in Felpersham – so her and her kids might save Christmas Around the World.
[Jim] “Oh dear. Children and animals. It makes you long for the days of ancient Rome … they know how to celebrate a feast day … a few criminals thrown to the lions, a break for honey cake and wine, then back for gladiatorial combat .. o tempora o mores!”
Emma, a bit uptight?
Surely not (!).
David and Ruth are also at the ploughing match (to cheer Bert on, I’d imagine). George excitedly says to them:
[George] “Have you heard my news? My dad is getting married … Nic’s got a diamond ring!”
You could actually hear Emma seething in the background.
When David and Ruth are later chatting about it:
[David] “Is it just me, or did Emma seems a bit uptight?”
David though it might be because of Clive and Ivy, but Ruth spotted it was when Ge0rge mentioned Nic and Will getting married.
[Ruth] “Did you see her face? She’s not very pleased … I’ve a feeling Emma’s fine as long as she’s the centre of attention in her family, and that’s not going to happen for the next few months”
Jim leading Christine astray
[Christine] “I’m still not quite sure how I let you talk me into this Jim”
[Jim] “Good heavens Christine. You’ve made it sound as though I’ve invited you to participate in something truly sinful, It’s only lunch at The Bull!”
Christine reckons her problem is that Jim is taking her out for lunch too much. She wants to go Dutch.
[Jim] “I’m only doing what would come naturally to any gentlemen. Especially to one whose central heating has broke down …”
So they agree to split the bills.
Wonder if Christine is just still worried about what the neighbours will think …
When Christine spotted Clive
She’s understandably very shaken.
Although it was only a few seconds in real Ambridge time (seemed to take minutes in Ambridge Extra when Clive was muttering to himself), and Clive didn’t approach her and Jim.
[Jim] “And he walked away Christine. He clearly doesn’t want to see you anymore than you want to see him … oh my dear. You’re shaking … let’s get you home”
Had to happen sooner or later. At least our Gentleman Jim was on hand.
Bert comes second
Seems some bloke called Vernon Giddings won – he’s the new Jimmy Prentice (always pipping Bert to the post). Bert reckons it’s something to do with Vernon’s lucky horseshoe giving him the edge – it’s one Vernon found when he ploughed his first ever field at the age of 16.
What or who could be Bert’s lucky charm?
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