02/02/2025

Lynda, Tom and Harrison discuss the new challenges the cricket team could face now they’ve been promoted to a higher division. When Lynda brainstorms who might replace Harrison as captain, he suggests Chris, but Lynda’s doesn't think Chris will have time. Tom mentions that Freddie thought Vince was quite keen. But Lynda’s not sure he’s the right fit and Harrison points out Vince would have to live locally to play for Ambridge. The Chair of Roserran-In-the Vale cricket club arrives and gives them the inside track as division runners up. Lawrence is in awe of Lynda and her MBE, congratulating her on putting on such an entertaining pantomime. Lynda’s interested to hear that ‘Wicket and Stumps’ magazine will be featuring Roserran cricket team in an upcoming edition. When Harrison and Tom make their excuses and leave, Lawrence and Lynda find they have much in common leading to Lawrence proclaiming that he feels like Lynda’s a kindred spirit. Lynda suggests they meet up for a coffee to continue their conversation.When Fallon remarks to Harrison that she can’t remember the last time they spent a day together, Harrison suggests booking a holiday. They could go somewhere hot, and it would give them something to look forward to before Harrison’s secondment. But as they’re deciding on where to go, Harrison’s interrupted by a phone call from Inspector Norris. She drops the bombshell that Harrison’s secondment has been moved forward to next Friday. When Harrison tells Fallon, she points out that it’s on Valentine’s Day.