The Archers - 10/10/2008

Susan is worrying about falling shop income, and pleased that they are doing up the flat - it'll help a bit. She is very positive about Alice and Christopher's relationship, but it's clear that Jennifer remains cool. Later, when Clarrie pops in to wish her happy birthday, Susan is miffed. Lynda's picture of Susan looking half cut at the Vicar's wedding has been put in the Echo. Pat and Tony are still waiting to find out if Borchester Land will accept their offer for Bridge Farm. Jennifer calls - there's a crisis at The Lodge. She and Lilian have found out that Peggy has sacked Maria. They're back where they started. They don't know what to do. Maria will have been snapped up by someone else straight away. Pat asks Lilian if she has any news about their offer, and a cross Lilian goes back to Matt and tells him to get on with it. Matt says they've got to come up with a sensible offer. Let them sweat. Lilian is sick of him causing trouble in her family - she doesn't need it right now. In fact, none of them do. Episode written by Joanna Toye.