The Archers

Chelsea's full of excitement, and Emma's left wondering.

Fallon has a brainwave, and is George ducking out?

There's big news at Brookfield, and Ruth's got Stella all confused.

Writer: Sarah McDonald Hughes Director: Jessica Bunch Editor: Jeremy HoweDavid Archer.... Timothy Bentinck Josh Archer.... Angus Imrie Kenton Archer.... Richard Attlee Pat Archer.... Patricia Gallimore Pip Archer.... Daisy Badger Ruth Archer.... Felicity Finch Susan Carter.... Charlotte Martin Amber Gordon.... Olivia Bernstone Anne Marie Gordon.... Kate Ashfield Bill Gordon.... Matthew Gravelle Clarrie Grundy.... Heather Bell George Grundy.... Angus Stobie Will Grundy.... Philip Molloy Paul Mack.... Joshua Riley Esme Mulligan.... Ellie Pawsey Stella Pryor.... Lucy Speed Hannah Riley.... Helen Longworth

Emotions run high for the Gordon family, and Kenton finds himself caught in the middle.

George makes his feelings clear, and the future is considered at Brookfield.

Will there be good news for Stella? And there's a changing of the guard at the dairy.

Amber faces a complication, and Josh has his nose put out of joint.

Suspicions are aroused for Pip, while David is left disappointed.

Writer: Liz John Director: Peter Leslie Wild Editor: Jeremy Howe25th - 30th JanuaryBen Archer.... Ben Norris David Archer.... Timothy Bentinck Ruth Archer.... Felicity Finch Lilian Bellamy.... Sunny Ormonde Neil Carter.... Brian Hewlett Susan Carter.... Charlotte Martin Justin Elliott.... Simon Williams Mick Fadmoor.... Martin Barrass Rex Fairbrother.... Nick Barber Amber Gordon.... Olivia Bernstone George Grundy ... Angus Stobie Joy Horville.... Jackie Lye Akram Malik.... Asif Khan Azra Malik.... Yasmin Wilde Jazzer McCreary.... Ryan Kelly Kirsty Miller.... Annabelle Dowler Esme Mulligan.... Ellie Pawsey

It's judgement day for Justin, and Rex has suspicions.

At Rewilding Ambridge Mick asks if Joy can come to the unveiling tomorrow. Rex and Kirsty explain why it may not happen - they're still waiting for Justin to let them know whether he's fixed the problem of the undersized artwork. And when Mick sees it he agrees it should be much bigger. Kirsty still hasn't got hold of Justin, but they can't cancel until they know for sure what's happening. By the end of the day Rex and Kirsty agree it's too late to cancel now. But then comes the really bad news: Borsetshire Life are sending their Assistant Editor and he hopes the artwork will grace their next front cover, just when they don't want the publicity.Susan reports to Azra on how well their meal with George and Amber went, with Akram's help. Susan's impressed by Akram's work at Bridge Farm, too. George comes into the shop and has a dizzy turn, before Azra insists he goes to A&E. She drives him, with Susan in the back and George feeling mortified by all the fuss, but Azra impresses on George the need for an all-clear on his head injury before he can start work. Later, Susan tells Azra that Amber's with George at the hospital now and he's had a scan. She gives Azra a bouquet of flowers to thank her, before Amber messages to say the scan was clear and they're coming home. Susan and Azra compare notes on the virtues of constructive criticism, before Susan leaves Azra to enjoy the rest of her afternoon off.

Ruth has concerns about a neighbour, and the stakes are high for Susan.

Akram offers a suggestion, and there's a complication at the Rewilding.

Neil issues an invitation, and spirits are raised at Burns Night.

Writer: Katie Hims Director: Kim Greengrass Editor: Jeremy HoweDavid Archer.... Timothy Bentinck Kenton Archer.... Richard Attlee Lilian Bellamy.... Sunny Ormonde Harrison Burns.... James Cartwright Susan Carter.... Charlotte Martin Ruairi Donovan.... Arthur Hughes Amber Gordon.... Olivia Bernstone Eddie Grundy.... Trevor Harrison Emma Grundy.... Emerald O'Hanrahan George Grundy ... Angus Stobie Will Grundy.... Philip Molloy Brad Horrobin.... Taylor Uttley Chelsea Horrobin.... Madeleine Leslay Paul Mack.... Joshua Riley Jazzer McCreary.... Ryan Kelly  Esme Mulligan.... Ellie Pawsey Fallon Rogers.... Joanna Van Kampen

One resident receives some life-changing information, and Harrison attempts to work through a problem.

Amber faces some tough questions, and Eddie struggles to come to terms with recent events.

Chelsea offers her support, and Fallon is in a delicate position.

There's worry at Meadow Farm, and David attempts a negotiation.

Susan's convinced the police have George's attacker, Markie, in custody, but Amber isn't sure it was him. They both worry about the effect Clive could be having on George, as does Brad, though at least Clive appears to have gone now. Brad then pushes Amber to go for a walk, so they can talk about what happened on New Year's Eve. Brad hasn't seen George since because of how horrible he'd been. Amber reckons George was right to be suspicious about them though, wasn't he? They were kissing each other while George was lying out cold. When pressed Amber tells Brad she wants to stay with George. Brad then declares he loves Amber, who admits she loves him too. But she can't be with Brad, because she's pregnant – and that changes everything.Harrison makes a surprise return visit, accusing Fallon of knowing more about George's attack than she's letting on. That's why she reacts weirdly every time George's name comes up. Fallon stuns Harrison when she tells him she knows he attacked George. She's seen the CCTV footage showing a man walking across the Bull car park, bottle in hand, at exactly the right time – and it was Harrison. He denies it vehemently, but Fallon points out how volatile he's been recently. Devastated by the accusation Harrison assumes it was Fallon who deleted the CCTV evidence. He should report her, because if anyone found out he was hiding something he'd lose his job straight away. Not only that, Fallon would be charged with a criminal offence too.

Writer: Sarah Hehir Director: David Payne Editor: Jeremy Howe Brian Aldridge.... Charles Collingwood David Archer.... Timothy Bentinck Helen Archer.... Louiza Patikas Jolene Archer.... Buffy Davies Kenton Archer.... Richard Attlee Ruth Archer.... Felicity Finch Alice Carter.... Hollie Chapman Chris Carter.... Wilf Scolding Susan Carter.... Charlotte Martin Ruairi Donovan.... Arthur Hughes George Grundy ... Angus Stobie Jakob Hakansson.... Paul Venables Kate Madikane.... Perdita Avery Akram Malik.... Asif Khan Azra Malik.... Yasmin Wilde Reginald Turnock.... Trevor Fox

Chris struggles to keep his cool, and Ruth faces an impossible task.

Susan treads carefully, and the Aldridge clan go into battle.

Brian has reservations, and tempers flare at the Bull.

Alice receives a surprising request, and Akram has a dilemma on his hands.

Helen makes a surprising offer, and Azra offers the benefit of experience.

Writer: David Payne Director: Pip Swallow Editor: Jeremy Howe4th - 9th JanuaryHelen Archer.... Louiza Patikas Henry Archer.... Blayke Darby Jolene Archer.... Buffy Davis Tony Archer.... David Troughton Brian Aldridge.... Charles Collingwood Alice Carter.... Hollie Chapman Neil Carter.... Brian Hewlett Amber Gordon.... Olivia Bernstone Clarrie Grundy.... Heather Bell Ed Grundy.... Barry Farrimond Eddie Grundy.... Trevor Harrison Emma Grundy.... Emerald O'Hanrahan Will Grundy.... Philip Molloy Joy Horville.... Jackie Lye Akram Malik.... Asif Khan Jazzer McCreary.... Ryan Kelly Fallon Rogers.... Joanna Van Kampen

There's a change of heart at the Bull, and Akram attempts to help.

Emma makes a decision, and Jazzer is surprisingly unwilling.

Will's behaviour causes concern, and Helen has reservations.

Tony offers the benefit of his experience, and Joy has a suggestion.

The residents reel from the events of New Year, and Jolene makes a shocking discovery.

Writer: Tim Stimpson Director: Jessica Bunch Editor: Jeremy HoweBrian Aldridge.... Charles Collingwood  Lilian Bellamy.... Sunny Ormonde Alice Carter.... Hollie Chapman Chris Carter.... Wilf Scolding Neil Carter.... Brian Hewlett Susan Carter.... Charlotte Martin Rex Fairbrother.... Nick Barber Amber Gordon.... Olivia Bernstone Ed Grundy.... Barry Farrimond Eddie Grundy.... Trevor Harrison Emma Grundy.... Emerald O'Hanrahan Will Grundy.... Philip Molloy Brad Horrobin.... Taylor Uttley Tracy Horrobin.... Susie Riddell Jazzer McCreary.... Ryan Kelly Fallon Rogers.... Joanna Van Kampen

It's panic stations in Ambridge, and one resident makes a heartbreaking discovery.

George goes on the rampage with shocking consequences, and Alice finds herself facing a difficult negotiation.

Hell is unleashed at the Horrobins, and Rex lends a friendly ear.

Events spiral out of control for the Grundys, and Amber makes a big decision.

Brad struggles with his conscience, and Chris is determined to move forwards.

WEEK 51Writer: Naylah Ahmed Director: Peter Leslie Wild Editor: Jeremy Howe21st - 26th DecemberJolene Archer.... Buffy Davis Kenton Archer.... Richard Attlee Pat Archer.... Patricia Gallimore Tony Archer..... David Troughton Harrison Burns.... James Cartwright Ruairi Donovan.... Arthur Hughes Alan Franks.... John Telfer George Grundy..... Angus Stobie Joy Horville.... Jackie Lye Adam Macy.... Andrew Wincott Jazzer McCreary.... Ryan Kelly Esme Mulligan.... Ellie Pawsey Hannah Riley.... Helen Longworth Fallon Rogers.... Joanna Van Kampen Lynda Snell.... Carole Boyd

Jolene and Kenton start early on some cleaning jobs before Fallon arrives and gives them the present of Christmas Day off while Harrison and her take over for the day. Later, Harrison broaches the subject of George, but Fallon warns him off. Harrison though is grateful to Kenton for trying to protect him from hearing about what happened, even at the cost of being traumatised again. Fallon insists, no more George, not on Christmas Day. Trying a different tack later, Harrison tells Fallon he's been working on his anger management – and it paid off when Kenton got scared by George and Holly. Dealing with what George said to Fallon will be harder, but Harrison suggests dealing with it together in whatever way Fallon prefers. Fallon repeats that she just wants a lovely Christmas together and not to think about George, which Harrison accepts. Alan catches Hannah going nowhere in particular. She explains about her mum's dementia and how her planned visit today has been postponed. As she doesn't have any other plans, Alan invites Hannah for a drink at the pub. Where Fallon catches Kenton and Jolene raiding the kitchen for snacks, while the hired-in chef is serving in the restaurant. They confess that rather than heading to Lower Loxley they'd prefer to stay in, slobbing about in pyjamas. Fallon offers to pass on their excuses, before she joins Hannah for Christmas dinner. It's clear Hannah would have eaten alone otherwise, as she usually does. Joined by tipsy Jolene, they pull crackers together and drink in the Christmas spirit.

Hannah and Jazzer are driving their tractor to the start of the Run when Tony calls saying there's a problem with his Fordson. He offers Hannah his place at the head of the line. Hannah thinks it's a ploy for Tony to nab her position at the back, but Jazzer believes Tony and persuades her to agree. Hannah makes it clear how serious she is about winning the race to collect most money. Everyone then loves it as Hannah and turkey Jazzer lead the Run with angelic Eddie not far behind. Fresh from his motorbike stint, wise man Alan joins Joy to count the donations, with firm instructions to count Hannah and Tony's buckets separately. Meanwhile, Lynda and Ruairi are marshals making sure everything runs smoothly. Ruairi wants to know if buying Paul a watch to apologise for upsetting him is a good idea and Lynda delivers a little sermon about not conflating a gift with an apology when the sincerity of the apology is what really matters. Then Tony's Fordson passes with sleigh bells, a snow machine and Pat dressed as an elf, before Ruairi runs over to apologise to Paul sans gift. Alan confesses he inadvertently mixed all the collected money together, but Joy is happy to deal with Hannah and Tony if they kick up a fuss. Joy then announces they've raised over £1200 for charity, while Hannah and Tony are mutually complimentary about their entries, before wishing each other a Merry Christmas!