The Archers - 30/07/2008

Ed tells Emma that Clarrie's still unhappy about their reunion. Emma can't believe how upset Will was about it. They want to convince everyone they've done the right thing. Emma's picked up some leaflets about flats so they won't have to worry long about snatching time together away from people. In the meantime they head into Oliver's barn. Ed's plans for the evening can't include The Bull; Fallon's in a real strop. He assures Emma things will get better in time. Matt's nettled that one of his developments is being delayed by newts; he's got enough worries at the moment. Lilian soothes him with a good malt; she's more interested in a letter from Social Services telling him they've got hold of his original birth certificate. Lilian casually suggests he meet with them next Wednesday. He agrees to ring them, and quietly speculates about the certificate. On Lakey Hill, Mildred breaks the news to Joe that she has cancer. She's sorry she didn't tell him, but she didn't want to put a shadow over their days; they've grown so close. Joe says now that he knows she's chosen to spend so much of her valuable time with him, it's even more precious. Episode written by Adrian Flynn.