The Archers - 01/03/2010

Tom helps Brenda distribute the milk round leaflets. Roy's had to go into work because Oliver's doing a bad job of covering for Caroline. Brenda's surprised Helen's going ahead with having a baby. If she had Helen's opportunities, she wouldn't be saddling herself with a child. Disturbed by Brenda's attitude, Tom tentatively asks Brenda if she wants children. She replies some day but not just yet. Usha and Alan try to snatch some intimate time, as Usha's been missing Alan at night, but when they keep getting interrupted by the phone they agree that maybe it wasn't meant to be. Lilian's surprised when Matt's brother Paul turns up unexpectedly, saying his Mum has died. She's supportive when he talks about how upset he is, even though his Mum was a difficult woman and preferred his brother. Lilian tells him that Tony was always her Dad's favourite. Paul admires Matt's strength when Lilian tells him how cold his mother was towards Matt. As Paul leaves, he thanks Lilian for her help. She's sorry there's nothing she can do about Matt, but Paul is understanding. Lilian asks him to let her know if there's anything else she can do. Episode written by Mary Cutler.