04/12/2014

Alice wants to be Lynda's assistant director for Blithe Spirit, pointing out that Lynda needs help securing their most important missing ingredient - a leading man. Alice suggests Douglas Herrington, a key member of rival company Felpersham Light Operatic Society, who looks like storming out of FLOS due to recent disagreements. Lynda may lose Helen too. She instructs Alice to make no offers to Douglas without consulting her.

Tom finds Rob sorting veg boxes, rather than going on the planned hunt (avoiding the heat from the hunt sabs). Tom takes charge at Bridge Farm and politely puts Rob in his place over his recent stock feed order. Rob has ordered some new cattle (Simmentals) to replace some of the Angus cows. Tom firmly points out that the cattle is not Rob's call - he'll be cancelling the order.

Emma talks to Will about Number 1, The Green, which he could surely rent to Emma and Ed (for a reduced rate). Will points out Ed's lack of funds, but Emma plays the family card and eventually persuades Will to agree a six-month let. Emma asks for the keys.

Lynda plans to meet Usha regarding a legal challenge to the new road. Lynda laughingly tells Ruth that she's heard a ridiculous rumour that David and Ruth are selling to Damara Capital. She's stunned when Ruth confirms that it's true.