The Archers - 07/12/2008

At afternoon rehearsals, David and Lynda grumble as Kenton hasn't turned up again. Brenda arrives and explains that Mike isn't well either. Lynda decides to read his part, but struggles to direct at the same time. Eddie convinces Lynda that he should stand in as Dame Trot but Clarrie isn't happy - now she has to play Daisy the cow alone. Later Clarrie and Eddie find David shouting through Kenton's letterbox trying to reach him. David mentions that it's his and Ruth's 20th wedding anniversary next week. They are planning to go out for a Chinese meal as it's their china anniversary. Eddie warns David not to stay out too long; he might catch a cold. At Willow Farm, Roy finds an ill Mike out of bed preparing the house for the builders. Roy asks him to come to Birmingham for Christmas with Hayley and Abbie. Mike's pleased to accept. Brenda arrives and is not happy to find Mike up and about in the dusty house, Mike doesn't need anyone nursing him but agrees to call Oliver to cover him at the dairy. Mike tells them to stop worrying - he'll be back at the panto in no time. Episode written by Tim Stimpson.