07/05/2026

07/05/2026

From The Archers by BBC Radio 4

May 7, 2026 · 13 min · Season 1 · Episode 113

About this episode

Ruairi confronts Brian about a crime involving George, leading to a series of personal revelations and conflicts.

Ruairi tells Brian he’s going to tell the police what happened with George. Brian insists he can’t – but if Ruairi does, Brian will confess to the same crime and they’ll both go to prison. Ruairi needs to get on with his life, including a job interview tomorrow. Ruairi then says that instead he’ll tell George the truth and goes. Agitated Brian can’t stop him, but tells Lilian where Ruairi’s going. George doesn’t believe Ruairi though, insisting Brian hit him and Ruairi’s just trying to protect Brian. George suggests counselling to Ruairi, who gives up trying to persuade George of the truth. George assures Ruairi everything’s settled with Brian, now he’s bought the drone. Ruairi sees Lilian on his way home, telling her George didn’t believe him and he thinks that means it’s all over. Tracy tells Bert she hasn’t got time to fix him up with a girlfriend, pointing out how impractical going on dates would be. He should try joining a local group instead. To Bert’s horror Tracy’s preparing a tofu stir-fry, before Brad takes grateful Bert off to vote. On the way back they stop at Ivy’s grave, where Brad asks if Bert’s serious about finding a girlfriend. In turn, Bert asks about Den…

Topics covered

  • truth
  • relationships
  • conflict
  • counseling
  • personal growth

Keywords

  • Ruairi
  • Brian
  • George
  • Lilian
  • Tracy
  • Bert
  • Brad
  • conflict
  • counseling
  • relationships

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Ivy’s grave

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