The Archers - 16/10/2008

Alan and Usha will spend their first Diwali as man and wife in Wolverhampton. Ruth's pleased that Usha's family are so relaxed about Alan now. Having seen Annabelle looking sensational while out training, Usha's bought some state-of-the-art running shoes and intends to run the full Felpersham marathon next March. At the Gamblers Anonymous meeting, Alistair discovers why Ryan's in such a state. He confesses to extortionate debt. Maurice remarks on how far Alistair's come, and Alistair thanks Maurice for his support. Alistair wants to offer the same level of support to Ryan. Pip's horrified when Ruth asks if she's sleeping with Jonathan. She assures Ruth she's not - and even if she was, she wouldn't be stupid enough to get pregnant. Tom's still looking for a decent quote for bacon curing, and Brian's still looking for some decent figures from Tom. Borchester Land turns down Tony and Pat's increased offer of 775,000 pounds, saying it's completely unacceptable. Pat doesn't think it's worth trying to reach a compromise - they are obviously out of their depth. Tom's dismayed. After being so proud of Tom and Helen wanting to take the place on, Pat's biggest disappointment is that one phone call can burst their whole damn bubble. Episode written by Adrian Flynn.