The Archers - 30/12/2008

Lilian's trying to talk to Matt, but he's preoccupied and getting sick of Stephen Chalkman ringing. Later, Lilian overhears the end of Matt's angry phone call to Chalkman. Matt explains it's not an easy time to be a developer. It'll all be fine, but he doesn't want to go to the New Year ball at Lower Loxley - Chalky will be there. Will phones Nic and asks if she's doing anything for New Year. She tells him she's staying in with the kids. Will asks if he can join them and Nic's delighted. The panto's about to start and Graham Ryder appears. Lynda tells him she's passed his concerns to the technical director, and Alistair introduces himself. He tells Graham effective measures are now in place. After the panto, Graham comes backstage. He congratulates Alistair, but how did he do it? Alistair says surely he noticed the new pulley system? Graham says yes, he thinks he did. He's pleased Alistair's taken his concerns seriously. Graham goes, and Lynda praises Alistair's performance. Clarrie's confused - you mean there weren't any pulleys? Lynda explains Alistair has convinced Graham he'd seen something he hadn't, just like the in the Emperor's New Clothes. Episode written by Caroline Harrington.