The Archers - 03/12/2009

Vicky's eager to start practising making kissing bough decorations but Joe still needs to secure the job. When Elizabeth learns that Nigel's agreed, Elizabeth's tells them the decorations have to live up to Lower Loxley's professional reputation. Vicky suggests they come up with a prototype to show her, like on Dragon's Den. Joe tells Vicky they'd better keep their plans to sell punch under their hats for the time being. No need to worry Nigel with it! Peggy thanks Christine for going to The Laurels with her. Everyone's been so fantastic. After staying at Home Farm, she's not sure she how she'll cope with her first night at the Lodge without Jack. Christine empathises with her. She's still not used to it four years after George died. Peggy gratefully declines Christine's offer to stay with her. She's got to face it sometime. Lilian was also keen to have Peggy stay with her at the Dower House. Christine says they're a sad lot. They should all move in together! Peggy knows that Jack's going was inevitable, but she still hoped it wouldn't happen. She feels she's failed Jack somehow. Christine assures Peggy that she's done the right thing for Jack, and for herself in the long run. Episode written by Nawal Gadalla.