07/04/2022 - a podcast by BBC Radio 4

Tracy finds Freddie skulking in Grey Gables. Oliver’s emailed to notify them a special visitor is to book in at the hotel. Tracy says she and Roy reckon Oliver has a new girlfriend. Freddie decides to make the Royal Suite fancy and romantic in readiness. The guest introduces himself and Freddie realises he’s misread the situation. As the guest, Adil Shah, asks Freddie to carry his bags, Freddie pleads with an amused Tracy to remove the rose petals and chocolates from the pillow. Later, Adil asks Tracy for restaurant recommendations, keen to explore Borsetshire.

Alice visits Ian. Ruairi’s there too, and chastises Alice for reading a text from Chris – her divorce is all she talks about and it brings people down, especially Brian and Jennifer. Alice concedes, and asks Ruairi for details about the apartment in Bath. Ian changes the subject to Alice and Martha – Alice is planning to stay at home with her. The tension continues when Alice grills Ruairi about his uni exams. Ruairi in turn asks how Alice is coping with sobriety. Ian tries to keep things light, and Alice mentions an upcoming family fun day event on Easter Monday, as part of her recovery. Ruairi gleefully points out that’s the weekend of Brian and Jennifer’s visit to the Bath apartment. Ruairi strongarms Alice into agreeing that her parents need the break. Alice picks at the detail of the Bath property owners, causing Ruairi to get details mixed up. Later, Alice confronts Ruairi. She knows the Bath trip isn’t all it seems – Ruairi had better not do anything to compromise Brian and Jennifer.

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