The Christmas fair is a great success for Eddie and Fallon and the Archers receive some cheering family news.

Radio Times: David and Ruth face the music, and the villagers flock to the Christmas fair.

Characters: Carol, David, Eddie, Fallon, Harrison, Ruth

• Carol meets Fallon at the Christmas fair. Fallon is selling cakes and pastries at her stall.
• Ruth is upset because another customer has refused to buy beef from Brookfield because the Archers are selling up. David tries to console her.
• Eddie tries to get Harrison to come to the History of the Turkey show without much success. Ruth turns up for a bit of retail therapy. Harrison runs into Fallon at her booth and buys vegetable soup amidst an awkward conversation.
• Carol reads a bit of The Christmas Carol at Eddie’s stall where he is trying to flog more turkeys. Harrison Burns tells Eddie that he will be serving at the homeless shelter on Christmas Day rather than eating on his own.
• Ruth returns from the fair to find David annoyed from having to talk another customer round from refusing their beef order. Eddie and Fallon congratulate each other on good takings from the fair. Carol comments on Harrison’s pleasant nature to Fallon. She thoughtfully agrees.
• Ruth and David are happy with the news that Pip is coming home early for Christmas and will be staying for the whole holiday. David comments that these good tidings have cheered Jill.