Episode
Day 2537
Day 2537 in Seahaven Springs, under rainy skies. Ewan Callahan is in a staring contest with a gull on the dock. The gull is winning. Gil Ferris was born to Lark Ferris and Abel Callahan. Perry Gorse was born to Edie Gorse and Ewan Callahan. Nothing bad ever happens here — but something is always going on. Goodnight, Truman. In case we don't see you: good afternoon, good evening, and goodnight.
OPEN THIS DAY IN THE BROADCASTWhat was announced
00:00The radio in Truman Beaumont's kitchen has been persuaded to play his favourite song. He is singing along, badly.
09:00Clouds drift in over the bay. The fishermen pretend not to enjoy it.
10:00Rain has begun over Seahaven Springs. Umbrellas deployed with suspicious synchronization.
12:00It is Wednesday lunch in Founders Park. Benches are being claimed diplomatically.
12:00Ewan Callahan is in a staring contest with a gull on the dock. The gull is winning.
13:00Somebody has repainted their front door overnight. Opinions are being gathered.
14:00The photocopier at Seahaven Mutual is making the noise again. Opal Ferris has been elected to deal with it.
14:11The visit is postponed indefinitely. The cake is eaten by the welcoming committee.
14:11Truman Beaumont and Kip Doyle kept their word and finished what they started.
14:11And so concludes: A Visitor Is Expected. The town will live with how it ended.
15:00The rain has driven everyone indoors, and the café is doing the best trade of the week.
16:00Nothing whatsoever is happening in Seahaven Springs. Toby Tanner appears to be enjoying it.
17:29Rue Callahan has hosted the thing they kept meaning to host.
19:36Rue Callahan and Orson Ferris kept their word and finished what they started.
21:00For four seconds Truman Beaumont's radio carried a voice describing exactly where Truman Beaumont was standing.
22:01Jonah Ferris has reached the storytelling stage at The Anchor.
22:06Wilf Tanner is teaching the room a song that appears to have no chorus.
What was said
06:35Dot Ferris, Kip Doyle · Kip's House
Kip, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
Kip, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
07:04Fern Gorse, Opal Ferris · Marla's House
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
07:04Bea Callahan, Linus Tidewater · Norma's House
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
07:16Milo Ferris, Iris Brody · Sunrise Café
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
07:20Ewan Callahan, Toby Tanner, Wilf Tanner · Sunrise Café
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
07:34Bram Tidewater, Mabel Tidewater · Gus's House
Mabel! Beautiful day, isn't it?
Mabel! Beautiful day, isn't it?
07:58Lark Ferris, Abel Callahan · Sunrise Café
Morning, Abel. Everything feels possible at this hour.
Morning, Abel. Everything feels possible at this hour.
08:36Marla Finch, Iris Brody, Milo Ferris · Sunrise Café
Morning, Iris. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
Morning, Iris. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
08:45Truman Beaumont, Orson Ferris · Seahaven Mutual
There you are, Orson. I was hoping we would cross paths.
There you are, Orson. I was hoping we would cross paths.
08:46Kip Doyle, Ned Ferris · The Bakery
Ned, quick question: how much do you trust a seagull?
Ned, quick question: how much do you trust a seagull?
08:52Bram Tidewater, Hattie Whitlow · Founders Park
Remember when this whole street felt enormous?
Remember when this whole street felt enormous?
09:01Bev Tanner, Hal Brody, Milo Ferris, Elaine Whitlow · Sunrise Café
Morning, Hal. Everything feels possible at this hour.★
Morning, Hal. Everything feels possible at this hour.★