03/12/2023

Tony tells Emma about Tom and Natasha's plan to bid for the Grange Farm land. When Tony notices that Tom and Natasha are taking food without paying, Emma tells him not to worry as she’s keeping a tab and Fallon will be billing them later. Later Tony suggests that maybe Tom and Natasha are taking on too much by bidding for the land. Tom feels it will be ok once Johnny gets back to help with milking. Later Tony tells them both that Johnny will be away for at least a month longer as he’s been offered another passage on a yacht. Tom reckons Pat won't like Tony being the regular milker in the depths of winter.

Brian discusses with Kate his plans to bid for Oliver’s land – he might use it for experimental planting to improve soil health. He mentions that Borchester Land will also be bidding and proposes to build an eco-mansion. When Kate tries to encourage Brian to perform at the ‘Gagriculture’ comedy night, Brian makes it clear it’s not for him. Tom arrives with news from Christine that Peggy’s planning to move to The Laurels. Shocked Kate storms off. When Kate returns from talking to Peggy, she’s furious that she hasn't been thought of. Brian thinks Kate’s being selfish and goes to find out more from Peggy. When he returns he reveals that Peggy’s moving because she wants to prevent Kate from becoming a carer. Kate thinks Peggy should stay in her own home, and she’ll do whatever it takes to make that happen.