Brian discovers a venture capitalist has acquired 54% of Borchester Land.

Radio Times: Brian is on the back foot, and Kirsty discovers an error.

Brian is being flippant about Jesus’s broken foot when Annabelle calls to ask him for a quick meeting in The Bull. It is urgent.
Kirsty and Tom have discovered the wedding time is wrong on their invitations so Kirsty is lumbered with contacting all the invitees. Tom obviously is too busy to help – it’s nearly too much effort even to look at the menu.
Jolene is still giving Kenton a hard time when Brian and Annabelle arrive. Jolene is certainly enjoying showing the new barman, Callum, the ropes. Annabelle drops the bombshell on Brian that Justin Elliot, MD of Damara Capital, has acquired 54% of the stock in Borchester Land. They think there are great “efficiencies” to be made. The approach was made at the end of last year. Brian is furious he didn’t know. Annabelle hasn’t sold her shares but Barbara has and Andrew has sold some. Brian is adamant he won’t sell. But Annabelle tells him there will be an EGM to elect a new board including the Chair. Annabelle suggests he should bow out gracefully.
Kenton continues whining about Callum and Jolene points out there is only one person responsible for him not being present at the interviews. He wants Callum on a trial period but Jolene just tells him he’s jealous.
Brian is furious when he gets home. Jennifer tries to help him by looking things up but Brian isn’t listening, particularly when Jennifer suggests it might be time to sell. He is determined to fight it.

Scriptwriter: Tim Stimpson