The Archers - 08/01/2010

Lilian's delighted to see Matt although he quickly picks up that she came with Jennifer, and insists he doesn't want anyone else to see him in prison. Matt's hopeful that Lilian will soon be able to visit once a week. Driving back, Lilian tells Jennifer just how difficult it is to see Matt in prison. Indignant Susan's heard that Pat wants Kathy to be secretary of the shop committee. Annette loses patience with her and storms off just as Helen comes into the shop. Feeling bad about their tiff, Susan calls at the flat but Annette's out. Helen invites Susan in, but as she quickly moves Annette's rubbish, she comes across a pregnancy test, which she hastily hides. When Annette comes back, Helen apologises for being a useless friend lately but insists that Annette must talk to her if she's got a problem. Annette insists she hasn't, and remains calm when Helen produces the pregnancy test, explaining with a shrug that she had sex, was worried she was pregnant so took a test. No big deal. And yes, she's pregnant. Helen's in shock but Annette insists she doesn't care who the father is. She's not keeping the baby. She's going to have an abortion. Episode written by Simon Frith.