The Archers - 29/12/2009

Matt has good news for Lilian; he's being recommended for enhanced status, so he can have more visits. Lilian suggests Jennifer coming with her but Matt's not keen - it easier to keep going by forgetting about the outside world. He doesn't want anyone but Lilian to see him like this. At the Laurels, while Jack sleeps Peggy occupies herself collating the community shop questionnaires for the steering group committee tomorrow. When Lilian comes to pick her up, she tells Peggy about Matt's reluctance to see Jennifer. Peggy understands how Matt's feeling. She knows how important it is to hold onto your dignity. It was how she coped with their father's drinking. Pip's eager to tell David about her decision to leave college and rushes off to find him before Ruth can stop her. Pip's exasperated when David presumes it's because she's worried about her exams. When Ruth catches up with them, David's surprised to discover Ruth already knew about his daughter's plans to ruin her life. Despite their concerns, Pip's adamant - she's not going back to college and nothing they say will change her mind. Later, when they're alone, Ruth tells David she's got a plan. Episode written by Mary Cutler.