The Archers - 09/08/2009

David asks Tom how he's getting on with Pat and Tony away on holiday. Tom says he's stretched but just managing. David tells Tom that they've have decided to go to Sharm El Sheikh for his 50th birthday. The kids can't wait. David gets a call from Ed, asking if he can help with a cow which has some chaff stuck in its eye. Ed's really grateful. They manage to help the cow and Ed apologises for being such a wuss. David says Ed's done a great job. David thinks their share farming idea is great, though he can't help with extra land. Vicky confides in Lynda about her tricky relationship with Brenda. She also tells her that Mike's told her their second honeymoon involves a boat, and the destination begins with B. It must be the Bahamas or Bermuda. She can't wait! Jolene tries to persuade Sid to let her take Lilian to a bar supplies promotion, to take her mind off things. Sid doesn't want Lilian to be more involved with the Bull, after last time. But Jolene says if Lilian's unhappy, she might leave Ambridge. They could end up with an even more difficult partner. Is that what Sid really wants? Episode written by Adrian Flynn.