Peggy appears to convince Alice to join a family dinner at Home Farm on Thursday to mark Jack’s birthday.

Radio Times: Hayley plays the social organiser.

Brian tries to drag Tom into help with the lambs and despite his resistance, he bullies him into it. Tom is even less impressed when Brian then turns up late.
Jennifer is still really tired with Ruairi not sleeping. Peggy is struggling with Jack as well with his birthday approaching. So Jennifer agrees to do a meal for them. And Peggy will try to persuade Alice to come.
Hayley tries to boost Mike’s confidence about his dancing. Even William had heard how good he was. Will seems so animated at the moment. She’s found a dance club for Mike to try in Borchester but he isn’t so keen. It wouldn’t be the same without Betty. But she convinces him to think about it.
Peggy arranges a lunch with Alice and gives her similar advice as Adam. She needs to give Jennifer more leeway. And Alice leaves, saying she will see Peggy on Thursday – although not where!
Jennifer and Peggy are thrilled to think Alice might be there on Thursday. Maybe just a little bit of light at the end of the tunnel. They can celebrate Jack’s birthday peacefully and happily.