The Archers

Natasha throws a spanner in the works, and Eddie is left touched.

13th – 18th September 2026 Writer: Liz John Director: Mel Ward Editor: Jeremy HoweJolene Archer … Buffy Davis Kenton Archer … Richard Attlee Tony Archer … David Troughton Leonard Berry … Paul Copley Harrison Burns … James Cartwright Mick Fadmoor … Martin Barrass Alan Franks … John Telfer Usha Franks … Souad Faress Amber Gordon … Olivia Bernstone George Grundy … Angus Stobie Joy Horville … Jackie Lye Esme Mulligan … Ellie Pawsey Lily Pargetter … Katie Redford Fallon Rogers … Joanna Van Kampen Lynda Snell … Carole Boyd Anna Tregorran … Isobel Middleton Carol Tregorran … Mia Soteriou

It's action stations for Lynda, and George waves the white flag.

Alan is delighted to see Carol much improved and sitting out of bed. He updates her on the lack of progress in fundraising for the church bell repair and she tells him she's managed a few steps with the physio. Carol agrees that she was a little hard on Anna, so Alan suggests sending a bouquet of flowers, which he orders on his phone. Carol is pleased to get the chance to practice her online banking, and with Alan's help initially, she manages a transfer to his account. Feeling more optimistic about a stay at The Laurels, Carol teases Alan for smirking at her change of heart. Kenton surprises Lily who is relaxing in her car on a break at Grey Gables. He believes Harrison and she were having an affair which ended his marriage to Fallon, and that Lily will get hurt. Offended, Lily says he's wrong. She questions what right Kenton has to interfere. Saying he didn't mean to upset her, Kenton leaves. Harrison calls in unannounced at Woodbine, to Fallon's frustration. He's surprised to find his belongings packed in the hallway, to which Fallon responds that he can put them in the car to take to the Stables to be with Lily. Harrison has no intention of moving in with Lily. He's been staying, uncomfortably, on Chris's airbed. He doesn't want to stay with friends and can't afford to rent on top of the Woodbine costs. He realises that the only option is to stay in the house he owns, and he's moving back in – today.

Joy and Mick are enjoying doing some repairs in their ‘Repair Grotto' garage with items Tony has reluctantly given them to work on. Mick thinks this attitude is because Tony wants all the limelight. Joy thinks it's probably just worry about losing items if more people get involved. Lynda calls in and is delighted with Mick's repair to her hairdryer. She reveals over tea that she and Robert have decided to close the B&B business due to their bad review being widely shared. They will downsize and find something else to do together. Mick suggests a dog field like his friend runs – an enclosed field for hire to dog owners for off-lead exercise. Lynda is intrigued. At the hospital, Anna and Tony visit Carol, who is feeling worse. She's tired and also sick of the other patients and changes on the ward. Patients are disruptive at night and she never gets enough rest. She feels hospital is the worst place to be ill. Carol doesn't think she'll walk again, although Tony reassures her that many people he's known at The Laurels have recovered well from broken hips. She brings up the million-dollar question – what's her next step? Carol wants to return to Glebe, where she could have a bed and equipment installed, and carers four times a day. Although Anna protests, Carol doesn't think she'll be offered rehab and wants to talk to the Discharge team about getting her back home. The sooner Carol's out of here, the better.

Jolene helps Fallon with her cleaning and sorting at Woodbine cottage and angrily adds Harrison's clothes to a bag. If she had her way, Jolene would throw his stuff out the window. Fallon wants to keep things civil - after all, Harrison pays most of the bills and it will be a while until she's earning more at Lower Loxley.At the Bull, over their award-winning smoothies, Jolene says Harrison must be on the rebound to have got together with someone so much younger than himself. Fallon thinks people will say it's because Lily is at an age where she might want children. Fallon doesn't want to be the subject of gossip at Lower Loxley. They wonder if Elizabeth knows about Lily and Harrison. As Leonard buys chocolates for Carol at the shop, he mentions to Joy that he's been struggling with a silver brooch repair for Sabrina Thwaite. Joy is keen to help – she once worked for a jeweller and would often help with repairs. Ex-roadie Mick could also help with items Leonard and Tony couldn't manage. Later, Leonard reports that Tony is not too keen to have more people join the repair workshop team.

Tony and Leonard can't keep up with demand for their repair service and are thinking of restricting Jean Harvey's items. Tony comments that the greenhouse at Bridge Farm is really allowing them to expand their offering. Anna arrives from the hospital and reports that Carol is alternating between being in a lot of pain, or away with the fairies on morphine. Perhaps however it's a good sign that she is back to complaining about things. Anna wonders if her mum will ever be able to return to Glebe Cottage. Leonard and Tony offer to visit Carol to give Anna some respite and promise to give Carol encouraging stories about The Laurels. Lily is still stunned that Harrison told Fallon about them and is not ready to navigate the coming backlash. Harrison is very open and declares his feelings – for him, this could be a long-term relationship. Lily, more cautious, says she needs to think. At The Bull, Jolene enthuses about the new chef Mags, who also gets on well with Joy. Fallon has a quiet word with Harrison – he must tell Jolene about Lily, or she will. On the phone to Lily, he warns her that their relationship may not been under the radar for much longer. Lily backtracks on her earlier restraint and reassures Harrison that she's not giving him the brush off. When Harrison warily tells Jolene about Lily, she hits the roof. She can't believe she and Kenton have been so hospitable and gives Harrison five minutes to pack his bag and get out of her pub!

At Woodbine Cottage, Harrison is grabbing his stuff for his move to The Bull. He takes the alarm clock but says he doesn't have space for his winter clothes. Fallon agrees he doesn't need to take everything as they don't know what they're doing long term. Harrison says Fallon's cooking smells fantastic, and she says he should stay and have some. She always cooks too much these days. Harrison says he can't tonight. Fallon starts to question Harrison's evening plans before he admits he's meeting someone, and it's not platonic. Fallon becomes hurt by the speed at which he's moved on. She asks if it's something that started when they were married. Harrison is hurt by the accusation and insists he would have never cheated on Fallon. They start fighting when a tea towel sets on fire. Harrison goes to put it out with a fire extinguisher before Fallon grabs it and puts it in the sink. Harrison becomes worried over how Fallon could have hurt herself. Fallon asks if they're making a mistake. Harrison asks if she wants to try again. He says they could work it out. Fallon gently tells him to go on his date. As Harrison is about to leave, he admits that he's meeting Lily Pargetter. Fallon asks why he even told her that. Lily is a lot younger than him and Kenton's niece. She throws a mug at him which shatters. Harrison goes to clean it up as Fallon shouts that she wants him out. Harrison says he's sorry about tonight.

Khalil calls in at Ambridge Hall to see how Lynda and Robert are doing. Robert says that they were about to play Scrabble and invites Khalil to join them. Lynda says that's the last thing a young person would want to do on an afternoon. Khalil says he actually would like to play. Scrabble shark Robert gets a triple word score. Khalil becomes nervous over a word, but Robert and Lynda say to play it. Lynda becomes emotional when seeing the word MONTY and Khalil tries to apologise. Lynda insists it's fine, she just misses him. Robert says he'll allow a proper name just this once. As Khalil leaves, Robert and Lynda admit that he's made them feel better. Anna is sitting by Carol's bedside in hospital as she comes round. When Carol asks to go home, Anna reminds her that she must have an operation for her broken hip. Carol says she wants to speak to the consultant again. When asked why she was in the graveyard, Carol admits she went out to look for the baby bat. Later, Anna asks Carol about whether she filled in the medical forms right and whether Carol would want resuscitating. Alan arrives to check how Carol is doing and is heavily praised by Carol. Carol asks Alan to pray with her but harshly insists Anna must leave. Carol asks Alan to help her feel less afraid of death. She can't say that in front of Anna. She doesn't want Anna to know she's a coward.

On the school bus, Keira says she's jealous of Henry's sickness bug to an amused Khalil. He says he enjoys learning and Keira can't believe they're even friends. Keira becomes self-conscious after a girl at the school gives her a look. Khalil tries to cheer her up but doesn't get why Keira would worry over someone she doesn't know. He jokes that he expects everyone just to like him. Later Khalil finds Keira, who's worries she's got Henry's bug. Khalil says he always goes to school even if he's ill, so his mum doesn't worry. When Keira questions why, Khalil reveals he had cancer twice as a child but is in remission now. Keira says she's really glad he's okay now.Alan is enjoying a rare leisurely breakfast with Usha. He praises her winning Flower and Produce tableau. Usha thinks Alan will be forgiven for the fete and thinks there's too much pressure on him. When Anna rings, worried about Carol who is ignoring her calls, Alan volunteers to go over to check. Finding Glebe Cottage empty, Alan calls Anna to ask where else Carol might be. Usha goes to look further afield. Anna is panicking when Usha rushes back. She's found Carol, she's lying unconscious in the graveyard. Alan and Usha try to make her comfortable with blankets, but she won't wake up. They hear the ambulance approaching. In hospital, Alan and Usha are waiting for news when Anna rushes in. Usha offers to get a pale Anna something to eat. All Anna wants is to see her mum.

Lily's alarm goes off waking up her and Harrison. They debate whether he needs to hide from Ben and Paul. Harrison tells her he's not ashamed of what they've done. Neither is Lily. Harrison worries about how Fallon might find out, though. Lily confesses she's always fancied Harrison. Harrison puts his foot in it whilst worrying about being like Russ. Harrison sneaks back into The Bull claiming he was out for an early morning walk. Jolene says she'll join him one morning and offers him a bacon sandwich. Fallon then arrives to collect some of her things from The Bull's kitchen. Harrison starts acting nervously when Jolene tells Fallon he's been out walking, before Lily calls saying she'd like to see him again.Early morning, Carol calls Anna concerned over an injured baby bat. Anna's confusion is met by Carol's focus on getting a shoe box to take the bat to the vets. Anna says she'll drive over straight away. Arriving at Glebe cottage, Anna finds Carol talking to the swaddled bat. She offers to take the bat so Carol can call Alistair for advice. When Anna releases the baby bat outside, enraged Carol says that she might have broken the law. Anna points out how the bat just flew away. The pair descend into an argument as Carol asks if Anna's behaving this way because of Richard's memorial. Anna just says she's tired. Carol tells Anna to leave. She doesn't need her caring for her anymore.

Cancellations are coming through for Robert and Lynda. With fallout from the online comments continuing, they debate whether they should ask their regular guests why they are now cancelling. Lynda questions if she wants to run the B&B anymore. All the cooked breakfasts and the sheer constant presentation involved are tiring, plus dealing with the tricky guests they sometimes get. She feels jealous of people who can go on long holidays, like Jim has. Robert reminds her they need the B&B money to supplement their income, before wondering how much Lynda's funk or malaise has to do with the loss of Monty. David swings by The Bull to return Jolene's lost rosette for her winning smoothie entry. They chat about the Flower and Produce show, plus how Harrison has moved in. Later, Lily arrives to meet Paul and decides to grab a drink. Whilst she's waiting, Harrison gets back from work. Lily complains that Paul is supposed to be deciding if they want to have a couple of chairs The Bull is throwing out, but he's not replying to her messages. Harrison points out Paul being unreliable previously, when he didn't turn up to the tango dance class. Harrison then volunteers to help carry the chairs back to The Stables in Paul's absence.Back in the kitchen at The Stables, Lily asks Harrison what he thinks of the chairs in their new home. It becomes clear that Paul forgot. Lily rants a little about her housemates before offering Harrison a cocktail. Lily says she would like him to stay.

It's the Flower and Produce show, and Clarrie and Usha are discussing the new category ‘fruit and veg tableau'. Usha made a scene from the film 'Conclave' using radishes for clergymen, while Clarrie worries about Keira, who was up baking until after midnight. What if the judges don't like her apple and cider cake? Lily arrives to say the judging is about to start, so the refreshment table may become busy. Harrison comes over for a cuppa when Usha congratulates him and Lily, who start to panic before Usha mentions the cricket match. David is nervous over his and Martyn Gibson's judging choices. Martyn thinks they've made a pair of excellent judges, but not everyone can be winner. Keira comes to Clarrie asking if she's seen Khalil or Henry around. David asks if Keira's had a look at the rosettes. Clarrie says they should go look together but Keira says she only entered for fun. Martyn decides to say a few final words at the presentation, and Keira made the favourite cake. Leonard and Tony are at their repair stall when Robert brings Ambridge Hall's broken toaster. They promise to have it fixed in a jiffy. When Robert returns, Leonard confesses they haven't fixed it yet, but a gentleman called Dom offered to have a look. Robert recognises Dom from ‘The Repair Shop' on TV. Leonard confesses he doesn't know who Dom is, before Tony arrives, recognising Dom immediately. They thank Dom for all his help and Dom promises to help fix John's old toy tractor for Tony.

A slightly awkward Harrison and Lily have arrived too early for nets practice in Felpersham, but they decide to small talk in the café. Lily eventually addresses the elephant in the room – Tango Night. They agree they both enjoyed themselves but it's not a good idea to continue. Lily sees Fallon all the time, besides Lily's promised herself no messy relationships for her own self esteem. Although Harrison reassures her that he and Fallon are truly over and he's moved out, he doesn't want to rush into a relationship either. So they'll leave it there. Lily decides to join Paul at the cinema. She'll see Harrison around. At Meadow Farm, George wants Esme to hear him out. He wasn't trying to rip her off. He panicked as he knew he and Amber would need the extra money ahead of her maternity leave. Esme angrily asks him not to spin the truth. Esme is working another job to pay for George's sick pay, and Eddie's cover, can George not grasp how wrong all this is? He disagrees – financially he's barely keeping his head above water. Esme won't sack him, but with some conditions. George will receive no further sick pay, and when he returns it will be basic milking hours, he'll start from the bottom. The farm isn't doing well and George should be grateful she's supporting him. George responds that he doesn't need her charity, and she can stick her job. He'll take the permanent car sales job and won't come to a job which feels like a favour.

George finds himself in trouble, and Alan is keen to make amends.

Natasha hatches a plan, and Harrison is touched by a surprising notion.

Lilian attempts to offer some words of comfort, and Pat has a bone to pick.

Alan loses his temper, and Jolene makes an unexpected offer.

Fallon feels out of place, and Justin's confidence takes a bashing.

Writer: Oliver Turner Director: Rosemary Watts Editor: Jeremy HoweDavid Archer … Timothy Bentinck Tom Archer … William Troughton Alice Carter … Hollie Chapman Rex Fairbrother … Nick Barber Martyn Gibson … Jon Glover Amber Gordon … Olivia Bernstone George Grundy … Angus Stobie Keira Grundy … Mollie Kruczek Khalil Malik … Krish Bassi Elizabeth Pargetter … Alison Dowling Lily Pargetter … Katie Redford Fallon Rogers … Joanna Van Kampen Lynda Snell … Carole Boyd Robert Snell … Michael Bertenshaw Conrad … Akemnji Ndifornyen

Keira tries to make amends, and guilt begins to set in for Lily

There's a surprise for David and it's an emotional day for Robert.

Fallon puts her foot in it and Lynda receives counsel from an unexpected source.

George attempts to make a good impression and Alice faces a rude interruption.

Robert and Lynda receive a bad review from their disgruntled B&B guest after last week's events. When the invoice from the Brookfield sheep attack arrives, they are forced to relook at their finances. Robert becomes frustrated at the coldness of Brookfield's email and Lynda has to soothe him. Robert points out they've accepted responsibility and lost Monty but the use of “sincerely” make him question everything they've done for the village. After spending the day sitting in Ambridge Hall lounge, they discuss how Ambridge has changed them both when their day gets worse when the bad review is posted to six more sites.At Lower Loxley, Rex and Lily are missing the cricket. Lily is trying to make sure her mum isn't working during Vince's Sunday lunch whilst Rex is checking on his pigs. Rex lets slip that Fallon is starting her new job at Lower Loxley tomorrow which puts Lily at unease. Lily gets flagged down by Fallon who was admiring the grounds but would love a cheeky lift back to her car. Lily agrees reluctantly. Fallon rambles on about her plans for Lower Loxley including the Cruck Barn workshops. Fallon offers to take them all to the tearoom but Lily uses the Flower and Produce show as an excuse. Rex notices and questions Lily who confesses she kissed Harrison.

Khalil bumps into Ruth, who wants to chat with him. He thinks there's nothing left to say, except to apologise for his rant at Brookfield last week. Ruth in turn apologises for showing him the photos. She feels wretched about it. Khalil assures her the nightmares are easing; he forgives her. She tries to make it up to him by offering him work experience on the farm. Khalil declines, asserting he'll need to concentrate on his schoolwork this year. Raising animals to make money seems wrong to him. He seeks Ruth's assurance that they won't need to speak of the sheep photos incident again. He's still annoyed with Keira for blabbing about it, and tells her so later. Keira counters she was just worried about him, and she's sorry. Khalil feels like he's now under surveillance from his family. He cuts Keira short, heading off to Henry's for tea.Lily's surprised to see Harrison at her Argentine tango class. He's looking for Taekwondo. Lily explains those sessions finished a while ago – why doesn't her join her for tango? Reluctant Harrison eventually agrees, and whilst he picks up the steps well, he admits it's all a bit intimate and it's hurting his brain. They laugh as they throw themselves into the intense moves. Later over tapas Lily declares she was excited to have Harrison as a partner; he's in great shape. Harrison's flattered but reckons he'll stick with Taekwondo. He's enjoying her company though. She's a breath of fresh air – funny, clever and beautiful. Lily returns the compliment, and they kiss.

George is back at Meadow Farm watching his grandpa work. Eddie's surprised George missed the opportunity to criticise at early morning milking. George shows Eddie a picture of a supercar he's been reading about online and laments that he'll never own one. Amber arrives to drop off George's forgotten house keys. Eddie suggests that George could work for Amber's dad at the car showroom for a few weeks while his wrist heals. Amber reckons George would hate it, but George disagrees and see the advantages of the idea. Amber's not sure, but with a little more persuasion she's won round and agrees to give her dad a call. On a busy morning for breakfasts Lynda and Robert deal patiently with a particularly demanding couple, who complain the breakfast is too hot and the coffee tastes odd. Lynda admits she's tired, but they have guests to please before she can rest. Robert agrees and they knuckle down. However Robert's limits are tested when one of the tricky guests raises the subject of Monty, branding him a dangerous dog and taking the situation out of context. Robert protests but to no avail, and the guest ploughs on regardless. Robert worries that Lynda will overhear the upsetting claims, and asks the guest to keep her voice down. However Lynda's calm when she approaches, despatching Robert back to the kitchen. Diane the guest accuses Lynda of being in denial, and unable to control a fully-grown Dobermann. Lynda closes the conversation down before asking Diane and her husband to leave the premises immediately.

Azra sympathises with Lynda's plight over Monty – she must have had a horrible couple of weeks. Lynda hopes Monty will be rehomed rather than the unthinkable alternative. They agree they're both worried about Khalil, and Azra probes as to what really happened at Brookfield last week. Lynda states she wasn't there for long and didn't see anything herself, but she recalls David did mention something about photos. Azra's grateful Lynda followed Khalil there, and resolves to talk to him. Later having spoken to Khalil, Azra goes with Akram to see David and Ruth. Ruth admits she showed Khalil the photos. Azra acknowledges Khalil was rude to barge into Brookfield, but Ruth's actions have only worsened his distress. He's not coping. Ruth's mortified and apologises; she really regrets what she did. When they've gone Ruth admits to David that she can completely see their point of view. She fears Azra will never forgive her.Amber and George note their antenatal class is getting smaller; babies are starting to arrive. They speculate on when it will be their turn. George takes Lynda some flowers from Clarrie. Lynda's touched, admitting she's not sure what other villagers think of her. George asserts his grandma's not the judgy type. After the antenatal class George tells Amber he feels inadequate compared to the other dads – he can't provide for his family while he's off sick. Amber's having none of it, and gets him to focus on the positives. They have a roof over their heads and a loving family.

Eddie's covering George's work at Meadow Farm, and grumbles when George comes to check up on him: George is lucky he's covered the work at all. George concedes he's grateful. Eddie suggests he makes the most of the break while his wrist's injured. George protests he's restless staying in all the time and feels bad that Amber's having to work right up until the baby's born. He's worried he won't be fit in time to help out when the time comes. Eddie counsels that bad things happen and you just have to get on with it. He manages to persuade grateful Esme to pay him in cash, plus a little extra. Esme frets a little about having to fork out sick pay as well. Eddie asserts that her dad would be proud of the fine job she's doing with the farm. Keira helps Susan cleaning shelves at the shop, noting her Great Grandad Bert's absence. Susan explains he's playing dominoes at the pub. She admits to hoping she'd have her house back by now, but Brad's still redecorating at No.6 The Green. Susan raises the topic of Monty, and Keira admits she doesn't know what to do to help Khalil, who's not sleeping. Azra comes in and Keira panics as Susan quizzes her on Khalil's state of mind. With the two of them now leaning on Keira for answers she divulges Khalil saw pictures of the dead sheep on someone's phone. She's mortified to have betrayed this confidence. Susan assures her it was for the greater good.

Emotions run high for Lynda and Harrison makes himself useful.

Akram's excited for what he might enter in the Flower & Produce Show, and invites Khalil to come to the allotment to help him choose. Khalil declines; he and Keira will be gaming instead. Azra and Akram agree Khalil isn't himself, probably still affected by the situation with Lynda's dog, Monty. They speculate that he might be feeling guilty about his rant at Brookfield last week. Azra resolves to go over there and apologise on Khalil's behalf. Later she and Ruth chat about Pip and Stella's wedding before Azra gently broaches the subject of the attack offers her apology for Khalil's actions. Ruth tells her not to worry, brushing the incident with Khalil aside. She admits she's still feeling shocked over the attack on the sheep. Azra sympathises, and they agree it's a horrible situation for everyone. Meanwhile Khalil complains to Keira that his family is breathing down his neck, whilst admitting he's having flashbacks to the images of the sheep. He loved Monty like a friend and can't get his head round what he did. Keira suggests Azra might be able to help, but Khalil's adamant his family mustn't know he's seen the pictures. They already worry too much about him. Later Azra and Akram agree it's a relief how understanding Ruth and David were about Khalil. There's an awkward moment for Keira when they quiz her about what might be bothering Khalil, but she successfully diverts them. They hope they're worrying about nothing.

Amber is at Grange Farm trying to talk to Keira, who has been ignoring her messages. When the baby visibly moves, Keira is amazed by it and compares to an alien. Amber wants to only focus on the baby so she wants to sort out what happened with Brad and the fact Keira knows. Amber insists nothing really happened, and it was a bad time for her with George's behaviour. Keira thought Amber was one of the cleverest people she knew but it turns out she's just like everyone else. She won't tell anyone, as she knows George would overreact, but makes Amber promise to not disappoint her again.At Ambridge Hall, Lynda and Robert are worrying over Monty when Khalil turns up to walk him. They're forced to tell him the truth about the sheep attack. Khalil becomes agitated and insists that Monty wouldn't hurt a fly. It's a police matter now and they've got to wait to find out the resolution. Robert becomes upset when talking about possible options. Khalil rushes out to head to Brookfield, and Lynda is forced to chase after him, breaking the no-contact rule.At Brookfield, Ruth and David are chatting in the kitchen when Khalil storms in. David says they're not allowed to talk about Monty but Khalil's loud insistence that Monty is innocent makes Ruth snap and show Khalil pictures from the sheep attack. Khalil becomes overwhelmed at the images. Lynda arrives and comforts upset Khalil.

Harrison pops home for lunch and finds Fallon in the middle of domestic chores. She starts to point out to Harrison his share of the jobs, but before an argument can start Harrison receives an email from a Darrington letting agent with property rental options. They're all small and expensive. Harrison declares they will just have to be pragmatic as he quotes the advice Alistair gave him. Freddie calls to question Fallon about her new job. He asks about the recruitment process and Fallon's experience, making Fallon feel uneasy. Later at Lower Loxley, Fallon asks Elizabeth if Freddie is okay with Fallon working there. Elizabeth promises to have a word with him. Fallon vents to Elizabeth about the difficulties of her separation. Elizabeth catches Freddie in between online training and asks why he's been quizzing Fallon. Freddie reckons Elizabeth could have employed him instead. He confesses he's worried that he won't inherit Lower Loxley until he's 100 if he can't prove himself capable. Anna is at Brookfield, venting about Richard's memorial service to sympathetic David. She needs somewhere to catch up on her cases but is avoiding the Tearoom after yesterday. David suggests The Orangery to Anna, who's grateful for his suggestion. Harrison arrives at Brookfield to give an update on the sheep attack. David can't quite wrap his head around Monty being responsible. Harrison explains one option is that Monty could go home if David and Ruth are prepared to accept a community resolution order.

Carol continues to cause problems, and Lily makes a friend.

Robert struggles to stay positive, and Alistair finds himself in a difficult position.

Heartbreak is in store for Lynda, and Freddie has his nose pushed out of joint.

It's the day of the village fete. Chelsea's upset over the cancelled launch of the horsebox salon. Whilst Amber donated styling tools, she has nothing to cut hair. Lilian arrives and promises to play fairy godmother. Keira says they need to wait for Khalil so they can hide in the horsebox to avoid the entrance fee. Lilian later arrives with a loan from Fabrice of everything Chelsea needs; Chelsea's put too much effort into the horsebox for it to fall at the first hurdle. The big launch is back on! Keira asks Lilian how she persuaded Fabrice, and Lilian admits she's agreed to be the face of his next promotional campaign. Lynda accosts Alan over his entrance fee, trying to persuade him to drop it. Alan insists it's not ‘his' entrance fee and is raising funds for the Church bell. They agree to drop the price. A soaked Alan is suffering from the queue at ‘Dunk the Vicar', as Lynda brings him a strong coffee and an update. Carol's scavenger hunt clues are too obscure, leading people to abandon it in favour of the beer tent. Monty refuses to leave the car, so Robert takes him home. When Khalil comes to enter him into the Pets Ring, Robert persuades Khalil to enter Ruby instead to help Lilian. When Alan tries to hide in the horsebox Khalil insists he must have a haircut to stay. As Chelsea is grabbing lunch, Khalil starts to have a go before Keira can stop him. Chelsea arrives back to save the haircut, giving Alan a new look.

Finding themselves with a couples' counselling appointment that Harrison and Fallon rejected, Kenton and Jolene playfully decide to attend. To their surprise, the session reveals a lot about their relationship. They miss being more free – the travel and the music. They are stuck in a rut and don't want that. It's time to shake things up a bit! George goes back to the hospital, where a hairline wrist fracture is discovered. He'll be in a cast for six weeks and off work a further six. This is terrible timing for them both as well as Esme. Returning his phone charger, Keira visits Brad. She is upfront with her big question – is he over Amber? He can't deny it and confesses he's had a crush, in the past. But realising how good Amber and George are together, and how grown up their situation is, he knows he can't compete. As he stumbles on his meaning, Keira catches on to something more – did he sleep with Amber? Defending himself, he admits that they'd kissed on New Year's Eve and Keira furiously runs off. Finding her later in her secret hiding place, George tries to get Keira to reveal what's happened, but she decides to cover the truth. Meanwhile in The Bull, Amber convinces Brad to tell her what he knows about Keira. He tells her it was truly an accident – but that he's told Keira about the kiss. Amber is stunned. She loves George! How could Brad do that, and what if George finds out?

With 6 weeks to go until her due date, Amber is feeling huge and is surrounded by boxes of baby products to promote on her socials. She asks Keira why Poppy seems off with her. Keira seems unconcerned and says it will blow over but says she'll ask her sister. After finishing a pre-natal yoga class at Grey Gables, Amber bumps into Brad on his way to work and there's an awkward tension between them. Amber wants to help replenish Chelsea's stolen beauty products. Brad asks about the baby and Amber realises, with a jolt, that she hasn't felt it move all day. With rising panic she's determined to drive to the hospital and, unable to reach George, Brad goes with her. Meanwhile, alone at Meadow Farm, George slips from the tractor onto his wrist. In pain, with a very swollen wrist, he calls Eddie to take him to hospital, ignoring several calls from Brad… Relieved that the midwife has given the all-clear, Brad tells Amber that he thinks she's amazing. Meanwhile in A&E, George is frustrated with the waiting time and the lack of phone signal. Deciding to go home and take painkillers instead, his phone comes back to life, and he realises that Amber's in hospital too. After an emotional reunion in the car park, it becomes clear to Brad that George and Amber truly care about each other. Alone, George and Amber tenderly reassure each other. They are just keen for this baby to get here safely.

There's heartbreak in store for Chelsea, and Brian puts his foot down.

Bert comes a cropper, and the Grundys have a brainwave.

Neil finds himself run ragged, and Ed is caught in the middle.