Alistair urges Shula to pursue her dream of becoming joint master of the hunt.

Radio Times: Alistair wants to make it work, and Roy has got a new look.

Characters: Alistair, Jazzer, Lynda, Robert, Roy, Shula, Tom

• Tom and Jazzer are welding and discuss the interview. Tom was cautiously optimistic but he feels that he went off the rails when he began talking of current affairs.
• Alistair visits Lynda’s llama Salieri who has an abscessed tooth. Lynda asks about a homeopathic solution rather than antibiotics. Robert and Alistair are both quick to dismiss that suggestion. Robert expresses gratitude for having such an experienced vet on site to provide good care.
• Jazzer ribs Roy’s new hairdo and sharp clothes. Tom suggests a bit less product in his hair but he compliments Roy on his clothes. Roy notes they are all in the same singles club and they agree to go out clubbing one night.
• Alistair brings up Oliver’s offer of joint master of the hunt with Shula as he treats a few of the boarding horses. Shula is dismissive of the post because of the cost but Alistair stresses that Shula would enjoy it. She deserves it and Alistair wants to look at the money issue in earnest.
• Robert and Lynda sit in the shepherd’s hut and Robert yearns for tea and crumpets. Lynda, however, is focused on her laptop; she is browsing possible Christmas shows. It is only daydreaming, she asserts. She has sworn never to direct any further shows when Fallon led the coup. Robert calls it selfish because she is depriving the village of her talents and creative energy. Robert urges Lynda to come out of retirement and inspire the village; she will be happy and fulfilled even if he has to be on his own sometimes. Robert hopes that now Lynda will put on the kettle but to his disappointment, Lynda declares she needs a moment to herself to begin to prepare and Robert must go make the tea.
• Shula argues that even if they could afford the position, when she tells Oliver about the incident with Rob and the hunt sab, Oliver will surely withdraw the offer. Alistair objects but Shula feels she showed a lack of judgement. The atmosphere before Helen’s trial was terrible, argues Alistair, and many people said things they now regret. He apologises for his lack of support in the past but he wishes to support Shula now and make her dream come true.