20/08/2025

The Archers - A podcast by BBC Radio 4

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Jazzer tells Chelsea he isn’t in the mood for socialising, but can’t get out of going to the driving range with Martyn. Chelsea then suggests tagging along with Zainab – they’ll make Martyn regret ever asking Jazzer. At the range Martyn explains tediously how to hit the ball, only for Zainab to drive it beautifully on her first attempt. Unlike Jazzer she has a natural talent for golf. Chelsea though is low in self-confidence after Amber’s insults, Martyn unwittingly adding to this by damning her with faint praise. Nevertheless Zainab and Chelsea console Martyn over being dumped by Marlene, advising him to focus on his wellbeing. Ironically, Jazzer then gets upset when he finds out Martyn hasn’t invited him next time, presuming Martyn thinks he’s rubbish. But Tracy knows better. Thinking of Ash, she reckons they should appreciate what they’ve got, because you never know how long it will last.Tracy scoffs at the idea of Jazzer doing cold water swimming. Freddie too thinks it would be a sight to see. They are both despondent about the cricket team’s latest defeat, despite Henry’s promising performance with the bat. They just need to build up his confidence to bowl as well. Later, during practice, Tracy complains about tweaking a muscle strain, while Freddie encourages Henry to bowl shorter and faster, worried that he might be holding back for some reason. Tracy’s pleased Chelsea’s got a new hobby: playing golf with Zainab, Jazzer and Martyn. Freddie jokes about the late-night emotional support Tracy’s been giving Martyn, but Tracy feels sorry for him.