Resurfacing?

Mm-hmm.

One of the many treatments and tweakments I've had because I won't give in to growing old gracefully.

And you know, the older I get, the more I envy men who are somehow not judged on any of this stuff, or at least not in the same way.

What, for me?

Yeah.

Um, I was over visiting Auntie Chris, and she was saying their regular mobile hairdresser has moved on, so they're a bit stuck.

Would you be interested in going over there once a month or so? There's a fair few of them interested.

Depends on work.

Oh, so you'll be free to play cricket for the pub team this afternoon.

Well, if you play short, darling, and it should be fun.

I've already managed to twist your brother's arm.

Can I twist yours, too?

But I don't have any whites.

Oh, we're not worried about that.

Play in anything you like.

Glad to get it sorted.

And I've spoken to Jolene, Kenton, and Fallon, and they all agree that you're welcome to drink in The Bull from now on.

But either way, it doesn't seem that George is interested in going to the police, which is a relief.

It is, yeah.

Well, I'm glad to see you looking brighter.

I was genuinely worried you were gonna have a heart attack yesterday.

What do you mean you haven't the faintest? Justin must have given you some idea who's gonna buy his shares.

Honestly, Brian, I don't take any interest.

He only asked me last night if I'd give a couple of them a tour of the area.

I told him if he wants someone to butter up a bunch of city types, he can pay someone to do it.

Explain what? I can't tell him about Rory.

No, I know.

But you already look like you've got the weight of the world on your shoulders.

[sighs] What if George tries to blackmail you? What if he goes to the police? You need to know the farm is in safe hands.

That sounds so real.

Yeah, it is realAnd you'll make a great dad.

Look at you, working hard at Meadow Farm when only a few months ago things looked, well, pretty bleak.

Right.

Right.I've, uh, got two of Ambridge's star cricketers here.

It's the perfect time to tell you what I've been thinking.

Now, I heard Stella and Pip talking about England hosting the Women's T20 World Cup this year, and it struck me that not having a village cricket team is a real loss.

I'll make some fresh.

Brian, I couldn't give a monkey's about the tea.

I want to know what George was doing here.

[sighs]

And don't fob me off again.

I've been standing outside wondering why on earth you'd allow him into the house.

You're listening to The Archers Omnibus from BBC Radio 4.

[upbeat music] Ooh, ah, Jazza.

Uh, is this straight?

[laughs]

And just to add, uh, please do take the opportunity to explore Rewilding Ambridge.

Uh, get up close to our beautiful stained glass and then admire the longhorns a- and listen out for the redwings and feel fairs and just, well, enjoy this truly inspirational place.

This Thursday?

Mm-hmm.

I'd so love to see her again.

Sit down for a catch-up and a large G&T.

You, uh, don't sound sure.

Oh, no, no, no.

It, it, it's not that.

I was, um, well, I was thinking about something else.