07/07/2025

Kenton proposes a ‘phones off’ event at the Bull. He reckons mobiles are eroding people’s desire to socialise. Jolene’s really not convinced, but Kenton spots Alistair as a perfect test candidate, demanding his phone and insisting he talks to someone. Alistair protests he’s just here for a quiet drink, but reluctantly capitulates. Later he reports his conversation companion wouldn’t stop talking; it was hard to get away. Nevertheless Kenton declares the experiment a success. Eddie complains his beer tastes funny. Surprised Kenton gets him another. Eddie accepts it but still keeps his original pint. Later he maintains he’s been given the wrong flavour crisps. Suspicious Kenton knows this isn’t true but Jolene replaces them without a quibble. Eddie declares her a star, again keeping his original offending packet. Emma’s cleaning frantically. She’s invited Amber round in the hope of generating some wedding talk. Amber arrives, happy to be able to share her excitement with someone other than George. She admits her parents don’t know about the wedding. They don’t really understand her, and probably don’t care much. Emma suggests starting her marriage openly with a clean slate might be better. She reminisces about her own wedding. Amber’s astounded when she discovers Will was Ed’s best man. Emma points out it’s proof that people can reach an understanding. Amber’s parents will too, but they’ll need time. A wedding day should be special. Later Ed reckons Emma’s worked her magic. However Amber returns with her cases. Her parents were mean about George and she’s left. Can she stay at Little Grange?