Lilian’s relationship with Justin develops; Toby has similar plans for Rex and Pip.

Radio Times: Toby makes an observation, and Rex is apologetic.

Characters: Adam, Justin, Lilian, Pip, Rex

• Justin phones Lilian. He’s on his way to Ambridge. He offers to book a meal, after that, they’ll adjourn to the Dower House for some “private” time. Lilian hangs up, totally beside herself. Adam walks in with a mystery birthday gift for Phoebe. It was chosen by Ian! Talk turns to the referendum outcome and Adam’s fear that farm subsidies may not continue. With thoughts of Kate’s grand opening about to be aired, Lilian takes a call from Miranda regarding the Food and Drink Awards, yet again.
• Pip helps Rex with the chickens; Toby is conspicuous by his absence. Rex reckons that he’s totally absorbed with his video. Rex says that the business with Neil’s hens was almost the last straw. He apologises to Pip and her family for the trouble Toby’s caused. Pip will hear none of it, assuring him that relationships with Brookfield, both business and social are in good order.
• Adam meets Justin at the village shop, buying supplies of Home Farm strawberries. Justin has been researching no-till farming and feels that BL can only derive benefit from being seen to be safeguarding its soils for future generations. He leaves, claiming that he has “a friend” coming over to help him to consume his strawberries.
• Toby finally turns up just as Rex and Pip finish the bulk of their work. Pip calls for a volunteer to accompany her when she takes three of her mother’s heifers to Hampshire on Thursday. A reluctant Rex is “volunteered” by his brother. They’ll meet at Brookfield on Thursday.
• With dinner behind them, Lilian and Justin head off to the Dower House. They bump into the Fairbrothers who are off for a drink. Lilian and Justin continue on their journey leaving Toby to diagnose that they are having an affair. Rex can’t believe it. Toby insists saying that he and Pip could be doing the same thing on Thursday. He protests but Toby insists that he’s right. Rex must seize the day!