The Archers - 09/04/2009

Nic tells Will that Eddie's offered to take her on a long drive to boost her confidence before her driving test next week. Will says it's not often Eddie does someone a favour without strings attached. Later, Eddie's tells Joe he's going to ask Nic to drive them to a real ale pub the other side of Felpersham. Ed receives a call from Joe telling him not to turn down Oliver's offer. He wants to speak to Ed first and will be over to Grange Farm later that morning. Joe tells Ed he'll lend him the two thousand pounds he needs. Ed's reluctant to take the money, Joe's funeral savings. But Joe doesn't care. He'd rather see a Grundy back at Grange Farm. Ed's worried he'll let his grandfather down but Joe has every faith in him. Matt's still annoyed at the lack of support he received from the Borchester Land board. Lilian rallies his spirits, he's twice the man Brian will ever be and more than a match for Annabelle. Lilian goes riding again. The motorcyclist returns, this time revving his engine right behind her, causing her horse to throw her. Matt's convinced it's Chalkman. She musn't go riding alone again, it's too dangerous. Episode written by Mary Cutler.