Tom’s deaf ears told to think about buying Bridge Farm commitment. Marjorie died yesterday.

Radio Times: Tom’s commitment is called into question.

Characters: Clarrie, David, Helen, Pat, Ruth, Tom, Tony

• Pip wins the stock judging competition at the show; a shame David couldn’t be there. Eddie’s digger will prepare the ground at Brookfield for the contractors to lay the railway sleepers and then the intensive grazing can start.
• Jill is disappointed with the honey yield and found some varroa mites in the hive.
• Tony’s determined Borchester Land may sell the Bridge Farm tenancy to him and Pat for a price they can afford. Tom fails to see it’s too much of a commitment with his other businesses. With pigs, sausages, and Gourmet Grills, he’s a lot on his plate.
• Alone later, Helen tries to open his eyes but he thinks a little scaling back will do with Brenda picking up the Gourmet Grills slack. Helen knows better but keeps her counsel.
• Clarrie’s at her wit’s end over William. He’s still talking of leaving Ambridge, saying George would be better off without him.
• Usha rings Ruth with the sad news that Marjorie Antrobus died in her sleep last night. Ruth reminisces with David about the Nightingale Farm flat, and her hen night with Marjorie’s powerful cocktails. Marjorie was “one of a kind”.