13/08/2008

Tom's pleased that Borchester Land might sell the tenancy at an affordable price, but wishes Tony and Pat sounded more enthusiastic. They always hoped Helen and Tom would take over the farm but need to be confident that Tom's truly ready to commit. Tom can't understand why they're being so hard on him. Helen points out that they're worried he might not want to give up his Home Farm enterprise. Tom doesn't think he needs to; he just needs to scale things down.

David's pleased to learn that Pip came first in the stock-judging competition. He's also looking forward to getting the intensive grazing up and running. Ruth agrees; the sooner the better.

Ruth learns that Marjorie Antrobus passed away peacefully in her sleep. Even though she was old, she'd not been ill so it comes as a shock. Ruth reminisces and David agrees that Marjorie was one of a kind.

Clarrie tells Pat that the worst is far from over. William's talking about leaving Ambridge and is refusing to see George. Clarrie's worried about the state he's in and is terrified he won't even be there when she goes back. She begs Pat to tell her what to do.

Episode written by Mary Cutler.