Week Beginning: Sunday 11th May, 2008
Sunday 11th May
Alan, Clarrie, Jill, Joe, Eddie, Usha,
- Alan finds the Sunday service difficult following the Echo article. He thinks some of his flock are avoiding him.Clarrie makes a point of saying that she supports him and Usha, but then Jill says much the same - and Alan realises that she doesn't know it was her own daughter who put the boot in.
- Joe and Eddie make plans for their Farm Sunday open day. The only problem is Clarrie, who has already said she's too busy. Eddie thinks he can soften her up with a bottle of wine for her birthday lunch.
- Usha is surprised and a little embarrassed when Jill calls with some bedding plants. Usha, too, realises that Jill is in the dark about what Shula has done, and doesn't know what to say to her.
- Far from softening Clarrie up, Eddie meets with a stone wall. No means No, says Clarrie. Joe has already put posters up ... but Clarrie refuses even to discuss it.
- Alan and Usha mull over the morning. At least the Bishop is behind them,but Alan is concerned that Jill will feel such a fool when she does discover the truth.Usha is worried that they will have to leave Ambridge, but Alan is convinced the worst is over, and they should now just get on with it.
Summarised by Jo Saunders
Monday 12th May
Lewis, Mike, Roy, Clarrie, Ed, Fallon
- Lewis talks through the plans for Willow Farm with Mike and Roy. Mike's upset that there can be no connecting door between the two new properties, but overall both parties are delighted with what Lewis has drawn up. The only problem will be the dust and noise of the work; Hayley, Roy and the children will have to move out until it's finished.
- Ed's concerned for Clarrie, who is working long hours, but she reassures him, and asks for a lift to the Bull for her shift. Ed's on tenterhooks waiting for Fallon,who arrives with a bunch of flowers for Clarrie's birthday.
- Fallon's tour has gone really well, and she's full of it. Ed tries hard not to be jealous, especially when she gets calls and texts from the two lads who make up the band. With Clarrie at work, they have the house to themselves - but Fallon needs to get her van fixed in Felpersham. Nobly, Ed offers to drive. He's got a day off to spend with her - but Fallon didn't know, and has arranged a rehearsal. Poor Ed can only offer to come and listen.
Summarised by Jo Saunders
Tuesday 13th May
Brian, David, Ed, Fallon, Joe, Pip, Jennifer
- David's too busy to come for a drink with Brian, who needs to talk about a call he's had from Ireland. Bridget and Niamh are to erect Siobhan's headstone on the anniversary of her death, and they want Ruaridh to be there with Brian. The problem will be broaching the subject with Jennifer.
- Ed and Fallon enjoy time together, laughing about Jazzer's romantic exploits. The mood darkens when Fallon gets a text from Dale, the drummer in her band, whose van has broken down in Yorkshire. He wants Fallon to pick him up and drive him and the drum-kit to Leeds. Ed loses his temper. He thought she had come home to spend time with him, but all she can think about is the band.
- Joe calls to borrow David's laminator for the farm Sunday signs, and goves Pip some useful tips for stock judging. She's entered the Young Farmers' competition. Pip is quick to learn, and David is impressed.
- Fallon is concerned about Ed's anger over her commitment to the band, and needs reassurance that things are all right between them. By this time Ed has cooled down, and apologises for losing his temper.
- Brian grasps the nettle and tells Jennifer about the proiposed trip to Ireland. Jennifer coolly says it's fine, and goes off to have a bath.
Summarised by Jo Saunders
Credited scriptwriter: Carole Simpson Solazzo
