The Archers

Clarrie’s concerns bubble to the surface, and Amber becomes overwhelmed.

Anna feels she should have been more present for Carol, and Alan reassures Anna, praising her ideas for Carol’s Celebration of Life. They discuss the lovely Green Burial site, service plans, and Alan’s role. Harrison shares his condolences, and Anna’s full of praise for Alan’s way with Carol. Harrison’s invited with Fallon to the ceremony at Rewilding for Carol, and he explains that he and Fallon are no longer together.
As they discuss the glow worm release that’s happening, Anna regrets that Carol won’t be around to see them mature enough to glow. Anna feels bereft that she wasn’t back before Carol died. Sympathetic Alan insists that Anna didn’t let Carol down.
Harrison drops in on Lily at home. Lily wonders what Harrison was upset about on Sunday, and mentions Fallon with Grant. Harrison admits that he’s fallen for Lily, however suddenly. Later Lily admits to Paul that maybe Harrison has moved on too fast, but Paul says ignore the haters.
At the vet surgery, Paul attends to the cat ‘Catto’ for Lily. Lily’s more taken by Amber and George’s baby. Paul warns Lily not to gush too much about George’s offspring, in front of her new beau Harrison!
Alistair’s frustrated by Lovell James’ latest initiative to hike up prices, and admits he regrets selling the Vet practice to them. Rising prices could cause local complaints – but Alistair reassures himself, he’s not worried – they run an outstanding practice to be proud of.

Keira has a horrible toothache, and Clarrie manages to get her an emergency appointment. Eddie takes Keira, after a brief stop to see the baby.
The health visitor confirms all’s ok - Amber’s so relieved, having had concerns about feeding, and lets Keira have a hold of the baby. Amber feels silly for being so emotional but is reassured, as the health visitor offers support with pain and comfort – and points out that Keira is a great helper.
Amber avoids Anne Marie coming over, convinced her own place is a tip. She takes the baby to the showroom, where Anne Marie’s working, and her mum checks in on her wellbeing. Amber says she had a wobble, but she’s fine now – she’s loving it.
Eddie and Clarrie gossip about Harrison and Lily – Eddie thinks it’s official, according to Ed. Clarrie thinks Fallon will be livid.
Keira’s embarrassed by Eddie chatting with everyone in the dentist waiting room, arguing about turkeys! It appears there was nothing wrong, so Keira now worries she’ll be seen as making her toothache up. Eddie comes up with a way to avoid that, and agrees to let Keira stay off school the rest of today . Keira’s grateful to Eddie and they pay a visit to George who’s working at Bill Gordon’s showroom. Eddie starts asking car questions to Anne Marie, each not realising who the other is, before Amber introduces them. Eddie invites Anne Marie and Bill to the ‘cider wetting of the baby’s head’ on Wednesday night. Amber says there’s no need, but Anne Marie is delighted to accept.

Elizabeth and Vince are getting ready for Vince’s birthday party. Lily is yet to appear and Elizabeth worries over her relationship with Harrison. With most of Ambridge, and the Casey clan, invited, Elizabeth hopes she did the right thing by encouraging Lily to invite Harrison, knowing how much the village loves gossip. Vince tries to comfort her and jokes that he works in the perfect line of work for body disposal should the relationship go sour.
At Woodbine Cottage, Harrison tells Fallon he’s going to Vince’s party with Lily. Fallon says he guessed from his aftershave and doesn’t want to hear updates of his new relationship. After he leaves, Fallon reaches out to Grant, one of the prospective ‘Dross’ band members from last year, and invites him to meet up for dinner.
Lily and Harrison chat away with Vince and Elizabeth, and Lily shares that people have clearly been bad mouthing her and Harrison behind their backs – even Steph Casey made a comment. Vince assures the couple they’ve done the hard part in showing up together. Harrison appreciates being so welcomed. Elizabeth and Vince are giving him the benefit of the doubt, but tease Harrison he’d better not hurt her.
Harrison brings Lily back to the cottage, assuming Fallon has gone out. But Fallon and Grant have stayed at the cottage, too late for the pub. Grant drove, but after some flirting agreed to stay. Fallon’s not awkward as she makes drinks and introductions for all four of them.

Indignantly, Brian visits Ian at work. Brian reports that Kirsty was very effusive when thanking him for his donation of a child’s gardening station to Rewilding Ambridge. Brian wants an answer on why Xander’s gift has been passed on. Ian answers that Adam didn’t want to accept the gift. Upset, Brian points out that Xander will be thinking his grandfather has abandoned him, and asks just how long is Adam going to keep him away?
Lynda attends a business lunch alone with Martyn Gibson at Grey Gables. She gives him her dog field enterprise plans and he asks her to keep it from Brian. An unsettled Brian approaches and briefly joins them. He questions their meeting and Lynda covers by saying Martyn’s volunteering to help at the Harvest Supper. Brian quips about Lynda’s ridiculous dog field proposals.
Elizabeth wonders if Lily would like to invite Harrison to Lower Loxley for Vince’s party. Lily thinks it might be too complicated with Jolene and Kenton attending. She’s tired of the local gossip. Later, whilst waiting for Harrison with a mojito on the Grey Gables terrace, Lily thanks Ian for defending her against the staff teasing. When Harrison arrives, Lily says she’s no longer bothered about being spotted with him. How would he like to come to Vince’s party? She’d understand if he didn’t want to, but Harrison doesn’t want to miss seeing her, nor the chance to see her in a party dress, so the answer is yes.