The Archers - 09/03/2009

Pat's off to Elbury tomorrow with Helen and Tony to look at Helen's friend's wetland waste system. Pat's feeling positive, and makes it sound more like a picnic site than muck disposal to Clarrie. Eddie's still trying to sell his continental chocolate and embarrasses Clarrie by asking Pat again. Russell advises Matt that he's potentially in very serious trouble. Matt realises this - all he needs is a way out. Russell reckons the best way forward is to offer full disclosure. By co-operating fully, it may become clear that the greater responsibility lies with Chalkman. Russell can raise the question of immunity but can't guarantee that they'll drop the charges. There's no getting away from Matt's implication, especially his signature on the letter of representation to the bank. The best they can probably hope for is a reduced prison sentence. Lilian thinks Matt should get his side of the story across before Chalkman does. Matt's not so sure, and even if he sells Chalkman out, he'll still go to prison. Matt believes if he and Chalkman could put their heads together they still might fix things. What's he got to lose? He's sorry, but he's not ready to give up. Episode written by Adrian Flynn.