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EPISODE · Jul 21, 2026 · 12 MIN

21/07/2026

from The Archers · host BBC Radio 4

Fallon tells her mum about the posh awards do. Jolene thinks she’s lucky – she should make a night of it. Later Jolene insists to Harrison that she’ll treat them to a nice hotel. Harrison’s touched but does his best to decline her offer. Alice tells Rex she hated the awkwardness between them the other night about where to sleep. Rex agrees. They both struggle with the issue of logistics when they spend nights together. Alice revisits the subject of Rex moving in. Rex is still up for it. Alice worries about him leaving his beautiful boat behind, but Rex is pragmatic. The boat’s tiny – he’ll miss it but he’s ready to move on. Alice offers to lend Fallon something to wear for Harrison’s awards evening. She confides she’s making room in her wardrobe ready for Rex to move in. Fallon’s delighted. Later Fallon accidentally reveals the news to shocked Chris, and immediately rings Alice to apologise for her faux pas. Alice assures her Chris will be fine once he gets used to the idea. Fallon admits to getting cold feet about going to Yorkshire with Harrison. Alice urges her to go and have fun – it might be just what they need.Chris chats to Harrison about the farrier calendar he’s featuring in, hoping his fake tan doesn’t still show. He and Alice are proud of Martha’s school community award. Harrison thinks it’s nice they can share those moments. Chris asserts he’s happy for Alice and Rex. Harrison admits he and Fallon are finding things hard. He’s not sure how he feels.

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