Writer: Keri Davies
Director: Kim Greengrass
Editor: Jeremy HoweDavid Archer…. Timothy Bentinck
Helen Archer…. Louiza Patikas
Henry Archer…. Blayke Darby
Pip Archer…. Daisy Badger
Tom Archer…. William Troughton
Tony Archer…. David Troughton
Lilian Bellamy…. Sunny Ormonde
Justin Elliott…. Simon Williams
Alan Franks…. John Telfer
Jakob Hakansson…. Paul Venables
Kate Madikane…. Perdita Avery
Kirsty Miller…. Annabelle Dowler
Stella Pryor…. Lucy Speed
Crispin…. Hugh Dennis
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13:07
12/06/2025
It’s a sad day in Ambridge at Peggy’s funeral. Tony admires the roses in the church and reminisces with Helen about his mum. Tearful Kate doesn’t know how she’ll get through the day. As Henry steps away to take his position as a coffin bearer, Lilian assures them they’ll all get through today together. After Alan’s opening address and a reading from Lilian, Tony talks about Peggy’s qualities; he didn’t always have an easy relationship with his mum, but she was the strongest woman he’s ever known.At the wake in the Bull, Alan is thanked for stepping in to officiate so ably at such short notice. Tom observes the Bull’s come a long way since Peggy was landlady. Alan thinks it’s nice that Lilian’s keeping the family connection going. Lilian supposes it’s in her blood. She spots Hazel across the room and heads off to have a word. Alan comments he was surprised to see Hilda at the service. Tom declares Henry’s done brilliantly today and Helen agrees; she’s proud of her son. Lilian confesses her abiding memory of her mum and Jack Woolley is of them dancing together at the Tower Ballroom in Blackpool to Love is the Sweetest Thing.Kate admits to Phoebe she’s glad Alan ended up doing the funeral. Perhaps it’s what the universe intended. It’s hard to picture life without her gran. She has memories, but no more grandparents now. Phoebe then produces a scan photo – Kate will soon be a grandparent herself. Delighted Kate declares this the best news ever.
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13:16
11/06/2025
Lilian’s finding arrangements for Peggy’s funeral a good distraction. She notes even though her mum’s no longer with them, her influence can still be felt. Kate and Phoebe update her on the incident with vicar Crispin yesterday, explaining he’s no longer available to officiate. They realise the logical option is to approach Alan. Kate volunteers to call him, and he suggests they chat face to face. Phoebe offers to accompany Kate.
Lilian and Tom work on finalising the refreshments for the wake, which feature some of Peggy’s favourite foods. Justin wonders if there’s anything he can do to help, and Lilian gives him the news that he’s been detailed to look after Hilda the cat at the funeral. Justin feels it’s a poison chalice but that he has very little option. Later Lilian admits to Tom that Justin wasn’t specifically nominated by Peggy, but it will keep him out of mischief. Tom thinks it’s worth it purely for the smile it’s brought to Lilian’s face.
With trepidation Kate skirts round the subject with Alan until Phoebe asks him directly if he’d consider taking over the funeral. Alan accepts; he’d consider it an honour. With relief all round they discuss the details and tie up all the arrangements. Kate declares Alan’s been wonderful. She really wishes they could have gone with him in the first place. Alan respects the fact he wasn’t Peggy’s first choice but he’ll do everything he can to give her the funeral she deserves. Kate’s confident it will be the perfect send off.
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13:12
10/06/2025
Stella has a meeting with Justin. He’s decided to meet her on Lakey Hill – he wants an overview of Home Farm, both metaphorical and physical. Stella reports on her findings regarding the positives and negatives of the ecology. There are more debits than credits, but Stella observes they were expecting that. It’s a mixed picture, and Justin intends to act on it. He'd like to take BL's land out of food production and rewild the Berrow estate. Stella’s shocked – surely the Board won’t support a halt on producing food? Justin’s pretty confident they will with his persuasion. He’s happy to take the flak. Stella expresses concern for Home Farm but Justin assures her the legal obligations will be fulfilled. This will be his legacy. He wants to leave Ambridge in a better state than when he arrived.
Crispin arrives fresh from a six mile run. Kate’s surprised at his level of fitness and Jakob notes Crispin’s known for his performative athleticism. Settled for his massage, Crispin assures Kate all’s set to run smoothly at Thursday’s funeral. Kate can see why Peggy wanted him in charge. She continues to chat quietly before realising Crispin’s not responding and can’t be roused. She rings Jakob in a panic – she’s killed the vicar! Jakob calms her down and an ambulance is called. As Crispin is tended, Phoebe turns up a day early for a planned visit. As Jakob soothes wired Kate, Phoebe catches up with the situation. It dawns on them that Crispin may not be well enough to officiate at Peggy’s funeral.
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13:15
09/06/2025
Crispin surprises Alan by arriving unannounced to discuss Peggy’s funeral arrangements. He suggests brightly that Alan should box with him sometime, before pointing out the advantage of him not conducting the funeral is that he’ll be able to immerse himself in the service as a fellow mourner. With the appearance of Kate and Jakob to discuss things further Alan takes his leave – but not before Crispin makes a good natured aside about his motorbike. Crispin familiarises himself with Peggy’s family members before explaining some of the finer points of the service. Kate notices he has a shoulder twinge and offers him a massage to help ease it. Jakob’s dubious but Crispin’s tempted.
Later Kate defends her gran’s choice of vicar to Alan. Alan’s pleased she feels she can work with Crispin. Kate assures him she can. She wonders whether Alan would mind standing at the back for the service, or even outside to marshall mourners if it’s very busy. Afterwards Jakob thinks this was a little nasty of Kate but she feels justified; referring back to the past, she asserts that Alan should have approved Peggy’s window.
Helen’s given David a cheese hamper as a thank you for saving Bridge Farm’s Open Farm Sunday. She notices Tony’s quiet, and he admits he’s worried about carrying his mum’s coffin at the funeral. Henry asks tentatively if he might do it instead of his granddad. Grateful Tony thanks him – it would be a huge weight off his mind. He tells Henry he’s a very special boy.
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