David had his road to Damascus moment, with a certain elderly Machiavelli baking madeleines behind the scenes. And there was a subtle message for Roy...
The nation rejoiced as David found his toy farm… oh and he decided to keep Brookfield too.

Never mind who killed that Beale girl, David's decided not to sell Brookfield! Ruth'll be canny radgie up in Prudda [@stuartbagnall on Twitter]
The nation breathes a *huge* sigh of relief! [Richard Hubbard on Facebook]
David Archer is Amlet [@IanBrownwyp on Twitter]
Rosetta the 3rd will be pleased [Philippa Vereker on Facebook]
Can I tell Ruth? Maybe make that an auction for Comic Relief… [Mandy Kennedy on Facebook]
With a little help from his dad…

And his mum...

Jill played David like a violin in that episode. [Keren David on Facebook]
I want to be like Jill when I grow up. [Judy Byrom on Facebook]
So do and I'm 61 this year! [Lynn Clough on Facebook]
The tissue industry rejoiced...
Oi @BBCTheArchers that was not in our contract. I have NEVER cried at you.... until now. #archers [@beckyland on Twitter]
I've just let my potatoes boil dry! Does anyone know the book Dogger by Shirley Hughes?! If so, you will know what I mean… [@HagueBarJane on Twitter]
Rang my mum in tears and she was just as understanding as Jill #ArchersMumsKnowBest [@SStevens3164 on Twitter]
Full disclosure. When Phil died I sat in my car outside the pub for 5 mins because I had something in my eye.#thearchers [@GillAllard on Twitter]
And you prepared gleefully for the fall-out...
David to Ruth: it was between you and the hedges - and I've chosen the hedges #thearchers [@PAMDavies2020 on Twitter]
Shula's pool, Elizabeth's bank loan, Kenton's 1st class ticket's to Oz and dosh for Lillian and Fallon, Ruth's mum. #DearMeDavid! #thearchers [@HollyMumbyCroft on Twitter]
As I type Pip's rewiring the robot milkers to wreak havoc on Ambridge and all its inhabitants but mainly her dad #thearchers [@moneyandmedia on Twitter]
I love fireworks in February [Julie Sweeney on Facebook]
I'll get popcorn … [Mally Ley on Facebook]
And finally, a subtle message for Hayley
Tambourines at the ready bom cha bom cha bom cha all we are saying bom cha is give Roy a chance [@johnnty3 on Twitter]
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