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October 09, 2022Season 6 – Eps 81&82
Raymond orders a beer, plus fish and chips to take away. Duncan asks why
He thought Penistone was allergic to takeaways. We are usually, says Raymond, then explains that Charlotte’s away and he can’t be bothered to cook tonight
Jordan and Ryan ask Bob whether they can borrow the old camper van
They explain that they want to go on a road trip – to take some time out and chill
Tommy turns up in the café with a massive bunch of flowers for Vicky
Says it’s to say sorry for turning up drunk late at night at the Red Lion – twice
Dan comes home late after working on camper van. Laura has been drinking heavily
He’s cross as the kids are upstairs – dangerous. Laura has a meltdown and explains how Alastair has threatened her and the kids in order to force her to leave Serenity
Bianca’s first programme has gone well – topic was how to manage social media
She says the irony is that she will now be trolled on social media by her fellow students, who hate her and think she’s ‘up herself’ for doing the programmes
Matt is in an unusually good mood. The album sales have exceeded all expectations and Sam’s profile on social media is amazing – so many followers and great feedback
He has booked a series of gigs in the run-up to Christmas to boost sales further
11 min
October 01, 2022Season 6 – Eps 79&80
The radio interview is wrapping up. Bianca is talking about the website
Then Judy closes with a rousing environmental message. That was brilliant, says Heather. You two make a great double act – the listeners will love it
Vicky and Doreen are closing up – Duncan and Sarah are away overnight
Tommy bursts in – he’s drunk. Wants to stay in the pub – in his old room
Chantelle says she found Laura looking at a jobs website. She said it was for a friend
That old chestnut, sneers Alastair. She’s lying. It’s obvious she’s looking to move on
Neil is in the pub late when Alyson comes in. She’s been stocktaking at Wavelengths
He gathers from their previous conversation that she isn’t a romance junkie
The Radio Huntsford programme has aired and Bianca’s more unpopular than ever…
Her fellow students have taunted her for being on the radio and talking about web development, social media etc. Who does she think she is – an influencer?
Alastair comes in, all suave and charming. He has brought flowers for Chantelle
For my gorgeous fiancée – I can’t wait until you become my wife. Chantelle’s happy
13 min
September 24, 2022Season 6 – Eps 77&78
Neil runs into Alyson and buys her a drink. She was about to leave but relents
They discuss his split from Heather. Neil says she wanted to get too serious
Sam spoke to Matt earlier. Anglian Life, the magazine, want her to model for them
Lifestyle piece on ‘Women to Watch’. She’ll be wearing clothes by local designers
Raymond and Charlotte tell Sam about Charlotte’s residential stay – she’s pleased
Charlotte says they had to tell Jordan but are telling everyone else it’s a holiday
Jordan tells Ryan re: Charlotte’s residential stay. He promises to keep it secret
Jordan says she plans to clear Charlotte’s admin, then take some holiday
Chantelle catches Laura looking at a jobs website and is upset. Isn’t Laura happy?
Laura says she is – she was just looking for a friend who works in the beauty industry
The pals are having a laugh about the new shop that has opened up – Crystal Tips
Are you old enough to remember the children’s TV series from the 70s, says Duncan
12 min
September 18, 2022Season 6 – Eps 75&76
Laura is quiet and preoccupied. Chantelle asks her what’s wrong. Nothing, she says
Chantelle mentions her request
The band are back from their tour. Mario and Sam are having a night in, but Tommy wants to celebrate. There’s a party on the Addington. He can get Ryan and Jordan in
R&J decline; they want a quiet drink in the pub. Tommy calls them boring. He leaves
Raymond has found a residential clinic for Charlotte to attend. He’s pleased…
Charlotte wouldn’t believe some of the places he found. More like cults…
to reduce her hours so she can pick up the children. Is that the reason? Is she really happy here at Serenity? Yes, insists Laura
The three friends are having a drink. Chantelle gets her laptop out – wedding dresses
She shows her potential dresses to her friends, who think her choices are too ‘safe’
Heather and Adam (still loved up) spot Judy and Bob and collar them with a request
Would Judy like to do an interview on Radio Huntsford about her online business?
What’s that strange smell, asks Raymond. It’s coming from Chantelle’s old salon…
Alyson explains that Crystal Tips is opening that morning. She’ll go and investigate…
12 min
September 12, 2022Season 6 – Eps 73&74
Sharon’s doing a trial behind the bar to see if she can stand in for Doreen
She says she’s feeling nervous – Doreen reassures her. Then Alastair comes in
– Bob’s Garage – Dan and Bob
Dan asks Bob if he can give him some overtime – has to supplement Laura’s wages
Laura’s insisting on taking the kids to school and picking them up, even though her mother normally does it – so she’s had to cut her hours at Serenity. No idea why…
Trevor has invited his pal Doreen over for dinner. She confesses that she’s worried about her TV series. Who’s going to watch a trans woman with no TV experience?
She has been to planning meetings with the TV crew and made loads of mistakes
Harry receives an email from Judy – his weekly schedule of online deliveries…
There are so many of them – the Circle of Life online business has started well
The two women are working in the kitchen and discussing their college experiences
Vicky was nervous at first but has found her fellow mature students to be supportive
Alyson orders her lunchtime sandwich and asks how it’s going with Harry…
Great, says Carmella – and explains that Harry could get home to her every night if the Circle of Life online deliveries take off. It’s looking good but it’s early days
12 min
September 04, 2022Season 6 – Eps 71&72
The two of them agree that a residential stay is best to treat Charlotte’s PTSD
She’s still worried about confidentiality. They decide to call it a holiday – yoga retreat
Laura is subdued and quiet – not her usual feisty self. Dan asks why – she denies it
He mentions her run-in with Alastair and asks if that has anything to do with it. Again, Laura denies it and says she’s just tired, as Serenity has been busy lately
Bianca has started at Huntsford College. She was so excited, but now she’s deflated
Tells Sharon that most of the students know each other from school. It feels cliquey
The band have played their final gig. Matt is pleased with how it has gone
Tommy’s keen to go out and celebrate, but Matt refuses. They have to pack up all the kit tonight and be on the road back to Huntsford first thing in the morning
The couple are looking at wedding dresses online. Alastair’s being outwardly sweet
However, he rejects some of the dresses as being too ‘young’ for her, says others would look nice ‘if she lost a few pounds’, and others are more ‘age-appropriate’
Alyson shows Molly around the premises. Molly says it has an ‘auspicious vibe’
Alyson asks about her East European accent and Molly explains her backstory*
13 min
August 29, 2022Season 6 – Eps 69&70
The women are preparing food in the RL kitchen. Bianca tells Vicky her results
Vicky congratulates her and confesses that she has been offered a place on the Access course at Huntsford College – studying part-time. Hasn’t told anyone else
Alyson is doing Judy’s hair. They talk about wedding hair and agree to keep it classic
Alyson asks Judy if she knows anyone who might want to rent Chantelle’s old salon
The pub has closed and the three are having a drink. Alastair has just left…
Thought we’d never get rid of him, says Duncan. All his eggs are double-yoakit!
Trevor is mega-excited. His boyfriend, Gareth, has got him a regular gig in Cambridge
It doesn’t clash with his shifts in the pub, so he can do both. Talk about a result!
The DNA tests have come back, and they prove that Raymond is not the father
He painstakingly shows Charlotte all the documentary proof. She acknowledges the result but says it doesn’t prove that the two of them didn’t have an affair…
The salon has had a late-night opening and Laura has stayed behind to clear up
She leaves. It’s dark. She can hardly see to lock the door. Then she hears a voice
13 min
August 20, 2022Season 6 – Eps 67&68
Bob and Judy are having dinner. She asks him what he thinks of Harry
Bob says he didn’t trust him at first, but now he’s warming to him. Why?
The three are having a meeting to discuss how to remodel Chantelle’s old salon
Raymond and Fiona have assumed they’re just going to add more hairdressing chairs
Sharon approaches Duncan. Could she take over Doreen’s shifts when she’s away?
Perhaps, says Duncan. Have you got any experience of bar work? No says Sharon
A lifestyle blogger wants to do an online interview with Sam. Very influential
What about the rest of the band, says Mario, outraged. Just Sam, insists Matt
Judy calls round to ask Harry if he will take on the online delivery business
He’s enthusiastic – could use the extra cash. Am I that expensive, jokes Carmella…
Alastair comes in looking for Chantelle, but she’s with a client. He’s rude to Laura
She lays into him – be as rude as you like to me, but stop upsetting your fiancée…
12 min
August 14, 2022Season 6 – Eps 65&66
Chantelle finishes a phone call with Alastair and promptly bursts into tears…
Sobs that he is putting so much pressure on her about the wedding, while she’s trying to cope with a new business. She keeps forgetting things as she’s so stressed
The couple are making dinner. Everything seems normal, then Charlotte starts berating Raymond for seeming domesticated when he’s really having an affair…
Raymond snaps – that’s it. I’m going to ask Fiona, then we’ll get a DNA test
Tommy has persuaded the boys to hit the town after their gig. They’re in a bar
Ryan gets beers. Tommy wants shots too, but Ryan says no. They have gig tomorrow
The pub has shut for the night and Duncan and Vicky are finishing the clearing up
Why don’t you two go back to Sarah’s place and leave me to it, suggests Vicky
Raymond tells Fiona that Charlotte still believes the rumours and asks for a DNA test
Fiona agrees – she can’t believe they didn’t think of this before. It’ll stop the gossip…
The ladies notice a tattoo on Trevor’s arm – entwined hearts. What prompted that?
Turns out Trevor’s boyfriend is a tattoo artist; he did it. What if you split up, they say
12 min
August 07, 2022Season 6 – Eps 63&64
Heather and Adam are helping Carmella and Vicky record a cookery programme
It’s about late summer BBQs for everyone – including vegetarians and vegans
Now Serenity has been launched, Alastair wants Chantelle to focus on the wedding
He ramps up the pressure, telling Chantelle she needs to buy a dress. Where are those wedding magazines that he bought her? He wants to advise her on styles…
Doreen comes in and finds Bianca and Judy looking at the website which Bianca has designed for the Circle of Life online delivery business
Doreen takes a look. She loves the website and asks when they’re going to launch
The three friends are gossiping about Heather and Adam getting all loved up…
Alyson thinks they’re made for each other. Everyone could see it apart from them
Sharon calls goodbye to Alyson and Doreen starts her shift behind the bar
Sharon says: now it’s just the three of them, there’s something she wants to discuss
Bianca’s A Level results arrive in the post. She’s too nervous to open the envelope…
Worries that she hasn’t done as well as expected. Sharon reassures her. She knows Bianca has done her best, so whatever the results, she is a winner
13 min

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