07/01/2025

The Archers

Fallon thanks Tracy as she sets to work in The Bull kitchen. Tracy chats with Lily about Brad and realises that all’s not well. Later at home, Brad admits he’s struggling and he's finding Tracy’s constant praise a pressure. Tracy promises to calm down, but Brad says he wants to quit University. Tracy comes up with all sorts of ideas, like a private tutor – they can raise the money. But he says no. She asks Brad to wait until he’s absolutely certain before quitting. Lily calls Brad, who realises she has spoken to Tracy. Lily has some useful details to help Brad, and he relents. He doesn’t want to quit. He’ll just have to make it work.

Harrison and his boss Inspector Norris attend a domestic disturbance. Norris asks Harrison to speak to the young girl who’s alone outside the house, while she talks to the man and woman inside. The girl, Scarlett, is quiet and reticent, but opens up a little as they discuss her outfit and the Christmas gifts she received. Norris returns to tell Scarlett she can go back to her Mum now. Frustrated Harrison shares his feelings at how they have to let Scarlett return to a dangerous home environment. Norris points out that professionally they have done what they can, outlining standard next steps. Emotional Harrison walks away as Norris calls after him.

Later Fallon’s buzzing about her new opportunity at The Bull, but Harrison seems quiet. When Fallon wonders what’s wrong and asks how his day's been, Harrison replies it was fine and nothing out of the ordinary.