20/03/2024

Published: March 20, 2024, 7:15 p.m.

Oliver and Robert keep quiet at the rewilding as they hope to spot a hare in the long grass. Oliver\u2019s impressed by Robert\u2019s research into Bartleby \u2013 he has a photo from the Echo and has found some information about a gang of horse thieves in the 80s. Robert considers making sleuthing his new hobby \u2013 he does need to find something to spark his imagination. Oliver suggests guiding at Lower Loxley. But Robert fancies going for Chair of the Cricket club \u2013 he admits he needs something he can do for himself, without Lynda\u2019s involvement. Robert\u2019s distracted as he sees a pair of ears \u2013 there are two hares!

Justin has a proposal for Stella, as he learns about what she\u2019s doing to improve soil health. He\u2019s been to a sustainability symposium and needs someone at Board level to ensure BL is playing their part environmentally. Defensive Brian challenges Justin. Awkward Stella gets a well-timed call and takes herself off to answer it. It\u2019s Pip, wondering when she\u2019s going to be coming over for dinner.

Stella offers to the gents to have a think about the position on offer, and Justine privately warns Brian not to stifle Stella\u2019s talent. But back to being friends, Justin asks if Brian is bringing anyone to the Grey Gables Ball on Friday. Having had a catch up with Pip and filled her in on today\u2019s events, Stella makes her excuses. But Rosie needs Stella to read to her, so Pip says there\u2019s no escaping just yet!