09/10/2024

The Archers

George helps Eddie with the turkeys at the Grundy’s pole barn and discuss the big tea Clarrie’s making before George’s sentencing tomorrow. Eddie reckons George must be nervous and says he’s there if George needs to talk. But George just wants to work with the turkeys and be with Eddie. Poppy’s made a video of messages from everyone for George - even filmed the fields. A couple of turkeys escape through some broken fencing. Eddie’s wearing smart trousers for tonight’s meal but slips in the mud as George manages to catch the turkeys. Eddie thinks George did well, saying he’ll fix the fencing in the morning. George is halfway through offering to help when he stops, and sombre Eddie says it’ll get done. When George says he’ll miss all this, Eddie comforts him saying he knows, but it will all be here when George gets back.

Emma gets George’s things together and Ed turns up to help. Will and Poppy have pulled out some pictures for George, but Emma says that George doesn’t want any, it’ll make things harder for him. Out of earshot, Will asks Ed if Emma’s ok. Ed doubts it, but says she’s staying strong for George.

While the meal’s being prepared, Eddie tries to hide his muddy trousers from Clarrie. George tells Will and Ed that he doesn’t want anyone to come to court with him, just Emma. And holding back tears, tells everyone how sorry he is and how ashamed they must be. Eddie says they’re not ashamed of him, in fact they’re prouder of George than they’ve ever been.