The Archers - 08/03/2010

Elizabeth and Nigel spot Pip and Jude waiting for a table at the gastropub in Loxley Barratt and decide to join them. Elizabeth thinks that Jude seems nice but Pip thinks it's a pity that her parents don't seem to think so. Elizabeth explains that most parents don't like their daughters going out with older men. Phil wasn't too happy when she first started dating Nigel, who is eight years older than her. Pip's surprised to learn that Nigel had dated Shula first. Later Elizabeth remarks to Nigel that if David's not careful he'll end up driving Pip away. Kate's really impressed with the way Jennifer has embraced looking after Ruairi. She shows her the manual she's written for new volunteers at the orphanage. Jennifer's proud of the work she's doing there. Kate would like to do more but Jennifer advises her to make the most of bringing up the children while she can. Tthey grow up so quickly. Jennifer shares her concerns over Lilian especially now that Matt's half brother has turned up with the news that Matt's mother has died. She doesn't realise that Lilian's still planning to go to the funeral. Episode written by Mary Cutler.