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Huntsford episodes

March 22, 2022Season 6 – Eps 21&22
Chantelle informs Alastair that her offer for the two shops has been accepted
She’s looking forward to converting them into her new salon/spa and working there with Laura. Her next step is to hire contractors to do the fit-out – she’s excited…
Adam comes into the shop for a load of health foods – Bianca serves him efficiently
He thanks her for her help and tells Judy she’s lucky to have such a nice assistant
Charlotte is starting to do some work from home – Jordan arrives to brief her
Raymond hovers around – he’s determined to make sure she doesn’t overdo it
Matt shows the others the artwork for their album cover. Asks where Ryan is
When Sam explains he’s presenting his radio show, Matt is not amused
Bob has bought a toy truck for Jasper. Fiona only has educational toys – nothing fun
He’s going to hide it at the garage until he can take it round to Fiona
Harry brings Carmella hand cream from Circle of Life. He’s just made a delivery there
Her hands take so much stick in the café – he thought some hand cream might help
12 min
March 14, 2022Season 6 – Eps 19&20
The band do their photo shoot. Comedy moments as Tommy and Mario try to look sexy and just look ridiculous, pouting away like Kim Kardashian …
Matt tries and fails to get Sam to smile. Mario and Ryan leap to her defence – how can she smile after what she has been through? They all take a tea break.
Bob comes home from an evening stint babysitting for Jasper. Judy’s furious
He said he was going to the pub – she decided to join him, but he wasn’t there.
The cyclists have been wearing their jackets. Posted pictures on social media. The hashtag #teamcharlotte is gaining traction. Encourages them to campaign
Carmella says that Vicky doesn’t seem herself – looks tired. What’s the matter?
She knows Vicky’s helping in the pub kitchen at night – suggests that’s the reason
Sharon is having no luck with online dating, despite new look. Trevor sympathises
New guy walks into the bar – they watch as Doreen serves him and flirts with him
Decide to campaign for cycle lanes for Huntsford. Crazy they don’t have them
Sam’s parents break the news that the van driver is being charged with ‘causing bodily harm by wanton and furious driving’. Sam’s furious – it’s so unjust!
Charlotte protests that they don’t have the evidence to prove it was deliberate. Could have been an accident. Rubbish, says Sam – you know if wasn’t…
12 min
March 06, 2022Season 6 – Eps 17&18
Trevor compliments Sharon on her new hair colour. Typical – only gay men notice!
Duncan asks whether Bianca will work as a bartender on Fri/Sat nights. Explains job
Bianca has slept in. She’s two hours late. Judy is furious and shouts at her…
It’s all very well talking about social media – but this is a shop! You must show up!
Chantelle can’t find her car keys anywhere. Normally in her handbag. Rushes around
Alastair’s making himself a cup of coffee. He opens the kitchen drawer to get a teaspoon. There are the keys! Shows Chantelle, who has no idea how they got there
Bianca likes Sharon’s new look. Much more classy. Says she accepted Red Lion job…
OK says Sharon. Your call: but it seems you can’t cope with the job you’ve got.
Jordan has been offered the youth job at Westminster, and she is conflicted…
Head says take it, but heart says stay loyal to Charlotte. What does Ryan think?
PC Evans advises the couple that the van driver is being charged with ‘causing bodily harm by wanton and furious driving’. Raymond says it should be attempted murder
PC Evans says police do not have enough evidence to prove it was done deliberately
12 min
February 26, 2022Season 6 – Eps 15&16
Duncan thanks everyone. Trev and Doreen are a great double act behind the bar, now she has settled in, and Vicky is fantastic in the kitchen. Well-oiled machine
Need one more staff member for the bar. Plans to put an advert on Radio Huntsford
Jordan has been offered an interview for the youth worker job at Westminster…
She’s conflicted about whether to attend – feels like she’s being disloyal to Charlotte
PC Evans turns up well after closing time (same night as scene 1). She’s shattered
Strictly in confidence – we only have enough evidence to charge the van driver who hit Charlotte with ‘causing bodily harm by wanton or furious driving.’
Trevor and Doreen join forces to tease Mario and Tommy about their haircuts
You’re rocking a very retro look etc. Supposed to look like Blondie, Mario grumbles
Chantelle has acquired the sales brochures and floor plans for the two shops…
They discuss where to locate the sauna, jacuzzi, nail bar, steam room, tanning booth etc. – Chantelle defers to Laura’s opinion. She should have been an interior designer
Fiona has to go to an industry do in the evening and the nanny is off.
She asks Bob to babysit, and he’s delighted, but it’s more difficult in the evening…
12 min
February 26, 2022Season 6 – Eps 13&14
Dinner party is wrapping up. Judy is playing hostess. Compliments Duncan on his business acumen – Red Lion is a well-run business, like Circle of Life and garage
Flirts with Dan – but talks down to Laura, as in her eyes she is ‘just’ a hairdresser
Alastair is being charming. He understands that Chantelle needs to keep the money for her business. He was wrong to ask for access to the account – forgive him?
Chantelle is wrong-footed by the U-turn. Grateful, she forgives him. They make up
Carmella asks Vicky how things are going since she left Pete. Much better she says
Pete sent son Darren to RL to plead his case, but she stood firm. Not going back
Bianca starts at Circle of Life. Judy shows her how to work the till and measure out the dried goods eg: rice, cereals. Emphasises need to be friendly, but efficient
Bianca says she has tried to follow Circle of Life on social media – couldn’t find it.
Bob and Dan have done the MOT on Harry’s van. It needs two new tyres soon
Harry makes an appointment to have them fitted, then Dan asks about Carmella
Sharon complains she can’t get a date. Tell me about it, says Alyson
Says Sharon doesn’t do herself any favours – needs to change her image
13 min
February 14, 2022S6 Eps 11&12
PC Evans has asked Vicky to come down to the station for a follow-up interview
Challenges Vicky – how does she know whose van was involved in the accident? There are lots of unmarked white vans out there. It could have been anyone’s…
Sharon is cutting the band’s hair in preparation for their photo shoot for the album
Has the Parallel Lines album cover and is copying the look. Says they’ll look great…
Chantelle and Laura are secretly making plans for their new health salon
Discuss location. Laura says the former Trimming World premises is for sale
Bob has completed his first babysitting stint for Fiona. Daytime stint set up in C1
He and Jasper have had a great time. The baby has been washed, changed, and fed
The pub has just closed, and Duncan is tired. He goes upstairs – it’s sparkling clean
Thanks Vicky for her hard work. Makes a change, she says. Never thanked at home
The posse are planning their cycling routes and discussing Charlotte’s accident
Every cyclist has the right to cycle in safety, says PC Evans. I’ve had an idea…
12 min
February 14, 2022S6 Eps 9&10
Charlotte is home from hospital. She’s frail – still suffering from aftermath of head injury. She also has several broken ribs and extensive bruising. Moving is painful…
Raymond and Sam fuss around her – getting her settled in armchair with the right cushions, bringing her tea, offering her food etc.
The friends are having a chat about Laura’s Beauty Spot on Radio Huntsford
The programme is going well, and Laura misses doing beautician’s work
It’s Doreen’s second stint in the pub. She’s doing much better; no broken glasses
She makes the drinks, gives correct change and banters with the customers.
The couple are having one of their curries. Relationship is going well – loved up
Vicky’s said she can tell Harry her news – so that she doesn’t have to keep secrets
Ryan’s just finishing up his drivetime programme. Included news report on Charlotte
Discusses with Adam and Heather – hasn’t been easy reporting on a friend
PC Evans visits. Her colleagues in CID have arrested two men in connection with the the suspected hit and run on Charlotte. Wanted them to know before the media.
Raymond says – I’ve been expecting this. I’ve broken the news to Charlotte – that it might not have been an accident. She’s struggling to accept it, but she has to know…
12 min
January 31, 2022Season 6 – Eps 7&8
PC Evans advises Raymond – the police have new evidence re: Charlotte ‘accident’
They’re treating it as suspicious – CID are investigating. Can’t say much more…
Mario asks Alyson to book appointments for him, Tommy and Ryan
We’ve been ordered to have identikit haircuts for a photo shoot – here’s a pic…
Judy has emailed Bianca asking her if she wants a Saturday job in Circle of Life
Bianca has said yes, given her mobile number, and the two are talking terms. Bianca drives a hard bargain. She has great IT skills so she can help with stock, accounts etc.
Doreen is doing her first shift in the pub and it’s not going well. Drops a glass…
Gives someone the wrong change, wastes too much beer in the drip tray.
Fiona comes in. Her childminder is still sick and she needs to go in to Wavelengths tomorrow. Can Bob help out? He’ll be delighted and will come round to her house…
Thanks, says Fiona, but remember our agreement. Absolutely, says Bob.
The three are having lunch. Sharon tells them about Bianca’s job in Circle of Life
She’s looking forward to it, but Sharon reckons she’ll get a shock when she discovers how hard it is putting in a full shift behind a shop counter.
12 min
January 24, 2022Season 6 – Eps 5&6
Jordan has visited Charlotte in hospital – recovering slowly. She’s grateful to Jordan for holding the fort, fielding messages, clearing diary, fending off the press etc.
People in Westminster have praised her for how well she has handled the situation
Fiona has to bring Jasper into work – childminder is sick. The others coo over him…
The cooing stops once Jasper starts screaming his head off. Fiona tries to calm him down but he’s having none of it. She gets stressed…thinks she’ll have to go home
Chantelle tells Alastair she’s not giving him access to her savings account
The money is earmarked for a new business venture – not for luxury holidays
Judy delivers a new consignment of shampoo bars to Laura and asks to see Sharon
She asks Sharon whether Bianca would like a Saturday job at Circle of Life
The café has closed and the two are clearing up. Remember how I said this year was going to be different for me, says Vicky. I’ve got something to tell you…
Last night I walked out on Pete. I’m renting Jordan’s old room at the Red Lion…
Bob has heard about Fiona having to take Jasper into the salon and him screaming.
Next time, please ask him for help. He is his own boss and can be flexible…
13 min
January 17, 2022Season 6 – Eps 3&4
Jordan comes home. She’s exhausted after fielding countless enquiries about Charlotte, and obviously she’s upset and traumatised by what has happened.
Ryan has got the dinner on. He’s calm and reassuring – Charlotte will be OK.
Dan is back from his course on servicing electric cars and is fired with enthusiasm
Bob’s says Dan should focus on electric cars, and he’ll concentrate on vintage cars
Vicky’s very scared. Confesses she witnessed Charlotte being hit by a white van
We’ve got it on CCTV says Sarah, The registration plate was obscured by mud…
Father and daughter are exhausted – then they notice Charlotte’s eyelids flicker.
She’s coming round! Raymond leans over her – don’t crowd her, warns Sam.
Judy’s accountant says Circle of Life had a good Christmas – and NY is looking good
Judy wants to hire someone to help, but she understands Bob’s caution re: costs
The pub has closed – PC Evans tells Duncan that Vicky witnessed Charlotte being knocked off her bicycle by a white van – she knows whose it is and is scared
Her husband has warned her not to speak to the police – last straw, marriage is over
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