The Archers - 22/08/2008

Brian's back and has already had an ear-bashing from Matt for spiriting Will away. Alice tells Brian and Jennifer about joining Alan's stag party last night. It's clear everyone had a great time. Neil is taken aback by Ed's offer to help with the pigs, but his head is really bad so he doesn't need much persuasion to go back to bed. When Ed and Neil chat later in the day, the conversation is still somewhat stilted. But Neil's grateful for Ed's help, and breaks the ice by inviting him to come for tea. Ed's really chuffed. Chris is checking Spearmint's shoes but Alice assures Jennifer there's nothing to worry about. Alice and Chris are both perfectly clear that they are only friends. When Chris invites Alice to go to his diploma ceremony next week, he makes it quite clear it's just as a mate. Alice agrees to go. It'll be something different. Alice casually tells Jennifer what she's doing. Tom breaks the news to Brian that he wants to move his business back to Bridge Farm. Brian wastes no time in telling Tom how annoyed he feels. They're interrupted by a phone call but Brian insists the conversation isn't over. Episode written by Joanna Toye.