The Archers - 12/05/2009

The Borchester Land board members are wondering whether Matt will show his face or not, but Annabelle assures them that Matt wouldn't give in that easily. Brian's eager to get the ball rolling, discussing whether they sell assets or hold on to them. Brian wants to concentrate on their strengths in a depressed property market. Matt is adamant that they should wait, but gets nowhere. Annabelle tells Matt he's taking things way too personally and should calm down. Matt decides enough is enough. He no longer wants to be part of BL and walks out. Lilian's appalled that Matt's resigned and urges him to re-think and fight on. Matt refuses to grovel. He has finally made up his mind and knew it would end like this. Jennifer wants to makes amends with Lilian. She's arranging a 'bit of a do' for Debbie and Marshall and wants to invite the whole family over, including Matt and Lilian. Lilian's still very angry and refuses to go, even with Debbie not visiting often. Hearing that Matt has resigned, Jennifer thinks her plans for a big family get-together are not looking good. She dreads to think what Marshall is going to make of them all. Episode written by Tim Stimpson.