07/06/2026

07/06/2026

From The Archers by BBC Radio 4

June 7, 2026 · 13 min · Season 1 · Episode 139

About this episode

Helen struggles with her cheese-making demonstration while dealing with the aftermath of moving into her new house.

Helen’s having a hard time concentrating on the cheese-making demonstration she’s giving as part of Open Farm Sunday, so Tracy steps up and smooths things over. Helen is tired after moving into her new house yesterday, but grateful for the help she received from neighbour Tracy and family. Susan then steps in to do the next demonstration with Tracy. Later, Tracy and Susan relax in the Tearoom, wondering why Jim has stopped his newspapers and taken his name off the volunteer rota. Susan acknowledges Tracy has borne the brunt of the burden caring for Bert. They’re surprised he’s lasted this long at Clive’s. Helen comes in, pleased the day has been so successful, then pushes Tracy for an answer to her offer of full-time work in the Dairy. Tracy promises to let her know soon. Ed finds Adam is already doing some jobs that Brian asked him to do at Home Farm. Ed feels awkward, but Adam suggests a different job and gives Ed further instructions for the rest of the week. Catching Ed later Brian is put out to discover that Adam has countermanded his instructions with an alternative schedule for Ed’s work. Adam defends his actions before telling Brian that Martyn wants to talk about the…

Topics covered

  • cheese-making
  • community support
  • farm life
  • work dynamics
  • family relationships

Keywords

  • cheese-making
  • Open Farm Sunday
  • community
  • Dairy
  • Home Farm
  • work schedule
  • family

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Borchester Land

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