24/08/2015

Lynda explains the plot of Cosi Fan Tutte to Charlie, who says he's not much of an opera buff. Peggy has bad news for Susan, having spoken to Hazel about the village shop and her plans to convert it to apartments. Hazel seemed unmoved, and Peggy admits it's out of her hands. Susan shocks Peggy by accusing her of stabbing the village in the back.

Pip goes with Toby to the Reedles hotel chain to promote the Fairbrothers' geese for their Christmas menu. Toby's dressed smartly and Pip has found a 1930s photo some of geese, from a Borchester Christmas show, to appeal to their sense of nostalgia. It seems to work. The manager is a bit frosty at first but the chef seems keen. So it's not a 'no' for now. Toby hugs Pip and says they make a great team. Toby tries to talk Pip into staying at Brookfield - and work with him - but Charlie says she should get away to start her new job. Privately, Toby stirs things by saying that Josh could be a threat in future if Pip disappears from the farm. She should stick around and get to know Toby a bit more.