The Archers - 20/06/2008

Brian's mulling over Jennifer's suggestion that Ruairi needs to grieve privately and thinks he needs a memorial to Siobhan. Jennifer thinks it's maybe Brian who needs this, and when he keeps going on about it she makes it clear she's had enough. Susan's heard a rumour about the anaerobic digester and asks Ruth if it's true it's going to be much bigger than they thought. Realising this has come from Matt, Ruth suggests that Matt's maybe trying to wind Pat up. Ruth tells David, who can't believe Matt could be so stupid, but Ruth's concerned it could actually happen. David decides to put a stop to it by going straight to Matt. Matt tries to convince David it's a good idea but David's having none of it; if it goes ahead it will happen without Brookfield's involvement. Matt retorts that he can always get another partner. David tells Ruth that Matt seems determined to go ahead and apologises for pulling out without consulting her. Ruth insists he's done the right thing. The last thing the village needs is some big industrial unit and if that's what Matt's planning then Brookfield should have nothing to do with it. Episode written by Mary Cutler.