18/01/2009

Jenny tackles Brian about Tom again - she thought he was going to step back from the farm, and now he seems to be getting increasingly involved with Tom's business. Brian wants to do a bit more research before he talks to Tom. Meanwhile, Jennifer tells him that Pat and Tony are celebrating. They should complete this week - and they're owner occupiers at last.

Shula has accepted Neil's invitation to a hand bell ringing session in the Vicarage on Tuesday. Shula's clearly feeling uncomfortable at church in spite of Alan's best efforts.

Later, she goes round to Jill and Phil's, where Jill is making marmalade. She has had to reduce the hours for some of the stable girls, and people are taking their livery horses out - she's concerned about it. Phil gets very interested in the marmalade process, and starts to talk technique with a slightly exasperated Jill, who's been making it for years. When she gives a couple of jars to Alan, Phil says they'd better make some more - and he wants a go with more scientific methods. Jill suggests he makes some at home, while she goes and makes a batch at Brookfield in the tried and tested way. Then they can compare results.

Episode written by Joanna Toye.