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Alice is eager to out-do Kate with plans for celebrating Xander’s first birthday. She wants Chris to make something impressive because Kate is organising a baby tea at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Alice’s plans for a surprise birthday party for Ian are ruined by Adam and Ian booking a last minute trip to the Lake District. Brian has already bought loads of alcohol and she’d arranged party bags.
Tracy puts Susan on the spot by ringing in to her Radio Borsetshire show under a pseudonym, asking for advice with persuading her sister to help with their elderly dad. Susan tries to defend her position but the listeners take Tracy’s side. They think Tracy’s sister is being unfair.

Emma wants to talk to Chris about Ed’s concerns for Alice, but Alice butts in saying that Ed had told her that he fancies her. A huge row ensues and Emma calls Alice an alcoholic. She points out Ed found her drunk in the eco office and that Alice was vile to him. Angry Chris jumps to Alice’s defence and turns on his sister. Is Emma calling Alice a liar? He reminds Emma of her dark days begging for money round the village, and accuses her of being jealous. They decide to keep their lives completely separate from now on.

Writers: Katie Hims & Sarah McDonald-Hughes
Director: Peter Leslie Wild
Editor: Jeremy Howe

Alice Carter ….. Hollie Chapman
Chris Carter ….. Wilf Scolding
Susan Carter ….. Charlotte Martin
Tracy Horrobin ….. Susie Riddell
Ed Grundy ….. Barry Farrimond
Emma Grundy ….. Emerald O’Hanrahan
Philip Moss ….. Andy Hockley
Gavin Moss ….. Gareth Pierce