The Archers - 30/03/2009

Susan's horrified when she sees Christopher's tattoo. He was doing so well being a farrier to the gentry... and what will Jennifer say? Chris counters that he's going out with Alice, not Jennifer. But Susan's adamant; he'll have to get rid of it. Later Chris calls Susan's bluff - if she really wants him to get rid of it of course he will, but she'll have to pay. She's shocked at the expense, and when Lynda waxes lyrical about how romantic and traditional it is to have a reminder of someone embossed on your person, Susan relents. Chris can keep it. Lynda's still on a quest to find a volunteer for the Gormley plinth. With Phil declining and Joe unsuitable, she puts up a notice in the shop. Mike's really worried about Brenda, and suggests to Roy that one of them has a word with Tom. Roy thinks not; it's between them. But when Tom doesn't ask after Brenda Mike confronts him, getting a predictable response. Tom can't forgive Brenda for lying to him, and will never trust her again. Fearing he's made things worse, Mike begs Roy to talk to Tom, or Brenda will never forgive him. Episode written by Mary Cutler.