The Archers - 16/11/2009

Pat's unhappy with Brian for sending round a builder to look at converting the shop into a flat. Her research has shown that people are keen on the idea of a community shop. Brian agrees it's a marvellous idea but the flat is the simplest solution and that's what Peggy needs. Helen offers to babysit for Nic and Will so they can go to a friend's 30th party. To her dismay Jake and Mia play her up. She just can't get them to sleep. Lilian confides in Brian and Jennifer about Matt. Prison's enough to crack anyone up. Brian assures her that Matt's a tough cookie, he'll get through it. Neil's been round to offer his support. After Susan's jail term he knows exactly what Lilian's going through. Lilian never thought she'd have something in common with the Carters! Jennifer wonders how the bank will recover all the money that Matt and Chalkman owe. Matt's assets have been frozen but the Dower House is in trust so it's safe. Nightingale Farm might have to go but Lilian doesn't care. She'd give it all away if she could just have Matt back. Episode written by Joanna Toye.