Radio soap set in a small market town called Huntsford in the middle of the English countryside. Huntsford lives in a parallel universe version of our world, which is necessarily fictitious. Whilst Huntsford picks up on themes and issues that have a resonance here today, it simultaneously provides an escape from our here and now.
Neil comes into the pub. Heather’s on her own at the bar. He offers her a drink Trevor’s matey to Neil. Heather remarks Neil seems
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Duncan’s closing up and finds Tommy helping himself to a large Scotch It’s alright, says Tom. I’ve put the money in the till. That’s not
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Matt backs down. He’s willing for Ryan to stay in the band and continue to present on Radio Huntsford, as long as it doesn’t interfere
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Dan asks Bob whether he has confronted Harry re: the knickers found in his van No says Bob. I’ve had too much going on, what
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The renovation work on the two shops has started. Both women are excited Laura suggests they put a sign in the window, to start a
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The four are having a cocktail before the awards ceremony. Adam and Heather have gone ahead. Tommy and Kylie are out together. No-one has seen
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Adam sees Heather looking at evening dresses online. She asks him for his opinion They’re OK, but a bit frumpy. I think you should go
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Raymond’s making dinner for Charlotte and Sam. He regales them with tales of the mystery man whom Sharon and Alyson fancy and were discussing in
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Neil is having a quiet drink on his own at a table when Sharon comes in Makes a beeline for him and tries to buy
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Chantelle informs Alastair that her offer for the two shops has been accepted She’s looking forward to converting them into her new salon/spa and working
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The band do their photo shoot. Comedy moments as Tommy and Mario try to look sexy and just look ridiculous, pouting away like Kim Kardashian
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Trevor compliments Sharon on her new hair colour. Typical – only gay men notice! Duncan asks whether Bianca will work as a bartender on Fri/Sat
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Duncan thanks everyone. Trev and Doreen are a great double act behind the bar, now she has settled in, and Vicky is fantastic in the
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Dinner party is wrapping up. Judy is playing hostess. Compliments Duncan on his business acumen – Red Lion is a well-run business, like Circle of
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PC Evans has asked Vicky to come down to the station for a follow-up interview Challenges Vicky – how does she know whose van was
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Charlotte is home from hospital. She’s frail – still suffering from aftermath of head injury. She also has several broken ribs and extensive bruising. Moving
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PC Evans advises Raymond – the police have new evidence re: Charlotte ‘accident’ They’re treating it as suspicious – CID are investigating. Can’t say much
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Jordan has visited Charlotte in hospital – recovering slowly. She’s grateful to Jordan for holding the fort, fielding messages, clearing diary, fending off the press
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Jordan comes home. She’s exhausted after fielding countless enquiries about Charlotte, and obviously she’s upset and traumatised by what has happened. Ryan has got the
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Bob has completed his first babysitting stint for Fiona. Daytime stint set up in C1 He and Jasper have had a great time. The baby
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Vicky asks Carmella about Christmas at Penistone. It was wonderful, says Carmella. Charlotte was a perfect hostess, and Harry bought me this gorgeous pendant… The
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The band are doing the sound check and preparing for their gig. Bianca’s watching She tells Sam how great she sounds and how she loves
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Mario and Tommy tell Matt about the live programme on Radio Huntsford… Matt’s angry – why didn’t you clear it with me? I’m putting together
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Sam tells Raymond that she’s quitting to focus on the band. They both cry… I always knew your heart wasn’t in hairdressing, he says. You’ve
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Laura and Alyson discuss Judy’s shampoo bars and agree they’re nice to use They smell great, leave customers’ hair clean and shiny – and they
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The lovers are having breakfast. Harry has stayed over, and they are relaxed Carmella admits, when asked, that she’s glad he persuaded her to give
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Vicky and Laura ask Chantelle if she’s up for a girls’ night out – Red Lion and Red Fort Chantelle’s about to refuse – then
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Judy is buying a range of Fairtrade shampoo bars for her shop, Circle of Life… She can offer them to Wavelengths at a special discount
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The two are having a meeting to discuss how it’s going since they signed up… Mario remarks that some of the band members find the
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Adam and Heather ask Doreen if she’d like to take over Jordan’s radio programme Doreen would, but on condition she can ‘be herself.’ She’s not
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Carmella and Harry are on their ‘just friends’ date in the Red Fort… Harry says he’s getting a taxi home, so they both get stuck
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Chantelle is doing Vicky’s nails. Confides that Alastair proposed and she’s undecided If you’re not sure, you must refuse, says Vicky. Don’t sleepwalk into marriage.
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Fiona comes in to buy a sandwich. She’s at the counter when her waters break… Poor Ryan doesn’t know what’s going on. Vicky shouts at
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The band are celebrating the signing of their record deal. Much toasting and drinking Tommy suggests they play a celebratory gig in the pub –
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Chantelle explains to Laura re: Adam and Heather’s request for a beauty programme Would Laura consider doing it? Chantelle would help with the material and
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Adam and Heather have invited Chantelle for a drink in order to ask her something… They have a slot free on Radio Huntsford – will
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Alastair says how depressing it is to be back in Huntsford after their great holiday Chantelle remarks that she’s glad to be home. Alastair asks
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Charlotte’s having some rare downtime. Laura is giving her a manicure and pedicure Charlotte wants to look her best for the official opening of Huntsford
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Carmella and Vicky are recording an episode of their cookery programme… Their chaotic first episode is a distant memory and they’re pretty good now. They
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Judy and Bob are having dinner in a local pub after a long day’s walking… Judy is surprised she managed to make it here –
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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
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There’s a month to go until the birth and Fiona’s anxiety levels are soaring S There’s a month to go until the birth and Fiona’s
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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
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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
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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
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The business partners have completed their hairdressing trials with the two candidates – Sharon and Amanda. They ask each other what they thought… Fiona said
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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
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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
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Adam tells Vicky that Alastair has denied cheating – the women was a business associate. Sure she was, says Vicky. I know what I saw…
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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
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Chantelle’s just closing up when Adam and Vicky come in and ask to have a word… They explain how Vicky saw Alastair at the pop-up
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Alyson and Laura apologise to Fiona for gossiping about her and Raymond They’ve brought in a bag of baby clothes as a gesture of goodwill
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Chantelle knows about A&L debacle. So it’s official; Raymond’s not the father, she jokes. No, says Fiona – sorry I can’t tell – but the
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Raymond’s still gutted about losing the cycle race to Bob and Doreen. Charlotte does her best to soothe his bruised ego, but he refuses to
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The honeymooners are soaking up the sun and admiring the beautiful people. Sam says she feels fat by comparison – Mario says she the most
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The couple discuss whether they should allow Tommy to move in. Ryan’s keen… Jordan’s less sure; she’s worried he will bring home a different girl
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Rehearsals are underway for the new station. Ryan is observing Kylie Smith She used to present a show on hospital radio so is polished –
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Sam approaches altar. Mario is awestruck – whispers that she looks epic.… The ceremony starts (include clips of the couple saying their vows) The four
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The pair of them watch Alistair and Chantelle, who are all loved up in the corner… Will he not put her down, says Duncan. They’re
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PC Evans says she has been overwhelmed by applications for the cycling event Some of her colleagues have agreed to be marshals – as the
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Carmella has made the wedding cake. It’s ready to be iced. Love the guitar shape, says Vicky – it’s perfect. It took ages to get
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Adam reports that the radio station has been granted a Restricted Service Licence Allows them to broadcast for one month. They agree to inform/prepare presenters.
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Adam approaches the pair – would Jordan do the Sat lunchtime slot on Huntsford Radio – the new community radio station.… Jordan goes on about
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Mario and Ryan are being fitted for their wedding suits. Ryan says Mario looks the business in his – and Ryan returns the compliment… I’m
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Judy’s trying to get Bob to buy accessories online for the kitchen and living room… They buy some storage jars for the kitchen, but Bob
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Carmella has developed a series of easy cycling routes – 2, 5, 10 and 20 miles. The others love them – will encourage beginners and
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The wedding couple plus parents are checking out the wedding venue together Charlotte and Raymond point out faults – peeling paint, dirty windows. Charlotte’s sure
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Laura reports that Fiona’s in the toilets again being sick – she’s definitely pregnant… I reckon so, agrees Alyson, but we should keep it to
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Sam loves Carmella’s idea for the cake – guitar-shaped with chocolate, carrot and coffee and walnut flavoured layers. She asks how the outside catering’s going…
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Sam’s having her dress fitting. Rachel’s emotional – you look amazing… They struggle to keep the kids still long enough for them to be fitted,
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The band have been sharing ideas for new band names for ages but none of them has been quite right. Now Mario thinks he’s got
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The girls, plus children Henry and Olivia, have been shopping for wedding dresses Sam apologises to Rachel for dragging her round every bridal shop in
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Heather’s upset – confides in Adam that Nick’s divorce lawyer has been in touch. Apparently Nick is pushing to give her the minimum so he
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Trevor comments on how much Raymond has improved, and the others agree. Thanks, says Raymond. This is just the start – I’m going to take
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The two friends are having a quiet night in with a takeaway. They talk about the hairdressing competition, the spray tan booth – general gossip…
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They discuss wedding cars. Sam suggests horse drawn carriage – Mario’s not keen Sam suggests they commission Carmella to make the wedding cake Jordan updates
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Duncan congratulates Trevor and Doreen on an excellent gig. Pub was packed… Doreen’s delighted with the response and agrees to be Trevor’s regular partner …Adam
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Chantelle and Alastair are having a lovely second date – Alastair being very charming Says she’s the classiest woman in Huntsford – Chantelle is embarrassed
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Laura moans about Sam’s new haircut. Makes it more difficult to do a bridal look… Everyone’ll be doing obviou You’re looking very happy today says
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Bob voices doubts about hairdo. Not comfortable being trendy/centre of attention Judy reassures him that he’s not too trendy – just attractive and handsome… The
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Mario tells Sam about Chantelle’s change of heart re: royalties and access to songs Sam’s amazed and wonders why – Mario says he’s the only
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The band have a meeting to discuss their future. Agree to seek out new venues Mario hints at new songs that will shortly be available
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Trevor and Duncan are blown away by Doreen’s singing in rehearsal… The punters will love you, says Duncan. Please agree to perform, says Trevor. Laura
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Raymond asks Charlotte to join him for drinks at the Golf Club on Friday night… Charlotte refuses as she has already arranged to meet Rachel
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Raymond announces that he and Fiona want Wavelengths to be represented at the Hairdresser of the Year awards. Can only nominate three stylists from a
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Sam asks if she can have a word while the grandparents are playing with the kids Tells Rachel about Chantelle not sharing royalties and possibly
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Charlotte mentions that she had a meeting earlier with Raymond’s friend Doreen Raymond is nervous, until Charlotte says what a lovely person she thinks Doreen
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Ryan moves in. Jordan helps him with his stuff and they bicker a bit… Mario welcomes Ryan warmly – Sam is less enthusiastic, but polite
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Mario drops in to remind Chantelle about his request to use some of Dave’s songs He wrote some good songs on holiday -Dave’s tracks Trevor
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Alyson and Laura analyse recent product sales figures which are surprisingly good. Alyson explains that customers were impressed with their proactive refund policy. Charlotte and
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A loved up Sam and Mario announce engagement to her parents They are surprised and react with some caution – aren’t they a bit young?
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Bob and Judy talk about what a great time they had at the classic car rally They saw some smart motors, ran into an old
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Fiona tells Chantelle about the fiasco regarding Judy’s hair care products. Surely this proves to Chantelle that Judy is not to be trusted? Mario and
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Alyson and Laura confess that customers have complained about Judy’s products The samples were great but the products are poor quality Sam reports back on
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Charlotte and Raymond tell Sam about the daughter adopted long ago Sam is emotional – how could Charlotte keep it secret all these years?
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Raymond has let Nick persuade him to have a one-to-one with Heather at Peniston. Charlotte is angry – you were weak. You’ll agree to anything
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Judy returns to salon to persuade Alyson and Laura to stock her new product range. Jordan is worried about Sam – the two of them
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Sam and Mario great to have finally booked theirholiday and have something to look forward to. They need to share dates with Ryan and Tommy,
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Episode 33 – Judy asks Trevor who that man is over there. Bob, says Trevor – runs local garage. He’s a self-made man, jokes Trevor,
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Fiona confirms to Alyson and Laura that they can take over responsibility for ordering stock. They are delighted – and are enthusiastic about their ideas
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Mario and Sam discuss where they want to go on holiday. Agree no Ayia Napa-type resorts Duncan asks how Dan is getting on at the
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Ryan asks if Jordan has heard about Heather’s suicide attempt – she had. Fiona thanks Raymond for his support during a difficult time. Did you
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Heather has taken pills, is in her bedroom and left a suicide note. Charlotte and Raymond go looking for her when she fails to appear
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Charlotte tells Raymond that Heather will have to go, but Raymond disagrees and says she needs more time, because she is vulnerable and needs the
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Charlotte pops in to see Sam on way home from station. PC Evans calls round for update & Nick confirms all posters have been removed.
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Charlotte takes Raymond to task about his weight – why isn’t he losing? Judy has first appointment – Raymond simpers and grovels. Cringe-making. Nick tells
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HCR104fm’s Gold award winning soap drama is set in a small market town called Huntsford in the middle of the English countryside. Huntsford lives in
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HCR104fm’s Gold award winning soap drama is set in a small market town called Huntsford in the middle of the English countryside. Huntsford lives in
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HCR104fm’s Gold award winning soap drama is set in a small market town called Huntsford in the middle of the English countryside. Huntsford lives in
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HCR104fm’s Gold award winning soap drama is set in a small market town called Huntsford in the middle of the English countryside. Huntsford lives in
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HCR104fm’s Gold award winning soap drama is set in a small market town called Huntsford in the middle of the English countryside. Huntsford lives in
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HCR104fm’s Gold award winning soap drama is set in a small market town called Huntsford in the middle of the English countryside. Huntsford lives in
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HCR104fm’s Gold award winning soap drama is set in a small market town called Huntsford in the middle of the English countryside. Huntsford lives in
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HCR104fm’s Gold award winning soap drama is set in a small market town called Huntsford in the middle of the English countryside. Huntsford lives in
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HCR104fm’s Gold award winning soap drama is set in a small market town called Huntsford in the middle of the English countryside. Huntsford lives in
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