The Archers - 10/06/2008

Will's pleased to learn that Brian wants him to sit in on the interviews for the new assistant keeper. Lilian mistakenly thinks Will's ignored her. She tells Jennifer she's removed the petition from The Bull. When Jennifer tells Lilian that she's finally persuaded Brian to go on holiday, Lilian wonders if she and Matt should go away - but knows that's not the answer to their problem. Alice is doing well with the petition and Pat suggests that Susan writes to the council if she wants to back Bridge Farm. Susan tries to speak to Will about George but is interrupted by Pat. Pat's hoping Susan will take on a committee role for the transition village. Susan's flattered but on discovering it would be in 'waste', she's not keen and comes up with an idea for a local food swap club. Pat's enthusiastic, suggesting that if people don't grow food, they could swap skills or services instead. Pat asks Jennifer to promote the food club on the website. Lilian avoids Pat by hiding in another room. Once Pat's gone, she emerges but Pat returns unexpectedly. Pat says if Lilian's conscience is getting to her, she should stop condoning what Matt's doing to them. Episode written by Joanna Toye.