04/06/2026

Tom0:00

You're listening to Thursday's episode of The Archers from BBC Radio 4.

Zeynep0:05

[music] Has Khalil gone?

Akram0:24

Everyone's gone but me, and I won't be long.

Zeynep0:26

Good. If I'd known how much he'd bang on about the T20 cricket, I'd never have got him the tickets.

Akram0:32

[laughs] Yes, you would.

Zeynep0:33

No, I mean it. I could have got him something else instead. A one-way plane ticket somewhere. [laughs] Look, I know, I know, but you have to admit, he's being a pain about it.

Akram0:43

He's enthusiastic, that's all. So is Henry.

Zeynep0:47

Yes, but I don't have to live with Henry. I don't have to listen to him discussing the finer points of women's fast bowling every hour of every day.

Akram0:53

You did a nice thing for Khalil. Enjoy it.

Zeynep0:56

Dad, you're always so reasonable and understanding.

Akram0:59

I know. It's half my charm. [laughs] Uh, there are some pakori left over if you want to take them for lunch.

Zeynep1:04

Ooh, any of the bhindi bhaji, though?

Akram1:05

Your mother took most of that, and I'm having the rest. I was up before you.

Zeynep1:09

Uh, not fair, Dad.

Akram1:10

Completely fair. Have some dal.

Zeynep1:12

All right. I suppose it's cereal for breakfast. Do you want some?

Akram1:16

No, thanks. All good at work?

Zeynep1:19

Yeah, fine. Well, yeah, fine, I suppose.

Akram1:24

Make up your mind, Zeynep.

Zeynep1:27

Well, Ian's way easier to work for than