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Stop managing software and start managing your business with one unified system Try for free today at odu d. com slash heartradio. That's odoo d. com slash heart radio You're listening to Tuesday's episode of the Archers. from BBC Radio four. I just squeeze past the chiller cabinet Yep sure I'm after some of that great yogurt. Sorry, Alleice. Oh, no, really. It's all well with you, Ed.' so old. Are You really busy at the moment? Yeah of course it's June. And I'm getting ready for the Borchester showhow. Oh great. L Ed, as I've bumped into you. Yeah. I mean you probably know, Dad has made a few changes at Home Farm. I think everyone's heard about it, Alice. Yeah Look, is there any possibility you might be available for some extra hours? mayaybe on a more structured basis? I think he might want to take on more help. Yeah. Well he really values you, obviously, so I thought I'd ask, you know. Are you offer me work? Well, I'm seeing if you're up for it really. So might you consider it if it came up U well when would he want me to stop? Well, soonas, I think. What you think about it? I'll talk to him Is Alice not in? No, no, she doesn't seem to be. That's a nuisance. Maybe she's at the stables. Yes, I'll drive up and see. All good with you too? I u I'm sure it's fine Dot sound very wholehearted. No, no, no, everything's good. Thanks.'ll be I'll see you, Bright. Well exact. Have I upset you, you' been off with me? No, no, no reason to be off with you. Well, no, except you're seeing Alice, and I'm sure you're aware that's a lot going on in the family right now. I'm aware, yes. Which is why I'm here, actually As last time I spoke to Alice, it didn't end entirely well. You may be aware of that too. This is really Families aren't always easy things, you know. Of course you know. Well, the Fair brrothers have at their moments too, aren't they? I suppose we have, yes. So I'm hoping to buildill Bridgget with Alice, at least. I't suppose it's always been a betterter roses being a child of mine But I've always done my best to well, do my best I've protected my children as much as I can, I've given them everything, a good home, plenty of opportunities, encouragement. Alice hasn't wanted for anything. What struggles she's had she's brought on herself?? Brian, I really don't want that to be bad blood. Brian. please stop. I'm sure Brian, stop. It's really not appropriate for you to be saying this to me Not appropriate. Whatever you have to say you should say to Alice. I ententer. Well, maybe when you do, leave out the bit about never having had to struggle. You what? Well given what happened with George and the court case, and the drinking. herer life hasn't been as easy as you're implying. I'm sorry, sorry, Retor, where's this come from? Do you have any idea how much pressure she's under right now? withith all of your home farm shenanigans? Senanigans. What's that doing to her mental health The strain on her relationships with her siblings. do you think she's like you? And it's all water off? That's Now look here. Because it isn't Brian, it really isn't like that for her I knownow what it's like to have a father who thinks he knows it all and always gets his own way Other families manage their inheritance issues without all this traama? Well look at Bridge Farm. Tom and Helen are creating all sorts of new initiatives without Patent Tony holding them back. I think you've had enough now, Rex, thank you. Well I think it's time someone told you what's what? Alice is really suffering at the moment becausecause you insist on letting your ego get in the way of your relationships with your kids Damaging is frankly stupid From where I'm standing, you threatening to take the land back looks like an overgrown toddler throwing his toys out of the pram. You should be ashamed. H how as they were. What's going on Come back later, shall I? I think that's a very good idea. Gs. I'm sorry, Brian. No, no, actually, I'm not. I'm glad I said it Catch you another time, Aice. What on earth just happened? Oh they're beauty Eward. A lot of 'em. Yeah ye I'm pretty pleased. A. Your texels are be the pride of the Borchester show. In with a good chance they' winning I'd say? Which ones will you show? Have you decided? not definite. how definite is this offer to go back to homeome fararm? Well, Well, I was only asked if I was over it this morning Thinking about it. What about the tree surgery? How's that meant to man is without you? It won't affect that. It might. I'll only go back if the hours are flexible,? D don't know why you want to go back there at all. Well, the money'll be nice. You could charge a bit extra too Ryan Aldridge is desperate by all accounts It'll be rubbish working there with them all at each other's throat. back stabbing and inighting betteret than the telly? I'm not getting drawn into any of that. No, no, no. Just keep your head down and take the money. Like I said, I'm considering it. Considering what? Well it's considering taking on more shipts at home farm. How youa doing, George? Shattered if you must know I've been helping with the shearing at Brookfield and that's on Top of Medafm. It's a little money in wool these days. Tragic really. Next week I picked up some overtime. Money for the baby. Amber okay? Amber's fabulous. I've come to have a look at your textils, Ed. Which ones are you showing? That's the question. Well, I'm entering two classes, twenty and twenty four Now I'm still choosing which you and which land to enter. Oh, how are you? Good Why' that good? Because I've got a brilliant idea Yeah Thanks, Alice I'm sorry about Rex. How don't be? I never thought he had it in him. Oh I hate all this fighting. Eave youone at odds the whole time. No I do do. But I didn't start it. I'm not going to change my mind about taking the land back, so please don't ask me. I won't. So can we please get back to normal, you and me Well, that's all I want, actually. Good. Good But Dad Are you really going to try to run home farm by yourself Pretty much yes. Well, that's what worries me. I don't know how you'll manage. I'll manage. I'll book a meditation course at Spiritual Home if you want to channel my inner Zen. I can't see that working I'm concerned about you, that's. Y well being. Because I'm so ancient. Because home farm is too big for one person, whatever their age. But mine doesn't help. Well, no, it doesn't So look, I've been thinking. Oh dear. No shut up and listen. Sometimes you sound just like your mother. Well, thank you How would it be if I made some inquiries about getting in some extra help? Don't reject the idea outright. I want you to listen to me and think seriously about what I'm saying. Al right. Really? Wellere you're expressing your concerns, I'll take them under consideration. Okay. So well there's someone in particular who I think would actually be really good. Oh ye They know the farm They work with you on and off. they're reliable. They're good. They're strong. Young enough to do the donkey work, not so young they'll make stupid mistakes. You get on with them? All right, well just give me a name, Alid. Ed Grundy Dad I'm thinking How many hours? Half days. thenen more as the harvest rps up Good idea. I'll call him. You mean you agree? Yeah, yeah. He's a solid jab bed, it's a sensible suggestion, as I'll talk to him. Well, actually, I already have. you been plotting? No, not plotting. We didn't talk specifics, just general terms. He hasn't said yes yet. Well you better go and lungeont you? Really? Well, great. I'm not the stubborn bull everyone thinks I am, am I? Not when it's a good idea. I thought you'd bite my head off. Oh, I've surprised you, good. And on a more important issue, and haveave you got a biscuit to go with this excellent cup of tea Go on, Edward. sayay yes. It's not me, is it? I wouldn't feel comfortable being in a video. Come on, you'll be brilliant. You can explain how you select a show Texel. It'll be interesting to them who know about foreming and them that don't. No Now guess someone else. Nobody knows more about Texel than you. You'll be helping me out. It won't be very long I've got to do loads of social media films for the show. Edward Grundy the film star. Oh come on, S move all, Johnny. Shut up, dad. Well if it's the film star you're after, I'm the good looking one. Well, I didn't ask you. I'm the one who knows about sheep. Exactly. so say yes. at least the shpe will be good looking, I suppose. Go on talk. put your phone down. No, I'm filming. just talk. Where do I start?ook I'll ask you questions and we'll edit them out later. He's shy d. I'm not shy. I don't know why. We have nothing to be shy about so Shut up. He's right, Stop laughing grandad No Ed focus Why are texels such desirable shape Well, they've got very good temperament.'s one thing. The're docile, they're curious, they don't get excited too easily. Just like you. They're doing great. This is exactly what I need. No, pick a lamb and describe it for me. That one there. tell me why you pick it. Well I wouldn't show that one H teeth are too far forward. And that one there, well herars are five to two and they ought to be more ten to two. That's actually quite interesting. S. This one's got a lovely top line. That's good for showing that she stands square, all her feet are pointing in the right direction. goodness that. Great is great. And look her legs and her bottom they form a proper U shape. It's not a V What? It's true! I know! But are you sure you want to me on film talking about? Grow up the perarer. She's the one I'd probably go for. I'll put her on the altar to get her used to the show ring, walk around the pen up and down. Isn't that sweet d? Yeah takeake her to the pictures why don't you And aoat in the bull after. He's had worst d. I'm not doing this Enough, you too. I'm making a serious film here. Sorry My job's to connect Tonys with farming, educate them and inform them about rural life. Love you first. Right over there. You two, over there, sit on that bale. on the other side of the earth. Yeah, that's it. and not a peep out of either of you till we're done here. Oh dad, we've been s to sit on the naughty bale No more ketchup, Martha. I'm not joking. Oh Hei. Sorry, this is a bad moment. No, no, not at all. I'm just giving Martha her tea. She's made a ketchup lake in the middle of her mash. I swear there's half a bottle in there. Kids and ketchup, e? I won't keep you. I'll come in for a minute. Oh, okay. Well, I spoke to Em about the extra hours at home farm. No. Obviously we've got the tree surgery business to think about, so Yeah