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Huntsford episodes

August 16, 2021Season 5 – Eps 63&64
Sharon complements Sarah on her lovely long hair. It’s out of control Sarah says…
Could Sharon put some layers in and tidy it up? She’s got a date next week…
Duncan’s pouring Adam a drink. Trevor’s saying how he’s enjoying Radio Huntsford…
Suddenly there’s a roaring noise from outside. What the **** is that? Yells Duncan.
Carmella marches into the café, angry. There’s a delivery van parked right across the doorway – blocking the way for the customers. Where’s the driver?
Back here, calls Vicky – Harry and I are just unloading the boxes from the trolley…
Adam and Heather are discussing how the radio stations’ going. Ryan’s great…
So is Kylie Smith – and the MP talk show and Carmella’s cookery programmes…
The pair are tired. Laura’s had a full day of Chantelle’s clients and Wavelengths ones
Meanwhile Dan’s maxed out in the garage as Bob’s away – but he’s enjoying it. A year ago he’d never imagine he’d be a partner, trusted with running the place…
The couple are a little nervous – but happy to be on their date outside Huntsford, away from prying eyes. It’s great to have some downtime. Duncan likes her haircut…
They enjoy the food and wine. Sarah says tonight is nicer than this time last week…
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August 09, 2021Season 5 – Eps 61&62
There’s a month to go until the birth and Fiona’s anxiety levels are soaring
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There’s a month to go until the birth and Fiona’s anxiety levels are soaring
She’s trying to plan everything down to the last detail, but Alyson says don’t bother
Jordan comes home from London. She’s hot, tired and exhausted. Ryan’s waiting…
He has run her a lovely cool bath and has lit a candle. He gives her an ice-cold drink and tells her to go and chill while he finishes making dinner. She’s amazed…
PC Evans wants to catch Alastair before his holiday. How d’you know my business…
She reveals she knows he has threatened Vicky with violence. This is unacceptable…
Laura’s looking after Chantelle’s beauty clients while she’s on holiday
Alyson brings her a cup of tea and checks how she’s getting on
The couple are lying by the pool at their all-inclusive resort. It’s beautiful…
The waiter comes round offering to bring drinks. Chantelle orders a rum punch
The pair are nearing the summit of Scafell Pike. It has been drizzling all the way up…
Judy’s tired and intimidated by the Grade One scramble. I don’t think I can do this…
13 min
July 31, 2021Season 5 – Eps 59&60
The three friends tell PC Evans about Alastair threatening Vicky and the tyre slashing. They’re sure it was him…
PC Evans says they have no proof re: tyre slashing but will take statements
The band have just done their first festival gig and it went brilliantly. Great audience. They’re looking forward to playing Huntsford Gala in August.
The promoter said audience numbers were boosted by Ryan’s growing popularity at Radio Huntsford and the pictures of Sam in her leather dress at the wedding…
Raymond tells Charlotte that Fiona has asked him to be godfather. He’s so pleased
Charlotte says it’s a nice gesture but cautions against getting too involved.
Vicky is happier now PC Evans is taking action against Alastair. The two women discuss the café and how well it’s doing. Healthy range is still selling well.
The guitar wedding cake was a success and Carmella has been asked to do cakes
Laura asks Sharon how she’s settling in at Wavelengths. Is she enjoying it?
Sharon’s enthusiastic. The clients are lovely, and the other stylists are friendly…
Heather has come round to share the listener feedback on Charlotte’s programme …
The response to her speaking out in favour of Trevor and Doreen was almost all positive. Most of the listeners loved her taking a stand. Shows tweets, emails etc.
12 min
July 24, 2021Season 5 – Eps 57&58
Raymond makes an announcement and introduces Sharon to the team…
Sharon makes a little speech; says how much she’s looking forward to working there
Trevor and Doreen are celebrating – they won their court case. They’re ecstatic…
Duncan’s pleased for them – says they need to perform a celebratory gig in the pub.
Charlotte’s nervous, but soon gets into her stride. Jordan has all the data to hand…
A caller asks about hospital waiting times and she answers fluently and convincingly.
Tommy has some news – his Dad is going on a date with PC Evans! Jordan’s amazed – it’s the first time he’s dated since their mum left…
Tommy’s going on a date with Kylie Smith tonight. He confesses he really likes her.
Fiona has thought about what Raymond said re: her baby needing a man in its life…
She would like him to have an official role, so she asks him to be the godfather….
Judy’s making dinner. Bob’s looking at maps and enthusing about Lake District walks.
Look, says Judy – I’ve agreed to do this hillwalking, but we need some give and take in this relationship. You have to do some stuff I want in return…
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July 19, 2021Season 5 – Eps 55&56
Heather and Adam are having a late drink after a long day at Radio Huntsford
Ryan and Jordan come in, and Heather calls them over to tell them about the great listener feedback on the drivetime show. She’s had emails and lots of tweets…
Chantelle’s doing Judy’s nails and the two chat about their upcoming holidays
Judy’s jealous that Chantelle is getting to sunbathe in the Caribbean while she struggles up Helvellyn and Scafell Pike. Why can’t Bob be more like Alastair?
Tommy and Ryan are making dinner for Jordan to say sorry for the other night…
They are being too ambitious –cooking Steak Diane, which has to be flambéd
PC Evans comes into the pub. She’s on her own this time and so is Duncan…
They talk about the pressures of their respective jobs and the unsocial hours…
Raymond brings his car in for a service. Dan’s booking him in when the phone rings…
It’s Bob’s mobile. That’s an interesting choice of ringtone, says Raymond. It’s from the Jungle Book, says Dan. My kids love that film…
Adam’s sitting in the café having a toastie. Vicky’s behind the counter.
Vicky screams and drops a plate. She just saw Alastair prowling around outside…
12 min
July 11, 2021Season 5 Eps 53&54
The business partners have completed their hairdressing trials with the two candidates – Sharon and Amanda. They ask each other what they thought…
Fiona said you could tell Amanda had been on the cruise ships. Very conservative…
Dan tells Bob that he and Laura have agreed that he should buy into the business…
They’ve secured the finance so it’s all systems go. Bob’s delighted – beer later!
Jordan arrives home from London, stressed out and hungry. The boys have promised to make dinner, but there’s no one in the kitchen and no cooking smells…
In the living room, she finds Ryan and Tommy, drinking beer and watching wrestling.
PC Evans comes in with some colleagues. She’s out of uniform and looking great
Duncan makes a clumsy attempt to chat her up – complements her on her appearance, but everything he says comes out wrong. Sarah responds graciously
Fiona’s intimidated, as all the other women have their men with them…
You’re better off with a woman, says Alyson – someone who has been through it and knows exactly how to help. Men can’t understand, however hard they try…
Sam and Mario are decorating the kitchen. Mario’s fed up – they’ve been at it for hours and he wants to take a break…
Stick with it, says Sam – it’ll be worth it in the end, when we have our dream house…
12 min
July 05, 2021Season 5 – Eps 51&52
Fiona asks Alyson to take over her appointments while she’s at ante-natal
Alyson asks if anyone is going with her and Fiona tells her Chantelle pulled out
The pair discuss their presenting gigs at Radio Huntsford. Agree it’s not easy…
Jordan feels that Kylie Smith is patronising her, which she finds annoying
The newlyweds move into their new house. The move has been stressful, but they’re delighted to be in their own place at last, where they can do what they want…
The pair drink champagne to celebrate and look around their new place together
Carmella and Vicky talk about how Alastair threatened Vicky; she’s frightened
Carmella wants Vicky to go to the police, but Vicky refuses – doesn’t trust them
The court case is over, and the jury has retired to consider its verdict…
Trevor and Doreen found it traumatic giving evidence and neither of them think they did a good job. They’re nervous and reckon the jury’s decision could go either way…
Charlotte’s first ‘Meet your MP’ programme on Radio Huntsford is imminent
She asks Jordan to pull together lots of information on Huntsford eg: NHS and social services waiting times, unemployment rate, school performance data etc.
12 min
June 25, 2021Season 5 – Eps 49&50
The business partners have interviewed a bunch of stylists for Jordan’s job.…
All were well qualified, but they agree that only two have the right personality and approach to fit in at Wavelengths. One of them knows Laura, which could be helpful
Doreen has created an online dating profile and has already had lots of responses…
Look at these losers, she laughs. Once the court case is over, I’m going to blog about this. I’ll chart the trials and tribulations of online dating for trans women…
Adam expresses concern about Alastair – thinks he could be abusive to Chantelle
Sarah asks if he has any evidence – texts, social media, signs of physical abuse…
Dan tells Laura that Bob has asked him to be a partner in the garage. Laura’s pleased
He says he’ll need to invest some cash – proposes increasing the mortgage to fund it
Bob has a surprise – he’s booked a week for them in a luxury Lake District hotel
Judy’s ecstatic. Dan can mind the shop, says Bob – he’s qualified, and I trust him…
Carmella has just left and Vicky’s alone, shutting up shop, when Alastair comes in…
We’re closed, she says. Alastair’s menacing. I’m not here for coffee and cake – I want some answers. Why are you spreading lies about me, you poisonous witch?
12 min
June 18, 2021Season 5 – Eps 47&48
Adam tells Vicky that Alastair has denied cheating – the women was a business associate. Sure she was, says Vicky. I know what I saw…
Chantelle told him how hurt Alastair was to be accused of straying…
Jordan asks Ryan how his final rehearsal went. Not long to go now until the launch…
Ryan says he was still nervous – but Kylie Smith was there and helped him a lot…
The radio station launches. The first track Kylie Smith plays is one of Dave’s songs…
Nice idea, Heather, says Adam. I thought it was the least we could do for our sponsor, she replies. Thanks to her, we’ve got time to get ourselves established…
Sam and Mario are moving the last of their stuff out and Tommy’s moving in…
There are a few squabbles – Tommy’s clogging up the passageway with his stuff and Sam can’t get past with the last of their bags. She shouts at him for being impatient
Chantelle is making dinner and Radio Huntsford is playing in the background…
Ryan, who’s presenting, thanks their advertisers and their generous sponsor, without whom the new community radio station would not be able to exist…
12 min
June 18, 2021Season 5 – Eps 45&46
The band are having a drink to celebrate a successful rehearsal – they were on fire!
They’re rehearsing for the summer festivals, their performance at Huntsford Gala and their upcoming regular live music slot on Radio Huntsford after it launches…
Laura asks Raymond if she can look after Chantelle’s clients while she’s on holiday
Raymond’s worried that she won’t be able to manage the workload, but Laura insists she will and promises that her Wavelengths clients won’t suffer – quite the opposite
Adam drops in to ask Chantelle if she has confronted Alastair about what Vicky saw
Yes, she says. Clearly Vicky made a mistake. The women is just a business associate
Tommy is admiring an attractive woman with her back to him. Long hair, tight jeans
Duncan tells him off for being a babe hound, but agrees she’s very attractive…
Bob says he’s thought over Dan’s ideas and has concluded he likes them…
How would Dan feel about buying into the business as a partner?
Chantelle’s waiting for Alastair. She asks Adam how the radio station’s going and says how much she’s looking forward to it starting up…
Adam confesses it won’t last long without a substantial injection of cash.
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