The Archers - 27/09/2009

David, Ruth and Ben go to support Josh in his first U13 football match. They're very proud of him, and Ruth embarrasses Josh by hugging him. David gets a phone call. Derek Fletcher's ill so David must chair the parish council meeting. He isn't keen, having heard Lynda's on the warpath over Adam's footpath diversion. Suddenly, Josh crosses the ball and Borchester score a goal! Ed goes to Keeper's Cottage for his birthday lunch. Ed hasn't talked much about his expansion idea. He didn't want to worry Joe. What Borchester Land's offered him isn't what he'd hoped for, though Mike's all for it. Ed and Eddie go to look at the land. Eddie points out all the positives, but Ed still thinks it's a lot to take on. He confesses he's frightened of losing it all, like Eddie did. Eddie says that Ed's too smart for that. And if he lets the past affect his decision, they really will have lost everything. Ed goes to tell Mike. Mike's pleased, and says he'll get the agreements drawn up. But what's changed Ed's mind? Ed says everyone seems to have faith in him, so maybe it's time he gave himself a chance. Episode written by Keri Davies.