The Archers - 12/12/2008

Kenton begs Lynda to appoint him as Dame Trot's understudy but she won't change the casting. Mike arrives, still feeling ill but determined not to let his cold keep him down. Kenton and David practise their slapstick routine but David has a nasty cough and Kenton worries he's coming down with his flu. Lynda tells David he better not fall ill. They can't afford to lose another cast member. Ruth and Usha are Christmas shopping. Ruth has bought David a china tankard for their 20th wedding anniversary. Usha discusses Mabel visiting for Christmas and hopes it might be the start of them rebuilding their relationship. They spot Will and Nic enjoying themselves at the ice rink and stop to chat. Nic thinks it's nice that people care so much about Will. As he drops Nic off at home he gives her presents that he's bought for Jake and Mia. But he makes sure Nic tells them they're from Santa, not from him. Later at Brookfield, Ruth arrives home to find David making himself hot honey and lemon. He's still got a nasty cough. Ruth tries to get him up to bed - although David's more interested in the presents she's bought. Episode written by Tim Stimpson.