19/11/2018

At Berrow Farm Neil discovers that Hannah has made substantial changes to the rota in his absence. Hannah points out that she ran them past Justin, who was impressed. Later, Neil complains to Susan that Hannah seems to be launching a takeover bid. Susan agrees that Hannah can be difficult. But she’s impressed by her competence. Neil’s just being paranoid.

Jill discovers that Lily has stayed on at Lower Loxley, and that Geraldine has gone. Jill reports back to David, and they worry about how Elizabeth will cope on her own. Jill plans to take some food to Lower Loxley.

Lynda and Ruth have persuaded reluctant David to play the Host in the Canterbury Tales. The Host is a new part created by Lynda, leaving Ruth with fewer lines to learn. David asks Ben how Bess’ training is progressing. Ben agrees to demonstrate, as long as the rain holds off. Later, David and Jill watch Ben put Bess through her paces. They’re impressed. Sometimes Bess gets carried away, but Ben’s made good progress. She’s ready for a sheepdog handling course in January. Jill agrees that getting Bess for Ben was an excellent idea – and Ben’s giving up all his spare time. That was the idea, says David – it should keep him out of trouble.