Episode
Day 2547
Day 2547 in Seahaven Springs, under cloudy skies. The queue at the bakery has reached the door. Nobody minds; it is that kind of queue. Abel Callahan and Lark Ferris have got into the habit of each other. Perry Gorse was born to Edie Gorse and Ewan Callahan. Nothing bad ever happens here — but something is always going on. Whose Ladder Is This begins. Goodnight, Truman. In case we don't see you: good afternoon, good evening, and goodnight.
OPEN THIS DAY IN THE BROADCASTWhat was announced
07:00The queue at the bakery has reached the door. Nobody minds; it is that kind of queue.
07:49Abel Callahan and Lark Ferris have got into the habit of each other.
08:00The lights of Seahaven Springs flickered for exactly three seconds. The town clock is unbothered.
09:00Elaine Whitlow answered a question Truman Beaumont had not asked out loud.
09:48Iris Brody and Marla Finch have quietly become the sort of friends who notice things.
10:00Saturday orchard morning is under way. Opinions about ladders are plentiful.
10:00Clouds drift in over the bay. The fishermen pretend not to enjoy it.
11:00Rain has begun over Seahaven Springs. Umbrellas deployed with suspicious synchronization.
12:00Marla Finch has received a postcard from somewhere far away. The handwriting is unfamiliar.
12:00Every car, gull and passer-by around Truman Beaumont paused at once, as though waiting for a cue.
12:00The radio in Truman Beaumont's kitchen has been persuaded to play his favourite song. He is singing along, badly.
13:00The rain has driven everyone indoors, and the café is doing the best trade of the week.
13:00Orson Ferris noticed the greetings had gone identical and improvised badly but successfully.
15:00The puddle outside the Sunrise Café has returned to its usual dimensions.
15:53Orson Ferris and Ewan Callahan kept their word and finished what they started.
16:00A heron has taken up position at Miller's Pond and is refusing to be hurried.
17:00There is one more chair at The Anchor than there was yesterday. Rex has not mentioned it.
18:00The rain has cleared. A rainbow appeared at a frankly cinematic angle.
19:00The tide is out further than usual. Ned Ferris has gone to look at what it left behind.
20:00Faint harmonica music was heard from the dock. Everybody denies everything.
21:35Hal Brody is teaching the room a song that appears to have no chorus.
21:37Rex Callahan has begun a heartfelt speech with no clear subject.
22:00Clouds drift in over the bay. The fishermen pretend not to enjoy it.
22:04Iris Brody has proposed a toast to the concept of Thursdays.
22:15Somebody behind the bar has quietly moved Bea Callahan onto the water. Bea Callahan has not noticed.
23:08Orson Ferris 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.
07:04Bea Callahan, Linus Tidewater · Norma's House
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
07:27Lark Ferris, Abel Callahan · Sunrise Café
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
07:34Milo Ferris, Gil Ferris · Dot's House
Gil! Perfect. I have made far too much of something again.
Gil! Perfect. I have made far too much of something again.
08:04Hal Brody, Iris Brody · Sheriff Brody's House
Morning, Iris. Everything feels possible at this hour.
Morning, Iris. Everything feels possible at this hour.
08:28Marla Finch, Toby Tanner · Sunrise Café
Hello, Toby.
Hello, Toby.
08:46Kip Doyle, Ned Ferris · The Bakery
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
08:48Bram Tidewater, Hattie Whitlow · Founders Park
Morning, Hattie. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
Morning, Hattie. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
08:53Elaine Whitlow, Ewan Callahan, Cole Whitlow, Marla Finch · Sunrise Café
Right, cups down for one moment. Something has happened.★
Right, cups down for one moment. Something has happened.★
09:03Rex Callahan, Abel Callahan · Promenade House
I see we have chosen the same spot again.
I see we have chosen the same spot again.
09:04Orson Ferris, Wilf Tanner, Rue Callahan · Seahaven Mutual
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
09:25Elaine Whitlow, Truman Beaumont · Sunrise Café
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.