The Archers - 13/07/2009

Jim appears inconveniently at the Stables. Alistair insists Jim shouldn't have hitched a lift on a handy tractor; he needs a new car quickly. Jim now fancies an old MG, like Tony's. Thinking it would need a load of maintenance, Alistair washes his hands of it. Tony can help Jim look. A Brookfield trailer has a puncture. Ruth realizes it will need changing before the barley harvest starts tomorrow. Usha makes a brave face of her holiday plans. Alan wants them to go camping in his trusty Force 10 tent. Usha would prefer a little more luxury but wants to make up for the row over Jim and Blossom Hill Cottage. Usha's found a nice campsite in North Devon, but nonetheless Ruth advises her to invest in waterproofs. Alistair feels pressured by work, Gamblers Anonymous and his father's demands. Despite Shula's doubts, he decides he'd enjoy cricket more if he allowed Adam to continue as cricket captain. Over a convivial coffee, Jim praises Alan's open-mindedness in displaying the statue of Shiva. Alan is circumspect when Jim probes him about Shula's apparent transfer of allegiance to Felpersham Cathedral, so Jim arranges to meet Joe for a drink. Episode written by Joanna Toye.