A firm belief in Rob’s virtuous nature persists. Lynda is not yet a satisfied customer.

Radio Times: There is just no pleasing Lynda, and Pat berates Tom.

Characters: Adam, Brian, Ed, Eddie, Henry, Lynda, Pat, Tom

• Until Eddie remodels the chimney on the shepherd’s hut, plus other ‘finishing touches’, Lynda does not consider the contract has been honoured and will withhold payment. Ed advises his dad to be more forceful with Lynda, and put a stop to further alterations and customisation. Eddie feels beaten down but perhaps Ed’s suggestion of painting the chimney black may placate Lynda. They later set the hut up on Lynda’s property and even she has to agree that is does look the part.
• Henry is making a card for Helen’s birthday and quizzes Pat over when he can see Helen and when Daddy will be home. He is due to go back to school tomorrow. The media are still hanging around and Tony has seen them off. Pat is determined not to look at the papers. An overwrought Pat loses her temper with Tom, for leaving them short-handed since he sacked Jazzer. She quickly apologises, the source of her upset being Helen’s refusal to see the family – particularly on her birthday. Tom reassures his Mum: they will all come through this. Maybe things will look up when Helen meets with Anna tomorrow.
• Adam and Brian discuss Rob’s recovery and their collective shock over Helen’s mental state. Adam has a Nets meeting and comments that the cricket team is much depleted since Rob, Charlie and Dan are no longer playing and possibly Tom and Johnny will also drop out. Adam asks Brian to look over his presentation and soil report, which Brian endorses, but reminds Adam he must convince the rest of the Board.
• With the Bridge Farm shop closed and reduced business at the tea rooms, talk turns to the bad press which has thrust Ambridge into the limelight. Ed, Eddie, Lynda and reputedly Clarrie and Susan, sympathise with the fate that has befallen poor Rob.