The Archers - 18/12/2008

Ed has popped in to see Clarrie. She convinces him to stay for a while on Christmas day when he and Emma collect George from Will. Joe is reflective as he ponders having the whole family together on Christmas day. He decides he wants to visit his other son Alf. Eddie insists that Alf is no good, but Joe is adamant. When milking at Grange Farm Eddie and Joe argue about playing country music to the cows and Eddie's CD player ends up smashed. Ed isn't happy to find them arguing - their shouting won't help the cows keep calm. Alice and Chris are hoping to take advantage of an empty Home Farm when Jennifer unexpectedly comes home. Alice decides to go over to Chris's house where they can be alone. Later Alice receives a phone call from Sebastian Streatfield asking her out. Jennifer gave him her number. Chris is incensed and confesses that he thinks he'll never be good enough for her, but Alice is quick to put him straight - she loves him. Back at Home Farm, Alice berates Jennifer for giving Bastie her phone number. She and Chris are together and that's the way it's going to stay. Episode written by Tim Stimpson.