The Archers

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

Amber clears the air with Brad, after George told her he doesn’t want any hard feelings with Chelsea. They share stories of being bullied at school, before Amber agrees to forgive Chelsea, adding that George is looking for forgiveness too. When they go to the Tearoom Amber tells Chelsea she regrets the way she behaved, before asking Chelsea to admit she’s ashamed about what happened at school. Chelsea does and apologises to Amber who reckons Chelsea and Brad are lucky to have each other.While watching Martha at the playground Chris admits to Fallon that living with his parents is driving him mad. When Fallon asks if there’s any coconut milk amongst the excess stock Chris invites her to meet him at Ambridge View. Ed then asks Fallon if she can make the date for the swim in Buttermere, before Fallon admits she hasn’t swum for over a year and has a panic reaction whenever she goes near water. Ed apologises, feeling stupid for not realising how difficult it would be for Fallon. Later, when Fallon sees just how cr

Jazzer tells Chelsea he isn’t in the mood for socialising, but can’t get out of going to the driving range with Martyn. Chelsea then suggests tagging along with Zainab – they’ll make Martyn regret ever asking Jazzer. At the range Martyn explains tediously how to hit the ball, only for Zainab to drive it beautifully on her first attempt. Unlike Jazzer she has a natural talent for golf. Chelsea though is low in self-confidence after Amber’s insults, Martyn unwittingly adding to this by damning her with faint praise. Nevertheless Zainab and Chelsea console Martyn over being dumped by Marlene, advising him to focus on his wellbeing. Ironically, Jazzer then gets upset when he finds out Martyn hasn’t invited him next time, presuming Martyn thinks he’s rubbish. But Tracy knows better. Thinking of Ash, she reckons they should appreciate what they’ve got, because you never know how long it will last.Tracy scoffs at the idea of Jazzer doing cold water swimming. Freddie too thinks it would be a sight to see. They are bo

Tracy talks to Brad about what happened with Amber and Chelsea at Lower Loxley. Tracy’s proud that Brad stood up for his sister, even if he feels terrible about it now. Brad worries about what Amber’s said about him to George but Tracy tells him not to worry – this will work itself out.At Berrow, Martyn thanks Jazzer for last night, suggesting a session at the golf driving range, before agreeing to let Jazzer leave early to meet Ash’s wife. At The Bull, Fallon apologises for asking Tracy and Joy to cover her for the same reason. She assumes Jenna will tell them what happened to Ash, then muses on her own reaction to the trauma of nearly drowning in the Am. Fallon admits that she and Harrison don’t always have the time or energy to share their feelings. Later, Martyn tells Brad that he’s booked a session for Jazzer to join him on the driving range tomorrow. Brad is gobsmacked.When Jenna arrives she tells Jazzer and Ed she’s been on a pilgrimage to Ash’s old haunts. Fallon joins them and Jenna explains it was a

Martyn delivers a bottle of wine to Tracy in gratitude for her support over Marlene. Martyn then gives Tracy a sob story about the sadness of eating alone, so Tracy invites him to join her and Jazzer for tea. When Jazzer returns later he covers his irritation by helping himself to Martyn’s wine, before they all enjoy the meal and Martyn invites Jazzer to play golf. Jazzer then excuses himself to go to band practice, despite Tracy’s protestations that they have a guest. Once Jazzer’s gone Martyn is envious of Jazzer’s hobby and Tracy wishes Chelsea had one too. Martyn then extols the virtues of Tracy’s chaotic family life, lamenting his single status and supposing he puts women off by being too serious. Tracy reckons the best thing Martyn can do is just have fun. Fallon returns some shears she’s borrowed from Ed and suggests a drink before band practice tonight. She’s disappointed she hasn’t heard back from Ash about rejoining Dross, but Ed reckons he might just turn up anyway. At The Bull they mull over Stel

Amber wants to meet Brad to discuss the wedding and a party for George when he comes out of prison, but Chelsea is sceptical anyone would come. Brad pushes Chelsea to talk to Amber and make up with her. Later, when Amber turns up at Lower Loxley to meet Brad, he has to explain about Chelsea working in the Orangery. Chelsea is keen to work things out with Amber, but not while she’s at work, but hopes Brad can smooth things over in the meantime. However, Amber proves an awkward customer, changing her mind about the coffee she’s ordered after Chelsea’s already made it, then threatening to post a bad review. Chelsea seizes the moment, apologising to Amber for bullying her at school, but Amber rejects the apology, reducing Chelsea to tears in the process. Brad sees how upset Chelsea is and when she explains why, Brad heads off to confront Amber. Amber is stubbornly unrepentant, insisting Chelsea deserves her contempt after what happened between them at school. Angry Brad then tells Amber that she’s the bully now.T