21/08/2026
There’s a surprising development for Lily and Khalil finds himself the centre of attention.
David Archer … Timothy Bentinck
Ruth Archer … Felicity Finch
Jolene Archer … Buffy Davis
Harrison Burns … James Cartwright
Susan Carter … Charlotte Martin
Amber Gordon … Olivia Bernstone
Clarrie Grundy … Heather Bell
Eddie Grundy … Trevor Harrison
George Grundy … Angus Stobie
Keira Grundy … Mollie Kruczek
Akram Malik … Asif Khan
Azra Malik … Yasmin Wilde
Khalil Malik … Krish Bassi
Esme Mulligan … Ellie Pawsey
Lily Pargetter … Katie Redford
Fallon Rogers … Joanna Van Kampen
Lynda Snell … Carole Boyd
Robert Snell … Michael Bertenshaw
Diane … Hayley Doherty
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- Fri 21 Aug 202619:00BBC Radio 4
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