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08/05/2025

It鈥檚 the end of an era in Ambridge, and the village commemorates VE Day.

At The Bull, Lynda bumps into Lawrence, who鈥檚 just visited the Lower Loxley VE day exhibition. When Lawrence exclaims it makes him feel proud to be British, Lynda pointedly mentions troops from other countries who also fought in the war. Cutting Lynda off, Lawrence turns the conversation to Reginald Dodge鈥檚 family, who were also at the exhibition. Lynda鈥檚 irritated when Lawrence is then rude about the quality of Ambridge鈥檚 cricket teas, suggesting they need to up their game to rise up his catering league. Later, Lynda makes it clear to Lawrence how she feels about him. She didn鈥檛 appreciate his advances when they first met, and she won鈥檛 fraternise with a racist. When Lawrence tries to smooth things over, it鈥檚 clear Lynda has no time for him.
Lilian and Tony try to locate Hilda, who鈥檚 still missing. Peggy鈥檚 coming with Christine to the beacon lighting and WI tea later, and will expect a visit with Hilda en route. Lilian and Tony agree to pretend they saw Hilda this morning, but she鈥檚 now wandered off.
At the Village Hall later, Lilian and Tony wonder where Peggy is before Lilian gets a call from The Laurels. Lilian then approaches Tony in tears, telling him Peggy has died peacefully in her chair at the home. As the beacon blazes on Lakey Hill, Lilian, Brian and Tony share their feelings about Peggy. They head off to Peggy鈥檚 slideshow at the Village Hall, which Lynda has agreed to narrate at the last minute. Tearful Lilian just wishes Peggy was there to watch it with them.

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