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January 17, 2022Season 6 – Eps 1&2
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…
Fiona comes back part-time. Has hired child minder to look after Jasper in her home.
The posse are discussing how to revitalise Huntsford Cycling Club
They all ate and drank loads over Christmas and want to lose weight – NY resolution
Judy wants to hold a dinner party and ask Duncan and PC Evans. Bob isn’t keen
He doesn’t like entertaining at home, but Judy’s adamant. We must make an effort
12 min
January 02, 2022Season 5 – Eps 103&104
Vicky asks Carmella about Christmas at Penistone. It was wonderful, says Carmella.
Charlotte was a perfect hostess, and Harry bought me this gorgeous pendant…
The band have finished their pub gig. Bianca is chatting to Sam when Sharon walks in
Mum’s a bit tipsy and Bianca’s mortified. What are you doing here? It is a public house, Sharon protests – and I’m allowed to have some fun, as well as you…
The pub has shut, and Duncan and PC Evans are chatting. Agree they’re very happy.
Duncan would like to take things a step further by moving in together.
Chantelle begs Alastair to understand – she’s not a gold digger. Tries to make up.
Alastair’s not having it – all she wants is to get her hands on Fonab and his money
Sam’s telling Sharon what a great Christmas she had. She enjoyed Bianca’s company.
Laura answers the phone. It’s Raymond; he sounds very upset. Wants to talk to Sam
Raymond waits at Charlotte’s bedside for Sam to arrives. He weeps uncontrollably.
Tells Charlotte how much he loves her. He always knew she was too good for him – couldn’t believe it when she agreed to date him. He hasn’t appreciated her enough…
14 min
December 12, 2021Season 5 – Eps 99&100
Mario and Tommy tell Matt about the live programme on Radio Huntsford…
Matt’s angry – why didn’t you clear it with me? I’m putting together a marketing plan for next year’s album and tour, and what Radio Huntsford doesn’t figure in it!
Jordan’s making Ryan dinner to try and mend things between them.
Tells Ryan about the hate mail that Charlotte has been received. He’s sympathetic.
Judy tells Charlotte about Bob searching for baby gifts. She’s worried that he could somehow be involved with Fiona’s baby. He couldn’t – be the father, could he?
Charlotte laughs. I’m the one who should be worried. It’s more likely to be Raymond
The boys watch Duncan flirting with PC Evans. My Dad has a better love life than me
Tell me about it, says Mario. I’m the newly wed, but Mum’s all loved up with some bloody delivery guy. She answered the door the other day, practically naked!
Matt relents and tells the band they came over very well. Live performance good
He was impressed by the production – community radio’s better than he thought
It’s the store opening ceremony. Judy makes a short welcoming speech…
Hands over to Charlotte, who makes an impassioned speech about how Huntsford needs to go green. It’s quite full-on – she tells the townspeople they need to ‘step up’ and says that the town is ‘behind the curve’ on environmental issues
11 min
December 08, 2021Season 5 – Eps 97&98
Sam tells Raymond that she’s quitting to focus on the band. They both cry…
I always knew your heart wasn’t in hairdressing, he says. You’ve got a rare singing talent – you need to give music your best shot. I’m proud of you…
Duncan tells Trevor that Tommy and Ryan are leaving. Trevor’s not surprised…
Where am I going to find replacements? Trevor suggests Doreen – she’d be great…
Mario has asked Carmella to Christmas dinner, but she wants to bring Harry.
Sam has asked Raymond, who has already invited Fiona and Jasper. Can they come too? He hasn’t told Charlotte he has invited Fiona so it might save their marriage…
The pair are looking for a TV programme to watch. There’s a nature programme about Scotland, which prompts Chantelle to raise the Fonab wedding idea again…
Not that again, says Alastair aggressively. I’ve told you – it’s not an option.
Sam has offered to FaceTime Bianca. She has a quick chat with Sharon first, who explains how Bianca was dumped by her boyfriend and rejected by her friends…
She’s putting a brave face on it, says Sharon, but be gentle with her.
It’s the Huntsford Christmas party. Heather makes a speech thanking everyone.
It was always her dream to set up a community radio station, but none of it would have been possible without the help of her brilliant and dear friend Adam Pinkerton.
13 min
December 01, 2021Season 5 – Eps 95 & 96
Laura and Alyson discuss Judy’s shampoo bars and agree they’re nice to use
They smell great, leave customers’ hair clean and shiny – and they last for ages…
Alastair is cooking dinner and being charming. Chantelle is relaxed and happy…
She thanks him for paying her back. He says money stuff will be much simpler once they’re married and have a joint account. Chantelle quickly changes the subject…
Adam asks Mabel and The Edge to do a live programme on Radio Huntsford
He would like them to do an interview – local band with great prospects. They could talk about their recording contract, future plans etc.
It’s late in the evening. Raymond comes home from Fiona’s to find Charlotte there
She got home two hours ago, has had a few drinks and is upset that he wasn’t home
The boys nervously confess to Duncan that they’re quitting the pub to focus on the band. Duncan’s upset at first, then admits he saw it coming.
Anyone can work in a bar, but not everyone can be in a successful band…
Judy discovers Bob on his laptop, looking at Christmas gifts for babies…
What are you doing? Nothing, says Bob – just searched on the wrong thing…
12 min
November 21, 2021Season 5 Eps 93&94
The lovers are having breakfast. Harry has stayed over, and they are relaxed
Carmella admits, when asked, that she’s glad he persuaded her to give him a chance
Bob says he has been to see Fiona who has admitted that Robbie is the father
He makes Dan promise to keep it secret. He’s not going to tell Judy and Dan mustn’t tell Laura. He promised Fiona. Dan agrees, but predicts it’s going to be hard for Bob
Duncan and PC Evans are having lunch. Admiring the view of Edinburgh Castle…
This wine’s lovely. How decadent – drinking wine at lunchtime! We deserve it….
Jordan has been working through Charlotte’s postbag, inbox, and social media feeds.
Most of it’s positive, but there are a few negative messages about her stance on gender equality. One or two are quite offensive – she shows Charlotte
Raymond is chatting to Duncan and PC Evans, when Laura comes into the pub…
She’s meeting Vicky and Chantelle, for a girls’ night out, but they haven’t yet arrived
The newlyweds are looking forward to their first Christmas in their own home
They decide to invite Raymond, Charlotte and Carmella to Christmas dinner
12 min
November 21, 2021Season 5 Eps 91&92
Vicky and Laura ask Chantelle if she’s up for a girls’ night out – Red Lion and Red Fort
Chantelle’s about to refuse – then in walks Alastair with an envelope full of cash
Isn’t it time you took a break, says Sam to Sharon. You’ve been flat out all day…
Thanks, says Sharon. I need to FaceTime Bianca. I’ll go in the staff room to do it
They decide to hold a Christmas party on 09.12 to thank presenters for a great start
Discuss who they should nominate for the Community Broadcasting Awards. Ryan for Best Male Presenter. Kylie for Best Female. Gala for Best Outside Broadcast.
Fiona is looking forward to her first Christmas with Jasper. You must both come to Penistone for Christmas Day, says Raymond. Of course, Charlotte won’t mind…
If you’re sure, says Fiona. The more the merrier, says Raymond. She’ll love it…
Mario and Sam announce that she’s quitting Wavelengths to focus on the band
Mario says that Matt wants them all to do the same, or he’ll pull the plug
Judy’s on track to open Circle of Life on 16.12. It’s in Charlotte’s diary
It’s the earliest she can do – but she’ll be able to get at least some Christmas trade
12 min
November 06, 2021Season 5 & Eps 89&90
Judy is buying a range of Fairtrade shampoo bars for her shop, Circle of Life…
She can offer them to Wavelengths at a special discount price – it’s a bargain!
Bob turns up out of the blue. I know about Robbie. Can we talk?
Tells her how Robbie got drunk and confessed about their ‘arrangement’
Alyson’s about to shut the salon when a stranger walks in. We’re just closing, says Alyson, but we can make you an appointment…
I’m here to see my mum. Sharon Tubbs? Alyson calls Sharon from staff room…
Alyson and Chantelle coo over the baby. Has Fiona decided on a name? Jasper…
She tells them about all the things Raymond has been doing – taking the baby to the park, doing the shopping, playing with him while she takes a bath etc.
The pair listen to their recordings. They’re pleased with them, but they took ages!
Mario recounts his conversation with Matt, who said they should quit their day jobs.
Carmella and Harry are having a drink. Harry asks her why she has been frosty…
Carmella ducks and weaves a bit, but eventually confesses that she has been hurt before and doesn’t want to go through all that again…
13 min
November 06, 2021Season 5 – Eps 87&88
The two are having a meeting to discuss how it’s going since they signed up…
Mario remarks that some of the band members find the recording process quite arduous – but they’ll get used to it. Matt’s response is unexpectedly robust…
Adam runs into Chantelle in the pub. Says he hears congratulations are in order…
I know you probably find it odd that we’re engaged, says Chantelle, given our previous conversations – but I’ve found out a lot more about Alastair since then…
Bob’s distraught. Robbie called him last night, drunk. Revealed he was the father of Fiona’s baby – he was her ‘donor’ before he left. No relationship.
Said he would never tell – but can’t keep it secret from his dad anymore…
13 min
November 06, 2021Season 5 – Eps 85&86
Adam and Heather ask Doreen if she’d like to take over Jordan’s radio programme
Doreen would, but on condition she can ‘be herself.’ She’s not prepared to hide the fact that she’s a trans woman – but neither does she want to attract trolls…
Raymond tries to be useful in the salon, but Alyson has everything under control…
He asks re: stock – she has placed an order with a new supplier and got a discount…
Sharon comes on to Ryan. He’s embarrassed and doesn’t know how to rebuff her…
Jordan storms in. She has come back from London unexpectedly – was supposed to be staying over. Messaged Ryan for a lift from the station but he didn’t respond.
12 min

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