02/03/2020

Ben hints to Ruth that he’d like to be given a car for his eighteenth birthday. Ruth and David try to manage his expectations by explaining how tight money is at the moment, but Ben assumes they’re bluffing. They worry about how Josh can make a living while the CPS decide whether to prosecute him. He’s decided to set up a stand at Borchester Market with one of his best tractors to try and drum up some interest in his business.
Shula’s surprised to find Freddie packed and ready to move into No.1 The Green. She had no idea he was moving so soon. He’s sure Shula will be glad to see the back of him, but she assures him she’s loved having someone to make a fuss of. Meanwhile Freddie’s thrilled with his new room and the freedom it will bring. Johnny’s looking forward to paying less rent so he can save up for a hair transplant.
Johnny tracks down Lynda and asks her to stop spreading rumours about Freddie. He explains that the pills she saw were hair thickening tablets he bought off the internet, which Freddie mistook for steroids. Lynda simply saw Freddie grabbing them off Johnny. Lynda apologises and promises to put things right. Speaking to Shula, she wonders how she keeps getting things so wrong; she tries to offer guidance, but instead ends up putting her foot in it.