The Archers - 11/01/2009

Kenton drops round to see Shula and find out how things are. It's clear that Alistair hasn't mentioned his recent meeting with Kenton outside the bookies, so Kenton drops the subject. Shula has enough on her plate with the stables struggling in the economic downturn, and she's finding the situation with Alan very difficult. But as she says to Kenton - if Mabel can find a way through, then so can she. Christopher and Neil finish the kitchen in the flat over the shop. Chris is working very hard except for the numerous calls and texts from Alice. Neil wistfully wonders how he's finding Hannah? Such a nice girl - and so good with the pigs. Will and Nic are very happy in their renewed relationship. Will turns up to take Nic over to Ambridge to see George, and encourages her to drive. Nic's nervous about getting back behind the wheel, but manages the six miles or so to the village without incident. She tells Will that she's ok with the driving along - it's the manoeuvres that she worries about most. Will takes over the wheel, and promptly reverses into a mock staddle stone on the verge. Embarrassed Will hopes Mrs Noakes (the owner) won't notice, and drives away. Episode written by Simon Frith.