The Archers

Lilian is in for a surprise, and Justin sets boundaries.

Josh has a brainwave, and Eddie is on a mission.

Will hatches a plan, and Tracy suffers a mishap.

Writer: Katie Hims Director: Andy Partington Editor: Jeremy HoweBrian Aldridge…. Charles Collingwood David Archer.... Timothy Bentinck Josh Archer.... Angus Imrie Jolene Archer.... Buffy Davies Ruth Archer.... Felicity Finch Lilian Bellamy.... Sunny Ormonde Alice Carter.... Hollie Chapman Ruairi Donavan.... Arthur Hughes Amber Gordon.... Charlotte Jordan George Grundy.... Angus Stobie Tracy Horrorbin.... Susie Riddell Adam Macy.... Andrew Wincott Kate Madikane.... Perdita Avery Esme Mulligan.... Ellie Pawsey Oliver Sterling…. Michael Cochrane Carly…. Louise Brearley

Ruairi struggles to process his feelings, and there's a surprise for Oliver.

Adam and Ruairi discuss Brian's imminent return, before Ruairi breaks off with news about the castle he sourced for Peggy's legacy holiday: there's a huge discount if they bring forward their booking to three-and-a-half weeks' time. Adam's clear, he's not taking Xander out of school and he's pretty sure others will feel the same way. Kate though is all for it when she phones Alice, only for Alice to rebuff her as Adam predicted. Kate then reminds Alice she's coming to dinner tonight, with Adam and Ruairi. At dinner Ruairi's bullish about the holiday going ahead, before bringing up Brian's promises to him and Alice. Kate assumed Adam and Ruairi were in charge now, with Alice admitting her disappointment about that. Adam regards Ruairi as just an apprentice, while Kate wants to be considered for a management role too, believing Brian should talk to all of them. Join the back of the queue, Adam suggests.Esme tells David she still hasn't cracked her dad's computer, and without a Will she's struggling to make progress. David thinks one of the cows needs a vet, suggesting Alistair could do it as a favour. At least Esme's cleaned the kitchen and organised her father's papers, though. To David's surprise Esme praises Josh for being nice the other day, when she was upset. She then suggests solving her financial problems by selling the cows to David, but he lets her down gently. Esme still doesn't know how she'll pay for the funeral, suggesting bleakly that it feels like she's on a boat that's sinking.

Reality sets in for Alice, and Tracy makes her feelings clear.

There's confusion for the Aldridges, and Oliver makes a surprising decision.

It's clash of the titans at The Bull, and Josh makes a friend.

WRITER: Shaun McKenna DIRECTOR: Marina Caldarone and David Payne EDITOR: Jeremy Howe12-17th OctoberDavid Archer.... Timothy Bentinck Jolene Archer.... Buffy Davis Ruth Archer.... Felicity Finch Lilian Bellamy.... Sunny Ormonde Leonard Berry.... Paul Copley  Clarrie Grundy.... Heather Bell Eddie Grundy.... Trevor Harrison George Grundy.... Angus Stobie Brad Horrobin.... Taylor Uttley Tracy Horrobin.... Susie Riddell  Akram Malik.... Asif Khan Khalil Malik.... Krish Bassi Zainab Malik.... Priyasasha Kumari Fallon Rogers.... Joanna Van Kampen Oliver Sterling.... Michael Cochrane Esme Mulligan.... Ellie Pawsey

Leonard has concerns, and Jolene finds herself stuck in the middle.

Akram has some difficult news to impart, and a decision is reached at The Bull.

Fallon faces a difficult encounter, and Zainab stumbles upon some interesting information.

There's a shock for David, and Khalil is impatient.

The Grundys make plans, and there's tension at the Bull.

Writer: Sarah Hehir Director: Dave Payne Editor: Jeremy HoweJolene Archer.... Buffy Davis Chris Carter.... Wilf Scolding Neil Carter.... Brian Hewlett Susan Carter.... Charlotte Martin Ruairi Donovan.... Arthur Hughes Mick Fadmoor.... Martin Barrass Amber Gordon.... Charlotte Jordan Clarrie Grundy..... Heather Bell Ed Grundy..... Barry Farrimond Eddie Grundy.... Trevor Harrison Emma Grundy.... Emerald O'Hanrahan George Grundy.... Angus Stobie Will Grundy.... Philip Molloy Brad Horrobin.... Taylor Uttley Adam Macy.... Andrew Wincott Paul Mack.... Joshua Riley Lily Pargetter.... Katie Redford Fallon Rogers.... Joanna Van Kampen Prison Guard.... Janice Connolly

Emotions run high for Will, and things don't go to plan for George.

Chris makes his feelings clear, and Susan has a brainwave.

Brad sees things from another perspective, and Neil attempts to stay positive.

The Grundys face an anxious wait, and Mick smells a rat.

Jolene finds herself bearing the brunt, and Paul struggles with small talk.

Writer: Keri DaviesDirector: Marina CaldaroneEditor: Jeremy Howe28th September - 3rd OctoberBrian Aldridge.... Charles CollingwoodPip Archer.... Daisy BadgerAlice Carter.... Hollie ChapmanIan Craig.... Stephen KennedyRuairi Donovan.... Arthur HughesJustin Elliott.... Simon WilliamsAmber Gordon.... Charlotte JordanEd Grundy.... Barry FarrimondEmma Grundy.... Emerald O'HanrahanGeorge Grundy.... Angus StobieBrad Horrobin.... Taylor UttleyAlistair Lloyd.... Michael LumsdenPaul Mack.... Joshua RileyAdam Macy.... Andrew WincottKirsty Miller.... Annabelle DowlerStella Pryor.... Lucy SpeedPrison Officer.... Janice Connolly

Paul faces an emergency, and Pip struggles with canine complications.

Adam lays down some ground rules, and Brad offers his support.

George faces a nightmare, and Justin dangles a carrot.

There's bad news for the Grundys, and Alice attempts a brave face.

Stella has a crisis of confidence, and Ian is less than impressed.

Writer: Tim Stimpson Director: Marina Caldarone Editor: Jeremy HoweBrian Aldridge.... Charles Collingwood Ben Archer.... Ben Norris Jill Archer.... Patricia Greene Pip Archer.... Daisy Badger Leonard Berry.... Paul Copley Susan Carter.... Charlotte Martin Ruairi Donovan.... Arthur Hughes Justin Elliott.... Simon Williams Alan Franks.... John Telfer Amber Gordon.... Charlotte Jordan Emma Grundy.... Emerald O'Hanrahan George Grundy.... Angus Stobie Adam Macy.... Andrew Wincott Azra Malik.... Yasmin Wilde Stella Pryor.... Lucy Speed Oliver Sterling.... Michael Cochrane Dane.... Stavros Demetraki Meg Mellor.... Sue Jenkins

There's a shock for Emma, and alliances are forged at Home Farm.

When Brian mentions the objectionable idea of Amber's homecoming party for George, Alice wonders if that's why he's been flipping out recently. But Alice is more worried about Brian taking on too much at Home Farm and wants him to advertise for a new manager. Meanwhile, Ruairi has gone to sound out Stella about taking her old job back, so long as Brian agrees to retire. Stella reckons that'll never happen though, so it's a no from her.Having been accosted by several people about the poor job Grey Gables made of the Flower and Produce Show, Oliver tells Dane they need to get the village back on side. Dane thinks that time will heal the breach, but Oliver feels poor communication between different departments was the root cause. Which is why he's considering Lily's idea of a job swap - only they both know it would never work. But having staff shadow one another could be a goer, Dane reckons, especially if they introduce an element of fun. He'll come up with a plan, but leaving their jobs out of it as they both know all the other jobs already. Later, Ruairi shows Brian and Alice the amazing castle in Scotland he's found as a potential family holiday destination. They both think it looks perfect, but Brian's mood darkens when Ruairi mentions Stella and retirement. Ruairi then admits his fear of losing Brian, like he's already lost Siobhan and Jenny. So, he's decided to come back for good to both Ambridge and Home Farm.

Stella looks to the future, and Adam has reservations.

Justin finds himself out of his comfort zone, and Jill talks of the past.

Susan makes a surprise decision, and there's a near miss for Alan.

Writer: Sarah McDonald Hughes Director: Peter Leslie Wild Editor: Jeremy HoweBrian Aldridge.... Charles Collingwood Ben Archer.... Ben Norris Lilian Bellamy.... Sunny Ormonde Alice Carter.... Hollie Chapman Ruairi Donovan.... Arthur Hughes Justin Elliott.... Simon Williams Alan Franks.... John Telfer Martyn Gibson.... Jon Glover Ed Grundy.... Barry Farrimond Jim Lloyd.... John Rowe Paul Mack.... Joshua Riley Azra Malik.... Yasmin Wilde Jazzer McCreary.... Ryan Kelly Lily Pargetter.... Katie Redford Fallon Rogers.... Joanna Van Kampen

Feelings stir for Paul, and the Harvest Festival ends in chaos.

Ed knows the right thing to do, and Jim makes his mark.

Fallon jumps in the deep end, and Azra has a suggestion to make.

Ruairi makes an emotional admission, and Justin finds his arm twisted.

There's a surprise twist at the Flower and Produce Show, and Lily has to face the music.

Writer: Nick Warburton  Director: Helen Aitken Editor: Jeremy HoweBen Archer.... Ben Norris Pip Archer.... Daisy Badger Tom Archer.... William Troughton Ruairi Donovan.... Arthur Hughes Amber Gorden.... Charlotte Jordan Brad Horrobin.... Taylor Uttley Adam Macy.... Andrew Wincott Azra Malik.... Yasmin Wilde Freddie Pargetter.... Toby Laurence Lily Pargetter.... Katie Redford Stella Pryor.... Lucy Speed Fallon Rogers.... Joanna Van Kampen Lynda Snell.... Carole Boyd Dane.... Stavros Demetraki

Ruairi hatches a plan and Azra does her research

Stella faces a challenge and will Lily fall on her sword?