The Archers - 29/12/2010

Tony's workload's getting him down. The yard tractor's broken, and he's still fretting about Helen's attitude to him. Pat and Tom are worried, but Tom hasn't time to help him. Fed up with her family fussing over her, Helen tells Tom she's staying home and having an early night on New Year's Eve. Can he tell her parents? Tom agrees with reluctance, and manages to persuade Helen to go for a quick drink at The Bull with him and Brenda instead. Pat's very disappointed and wants to talk to Helen about it. But Tony tells her to leave things be. Helen knows where they are if she wants them. David and Nigel discuss Pip's upcoming driving test. The talk of deadlines reminds Nigel about the cleaning of Julia's brooch for Elizabeth in time for Friday. David recommends a retired jeweller in Felpersham. Nigel's trip is successful, but on his way home Lynda calls him with a wig disaster. Could he turn round and collect a replacement? Nigel reports later that Lizzie was hopping mad. if he's not careful he may not have a wife to give the brooch to! But Lynda's delighted with the wig. Nigel's saved the day.