The Archers

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?

Azra faces disappointment and Fallon is offered an unexpected opportunity

There's light at the end of the tunnel for Adam and Pip has reservations

Brad and Amber head home from the cricket. Amber admits to being bored. Even when Brad enthuses over the winning highlights she eyerolls that life's too short. She updates Brad on being thrown out of Spiritual Home. Brad suggests Kate might be someone who finds it hard to forgive and forget – she'll definitely be off George's welcome home party list then. Amber suggests a big bash at the village hall. Brad favours Grange Farm, where Amber will have more control.[Amber resolves to ask Eddie. Her phone pings with followers incessantly, and Brad challenges her to turn it off. He points out the full moon, but she's not looking. Exasperated, he asks her if she can't do something else. Amber defends her influencer status. She wasn't clever enough or pretty enough at school, and this is something she's good at. And she'll get even better once she's had her teeth done. Brad wants to know she's doing this for herself and not because someone online says so. Amber starts to cry and runs off.The Ambridge team celebrate their win despite certain relegation. The mood's darkened by the arrival of Lawrence. Lynda insists she's standing by Zainab and the complaint, meeting Lawrence's menacing threats with an announcement to the pub crowd. She encourages Lawrence to bring up the subject of team payments. Lynda admits they have paid players, and apologises. Lily's horrified Lynda's taking the blame, but Freddie reckons they should quietly leave. Tom and Adam reckon this is divisive, setting friend against friend. They need to take action.

Oliver raises the delicate topic of Susan and Neil with Amber. Amber maintains she finds the idea of apologising to them too difficult after everything that's happened. They let George down and it's them who should be apologising. And Neil taking the ring away has really hurt her. She heads off to a massage appointment with Kate. When she explains she's an influencer Kate jokes she hopes Amber won't give her a terrible review. She suggests they could talk about a collaboration. Amber declares she'd love that; Spiritual Home has a really nice vibe. As the treatment begins Amber chats happily about her upcoming wedding, naming her fiancé as George. Shocked Kate puts two and two together and realises who Amber is. When Kate explains she's Alice's sister, Amber suggests Alice needs to take some responsibility for George's plight – in fact it could even be her fault George is in prison. Kate needs to accept there's fault on both sides. Given Alice's history, George was just the scapegoat. Incandescent Kate throws Amber out.Zainab starts to update Lynda on the drink incident yesterday, becoming distressed in the process. Lynda calms her, before Oliver interrupts to speak to Zainab. He explains they've had a complaint from a guest who witnessed what happened at the Tearoom. Zainab fears the worst, but Oliver's on her side – Lawrence is a piece of work and deserved what she did. Later Lynda tells Zainab she showed admirable restraint. She intends to speak to Lawrence and resolve this ridiculous situation once and for all.

As Stella rolls up her sleeves for another day at Brookfield, David mentions a job he's seen advertised that might be a good fit for her. Stella admits she saw it but dismissed it as too much of an executive role. She's more farm than strategy. David argues she has all the experience and ideas they need – she should apply. She has nothing to lose. Stella agrees to give it some thought. Later grateful Pip thanks her dad for talking Stella round – she's filling in the application right now. Pip loves how her parents have accepted Stella into the family and are open to her ideas.Against her better judgement Chelsea's returned to the golf club with keen Zainab. She's worried that Lynda's sent the email about Lawrence – what if they see him? Zainab reassures her; there's nothing they can do about it anyway. Martyn arrives and sense something's wrong, so they explain about the blackmail threat. He offers to meet them later to discuss it further. Chelsea unwittingly divulges to Martyn that Justin's buying more land. Over lunch Martyn admits to finding Lawrence's behaviour bizarre. Right on cue Lawrence appears. He protests that Chelsea and Zainab are turning Ambridge against him, and Martyn's accusation of harassment just proves how he's also been taken in by them. After unacceptable insult towards Zainab, Martyn demands Lawrence apologises, but Lawrence compounds the situation and Zainab throws her drink over him in response. She instantly regrets it but Chelsea and Martyn think she was brave. Zainab just feels she's made it all worse.

Chelsea has reservations and sensitivities are high at Brookfield.

Kate looks at the bigger picture and Lilian bolsters a friend.

Lawrence plays his trump card and Adam chooses a side.

Lynda finds herself exposed and Tom attempts to negotiate.

Writer: Katie Hims Director: Dave Payne Editor: Jeremy HoweBrian Aldridge.... Charles Collingwood Henry Archer.... Blayke Darby Jolene Archer.... Buffy Davis Kenton Archer.... Richard Attlee Pat Archer.... Patricia Gallimore Emma Grundy.... Emerald O'Hanrahan George Grundy.... Angus Stobie Brad Horrobin.... Taylor Uttley Chelsea Horrobin.... Madeleine Leslay Adam Macy.... Andrew Wincott Zainab Malik.... Priyasasha Kumari Freddie Pargetter.... Toby Laurence Fallon Rogers.... Joanna Van Kampen Lynda Snell.... Carole Boyd Robert Snell.... Michael Bertenshaw Lawrence.... Rupert Vansittart

Emma is on the warpath, and Lynda thinks revenge may be best served cold.

Jolene has serious reservations, and Pat is not amused.

Chelsea and Zainab are in the Golf Club bar where Zainab tells Chelsea how much she enjoys playing golf. She might even become a member of the Club. They're surprised when Lawrence approaches them – they thought he'd been chucked out. He continues to be offensive, but then says he wants to start over and offers to buy them a drink. They refuse and resolve to ignore him. But when he overhears Zainab talking about joining the club, he sneers that she won't be able to afford it; golf and the club are simply out of her league.Brad heads to The Bull where he lets Fallon know that George would like to ring her from prison. When Fallon wonders why, Brad explains that it's to do with the man who set The Bull sign on fire. George knows someone in prison whose dad has had dealings with Markie in the past. They now hate each other, but he might know where Markie is. Fallon thinks it's a bad idea for George to get involved.Kenton's pleased that The Bull has won the South Borsetshire Best Local Pub Award. But he's jumpy when there's a rowdy group in the pub. When Fallon checks how he's doing, Kenton admits that he just wishes Markie and his accomplice were locked up. This prompts Fallon to tell Kenton about George's offer. Kenton approaches Brad who explains how George might help find Markie. Kenton reckons it's worth a try – he wants Markie behind bars and to be able to sleep at night.

Henry's flat when Adam praises him for his bowling prowess yesterday. Henry doesn't think cricket's for him and he might not play again after this season. Pat asks Henry why he wants to quit cricket and he admits that he's worried about injuring the batter from the Borchester Fourths. Pat reckons that she'll be ok and that bowling short is a perfectly legitimate tactic. Henry then opens up about when Rob got really angry with him when he was being taught how to play cricket. Pat thinks it's a shame to miss out on a game Henry enjoys because of ‘that man'.When Brian asks Adam for some help at Home Farm, Pat's not impressed saying that the situation can't go on. Emma visits George who explains how his relationship with Amber has given him renewed hope. Emma's surprised when George mentions that Amber's being sponsored to have her veneers done in Turkey. It all helps with getting subscribers to her account and so discounts for the wedding. George then checks whether Emma's used Amber's gift of teeth whitening vouchers – George thinks she might offend Amber if they're not used. Talk turns to the arson attack at The Bill and Ed and Mia's drone footage. The police can't find Markie's accomplice. When George asks what Markie's surname is, Emma wonders why. Later George asks Brad to contact Fallon to tell her that George might be able to help find the perpetrators. Brad doesn't think it's a good idea to get involved, but George reckons it's a great way to prove himself to the village. He just needs Brad's help.

Henry's a success at bowling but when Freddie praises him, Henry's concerned about being encouraged to bowl short. Later Freddie notices that Henry's being really hesitant and coaches him to give it a bit more clout. But Henry's worried about bowling in that style, particularly against the women players. Chelsea bumps into Freddie at the cricket and asks about his experience with Lawrence. Lawrence was really sexist to her and Zainab at the golf club last week and Martyn's put a complaint in for them at the club.Robert's back from looking after Leonie but seems out of sorts. When Lynda probes him he admits that sometimes he feels like he's competing with the whole of Ambridge for Lynda's attention. And the last fortnight has been extreme. He sometimes needs Lynda more than the village does. When Lynda counters that he could have unloaded to her at any point, Robert explains that he tried but she was always busy. Lynda starts to apologise when it appears that someone on the cricket pitch has been hurt. It turns out a woman batter's hand has been injured by a ball bowled by Henry. She's taken off to A and E as a precaution.Ambridge win against the Borchester Fourths but both Chelsea and Robert think Henry's bowling style was pretty fierce. Freddie congratulates Henry, but instead of joining them all for celebrations at The Bull, Henry just wants to go home. When Freddie points out they won fair and square, Henry laments that it doesn't feel like that.

Writer: Jessica Mitic Director: Peter Leslie Wild Editor: Jeremy HoweHenry Archer…Blayke Darby Chris Carter … Wilf Scolding Martyn Gibson … Jon Glover Amber Gordon … Charlotte Jordan Ed Grundy … Barry Farrimond Lawrence Harrington … Rupert Vansittart Brad Horrobin … Taylor Uttley Chelsea Horrobin … Madeleine Leslay Tracy Horrobin … Susie Riddell Zainab Malik … Priyasasha Kumari Jazzer McCreary … Ryan Kelly Freddie Pargetter … Toby Laurence Fallon Rogers … Joanna van Kampen Jenna … Nia Gwynne

Fallon makes a suggestion, and Brad tries to broker peace in the tearoom.

Chelsea finds a new hobby, and Freddie is puzzled.

There's an invitation for Jazzer, and a difficult meeting at The Bull.

Ed remembers his misspent youth, and Martyn is feeling lonely.

There's an awkward customer at The Orangery, and Henry gets a boost.

Writer: Sarah Hehir Director: Helen Aitken Editor: Jeremy Howe10th – 15th AugustBrian Aldridge…. Charles Collingwood Pip Archer…. Daisy Badger Lilian Bellamy…. Sunny Ormonde Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin Neil Carter…. Brian Hewlett Alan Franks…. John Telfer Tracy Horrobin…. Susie Riddell Adam Macy…. Andrew Wincott Kate Madikane…. Perdita Avery Akram Malik…. Asif Khan Zainab Malik…. Priyasasha Kumari Jazzer McCreary…. Ryan Kelly Kirsty Miller…. Annabelle Dowler Stella Pryor…. Lucy Speed Lynda Snell…. Carole Boyd Robert Snell…. Michael Bertenshaw Dane…. Stravros Demetraki

Jazzer receives a tempting offer, and Susan faces a negotiation.

Kate has a change of heart, and Brian has some explaining to do.

Alan offers salvation, and Akram is in a forgiving mood.

Lilian receives surprising news, and Adam comes to the rescue.

Lynda makes a faux pas, and who will emerge victorious in the tug of war?

Writer: Liz John Director: Pip Swallow Editor: Jeremy Howe Brian Aldridge…. Charles Collingwood Ben Archer…. Ben Norris David Archer…. Timothy Bentinck Ruth Archer…. Felicity Finch Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin Justin Elliott…. Simon Williams Amber Gordon…. Charlotte Jordan Emma Grundy…. Emerald O'Hanrahan Will Grundy…. Philip Malloy Jakob Hakansson…. Paul Venables Brad Horrobin…. Taylor Uttley Kate Madikane…. Perdita Avery Kirsty Miller…. Annabelle Dowler Lily Pargetter…. Katie Redford Stella Pryor…. Lucy Speed Oliver Sterling…. Michael Cochrane Dane…. Stavros Demetraki

Susan confesses to Oliver that his magazine has been found at Ambridge View; Martha was about to snip bits out of it. All magazines will be stored at Greenacres from now on. Oliver's concerned that Susan's not comfortable visiting Grange Farm. Susan admits it feels awkward after all the business over Ivy's engagement ring. It's still on Neil's mind. She's not sure they'll ever get to know Amber now. She comments that Ambridge View's bursting at the seams with stock from the shop – there's a lot of money tied up in the stored alcohol but she can't sell it without a licence. Oliver suggests she sells some at the fete, offering to work out the logistics with Dane. Susan's grateful; it's a wonderful idea.As they pause the harvest for refreshments Stella observes the yield yesterday was surprisingly good. Ruth loves the sounds, scents and rhythms of the harvest. Having listened to excerpts from the Farmwatch campaign on Radio Borsetshire Ruth reckons Stella should set up a camera in her cab. Stella sets her phone to record, and combine cam is born.Brad brings Emma a birthday present from Tracy. Emma's looking at plans for the teddy zipwire at the fete, which she'll be setting up with Ed. She's determined to enjoy her birthday this year after last year's surprise party disaster. Amber brings flowers from her and George, and also a voucher for teeth whitening. Nonplussed Emma doesn't think there's much wrong with her teeth – and Amber's are beautiful. But Amber's planning to have the perfect smile on her wedding day.

Ruth makes a controversial decision, and Emma has reservations.

Lily is on a mission, and Kirsty finds herself in an unexpected situation.

Stella considers her options, and Jakob makes his presence felt.

Brian struggles to see the wood for the trees, and Kate has a brainwave.

Writer: Sarah McDonald Hughes Director: Helen Aitken & Kim Greengrass Editor: Jeremy HoweBrian Aldridge…. Charles Collingwood David Archer…. Timothy Bentinck Jolene Archer…. Buffy Davis Alice Carter…. Hollie Chapman Chris Carter…. Wilf Scolding Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin Neil Carter…. Brian Hewlett Justin Elliott…. Simon Williams Martyn Gibson…. Jon Glover Ed Grundy…. Barry Farrimond Emma Grundy…. Emerald O'Hanrahan George Grundy…. Angus Stobie Mia Grundy…. Molly Pipe Brad Horrobin…. Taylor Uttley Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye Adam Macy…. Andrew Wincott Kate Madikane…. Perdita Avery Akram Malik…. Asif Khan Kirsty Miller…. Annabelle Dowler Stella Pryor…. Lucy Speed Annabelle Scrivener… Julia Hills Terry…. Lloyd Thomas