The Archers - 05/05/2009

Susan calls in on Mike and notes that he seems to be very keen on Vicky He can't stop talking about her. Brenda's busy revising so can't offer to help Hayley and Roy with childcare next week while Caroline and Oliver are away. Hayley's confident everything will be ok. Brenda's not sure she'll be able to go travelling as she hoped, due to the cost, so she'll have to stay in Ambridge and watch Tom with Annette. Hayley insists there's nothing going on but Brenda's not convinced. Pat arrives at the village shop with the ice-cream, and is surprised to see Annette working there. Annette's clearly delighted to be able to pay Helen rent now. Pat can't quite believe Susan's enthusiasm for Annette. When Pat bumps into Brenda outside the shop, she tells her of her concerns. It just confirms Brenda's suspicion that Annette's dug herself nicely into Ambridge and Tom. Hayley tells Brenda to speak to Helen - she'll tell her the truth. And it's the anniversary of Greg's death on Thursday so Helen might appreciate hearing from her. Brenda feels awful for being so wrapped up with her own concerns and thanks Hayley for the tip-off. She'll give Helen a call. Episode written by Joanna Toye.