Neil bumps into Kate on her way to The Stables to see Alice and apologises to her for the shock of bumping into Clive – his unwelcome return has rattled everyone. Neil, on his way to supervise Clive’s latest visit with Bert, wishes he would just go away. Alice lays on a spread of Greek treats for Kate as she reflects on how her experience of panic as a teenager during Clive’s robbery might have inspired her to set up Spiritual Home. She tells Alice she has been feeling bad about something...

Clive chats affably with Joy in the shop – he’s all charm as he ponders whether to buy chocolate or ciggies. He reveals he used to be local but doesn’t give details. Clive decides to try some real ale and lager. As he’s selecting crisps, Kate comes into the shop. She recognises Clive. He doesn't recognise her, but she tells Joy about Clive robbing the shop, holding a gun to her face and calling her a bitch. A man can change, says Clive. He tells her he does yoga and a visit to Spiritual Home...

George is waiting for Brad outside the cinema and speaking on the phone to Clive who thanks him for persuading Susan and Tracy to allow him to see Bert. George is keen to get off the phone – until Clive offers to pay for the popcorn. Tracy is laying down the law to Clive when he gets ‘mystical’, telling her to let go of her hostility. He tells her he wants to reconnect not only with Bert, but her and Susan too. Tracy doesn’t believe a word of it. Later Susan arrives and both are aghast to see...

Justin moans that his flat white is lukewarm but Emma has no time for his complaints. He’s been chatting and let it go cold, she says. If he wants a hot one he’ll have to buy another. Fallon intervenes and gives Justin a fresh coffee and complimentary croissant. Fallon asks Emma what’s going on – she’s been stressed out for days. Emma apologises but avoids telling the truth about George, saying ‘he’s just not right at the moment’ and ‘very nervous about going to court’. Fallon tells her to...

George declines Clive’s offer to join him in morning yoga and listens to him moaning about his B&B. Later as they have a beer in the garden, George reveals Will is still pressing him to go to the police. Clive says he should tell Will and Emma to back off and hold his nerve. George worries about prison, for him or Alice. But Clive says wealthy people like Alice don’t go to prison. Impatient, he tells George the crash was an accident: stop going on and enjoy your beer. Alistair and...

It’s the day of the Ambridge fete and Joy is full of praise for Azra’s book stall, despite her misgivings about having the fete on the same day as the grand re-opening of the Stables. She shocks Azra with talk of an open surgery and a free consultation for everyone who buys a book. But Azra turns it to her advantage, guilt-tripping anyone who asks about their health into buying a book. George isn’t happy about being dragged to the fete by Emma. And he can’t understand why his family and...

Lilian and Paul celebrate National Plum Day with themed cakes and a chat. Lilian is thrilled that Alice is throwing herself into The Stables’ event, producing wonderful work on branding. To Paul’s delight, he receives a large bag of branded medals from Alice, meaning he can give out numerous prizes to the riders in the fancy dress competition, from ‘Best Hat’ to ‘Best Embellished Horse’. No one will be disappointed! Emma and Will greet George, who arrives at Number One The Green with his...

Lilian is disappointed that Kirsty has arranged to litter-pick at the fete – there is a potential donor at The Stables’ rival event who may help the Rewilding Project so she needs to switch allegiance. At The Bull, Denise is happy to take on the litter-picking role. She and Kirsty agree to house-share and toast their future: cups of tea amongst the hollyhocks and late night gossip on the landing. Roy puts paid to their plans when he calls with disappointing news. He needs to quickly put...

Picking damsons for Jim’s jellies, Alistair and Jazzer discuss Alistair’s living arrangements. Jim has been bending over backwards to make Denise welcome and comfortable, but it’s not ideal for them. Yet Alistair feels moving in with her now wouldn’t be right with his Dad getting older. Kirsty greets them as she passes to put a poster up in the shop. She is advertising for a house-mate now that Roy has left, as she can’t afford Willow Farm on her own. Denise visits Kirsty to view the...

It’s all hands on deck at Bridge Farm ahead of the barley and wheat harvest, with the threat of rain making plans more difficult. With Adam about to leave for a holiday, and George’s day off yesterday, the staff are working extra hard and late. Natasha is taking time out from Summer Orchard to help Pat. As they sort the veg boxes, they fantasise about a week or two off work. Natasha longs for more quality family time, they are exhausted with the businesses and the twins, and Tom is working...

Don James, Alistair’s boss, is annoyed to have to be dealing with a complaint about the Ambridge practice. Alistair apologises, explaining that Denise’s marriage was almost over when they started a relationship. Don does not want to know the details but reminds him that Head Office should have been made aware. He discloses that the complainant reported that Denise and Alistair were distracted by each other when treating a dog. To Alistair’s relief, Don confirms that he would not be...

Lilian is looking forward to the Cantering On event at The Stables and tells Paul about the promotional video they’ve made, featuring Justin as a ringmaster. Paul will be representing the vets practice at the event and Lilian would like him to judge the fancy dress competition. Justin is keen to give medals out but Paul would prefer to take out the competitive element to avoid disappointing the young riders. He agrees to come up with a plan they’ll all be happy with. George, claiming...

As George gets ready to head off to Bridge Farm, Will reminds him that they’re celebrating Mia’s A level results later. She’s got into her first choice of Newcastle University. George says Mia’s results are nothing compared to Brad, who got four A-stars! Emma arrives to give George a lift, telling them that Alice’s hypnotherapy appointment is this morning. Panicked George worries that Alice will remember what really happened on the night of the accident. They’ve got to stop her! He discovers...

David and Ruth spruce up Hereford heifer ‘High Heels’ ready for a wedding photo at the Brookfield Events Barn. Afterwards they sip some champagne given to them by the bride’s father and toast another successful Brookfield wedding. They agree that ‘High Heels’ would make a great show Hereford and David admits he’d like to do more showing as he gets nearer retirement. Ruth’s shocked he’s mentioned the ‘R’ word! At the Vets Surgery Paul makes an effort with Alistair and surprises him by...

Alice wonders when George will be filming her publicity video, but Lilian says it’s already been done. Lilian admits they had to make a difficult decision, but she’s really proud of Alice getting straight and coming back to work. Alice reveals she’s actually feeling quite positive and talk turns to the upcoming court case. Lilian admires Alice’s resilience. Later, Justin’s appreciative of Alice’s swift intervention over Amir’s colic, but tells her that Carlotta’s covering ‘Cantering On’ in...

Emma confirms to Kate that Poppy would love to camp at Spiritual Home with Martha for the children’s camping trial run tonight. Kate extends the invite to Emma who agrees to join them. Later, they chat outside the tent and Kate admits to missing Roy. Emma says she feels terrible about how mean she was to Alice, but Kate says she needs to stop beating herself up. She notices Emma’s stressed and suggests a relaxation exercise. But when Emma can’t relax, Kate wonders if Emma should try...

Azra tells Lynda that Adil’s keen for the garlic from his allotment to be entered into the Flower and Produce Show – he’s even asked Azra to make a video for him. But Azra’s not keen and when Lynda then tries to persuade Azra to help on a stall at the village fete, Azra makes a sharp exit. However, later on Azra calls back round to say it might be good to go to the Flower and Produce on Adil’s behalf, and to help at the fete as a sort of acclimatisation. Lynda suggests helping with the book...

Lynda badgers David and Ruth to run a stall at the forthcoming village fete. They try to steer clear until Lynda mentions that Vince’s business, Casey Meats, will be contributing. David has a change of heart, and reluctant Ruth agrees it would be a good way to promote the farm and the events barn. Taking on the cost-of-living theme, they decide to go with low-cost dairy desserts. Lynda convinces Azra to do some weeding at Adil’s allotment, and while they’re there, Lynda spots some garlic,...

Lynda and Joy press Lilian about their idea to link up the Fete with the Stables’ event and Lilian’s keen. She has questions about logistics, and the dray shuttle idea starts to become more elaborate. In the Fete meeting, Lynda cleverly adapts her role, leaving Kirsty lumbered with litter picking. Lilian uses this to work on Kirsty and persuade her to move her loyalties to Cantering On – perhaps a Rewilding stall? Emma has told Will about George’s real involvement in the crash, and they need...

Harrison and Fallon both have a day off, but he’s disappointed that she’s busy clearing up at the Bull after last night’s party. Emma left early, a bit unwell, apparently. Harrison calls Alistair for a chat, and volunteers to take on some of the Under 16s cricket coaching. He’ll take on Safeguarding too. Harrison needs a distraction and complains about how awkward things are sometimes at home with Fallon. But as Alistair thinks about the fallout of his affair with Denise, he points out how...

Chris helps Alice with the court case. Emma drops in and Chris can see she looks wrung out. Emma tells Alice how sorry she is for how she has treated her and wants to help, offering to be a character witness. However, Emma’s nervous at the thought of being cross examined, but reiterates she’ll do it. Alice is so grateful, but Emma insists she owes Alice. Will and George wonder where Emma has disappeared to, and Fallon’s left feeling anxious at the Bull as everyone prepares to surprise Emma....

Fallon and Harrison enjoy a walk and discuss Ed’s plans for Emma’s birthday, with Harrison pointing out that Saturday Night Fever is from the 70s, not 80s! They’re horrified by litter and as they plan to come back to clear it, Fallon mentions her idea to try and take on one of the outlets at the EV charging station. Harrison’s distracted as Alice appears. Remembering their legal obligations Harrison makes his excuses and leaves. Fallon apologises to Alice as she heads off. Later Fallon...

Kirsty joins Joy and Lynda as Joy attempts to steer the Fete planning meeting. First item, says Lynda, is the clash with the Stables event. Kirsty describes how downcast Lilian is. When Joy suggests they try to help, to make both events a success, Lynda says it’s not possible and tries to close the conversation down. But Joy holds her own and thinks of a solution, reminding Lynda who’s in charge. Joy suggests Kirsty talks with Lilian about an idea to provide a Brewer’s Dray style shuttle...

At cricket against Edgeley, George shrugs off Justin’s tactical advice and Justin spots Alistair also seems grumpy – what’s up? Josh has pulled out of helping coach the Under 16s and Alistair has to admit to Justin that it’s because of Josh’s objection to Alistair’s affair with Denise. Alistair needs someone to help with coaching – Harrison would be perfect but isn’t available. Justin is a firm ‘no’, and Will can’t do the dates, but offers to ask George. Justin bets Alistair a tenner George...

Emma offers to buy George tea, but on the way, Emma mentions yesterday’s photos, where George looked serious in every one. She wonders if something’s worrying him and if so, he needs to know she’s there for him. But George flies off the handle when he hears Chelsea’s worried about him too and asks to be taken home, where he heads straight up to his room. Later Emma goes up to see him where distraught George talks her through the Am rescue. But when he mentions Fallon on the riverbank,...