The Archers - 25/05/2009

Adam invites downcast Lilian to the cricket. He's worried about her. She declines but is grateful for his kindness. Adam coaxes her; if she changes her mind he'll stand her a bun and a cup of tea. The new-look single wicket competition gets under way. Eddie's impatient to stop moving the Bridge Farm topsoil and get to the pitch. Tony's unimpressed until he realises his opponent is Fallon. Then he too is keen to get straight up there. When they arrive Eddie notices Oliver hasn't entered. He fishes to see if Oliver's away for the holiday. But Tom points out Oliver and Caroline over by the covers. Eddie's disappointment is compounded when he and Tony are knocked out in the first round. Lilian unexpectedly turns up, just in time to see Brenda knock Fallon out in an all female semi-final, making the final a battle between Tom and Brenda. When Tom's skied ball is caught, Eddie accuses him of throwing the match for the sake of love and thinks it's a farce. Tony tries to persuade Lilian to join them all at the Bull afterwards, but she says she thinks she'll just get on home. Episode written by Simon Frith.