George has a confession to make, and Jazzer finds himself in sticky situation.

Akram bites off more than he can chew, and Susan fears for the future.

Justin stirs the pot, and security is tightened at the Bull.

Writer: Naylah Ahmed Director: Pip Swallow Editor: Jeremy Howe

Jolene Archer…. Buffy Davies Kenton Archer…. Richard Attlee Lilian Bellamy…. Sunny Ormonde Neil Carter…. Brian Hewlett Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin Martyn Gibson…. Jon Glover Amber Gordon…. Charlotte Jordan Clarrie Grundy…. Heather Bell Ed Grundy…. Barry Farrimond Eddie Grundy…. Trevor Harrison Emma Grundy…. Emerald O‘Hanrahan Will Grundy…. Philip Molloy Tracy Horrobin…. Susie Riddell Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye Alistair Lloyd…. Michael Lumsden Jazzer McCreary…. Ryan Kelly Fallon Rogers…. Joanna Van Kampen Annabelle Schrivener…. Julia Hills

Eddie forms an unexpected bond, and Will fears the worst.

There’s relief for Jolene, and Fallon takes a walk down memory lane.

Clarrie puts her foot down, and Jazzer struggles to maintain boundaries.

Emma’s plan backfires, and Eddie is up to something.

There’s a shock for Susan, and Lilian offers the benefit of her experience.

WRITER: Naylah Ahmed DIRECTOR: Julie Beckett EDITOR: Jeremy Howe

Helen Archer…. Louiza Patikas Henry Archer…. Blayke Darby Kenton Archer…. Richard Attlee Lilian Bellamy…. Sunny Ormonde Neil Carter…. Brian Hewlett Justin Elliott…. Simon Williams Usha Franks…. Souad Faress Martyn Gibson…. Jon Glover Clarrie Grundy…. Heather Bell George Grundy…. Angus Stobie Brad Horrobin…. Taylor Uttley Tracy Horrobin…. Susie Riddell Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye Jazzer McCreary…. Ryan Kelly Fallon Rogers…. Joanna Van Kampen Amber Gordon…. Charlotte Jordan Annabelle Schrivener…. Julia Hills

Neil finds himself under attack and Lilian has concerns

At Berrow Jazzer and Neil discuss what they’ve been told about Amber by Brad and Emma, neither of whom seem that impressed. Brad did say the relationship’s very serious, which surprises Neil, given that George is in prison. Neil and Jazzer then grumble about Martyn’s interference in their work. They presume he’s taking out his frustration with Justin on them, but for the time being they’ll continue sprucing up the arks, as ordered. When Martyn comes to check on their progress Jazzer gently mocks Martyn’s appearance: new haircut, all geared up in jeans and boots for his riding lesson. Oblivious Martyn leaves them cakes, burbling about a happy team, before heading off to The Stables. Later, Jazzer speculates that Martyn’s joined a cult, but Neil’s convinced there’s a new woman in Martyn’s life.

Despite Justin’s newly-won pariah status amongst her relatives Lilian is supportive of his legacy project, continuing what Peggy started with Rewilding Ambridge. Lilian mentions that Martyn has booked a riding lesson at The Stables. Justin assumes he’ll try to get Lilian to change her mind about his proposal, but she relishes the challenge. When Martyn arrives she introduces him to Aziz, Justin’s horse, before making her position perfectly clear supporting Justin’s plans – and he won’t change her mind. Martyn insists he’s there to learn how to ride, nothing more. At the end of the lesson Martyn’s dismount goes wrong and he catches himself painfully in a tender spot. Lilian points him in the direction of the men’s room, while Justin assumes Martyn is still up to something.

Brad finds himself out of his comfort zone, and is there light at the end of the tunnel for Kenton?

Henry’s advice backfires, and Joy is under the spotlight.

Clarrie is unsure where to turn, and Usha finds herself mediating.

Writer: Shaun McKenna Director: Dave Payne Editor: Jeremy Howe

Brian Aldridge…. Charles Collingwood Jolene Archer…. Buffy Davis Kenton Archer…. Richard Attlee Pip Archer….. Daisy Badger Harrison Burns…. James Cartwright Justin Elliott…. Simon Williams Ed Grundy…. Barry Farrimond Emma Grundy…. Emerald O’Hanrahan George Grundy…. Angus Stobie Will Grundy…. Philip Molloy Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye Jazzer McCreary…. Ryan Kelly Stella Pryor…. Lucy Speed Fallon Rogers…. Joanna Van Kampen Lynda Snell…. Carole Boyd Amber Gordon…. Charlotte Jordan

Emma isn’t happy that Will is impressed by George getting himself a girlfriend while in prison. She tells Will about her encounter with Amber in the car park, then how Amber followed George on socials and started writing to him. Will’s glad George is happy, but Emma doesn’t trust Amber. Will looks Amber up online and recognises her from her job at Farm Supplies. Emma’s convinced she’s not right for George, but Will reckons that’s up to George to decide. Then Emma gets a call from George, who asks if Emma liked her. When Emma hesitates Will steps in, congratulating George. Emma sounds a note of caution about rushing into things, but George is convinced she’s the one. Amber’s told George about the car park incident, making out that Emma was rude but Amber’s forgiven her. George proposes they invite Amber round for tea to get to know her, overcoming Emma’s misgivings before telling them it’s already arranged for six o’clock tomorrow.

At Woodbine Cottage Jazzer tells Fallon that Dross can work even without Ed’s involvement. Enthusiastic Jazzer’s already got nine people lined up to audition as a replacement and convinces Fallon to at least give it a go. Then Ed bangs on the door and confronts Jazzer about advertising for a replacement on the village website without asking him first. Dross was Ed’s band and he’s hurt that they’re thinking of going ahead without him. Despite what he said Ed wants back in. Jazzer and Fallon are delighted, but agree they still need to audition for a replacement for Ash.

Emma’s on the phone to George, who tells her about the Community Offender Manager he’s meeting today, then says he’s got a surprise for her when she visits later. Outside the prison Emma has a barbed conversation with a young woman, who accuses Emma of pinching her parking space and acting like an arrogant 'Boomer'. This becomes a wider critique of Emma’s parenting and life skills, leaving Emma fuming. Ed phones Emma, who tells him about the run-in with the woman, determined it won’t spoil her visit. When Emma tells George her news he’s distracted when the woman arrives and he then introduces her as Amber to Emma. Emma assumes Amber is the Community Offender Manager, but Amber corrects her. She’s George’s girlfriend.

At Home Farm Brian gives Stella the cold shoulder, dismissing her attempts to explain why she didn’t warn him about Justin’s plan to convert half the Estate land to rewilding. Stella says she tried to persuade Justin otherwise, but Brian’s convinced Stella took her role on the Board for her own advantage. She’s clearly in Justin’s pocket. Trying a different tack Stella suggests Home Farm pursue other contracts to replace the Estate one and Brian reluctantly agrees. Then Justin arrives, asserting that his plan will be approved at a special Board meeting he’s calling. Stella sides with Brian: food production should be their priority. But Justin’s on the side of the planet, insisting the change will go ahead. After he’s gone Brian and Stella agree to put aside their differences to defeat their common enemy. This is war.

Jolene has called Harrison over for advice after she and Kenton endured a sleepless night, worrying about Markie and his gang. Harrison explains Kenton won’t have to identify any gang members face to face. They need to trust the system, but Jolene isn’t convinced. Later she tries to get Kenton to talk about his issues, before Harrison arrives, offering support. Jolene reckons talking about it would be good for her, not just Kenton, whereupon he confesses to a phobia of dogs. He doesn’t want to let the police or anyone else down but feels he can’t cope with reliving the experience. Harrison assures Kenton he will be protected all the way, while Jolene will help him get through it. But then Kenton gets the news he’s been dreading: the identity parade has been scheduled for Friday.

Fallon and Jazzer agree the Shop looks more inviting now the shelves are groaning with all the extra stock Susan’s ordered. After talking about Fallon’s fortieth they reminisce over their teenage days in Dross, though Fallon thinks it’s better to look forward. Later though Jazzer tells her his idea for spicing up their forties, by going back to their past and getting Dross back together. Harrison doesn’t sound too impressed, but Jazzer works on Fallon, insisting it will be amazing. His brother Stu has already agreed to play. Fallon warms to the idea – but only if Ed’s in too. When Ed says he can’t commit Jazzer suggests tracking down Ash and holding auditions to replace Ed, finally overcoming Fallon’s resistance.

The past returns to haunt Kenton and Stella struggles professionally.