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Marry in haste鈥�? Listeners react to Justin and Lilian鈥檚 engagement

After Justin’s ill-fated attempt at a proposal in The Bull, Lilian sensibly decided to make a rather more private affair.

But when Lilian mentioned that it was Matt’s reappearance that had prompted her change of heart...

Listeners wondered whether this engagement is a good idea for anyone involved鈥�

But some delighted in the late-in-life romanticism of it all...

I'm impressed by the combined age of this romantic triangle. It must be approaching 200 years. – Michael Dewey on

Others were concerned about the implications for their patellae...

It was pointed out that this could be an excellent chance for Justin to save face...

Some expressed their conviction that Justin isn't the right man for Lilian鈥�

But #TeamJustin were vocal in their support too...

As were those who thought Lilian could do better than either Justin OR Matt鈥�

Why are her choices sleazy Matt, who blackmailed Alistair into knobbling horses, or sleazy Justin, who was unfaithful more than once in his last marriage? Are there really no decent, available older men? – Jo Power on

And as for 'naming the day'... outside forces may have more say over this than Lilian...

“Might be best to delay the hat purchase, it will have gone out of fashion by the time Justin's divorce comes through...” – Brenda Selwyn on

But the important thing is, at least there鈥檚 the prospect of a fantastic night out in the offing...

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