Mike buys Darrell a drink in return for his help last week. Darrell’s grateful for the work. He wishes his daughter, Rosa, could find some too. Having discovered the state of Bert’s new shower room, Neil also is in need of a drink. He describes the devastation to Mike and Darrell. They go round to see the damage and Darrell offers to help Neil put it right – as a neighbourly gesture without payment. Neil is grateful, and Mike offers Darrell some part time work for Rosa at the dairy.
David confides in Oliver that he’s looking into selling the herd. Having sought advice elsewhere - without Ruth’s knowledge because she’s so against the idea - he wants Oliver’s clear, objective view. Seeing the figures, Oliver agrees it’s a dilemma. He appreciates the pressure David is under, but doesn’t think he should drive himself into the ground over a promise he made to Phil to keep Brookfield a mixed family farm. Oliver doesn’t have the solution, but he does advise David to keep talking to Ruth.
As the new sign goes up at Ambridge Organics, Tom worries about the launch. He’s relieved when Brenda confirms that celebrity chef, Shelly Brazil, will be coming after all. She’s even bringing a Borsetshire Life photographer too. It’s great news and will be wonderful publicity.
WRITER: Joanna Toye
DIRECTOR: Julie Beckett
