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The Archers

An intense and gripping week of events unfolds in Ambridge. Listen to all the drama here.

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The Archers
13/12/2023 from 2023-12-13T19:15

Life gets complicated for Paul, while Leonard offers the benefit of experience.

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The Archers
12/12/2023 from 2023-12-12T19:15

Paul’s surprise of a visit to a Rage Room for Lily’s birthday doesn’t quite hit the mark but she gets into it once Paul tells her they’re going for cocktails later. Whilst having cocktails the s...

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The Archers
11/12/2023 from 2023-12-11T19:15

Alice and Ian are talking about the joys of having children, and how Xander has landed himself the part of a disorganised Angel in the Christmas show. Ian hopes the teachers don’t think it’s bas...

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The Archers
10/12/2023 from 2023-12-10T19:15

Brian and Justin are playing golf before lunch. Brian tells Justin how he is no good at weekends and how Jennifer would have been busy preparing for Christmas by now. Brian talks about missing J...

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The Archers
08/12/2023 from 2023-12-08T19:15

Brian’s frustrated by having Justin as a houseguest. He asks if Justin wouldn’t be more comfortable somewhere else. Justin doesn’t want Lilian to think she’s driven him out of the village. He th...

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The Archers
07/12/2023 from 2023-12-07T19:15

Tony and Tom discuss how to cover Bridge Farm work without Johnny. They agree to ask George to cover Johnny’s work. Tony asks whether Tom and Natasha bidding for the Grange Farm land is a good i...

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The Archers
06/12/2023 from 2023-12-06T19:15

Kate chats to Jakob about Peggy’s wish to live at The Laurels. She thinks that if The Lodge could be made more accessible, and they re-employed Emma as a cleaner, it would mean Peggy could stay...

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The Archers
05/12/2023 from 2023-12-05T19:15

Eddie confides in Oliver about his and Clarrie’s worries over their future, even though Eddie knows it doesn’t excuse their behaviour. Oliver says he’s a farmer at heart and no farmer likes to s...

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The Archers
04/12/2023 from 2023-12-04T19:15

Will and George’s plan to sabotage the land sale upsets Clarrie. Later Eddie finds her crying about how tired she is and how sick she is of always living hand to mouth. Clarrie feels it’s like ...

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The Archers
03/12/2023 from 2023-12-03T19:15

Tony tells Emma about Tom and Natasha's plan to bid for the Grange Farm land. When Tony notices that Tom and Natasha are taking food without paying, Emma tells him not to worry as she’s keeping ...

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The Archers
01/12/2023 from 2023-12-01T19:15

Oliver and Ian turn up on the back lawn of Grey Gables at six-thirty as requested, still none the wiser. Following the sound of music, Oliver tells Ian they’re installing La Femme du Monde’s kit...

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The Archers
30/11/2023 from 2023-11-30T19:15

Instead of going into work Fallon contemplates the chaos of a house filled with upcycled furniture. Harrison treats it lightly, but Fallon’s in a real funk about Tom’s attitude. At least Lynda’s...

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The Archers
29/11/2023 from 2023-11-29T19:15

Alice visits Ian, who’s having second thoughts about resigning from Grey Gables. He still doesn’t trust Adil, though. Alice tells Ian about her lovely first date with Harry, but she’s cancelled ...

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The Archers
28/11/2023 from 2023-11-28T19:15

Fallon and Emma vent their frustrations about Tom and Natasha’s imminent takeover – Tom’s already started micro-managing them and they fear his meddling will only get worse. They feel completely...

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The Archers
27/11/2023 from 2023-11-27T19:15

Last-minute replacement Jakob turns up to play the organ at Ted Barrett’s funeral, a former resident of The Laurels. Alan tells him Ted’s family requested an upbeat service with a funny eulogy, ...

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The Archers
26/11/2023 from 2023-11-26T19:15

Despite feeling nervous Alice enjoys watching the racehorses train on the gallops, with Harry. He’s pleased when she refers to their outing as a date and doesn’t register an issue when she tells...

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The Archers
24/11/2023 from 2023-11-24T19:15

Tom apologises to Helen for passing on the news about Rob dying, and how people kept talking to her about it at Brian’s party. Helen insists it doesn’t matter. They talk about the effect it’s ha...

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The Archers
23/11/2023 from 2023-11-23T19:15

Oliver is confident that selling the land at Grange Farm will give them enough money to finish the bedrooms at Grey Gables. Adil thinks getting the kitchen right first is more important and reck...

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The Archers
22/11/2023 from 2023-11-22T19:15

In the shop Helen gets flustered about mislaying her bank card, then accidentally smashes a jar of mayonnaise. Helen cuts herself picking up the glass, so Jim invites her to sit down for tea and...

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The Archers
21/11/2023 from 2023-11-21T19:15

Miles turns up at Bridge Farm without warning and persuades Helen to go for a walk. He apologises for not being there when Helen visited Rob last week, grateful she stayed as long as she did, be...

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The Archers
20/11/2023 from 2023-11-20T19:15

It’s Brian’s eightieth birthday and he’s been thrown out of Blossom Hill while Adam, Ian, Kate, Jakob and Alice prepare a party for him. Despite Adam’s reservations about pushing Brian into havi...

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The Archers
19/11/2023 from 2023-11-19T19:15

Whilst destressing on his allotment, Adil tells Azra the reason he came back to Ambridge is the terrible guilt he feels over messing things up so badly for Oliver, Lynda, Ian and everyone else. ...

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The Archers
17/11/2023 from 2023-11-17T19:15

Pat knocks at Joy’s door after midnight, asking after Helen. Helen’s still not home and sounded strange on the phone. Joy says Helen’s told her nothing, but Pat knows it’s to do with Rob. Pat in...

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The Archers
16/11/2023 from 2023-11-16T19:15

Alice confesses her anxiety about inviting Harry for a tour of The Stables. Lilian says there’s nothing to worry about. But for Alice the elephant in the room is how she handles not drinking alc...

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The Archers
15/11/2023 from 2023-11-15T19:15

Lilian suggests to Alice that the Grange Farm land could be a good acquisition for The Stables. Perhaps Harry might have an opinion? Alice admits he gave her his card, but she dismisses Lilian’s...

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The Archers
14/11/2023 from 2023-11-14T19:15

Lilian isn’t looking forward to Harry Chilcott’s return, but Alice says not to worry. She’s looked him up online and knows his type. Later, Alice is grooming Sadie when Harry arrives. He complim...

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The Archers
13/11/2023 from 2023-11-13T19:15

Alan tells Jakob that Kate turned down his invitation to hold a weekly Spiritual Home session at the church, in support of Peggy’s stance. Jakob can’t believe it after what she said yesterday, b...

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The Archers
12/11/2023 from 2023-11-12T19:15

Kate announces that Ruairi’s birthday party is fancy dress. She wants her and Jakob to make an entrance with their costumes. She’s put out when Jakob tries to get out of going, accusing him of n...

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The Archers
10/11/2023 from 2023-11-10T19:15

Helen and Kirsty discuss upcoming rewilding work, how helpful Joy is being and Hannah staying in Ambridge, but Jazzer not wanting her job anyway. Helen then confides her worries about Jack, who’...

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The Archers
09/11/2023 from 2023-11-09T19:15

At Berrow, Jazzer gets increasingly frustrated when the computer he’s using crashes again. Hannah encourages him to keep going with the management training, but quickly realises he doesn’t actua...

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The Archers
08/11/2023 from 2023-11-08T19:15

Emma notes Oliver’s frosty attitude towards Ed and Eddie. Ed details how the land sale will impact him before Emma tells him to stop whingeing and make a plan. With the security of Little Grange...

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The Archers
07/11/2023 from 2023-11-07T19:15

Joy drops her latest Sacher Torte round at Helen’s and asks how they are all coping since Lee left. She offers to babysit and Helen grabs the chance to join Kirsty at a meditation class. On her ...

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The Archers
06/11/2023 from 2023-11-06T19:15

Tracy chivvies Jazzer as he takes time over breakfast. Jazzer’s feeling unsure about taking on Hannah’s job, but Tracy says he’s got nothing to worry about - she believes in him and reminds him ...

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The Archers
05/11/2023 from 2023-11-05T19:15

Alan hangs back at St Stephen’s, stalling going to Bonfire Night. Joy comes in to retrieve her gloves. Alan is pleased to see her. She hopes he understands why she hasn’t been able to come to ch...

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The Archers
03/11/2023 from 2023-11-03T19:15

As Harrison and Alan set up for an eco-meeting in the church, Harrison describes tending to Rob yesterday. Alan’s not expecting anyone to turn up for the meeting, but to his surprise there’s a g...

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The Archers
02/11/2023 from 2023-11-02T19:15

Stella checks with Pip and Ruth about their dinner plans for tomorrow, then asks Ruth about Hannah becoming a lodger at the Bungalow. Pip is thrown, pointing out Stella’s only known Hannah since...

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The Archers
01/11/2023 from 2023-11-01T19:15

As they start cleaning up after their Halloween party, Lily and Josh mention Paul’s contract at the vets being extended. They wonder how much longer Denise will be staying and agree to ask her f...

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The Archers
31/10/2023 from 2023-10-31T19:15

After a chat with Alistair, Jazzer’s decided to go for Hannah’s job. Hannah’s pleased and walks him through all the office-based work she does.

Denise bumps into Hannah in the shop. Hanna...

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The Archers
23/08/2023 from 2023-08-23T18:15

Toby enjoys helping Ruth collect honey from Jill’s hives and Ruth invites him for dinner with the family later in the week. Will tells George that both he and Emma are very concerned that Geo...

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The Archers
Bonus Episode: When Helen met Rob – the story so far from 2023-06-16T06:00

In April 2016 Helen Archer was arrested for stabbing her husband Rob Titchener during a row. One of the most closely followed trials in British radio drama history saw calls to domestic abuse he...

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The Archers
21/04/2022 from 2022-04-21T18:15

Writer, Tim Stimpson Director, Dave PayneEditor, Jeremy Howe Adil Shah ….. Ronny JhuttiAlice Carter ….. Hollie Chapman Ben Archer ….. Ben NorrisBrian Aldridge ….. Charles Collingwood Elizabeth Par...

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The Archers
20/04/2022 from 2022-04-20T18:15

Alice tries to get to the bottom of recent events and Freddie hatches a plan.

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The Archers
19/04/2022 from 2022-04-19T18:15

With no sign of Adil, whose check-out is overdue, Roy and Kathy try to track down Oliver. Tracy arrives for work and congratulates Kathy on her fundraising as the Borsetshire Bunny. When Kathy lear...

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The Archers
18/04/2022 from 2022-04-18T18:15

Freddie covers when Roy asks him about how he worked out that the Borsetshire Bunny was Kathy. Roy complains how full on Vince is being with the preparations for a surprise birthday party for Eliza...

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The Archers
17/04/2022 from 2022-04-17T18:15

Adil quizzes Ian about his ingredients in the Grey Gables kitchen but to Ian’s annoyance declines to stay for lunch. Roy adds to Ian’s displeasure by reporting that the oven cooking the lamb isn’t ...

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The Archers
14/04/2022 from 2022-04-14T18:15

Vince goes on a charm offensive at Brookfield, declaring he’s grown fond of the whole family. He likes Ruth and David – that’s why he’s offered them the loan for the solar panels scheme. He’s aware...

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The Archers
13/04/2022 from 2022-04-13T18:15

Jazzer and Tracy are both job hunting – Tracy’s after something better paid than Grey Gables. It’s depressing, there’s nothing out there and it would break her heart to leave, but she comments that...

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The Archers
12/04/2022 from 2022-04-12T18:15

Excited Beth’s looking forward to thrashing Ben at the race track. Distracted Ben seems nervous to Jill but plays it down. In the car with the instructor Ben makes a start but soon pulls into the p...

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The Archers
11/04/2022 from 2022-04-11T18:15

Freddie tells Tracy Adil is overstaying his welcome in Ian’s kitchen, and Kathy is equally annoyed Adil’s electric car is blocking her parking space. Who does he think he is? Adil appears, and Trac...

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The Archers
10/04/2022 from 2022-04-10T09:15

Writer, Liz John Director, Peter Leslie WildEditor, Jeremy Howe Adil Shah ….. Ronny JhuttiAlice Carter ….. Hollie Chapman Brian Aldridge ….. Charles CollingwoodChris Carter ….. Wilf Scolding Clarr...

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The Archers
07/04/2022 from 2022-04-07T18:15

Tracy finds Freddie skulking in Grey Gables. Oliver’s emailed to notify them a special visitor is to book in at the hotel. Tracy says she and Roy reckon Oliver has a new girlfriend. Freddie decides...

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The Archers
06/04/2022 from 2022-04-06T18:15

Pat and Clarrie catch up at the veterans’ cricket practice – Pat’s delighted to see Clarrie who was a whizz at Single Wicket. Pat has snuck a chocolate Easter egg to eat away from dieting Natasha a...

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The Archers
05/04/2022 from 2022-04-05T18:15

Plans are afoot at Brookfield, and Freddie spies a new opportunity.

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The Archers
04/04/2022 from 2022-04-04T18:15

Tracy needs some extra housekeeping shifts at Grey Gables, now that a downbeat Jazzer’s hours at Berrow are reduced. But Tracy reports back to Roy that Oliver was abrupt when she approached him – g...

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The Archers
03/04/2022 from 2022-04-03T18:15

Chris feels out of sorts, exhausted looking after unsettled Martha. He texted Amy to see how things were, which he knows was a bad idea. Susan reveals that happily Alice and Amy have made up, and d...

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The Archers
31/03/2022 from 2022-03-31T18:15

Writer, Keri Davies Director, Marina CaldaroneEditor, Jeremy Howe Alan Franks ….. John TelferAlice Carter ….. Hollie Chapman Amy Franks ….. Jennifer DaleyBrian Aldridge ….. Charles Collingwood Chr...

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The Archers
30/03/2022 from 2022-03-30T18:15

Alan visits Kate and catches her performing a ceremony to mark the death of Roy the goldfish. Alan apologises for how he spoke on Sunday but stands by what he said. Kate reassures him, saying she w...

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The Archers
29/03/2022 from 2022-03-29T18:15

Fallon asks Alice to join her looking for the Easter Bunny - the first clue’s on the village website - but Alice declines. When Alice asks, Fallon confirms she knew about Chris and Amy sleeping tog...

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28/03/2022 from 2022-03-28T18:15

Jazzer’s switched to packed lunches since learning his Berrow Farm job is at risk. Hannah tries to stay hopeful that the pig unit won’t close. It would be bad news for both of them if it did. Jazze...

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27/03/2022 from 2022-03-27T18:15

At the shop, Susan tells Neil Tracy is avoiding her. Neil’s sorry that Berrow Farm has caused tension between the two sisters. When Lilian joins them Susan gives her the cold shoulder. Lilian doesn...

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24/03/2022 from 2022-03-24T19:15

Beth bumps into Lily in a Felpersham chocolate shop and they get chatting about siblings. Later over cocktails Lily recounts cuddling the Easter Bunny who she thought was Russ. When Beth teases Li...

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The Archers
23/03/2022 from 2022-03-23T19:15

Freddie tells Russ about his plans to upgrade his DJ kit to get more bookings and Lily excitedly announces her idea of having a Lower Loxley Easter Bunny again this year. When Russ refuses to wear ...

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The Archers
22/03/2022 from 2022-03-22T19:15

Tracy tells Susan she still feels she’s in the doghouse with Oliver; he’s barely spoken to her since he caught her and Jazzer in the hotel room. Tracy can’t risk losing her job especially when Jazz...

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21/03/2022 from 2022-03-21T19:15

Hannah tries to explain to Jazzer that she and Neil are working on a cost-cutting plan to save Berrow from closure. This doesn’t give Jazzer any hope, he doesn’t trust Hannah will not cut his job. ...

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20/03/2022 from 2022-03-20T19:15

The future of Berrow pig unit weighs heavy on Neil and Hannah. Brian confronts them about spreading word that the unit may close as it seems it’s now village gossip and the Borchester Land board ha...

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The Archers
17/03/2022 from 2022-03-17T19:15

Writer, Naylah Ahmed Director, Dave PayneEditor, Jeremy Howe Tony Archer ….. David TroughtonBrian Aldridge ….. Charles Collingwood Lilian Bellamy….. Sunny Ormonde Harrison Burns ….. James Cartwrig...

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16/03/2022 from 2022-03-16T19:15

Usha wishes Fallon all the best for Harrison’s baptism tomorrow. Fallon is equivocal, and sensitive Usha backs off. But Fallon wants to talk, and asks Usha how it is being in a mixed marriage. Usha...

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15/03/2022 from 2022-03-15T19:15

Peggy has a proposition for Tony. Rex and Kirsty would like him as farming consultant to the rewilding scheme. Tony assumes it was Peggy’s idea, and that others have turned down the role. Peggy den...

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The Archers
14/03/2022 from 2022-03-14T19:15

Roy takes Kate the goldfish to the vet’s but Alistair’s out. Roy requests client confidentiality but impatient Jakob just wants to get on with it. He confirms Kate looks fine, but Roy’s worried and...

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13/03/2022 from 2022-03-13T19:15

Roy’s already missing Phoebe. The goldfish she gave him isn’t much of a substitute. Kirsty tries to cheer him up as they good humouredly banter about Kate the fish. As they chat about the rewilding...

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10/03/2022 from 2022-03-10T19:15

Tracy’s appliance misfortunes continue when her washing machine breaks down. Susan bails her out, and stressed Tracy shares her money worries over a cup of tea. She also mentions she nearly lost h...

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The Archers
09/03/2022 from 2022-03-09T19:15

Chris comes to the village hall to collect Martha from her birthday party. Alice comments that Amy’s departure was sudden, but as ever with Amy she’s helping a friend in need. As Chris tries to div...

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The Archers
08/03/2022 from 2022-03-08T19:15

Susan can see Neil has something on his mind. With reluctance he shares with her that Berrow’s future is on the line. Shocked Susan can’t believe everyone might lose their jobs. Neil hopes it won’t...

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The Archers
07/03/2022 from 2022-03-07T19:15

Amy begs to talk to Fallon at the Tearoom but gets an icy reception. Amy can’t bear the atmosphere between them. Fallon agrees to keep things civil, but only for Alice’s sake. She points out Alice ...

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06/03/2022 from 2022-03-06T19:15

Alice gets uncomfortable Amy on board with arrangements for Martha’s first birthday party. As they chat Amy’s horrified when Fallon arrives. Tension simmers between them as oblivious Alice presses ...

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The Archers
03/03/2022 from 2022-03-03T19:15

Lynda’s asked Kirsty over for cake and stern talking to about her decision to leave Ambridge. Kirsty says staying reminds her about the mess she’s made of her life. Lynda asserts she belongs in ...

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The Archers
02/03/2022 from 2022-03-02T19:15

Tracy despairs when Toby backs out of the cricket meeting; he was the only person coming from the cricket team. When Leonard’s at a loose end and mentions he played cricket years ago, Jazzer invit...

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01/03/2022 from 2022-03-01T19:15

When Lilian and Justin discuss the forthcoming extraordinary meeting of the BL board, Justin says it can’t come soon enough; Berrow’s been haemorrhaging money for too long. However, the site has a...

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28/02/2022 from 2022-02-28T19:15

Neil returns from his mini break with Susan, to hear from Hannah about the potential plans to shut Berrow and Brian appearing to ‘accidentally’ leave behind a confidential document. Shocked Neil s...

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27/02/2022 from 2022-02-27T19:00

Roy and Tracy discuss where Rex’s housewarming party might be – the only clue is to wear sensible shoes. When Roy says he’s not free to come to the cricket meeting on Wednesday, Tracy admits she’s ...

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24/02/2022 from 2022-02-24T19:15

Neil tells Hannah that he’s taking Susan away for a few days in the Cotswolds for their wedding anniversary. Brian appears unexpectedly at Berrow hoping to see Neil. When Hannah says Brian’s away...

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23/02/2022 from 2022-02-23T19:15

Alice and Chris discuss plans for Martha’s birthday party – Alice wants to mark the occasion with a party for family and friends, but Chris thinks a small tea will do. Later Brian tells Alice if ...

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22/02/2022 from 2022-02-22T19:15

Tracy wonders if Rex is sad to be moving out of the bungalow, but he says he’s ready for a change. When talk turns to the cricket team, Rex says he’s too busy. Tracy doesn’t get any further talk...

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21/02/2022 from 2022-02-21T19:15

Tracy endures another cold morning in her house, and tells Jazzer that despite Alice’s treatment of Chris, she might be Tracy’s favourite person if Alice’s mate fixes the boiler. When Jazzer menti...

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20/02/2022 from 2022-02-20T19:15

Alice visits Jazzer to look at Tracy’s boiler and works out what’s wrong. She suggests an engineer who can fix it at no cost; he owes her a favour. Initially frosty, Jazzer warms when Alice admit...

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17/02/2022 from 2022-02-17T19:15

At Greenacres Chelsea’s being a little inconsiderate of her fellow residents. However Jim’s impressed with her inquiring mind, and her recent academic achievements. Chelsea wishes her teachers had ...

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16/02/2022 from 2022-02-16T19:15

Alice visits her solicitor, Roisin. She has Martha with her, who acts as an ice breaker while Roisin eases in to asking Alice about her circumstances. Alice declares the divorce her fault; she want...

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15/02/2022 from 2022-02-15T19:15

Brian reports to Jennifer that he’s been to the solicitor, who clearly knows his stuff regarding the implications for the farm of Alice’s divorce. All the farm’s assets might need to be valued for ...

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14/02/2022 from 2022-02-14T19:15

It’s ‘social speed dating’ at the Bull, and Amy and Alice don’t quite know what they’re in for. The pub is packed and everyone’s having fun. Amy thinks the conversation starter cards contain some q...

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13/02/2022 from 2022-02-13T19:15

Tracy interrupts Jim watching birds in his garden. He’s recording his sightings in the bird diary Jazzer gave him at Christmas. Tracy emphasises how much Jazzer wanted everyone to have a good Chris...

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10/02/2022 from 2022-02-10T19:15

Kirsty shares with Phoebe her experience at the Remembrance Garden. She’d found being there with Tom made her feel like she’s not alone with it all, and it restored the feeling of peace that had te...

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09/02/2022 from 2022-02-09T19:15

Amy takes matters into her own hands with Chris and starts to tidy his flat. Chris is grateful, and apologises for his rudeness when she last visited. Amy brushes it aside but Chris feels bad. Amy ...

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08/02/2022 from 2022-02-08T19:15

Phoebe arrives at The Lodge to give Peggy the news about her new job. Kate assures her it will be okay, but Phoebe’s doubtful. But Peggy thinks it’s wonderful news. Phoebe was always going to outgr...

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07/02/2022 from 2022-02-07T19:15

Tom has a dilemma. Natasha’s excited to tell people their baby news, and so is he, but it’s the fifth anniversary of when he and Kirsty’s lost their baby this week. Understanding Natasha says she’s...

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06/02/2022 from 2022-02-06T19:15

Phoebe finally manages to tell her mum about her new job and clear up any misunderstanding about her friend Salil. Kate admits she’s disappointed there’s no romantic involvement, but Phoebe’s keen ...

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03/02/2022 from 2022-02-03T19:15

Poorly Chris is worried about work piling up. He’s missing Martha and is concerned about Alice. Susan counsels him not to rush things or stress about Alice, who has Brian and Jennifer keeping an ey...

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02/02/2022 from 2022-02-02T19:15

Jolene and Kenton are surprised to see Ian and Susan teaming up for a Valentine’s event pitch. Susan’s sure they’re going to love the idea – it’s a sort of speed dating. This puts Jolene off. Speed...

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01/02/2022 from 2022-02-01T19:15

Amy visits The Nest to find that Alice has settled a grizzling Martha but seems distracted. Amy’s worried – it’s a big step to live alone. Alice insists she’s looking forward to some independence. ...

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31/01/2022 from 2022-01-31T19:15

Susan’s thrown by Adam’s appearance at the dairy as her willing assistant in the absence of Clarrie. Adam attempts to warm Susan up with some conversation openers, pointing out the two of them have...

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30/01/2022 from 2022-01-30T19:15

Kate heads down the wrong path and Brian argues his point.

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27/01/2022 from 2022-01-27T19:15

Ruth and David are grateful to Alistair for saving their cow and calf last night. Alistair says he had the help of two very capable farmers – Pip and Josh.
Ben tells Beth he’s really happy with...

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26/01/2022 from 2022-01-26T19:15

David and Ruth muse over Iris’s visit, and when Leonard drops by and offers to return Iris’s jacket, Ruth mentions that she’s not sure Jill will think much of that. Initially puzzled by what Ruth m...

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25/01/2022 from 2022-01-25T19:15

At Brookfield, David and Ruth recover from their car accident. Despite still feeling sore and nursing their injuries, they both admit they would rather be helping Pip out on the farm, in the cold a...

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24/01/2022 from 2022-01-24T19:15

In the early hours of the morning, injured and in shock, David and Ruth arrive home after a visit to hospital. Ben takes care of them and hears that they hit a deer. Over breakfast, Jill can’t beli...

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23/01/2022 from 2022-01-23T19:15

Ruth drags a grumpy David to a Winter Blues party at Vince’s house. Meanwhile Pip returns home from a day out with Rosie to find Ruth hasn’t prepared the barn as she said she would. Pip gets stress...

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20/01/2022 from 2022-01-20T19:15

Kenton and Jolene enjoy Jim’s Mirror Image dancing idea for The Bull’s Valentine’s Day event and give it a go themselves. Kenton injures himself and they decide to ditch Jim’s idea. Later, Jolene c...

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19/01/2022 from 2022-01-19T19:15

Tracy and Jazzer arrive to pitch their Valentine’s idea to Jolene and Kenton, confident it will outshine all other suggestions. Jolene and Kenton are wary of Tracy since she turned out to be a doub...

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The Archers
18/01/2022 from 2022-01-18T19:15

Alice, Lily and Phoebe go bowling. Phoebe and Lily moan about their respective occupations. Phoebe doesn’t feel challenged and Lily is bored to the back teeth with kitchen sales. The mood deflates ...

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The Archers
17/01/2022 from 2022-01-17T19:15

Alice calls Phoebe to hear a friendly voice. Chris wants to meet on Wednesday regarding their divorce. Alice would a love a night out to forget her troubles. Phoebe promises to sort it. Phoebe phon...

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16/01/2022 from 2022-01-16T19:15

Jim collars Jazzer to pay his rent, hoping that he hasn’t fallen back into his old, careless ways. Jazzer admits to Tracy that he’s really skint but doesn’t know how it happened. Tracy points out h...

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13/01/2022 from 2022-01-13T19:15

Roy levels with his dad. He knows it looks like the family’s nagging about his health, but it’s because they’re scared for him. After all Betty died from a heart attack. Before Mike can respond the...

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12/01/2022 from 2022-01-12T19:15

Alice is coming to terms with the news that Stella and her father have withdrawn the offer of work at Home Farm. She assures Brian it’s not his fault and that she’s not upset. Admitting to Amy that...

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11/01/2022 from 2022-01-11T19:15

Josh is coming up against costly and time consuming obstacles to his tree planting scheme. He’s wondering whether his parents might pay for the necessary geophysical survey as part of their stake i...

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10/01/2022 from 2022-01-10T19:15

Roy gets suspicious when Mike takes on another handyman job in Ambridge. He asks Phoebe for her opinion but she’s busy with work. Roy’s heard from Susan that Mike’s due to take part in a marathon. ...

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09/01/2022 from 2022-01-09T19:12

Brian doesn’t want Alice to approach Stella about work until he’s spoken to her. But Alice wants to fight her own battles and her buddy’s agreed work would be good for her. She lays out her case to...

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06/01/2022 from 2022-01-06T19:15

The Oliver Awards are in full swing at Grey Gables, with Alan presiding over proceedings. Lily and Susan are among the winners, and Lynda gets singled out for praise for her production as Alan read...

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05/01/2022 from 2022-01-05T19:15

Tony’s not keen on Natasha’s special roast coffee – and he won’t be able to sneak into the kitchen to make his usual blend until later. He and Pat agree it’s taking some getting used to having Tom ...

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04/01/2022 from 2022-01-04T19:15

A prospective client for the yoghurt at Bridge Farm is due with no-one but Susan available to show her round. Clarrie’s off sick and Susan’s at a loss. Tony’s tied up fixing a fence with Johnny, bu...

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03/01/2022 from 2022-01-03T19:12

As they digest Mike’s signature dish of breakfast pancakes, Roy looks forward to a day off while Mike declares he’s making a start on Brookfield bungalow. Roy thinks Mike will be keen to get home b...

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02/01/2022 from 2022-01-02T19:12

In the post production glow of The Passion, Mike’s hailed the hero for ensuring Harrison’s cross was safe and secure. Susan berates Mike for having lured Neil out drinking on a work night earlier i...

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The Ambridge Mystery Plays: The Passion from 2022-01-02T15:00

2/2 The Passion
Queen of Ambridge amateur theatricals, Lynda Snell, takes charge of this brand new adaptation of the Mediaeval dramas. Join the cast of The Archers for the second part of this ...

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30/12/2021 from 2021-12-30T19:12

Ruth catches up with Stella who really enjoyed being in the first of The Ambridge Mystery Plays. Meanwhile Ruth is please that the complaint made to Borsetshire Animal Protection about the outwinte...

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16/12/2021 from 2021-12-16T19:10

Writer, Katie Hims
Director, Dave Payne
Editor, Jeremy Howe

Ruth Archer ..... Felicity Finch
Pat Archer ..... Patricia Gallimore
Tony Archer ..... David Troughton
Tom...

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15/12/2021 from 2021-12-15T19:10

Mia catches Stella with an armful of Christmas cards to post and fires questions at her about her personal circumstances. When Will delivers a Bridge Fresh box to Stella, she recounts her earlier c...

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14/12/2021 from 2021-12-14T19:12

Will chastises Mia for not giving appropriate notice on whether she’s staying at Grange Farm or at her dad’s. He wants her to write a letter of apology to Martyn Gibson which Mia doesn’t want to do...

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13/12/2021 from 2021-12-13T19:12

Pat catches up with Kirsty while dropping off a yoghurt delivery to Grey Gables. Kirsty explains she’s not looking forward to her arranged prison visit to Philip tomorrow. Pat details the costume i...

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12/12/2021 from 2021-12-12T19:10

Natasha presents distracted Tom with a gift. When he finally unwraps it he learns Natasha is pregnant. Over lunch at Bridge Farm Tom asks his parents if he and Natasha can move in with them. A bit ...

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09/12/2021 from 2021-12-09T19:15

Pat and Tony put pressure on Tom to apologise to Susan for Natasha’s accusation. They’re convinced that Susan’s innocent. As Tom relents and apologises, he starts to think they’re probably right. N...

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08/12/2021 from 2021-12-08T19:15

Susan hopes to persuade Lynda to drop the horses from The Mysteries entirely. What if the cast are upstaged by an incontinent animal? Lynda dismisses this. She plans to make use of Lily’s horse-rid...

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07/12/2021 from 2021-12-07T19:15

Susan’s relieved to report that she’s managed to persuade Lynda that Lily’s king should enter the Mysteries on horseback. Susan intends to enter leading a white charger. She’s hoping to get Johnny ...

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06/12/2021 from 2021-12-06T19:15

As Kirsty helps out in the dairy, she and Susan chat about the Mysteries and the shortage of extras. Susan’s still terrified at the thought of arriving on horseback and forgetting her lines from fe...

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05/12/2021 from 2021-12-05T19:15

Lynda finds Hazel wandering the grounds of Ambridge Hall. They chat, with Hazel reminiscing about her childhood days there. She comments this is the only place she’s ever felt she really belongs. L...

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02/12/2021 from 2021-12-02T19:15

Lynda believes Eddie should take responsibility for finding a replacement for Benjamin, and bears him off to ‘audition’ donkeys at a sanctuary. They find a few likely candidates, but none that matc...

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01/12/2021 from 2021-12-01T19:15

Chelsea ambushes Mia on the school bus, boisterously trying out make-up on her for the Mystery Plays. Hating it and embarrassed, Mia lashes out with a comment too far. Later at rehearsals Chelsea b...

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30/11/2021 from 2021-11-30T19:15

Hazel arrives at The Lodge, tired from her journey. She’s happy with her quiet room at Grey Gables rather than her usual choice of The Royal Garden Suite. She alarms even sceptical Kate when she al...

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29/11/2021 from 2021-11-29T19:15

As Robert prepares to collect Lynda for the journey to Windsor, flustered Lilian refuses to take off her hat. When Robert insists, she reveals bad hair. Fabrice has gone overboard with the highligh...

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28/11/2021 from 2021-11-28T19:15

Peggy’s horrified. Kate’s been giving Hilda the cat CBD oil to calm her down. They’re interrupted by a call from Hazel Woolley. After some small talk Peggy asks Hazel to cut to the chase – what doe...

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25/11/2021 from 2021-11-25T19:12

In charge of making dinner, Jazzer calls Chelsea when she doesn’t arrive home. Chelsea kicks back at Jazzer’s attempts to keep tabs on her and hangs up when Jazzer challenges her on being altruisti...

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24/11/2021 from 2021-11-24T19:12

Ruth lets slip to Alan about online comments on his cider consumption at the Grundys’ vow renewal on Sunday. George made a GIF of Alan worse for wear. Ruth shows it to Alan, who rushes to Grange Fa...

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23/11/2021 from 2021-11-23T19:12

When Jazzer learns Chelsea’s doing hair and make up for The Ambridge Mystery Plays he takes the opportunity to suggest Chelsea hangs out with Mia. When she refuses he points out she could really he...

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22/11/2021 from 2021-11-22T19:12

Lilian’s confused when Lynda tells her she’s organised a hair stylist for the both of them - Lynda’s investiture is still a couple of weeks away. Lilian’s horrified when she learns it’s Chelsea Hor...

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21/11/2021 from 2021-11-21T19:12

It’s Clarrie and Eddie’s big day, and Will and Oliver agree that Joe and Nic are with them in spirit. After an early hiccup with the generator and some fairy lights, things get underway at the cide...

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18/11/2021 from 2021-11-18T19:15

Tony chats with Jennifer. She apologises for her curtness yesterday. She explains she’d spoken to Ruairi and found he didn’t want to see her. He’d been perfectly polite but it was like talking to a...

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17/11/2021 from 2021-11-17T19:15

Patient Pat listens as Tony reports Jennifer’s offended an already unhappy Fallon, and has also disrespected the work Adam’s doing at Bridge Farm. Pat suggests Tony check in with Jennifer for a cha...

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16/11/2021 from 2021-11-16T19:15

Roy and Kirsty are still on bad terms when Lynda asks them to work together at a rehearsal. Roy tries to get Lynda to ease up on Kirsty, quietly pointing out that she has a lot on at the moment. Ly...

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15/11/2021 from 2021-11-15T19:15

While they weigh Anguses, Adam tells Tony that Jennifer’s announced she’s taking Brian to London for his birthday. Meanwhile Tony explains the family has agreed to Natasha’s business relocating to ...

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14/11/2021 from 2021-11-14T19:12

Roy accompanies Kirsty to the rewilding site to look for butterfly eggs. Kirsty opens up about not feeling great with Christmas approaching. It takes her right back to discovering the truth about P...

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The Archers
11/11/2021 from 2021-11-11T19:12

Writer, Caroline Harrington
Director, Peter Leslie Wild
Editor, Jeremy Howe

Pat Archer ..... Patricia Gallimore
Tony Archer ..... David Troughton
Helen Archer ..... Louiza ...

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The Archers
10/11/2021 from 2021-11-10T19:12

Alarmed Oliver listens to Eddie’s plans for the vows renewal party, which have ramped up considerably since Oliver’s offer of Grey Gables. Eddie’s self-upgrade to the ballroom has made Oliver nervo...

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09/11/2021 from 2021-11-09T19:12

The venue booked for Eddie and Clarrie’s vows renewal has gone bust, and Oliver feels sorry for them. He’d like to offer them a Grey Gables meeting room. Roy’s not keen. The whole Grundy family in ...

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08/11/2021 from 2021-11-08T19:12

Johnny reports to Helen that Natasha’s been poking around one of the Bridge Farm sheds while he was milking. Helen fills him in on the reason for Natasha’s apparent interest, and reassures him. She...

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07/11/2021 from 2021-11-07T19:12

Natasha surprises Tony in his model railway barn. She’s never been in there before and takes an interest when she realises the barn’s not part of the working farm. She moots it as possible space fo...

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04/11/2021 from 2021-11-04T19:15

Tom makes the most of Natasha’s help with the veg boxes. He thinks it’s time to bring Summer Orchard to Bridge Farm. It would save her a lot of long drives in the dark, and they’d see more of each ...

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03/11/2021 from 2021-11-03T19:15

Lynda summons Kirsty to the Tearoom to make a grand announcement. She has rewritten The Mystery Plays – putting Evangeline Lowminster’s attempt to shame – and intends to stage the first on Boxing D...

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02/11/2021 from 2021-11-02T19:12

Harrison’s surprised when Blake arrives at the Tearoom. He’s desperate to know if he can visit Philip. Harrison wants Blake to speak to a specialist officer, but he only trusts Harrison. Later, Kir...

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01/11/2021 from 2021-11-01T19:12

Pip’s fed up with Toby. He didn’t come straight to Rickyard last night after his shift, leaving her to worry that he wouldn’t be back in the morning to look after Rosie. And she’s having to steal b...

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31/10/2021 from 2021-10-31T19:12

Justin has ambitious plans for transforming the Stables into an elite, high-end, facility, but Lilian is more cautious. She tactically draws Justin’s attention to the collapse of several local luxu...

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28/10/2021 from 2021-10-28T18:15

Trevor shows Eddie some old photos of Bert and Joe from past Flower and Produce Shows. Eddie thinks the show’s special award in memory of Joe should return next year as an award in memory of both J...

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27/10/2021 from 2021-10-27T18:15

Lily’s heard that Chelsea is putting what Russ has taught her into practice by correcting labels in the village shop. Lily praises his teaching skills and asks him to apply them to helping out Fred...

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26/10/2021 from 2021-10-26T18:15

Ruth fills in Rex on what happened at The Bull when she found Bert unresponsive. Rex can’t remember exactly what he said to Bert before he left for the pub. He wishes he’d been more considerate. Re...

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25/10/2021 from 2021-10-25T18:15

Freddie’s had an additional idea for Lower Loxley’s Halloween offering. As well as the planned movie night, a ghost stories tour. The thought came to him while listening to Bert’s poetry at last ni...

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24/10/2021 from 2021-10-24T18:15

It’s the Harvest Supper in the Brookfield Barn. Jill is the compere for the evening, and Bert Fry is set to read from his A Borsetshire Lad collection. Kenton reads some of it to David and Elizabet...

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21/10/2021 from 2021-10-21T18:15

Jennifer learns from Tom that Adam’s left his job and is working at Bridge Farm on their harvest. She sympathizes over the situation at Danforth Barton, but she can’t hide her disdain for the work ...

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20/10/2021 from 2021-10-20T18:15

Martyn Gibson praises Blake for his work at Berrow Farm and then swiftly introduces Blake to a reporter from The Borchester Echo. Blake gets stressed by the reporter’s questions. Jazzer walks in on...

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19/10/2021 from 2021-10-19T18:15

Tony’s surprised to see Adam in the Bridge Farm Shop. Adam explains he’s resigned from his job – though he’s hasn’t told Jennifer yet. When Tony shares that Bridge Farm is short of labour, Adam off...

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18/10/2021 from 2021-10-18T18:15

Stressed Tom relays his worries about the lack of picking labour to Tony. They’ve promised Bridge Fresh customers seasonal fruit and veg this autumn, and they have to get on with the harvest. Tony ...

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17/10/2021 from 2021-10-17T18:15

Lilian is thrilled that Shula’s open to the idea of her and Justin investing in The Stables and assures her the spirit of the place will be maintained as they make improvements. Shula asks if Justi...

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14/10/2021 from 2021-10-14T18:15

Writer, Keri Davies
Director, Marina Caldarone
Editor, Jeremy Howe

Ruth Archer ….. Felicity Finch
Josh Archer ….. Angus Imrie
Pip Archer ….. Daisy Badger
Brian Aldridg...

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13/10/2021 from 2021-10-13T18:15

Lilian’s regretting her snappiness with Ruth yesterday. She confesses to Shula she was disproportionately ratty over the Harvest Supper arrangements, and reveals it’s because she’s given up smoking...

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12/10/2021 from 2021-10-12T18:15

Johnny spots Chelsea the bus stop, and shares that Lily had mentioned her in conversation. Chelsea jumps on this – Lily should mind her own business. Johnny points out Lily had just wanted to put t...

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11/10/2021 from 2021-10-11T18:12

Blake’s done a good job on his second assignment at Greenacres. Alistair suggests he stay for lunch. He establishes Blake loves animals, and they exchange amusing anecdotes. Alistair feels uncomfor...

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10/10/2021 from 2021-10-10T18:12

Jazzer confesses to Alistair he feels responsible for Chelsea’s developing love affair with biking. It’s going to hurt, but he’s decided to sell his motorbike. This will not only help Chelsea but w...

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07/10/2021 from 2021-10-07T18:15

At the BL board meeting Brian introduces Stella to Justin. Quietly Justin asks Stella whether she’s persuaded Brian to pledge a few efficiencies at Home Farm. Stella assures Justin she has a few th...

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06/10/2021 from 2021-10-06T18:15

Vince tries to apologise to Beth and Ben about yesterday. Beth won’t see her dad, but Ben thinks they should accept his offer of three nights in a London hotel. Ben meets Vince and hears him out. V...

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05/10/2021 from 2021-10-05T18:15

Visiting the Vicarage Ruth thanks Amy for chatting to Ben about nursing. She’s pleased he seems to have found his vocation, and Amy seems to have inspired him even further. Amy’s evasive about when...

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04/10/2021 from 2021-10-04T18:15

Stella tackles Brian head-on about the news that Home Farm may be sold. Why wasn’t she told this before she took the job? Caught off-guard Brian falters before becoming indignant; this possibility ...

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03/10/2021 from 2021-10-03T18:12

Josh and Ben wind each other up over the cake Beth’s making for their gran’s birthday. Ben’s convinced Josh will lose his bet, while Josh reckons Beth’s in danger of blotting her copybook with Jill...

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30/09/2021 from 2021-09-30T18:10

Beth’s commandeered the Brookfield kitchen to make a practise cake for Jill’s birthday. Ben defends her efforts when Josh annoyingly picks holes which wobble Beth’s confidence. Beth is desperate fo...

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29/09/2021 from 2021-09-29T18:10

Chelsea’s gone off driving and she asks David about insurance. She feels like she has whiplash and wants to know if she can sue for the accident involving Blake. Not really following Chelsea’s trai...

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28/09/2021 from 2021-09-28T18:10

Kirsty catches up with Helen on her way to visit Blake in hospital. She hopes his back injury hasn’t been exacerbated by being knocked down by a car. Helen is relieved that the odd sightings round ...

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27/09/2021 from 2021-09-27T18:10

Tensions run high as Tracy takes Chelsea out to drive on roads for the first time after practising at Brookfield. Tracy insists on driving them back home so that Chelsea doesn’t overdo it – the pra...

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26/09/2021 from 2021-09-26T18:10

Lee feels out of control over the possibility of the presence of Rob. Kirsty begs him not to do anything stupid. While they look for a key to beef up security at the Beechwood house, the CCTV syste...

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23/09/2021 from 2021-09-23T18:10

Nervous about how Banjo’s sale will affect Alice, Brian and Jennifer offer her support, but Alice asserts she has to do this on her own. Shula expected Alice to arrive ready for one final ride on B...

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22/09/2021 from 2021-09-22T18:10

Kenton and David arrange who’s doing what for the Harvest Supper at Brookfield. Jolene and Kenton will provide drinks and entertainment for the evening. David nominates Ruth in her absence to co-or...

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21/09/2021 from 2021-09-21T18:10

At the Bull Amy and Fallon catch up while Chris is at the bar. He arrives with their drinks. He’s been in the pub since finishing work, chatting with Cecil Jackson to pass the time. He tells Amy an...

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20/09/2021 from 2021-09-20T18:10

While checking the Anguses, Pat and Tony revel in having Helen, Lee and the boys over for dinner. Pat spots a problem with one of the cows and wonders if it could be down to litter left by people h...

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19/09/2021 from 2021-09-19T18:10

Jennifer’s anxious about going to the Flower and Produce Show – her first time as one of its judges – because of what people might be saying about Alice’s decision not to move back in with Chris an...

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16/09/2021 from 2021-09-16T18:10

Oliver comes clean to Eddie that he didn’t manage to talk Jolene and Kenton out of entering a hanging basket in the Flower & Produce Show. He doesn’t want to spin them a story, it goes against the ...

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15/09/2021 from 2021-09-15T18:10

Ian asks Adam about his new boss, Christian. Adam declares him down to earth, and eager to learn more about farming. But is he prepared to listen, presses Ian. Eventually he squeezes out of Adam th...

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14/09/2021 from 2021-09-14T18:10

With an unexpected crowd at the Tearoom, and Harrison’s willing assistance not quite hitting the mark, reluctant Fallon calls on Jennifer to lend a hand. Jennifer arrives and has a lot to say. She’...

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13/09/2021 from 2021-09-13T18:10

Chris and Jennifer arrive at Alice’s rehab facility. As they settle down with Luke, Alice’s counsellor, Alice apologises for worrying them when she ran off. Noticing Chris is quiet, she suggests he...

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12/09/2021 from 2021-09-12T18:10

Eddie has high hopes for his cider at the upcoming Flower and Produce Show. Oliver’s not sure Eddie’s approach to winning the Freda Fry Cup by nobbling prospective entrants is a good one. But Eddie...

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09/09/2021 from 2021-09-09T18:10

Susan and Neil are mulling over Chris’s decision to leave Ambridge View, and his upcoming visit to Alice in rehab. They speculate as to where Alice might live when she returns to Ambridge, and worr...

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08/09/2021 from 2021-09-08T18:10

Ben’s reluctant to join Beth in her wild swim, and she detects his reticent mood. Eventually he confesses he lied on Monday about relationships, and admits he’s recently dumped someone. Beth needs ...

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07/09/2021 from 2021-09-07T18:10

Eddie can’t persuade Joy to travel in the back of his limo for her mystery tour prize – she prefers to be up front where she can enjoy a nice long chat with him. Eddie hurriedly improvises a new ro...

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06/09/2021 from 2021-09-06T18:10

Beth watches impressed as Ben tags a calf. He’s intrigued by her work at the livestock market. Happy and flirty, the pair set off for a picnic on Lakey Hill. Beth’s amazed at the food Ben’s provide...

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05/09/2021 from 2021-09-05T18:10

Chris catches up with Amy. They chat about Alice, and Martha, before Amy goes on to talk about her work and shares some of the difficult experiences she’s dealt with over the last year and a half. ...

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02/09/2021 from 2021-09-02T18:10

Lilian drops off a hamper to Jakob at the vet practice. She can’t thank him enough for being thorough with his checks on Double Bill despite her pressuring him to sign the horse off for purchase. L...

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01/09/2021 from 2021-09-01T18:10

Tracy gets the printer and photocopier at the vet practice working again and then spars with Jakob over his brusque manner. Alistair interrupts them and insists Jakob covers half of the small anima...

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31/08/2021 from 2021-08-31T18:10

Justin’s gone right off the idea of buying a horse now he’s seen a few boats. As they look round another, Nancy can’t help correct Lilian on her sailing terminology. This needles Lilian to the poin...

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30/08/2021 from 2021-08-30T18:10

Alistair brings Mousse to Greenacres as she’s too much of a handful to have around the vet practice. Jazzer isn’t pleased, he’d hoped Greenacres would be his and Tracy’s love nest but Tracy can’t r...

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29/08/2021 from 2021-08-29T18:10

Following the sale of a barn, Justin and Lilian have money burning a hole in their pocket. They considering buying Double Bill, an eventing horse, and Lilian insists that Jakob does the pre-sale ch...

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26/08/2021 from 2021-08-26T18:10

Jazzer wonders why Tracy’s going to so much effort preparing a meal for Russ and Lily. Tracy explains it’s to thank Russ for his help with sourcing learning support for Chelsea. She also wants to a...

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25/08/2021 from 2021-08-25T18:10

Jennifer and Brian meet Stella, who declares she was impressed at the interview by how the family all worked as team. Brian and Jennifer laugh stiffly. When they discuss her salary, she asks for ...

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24/08/2021 from 2021-08-24T18:10

Shula apologises to Neil for her recent behaviour; she was frustrated with her broken arm and having to put her church placement on hold. Neil understands – they’ve been friends for a long time, s...

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23/08/2021 from 2021-08-23T18:10

Josh and Ben remark on how David’s been like ‘Tigger’ since yesterday – he’s taking over the world with his events empire. Josh has a meeting with Borchester Catering about his egg drop situation ...

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22/08/2021 from 2021-08-22T18:10

It’s Steph Casey’s wedding day at Brookfield barn and Ruth’s exhausted from dealing with all of her demands. Ruth tells Elizabeth how stressed David’s been about it all – he’s driven her mad! Listen

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19/08/2021 from 2021-08-19T18:10

Adam informs Brian he’s just received confirmation of his new job at Danforth Barton Farm. Ideally they want him to start in a few weeks. Brian is understanding and says they will make it work. Ad...

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18/08/2021 from 2021-08-18T18:10

Jennifer and Martha drop a cheesecake round for Shula as a thank you for her support with Alice. Jennifer explains relations with the Carters have improved since Alice went back to rehab, though Su...

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17/08/2021 from 2021-08-17T18:10

Tracy notices how tired Susan’s looking. She suggests Martha stay with her for a night to ease the strain and give Susan a break, but Susan won’t hear of it. Tracy reminds Roy she’s switched her sh...

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16/08/2021 from 2021-08-16T18:10

Adam has received a text from Ruairi saying that Niamh has taken him to Cork. Ian misses having him around. Adam announces he’s been offered the job at Danforth Barton Farm. They both appreciate t...

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15/08/2021 from 2021-08-15T18:10

It’s the day of the Ambridge Fete. Tracy mistakes Jackie Weaver for her old domestic science teacher. Jackie is meant to be meeting Usha at the Village Hall so Tracy offers to show her the way. Listen

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12/08/2021 from 2021-08-12T18:10

Harrison is keen to enjoy a rare joint afternoon off with Fallon but Fallon is preoccupied with putting the finishing touches to her scarecrow. Harrison shares the gossip that the fete, or at least...

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11/08/2021 from 2021-08-11T18:10

Audrey and Hilary have escalated their complaint about the fete’s scarecrow competition to the local MP. Jim’s theory is that Hilary is making everyone’s life difficult because she’s bitter about n...

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10/08/2021 from 2021-08-10T18:10

Ruairi chats to Ben over an early breakfast before collecting his A Level results. They talk over what happened yesterday which has convinced Ruairi he’s not wanted in the Aldridge family. Meanwhil...

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09/08/2021 from 2021-08-09T18:10

Lilian's been sorting jumble for the fete. Alan’s curious about who the fete’s mystery celebrity guest is. Lynda’s not giving any clues. Then, Lilian reveals to Alan that the guest is Lynda herself...

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05/08/2021 from 2021-08-05T18:10

Chris gets tearful as he and Susan see how Martha is almost sitting up unaided. He’s sad that Alice is missing out on Martha’s milestones. Susan suggests making a video as well as a memory box for ...

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04/08/2021 from 2021-08-04T18:10

Ruairi cooks for Jennifer and Brian while they spend the evening baby-sitting Xander. While they play Cluedo, Ruairi counsels Brian and Jennifer on Alice’s alcoholism. Jennifer’s sad that Alice did...

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03/08/2021 from 2021-08-03T18:10

After an overnight stay at hospital, Shula’s recuperating at home. Susan pays her a visit and apologises for being rude when Shula interrupted her and Neil arguing a few weeks ago. When Susan asks ...

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02/08/2021 from 2021-08-02T18:10

As they work together at Berrow Farm, Neil and Jazzer ponder who is the fete’s celebrity guest and share their experiences of having a Horrobin woman as their significant other. Jazzer makes light ...

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29/07/2021 from 2021-07-29T18:10

Phoebe feels guilty her dad’s date with Leyla ended badly. She feels he might blame her, and that he might be miserable. Kirsty tries to reassure her, and offers to speak to Roy and find out how he...

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28/07/2021 from 2021-07-28T18:10

Roy’s friend Leyla is heading for an overnight at the rewilding campsite. Roy hasn’t told her his daughter’s the manager – he thought it a bit soon for ‘meet the family’. Phoebe promises to steer c...

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27/07/2021 from 2021-07-27T18:10

At the latest fete meeting Joy admires the blooms in Lynda’s garden. Lynda informs her the rest of the committee will arrive later, so that they can nail things down before the trouble makers arriv...

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26/07/2021 from 2021-07-26T18:10

Roy finally gets to meet up with his date Leyla at a restaurant. After a stumbling start the ice is broken. They have a great time and laugh at their nerves now they’re finally meeting up in person...

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22/07/2021 from 2021-07-22T18:15

Ben speculates about visiting Alice and taking in some Nottingham nightlife, but Ruairi reminds him she doesn’t want visitors. Ruairi reports Brian’s still sore about the money lost to the rehab ce...

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21/07/2021 from 2021-07-21T18:15

Lee’s spotted something at the house of awkward neighbour Kyle, and alerts Helen. Later Helen encounters Kyle, who as ever aims his vitriol at her. Helen makes it clear she knows he’s had a woman a...

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20/07/2021 from 2021-07-20T18:15

Kirsty admires the rewilding land. Phoebe enthuses it will be even better once the Longhorns are let loose on it – exciting! Phoebe comments her dad was online chatting with Leyla into the small ho...

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19/07/2021 from 2021-07-19T18:15

Helen’s shaken by unwelcome shopper and neighbour Kyle, as he makes sarcastic comments about the produce and prices. As she discloses the encounter to Lee, she feels disappointed in herself that sh...

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15/07/2021 from 2021-07-15T18:10

Ruth helps Ben and David prepare to fence a hole in a hedge. She’s nervous about buying new cows today. Meanwhile David is full of positivity, he’s even whistling. Later, Ruth calls David from the ...

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14/07/2021 from 2021-07-14T18:10

Phoebe chats to Roy about how the rewilding camping is already proving popular, but he’s distracted by his imminent date with Leyla. They’ve talked a lot on the phone but this is their first face-t...

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13/07/2021 from 2021-07-13T18:10

Ed is surprised to find a stranger at the breakfast table at Grange Farm. They quickly place one another – it is Mr York who taught Ed at school. Eddie explains that they will be dropping him off a...

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12/07/2021 from 2021-07-12T18:10

Ben has a bout of last minute nerves before his interview for a nursing course tomorrow. He doesn’t think his relevant experience will measure up. Ruth reassures him he’ll be fine. She shares her e...

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08/07/2021 from 2021-07-08T18:15

Shula insists Neil’s done enough gardening in lieu of payment for Keira’s initial riding tuition but Neil is keen to help out, admitting that he’s grateful for the respite from all the stresses at ...

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07/07/2021 from 2021-07-07T18:15

Brian drives Alice to her rehab facility and they chat in the car. Jennifer was emotional saying goodbye but Alice knows that Brian is different. Brian is proud of Alice for committing to rehab – h...

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06/07/2021 from 2021-07-06T18:15

Kate turns up unexpectedly at Jakob’s surgery, finding him covered in blood from an injured horse. Why is she here? Kate wants them to move in together. Jakob is not sure – they tried it before and...

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05/07/2021 from 2021-07-05T18:15

Joy joins Shula and Lynda for her first meeting as part of the fete planning committee. Shula’s not keen on Lynda’s big idea for some pandemic-inspired baking. Joy has a great idea, around making s...

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01/07/2021 from 2021-07-01T18:10

It’s a big day at Lower Loxley with the last of their Drive-In Movie nights as well as the opening of the new art exhibition. Vince tries to get the low-down on what Iris said to Elizabeth. Elizabe...

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30/06/2021 from 2021-06-30T18:10

Waking up in the Bridal Suite, things are back on track for Vince and Elizabeth – until his mother, Iris Casey, arrives. She takes the place by storm, embarrassing Vince. But Elizabeth takes to her...

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29/06/2021 from 2021-06-29T18:10

Lily confides in Rex about her night with Sol. Rex thinks it’s clear that Lily has hit it off with Sol but she’s not interested in pursuing it with the guilt of being unfaithful to Russ weighing he...

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28/06/2021 from 2021-06-28T18:10

Over breakfast Elizabeth and Vince update Freddie on their holiday plans. Their booking has had to be cancelled so they’re having a staycation at Lower Loxley instead. Elizabeth asks Freddie to loo...

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24/06/2021 from 2021-06-24T18:10

Adam asks Justin a question. If someone – hypothetically – was to put in a tender for the Home Farm contract, what could they offer that would prove tempting to Borchester Land? Sharp Justin rumble...

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23/06/2021 from 2021-06-23T18:10

Susan and Neil are grumpy with one another. Susan feels she’s missing out on George and Keira as all her time is taken up with baby care. She’s also trying to negotiate Martha’s next visit to the A...

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22/06/2021 from 2021-06-22T18:10

Clarrie’s loving Eddie’s limo, but she reminds him it’s costly to run. Eddie promises to keep the limo for special occasions for a bit – though it is for their vows renewal. Clarrie admits to enjoy...

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21/06/2021 from 2021-06-21T18:10

Alice hopes to see Banjo, maybe even ride him out. Shula lays out carefully her two conditions – that Banjo will be safe, and that Alice hasn’t been drinking. She leaves the judgement call with Ali...

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17/06/2021 from 2021-06-17T18:10

Phoebe’s ready to welcome the first wild camping visitors. Roy visits her in the converted shepherd’s hut they’ve set up as a reception office, and wishes her luck. Phoebe’s irritated with his exce...

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16/06/2021 from 2021-06-16T18:10

Helen’s having no luck finding replacements for Lee’s figure boxes. It’s time to tell Lee what’s happened. Joy offers to do it as the damage occurred on her watch, but Helen says she’ll tell Lee he...

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15/06/2021 from 2021-06-15T18:10

Joy arrives early for her interview with Lynda, and flatters Lynda’s garden while trying to tempt her with the butterfly buns she’s brought. As Lynda lists the qualities required to be an effective...

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14/06/2021 from 2021-06-14T18:10

Lee’s managed to get on to the Beechwood WhatsApp group courtesy not of Joy but a different neighbour. Joy gets a text from Fallon, who’s recommended her for the fete committee. Joy’s shocked to le...

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10/06/2021 from 2021-06-10T18:10

Harrison and Fallon meet Chris for their night out; something normal at last. They declare he deserves it. He doesn’t know about that, but concedes it is just what he needs. Emma doesn’t make it du...

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09/06/2021 from 2021-06-09T18:10

Fallon tell Chris she can’t join him for the night out Emma’s organised. She wouldn’t be able to bear to listen to everyone badmouthing Alice. Everyone’s being forced to pick a side, and if Alice i...

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The Archers
08/06/2021 from 2021-06-08T18:10

Jazzer’s trying to fix his motorbike. He tells Ed the love of bikes is the only thing he and Tracy don’t have in common. Ed’s not sure about that. Jazzer counters it was Eddie turning up to whisk T...

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The Archers
07/06/2021 from 2021-06-07T18:10

Desperate Jennifer turns to Ed for advice on what it’s like to be an addict. After all, he managed to get back on his feet. At first Ed is wrong-footed and outraged, but then he allows Jennifer in....

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03/06/2021 from 2021-06-03T18:10

Mia’s having a hard time. After an initial struggle Will manages to chat with her, gently trying to tease out what’s wrong. She finally confesses she didn’t realise heartbreak would hurt so much. W...

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02/06/2021 from 2021-06-02T18:10

Tracy’s keen to go out on the bike with Jazzer. She’s packed a picnic. Jazzer grins that she’s changed her tune – she didn’t like the noisy bike before. Tracy explains she was just jealous. She rea...

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The Archers
01/06/2021 from 2021-06-01T18:10

Mia spots Ruairi as Emma meets her from the school bus. Emma’s cool with Ruairi; Mia’s more keen. She sees his bags and is relieved when he announces he’s only moving to Adam and Ian’s. She engages...

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31/05/2021 from 2021-05-31T18:10

Ed and Jazzer chat during a break in shearing. Jazzer admits to feeling it this year. Ed teases him about getting old. But Jazzer wants to hang up his clippers. Once he starts at Berrow Farm he’ll ...

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27/05/2021 from 2021-05-27T18:10

Neil observes ruefully to Shula how damaging the ripples outwards are of Alice’s problems. Susan’s taking it very hard. Over a cup of tea Neil confides that Susan found the social worker visit qui...

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26/05/2021 from 2021-05-26T18:10

Lee’s grateful to Adam for dropping off some of Jennifer’s donated furniture. It’s so kind of Jennifer, when she has so much going on. He asks Adam for a second opinion on Jack’s newly painted bedr...

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25/05/2021 from 2021-05-25T18:10

Vince is late for lunch with Elizabeth – he’s been talking cold storage with Rex. He adds insult to injury when he treads pig muck into the kitchen floor. As they banter Elizabeth gently folds in a...

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24/05/2021 from 2021-05-24T18:10

Clarrie’s incredulous Alice managed to hide her alcohol issues from her family for so long. She lists to Helen all the past misdemeanours she believes signposted that there was a problem. Their cha...

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20/05/2021 from 2021-05-20T18:10

It’s the morning after and Alice has apologised to the police for throwing the brick through the shop window, and also offered to pay for repairs. They can draw a line under it unless Jim or Susan ...

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19/05/2021 from 2021-05-19T18:10

Helen tells Kirsty that she and Lee hope to be moved into Beechwood by the end of next week but that it will be a while before they’re totally straight. Helen’s going to be busy in the dairy now t...

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18/05/2021 from 2021-05-18T18:10

Apologetic Susan’s running late. She explains to Helen her recent mistake at the shop. Helen later finds Susan looking upset. Susan feels she should resign, as she’s not doing her job properly, but...

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17/05/2021 from 2021-05-17T18:10

Emma watches baby Martha for Susan, who’s determined to manage despite others including Mia being willing to help. Susan sticks up for Alice, who’s clearly trying.

At the shop, Susan’s mor...

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The Archers
13/05/2021 from 2021-05-13T18:15

Writers, Helen Aitken and Sarah Hehir
Director, Rosemary Watts
Editor, Jeremy Howe


Josh Archer … Angus Imrie
Brian Aldridge ... Charles Collingwood
Jennifer Aldridge...

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12/05/2021 from 2021-05-12T18:10

Vince offers to help Rex set up the pig arks at Lower Loxley. As they chew the fat over the pigs Rex asks Vince if he’d like to be at the tasting with Elizabeth as he’d appreciate his professional ...

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11/05/2021 from 2021-05-11T18:10

Joy felt so liberated stepping in to life model that Elizabeth has to awkwardly return her underwear. Joy’s disappointed to have been beaten to a parish council role by Bernadette. They discuss the...

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10/05/2021 from 2021-05-10T18:10

Chris has hastily packed up the rest of his things to move into Ambridge View, and Susan can see how exhausted and stressed he is. Chris admits that leaving Alice was the only option – her drinking...

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06/05/2021 from 2021-05-06T18:10

It’s the day of Martha’s christening, and outside St. Stephen’s Pip and Rex bicker like children and wind each other up over Rex’s successful move from Hollowtree to Lower Loxley. Emma knocks their...

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05/05/2021 from 2021-05-05T18:10

Mia asks for Ruairi’s help with her environmental project. Ruairi agrees to be interviewed, but Mia’s wrongfooted when Ben turns up too. She tries to make the conversation just between her and Ruai...

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04/05/2021 from 2021-05-04T18:10

Susan recounts to Jennifer, in a not altogether approving manner, Joy’s life modelling exploits. Nevertheless Joy gets Susan’s vote for parish council. Disappointed to hear Jennifer has everything ...

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03/05/2021 from 2021-05-03T18:10

Adam demands to know why Brian hasn’t told him Jazzer’s been offered the job at Berrow. Brian explains that’s for Jazzer himself to do. Brian had declared a conflict of interest so Neil and Martyn ...

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29/04/2021 from 2021-04-29T18:10

Elizabeth’s shocked to hear Rex plans to sell his pig meat direct to the customer and cut ties with Bridge Fresh. She hopes her refusal to allow his pigs at Lower Loxley didn’t have a bearing on hi...

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28/04/2021 from 2021-04-28T18:10

Eddie wants Ed to give him a lift to collect something, but he’s cagey about what it is. Mia thinks Eddie and Clarrie’s relationship is lovely – soulmates. Ed detects a problem and offers to chat. ...

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27/04/2021 from 2021-04-27T18:10

Freddie finds Elizabeth in contemplative mood, and worries she’s going to change her mind about having Rex’s pigs. She changes the subject, asking reluctant Freddie if he can help Russ with the lif...

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26/04/2021 from 2021-04-26T18:10

Ben and Ruairi are burying Ben’s time capsule at Brookfield. They take a selfie to mark the occasion. Speculating on their own futures, Ruairi recommends Ben tells his parents his plans sooner rath...

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22/04/2021 from 2021-04-22T18:10

Tracy visits Jazzer at work and insists on a tour of the aquaponics. Tracy’s impressed but she notices Jazzer is downbeat. She suggests finding another job – there’s one going at Berrow for a start...

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21/04/2021 from 2021-04-21T18:10

Jazzer turns up at Grey Gables while Tracy’s working. She’s been researching topics of conversation for when she goes to Greenacres for dinner tonight. She doesn’t want to make the same mistakes as...

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20/04/2021 from 2021-04-20T18:10

Inspired by Ben’s call for items for the time capsule, Lilian unearths some boxes of mementoes from her past. Justin is less than impressed – the capsule should have items from the present not the ...

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19/04/2021 from 2021-04-19T18:10

Alice seeks out Harrison to apologise for her drunken behaviour last week. She wants it to all be forgotten but Harrison says can’t lie to Fallon. When Harrison repeats some of the things Alice sai...

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15/04/2021 from 2021-04-15T18:10

Helen has to drag Lee away from Tony and his model railway. Later, Lee brings Tony a coffee and quizzes him some more. He’s envious of the escapism the hobby affords. Tony lets Lee have a go with t...

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14/04/2021 from 2021-04-14T18:10

At the shop Jim takes on the assembly of a tricky display box that’s stumped Susan. She bombards him with community ideas – she’d like to run for parish council. Jim is relieved to inform her that ...

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13/04/2021 from 2021-04-13T20:10

Kate rages to Jennifer about Brian giving her a hard time over her interest in moving Spiritual Home to rewilding land. Jennifer wants to concentrate on planning the catering for Martha’s christeni...

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12/04/2021 from 2021-04-12T20:10

Jazzer’s out to impress while christening plans leave Alice ragged.

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08/04/2021 from 2021-04-08T20:10

Kirsty’s had a brainwave after receiving a letter from Philip’s solicitor. Philip wants Kirsty to keep living in the Beechwood house for now, but she doesn’t want to, so she suggests Helen, Lee and...

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07/04/2021 from 2021-04-07T20:10

It’s George’s sixteenth birthday and Emma grumbles to Chris she hopes he’ll be back in time for the dinner she and Clarrie have slaved over. Will appears as they wait for Alice to arrive and togeth...

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06/04/2021 from 2021-04-06T20:10

Jazzer and Chris chat proudly about Martha. Jazzer’s struggling to find the right words for an important text but he’ll go to visit Martha soon. He gives up on the text and turns up on Tracy’s door...

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05/04/2021 from 2021-04-05T20:10

Feeling lonely in a deserted Grey Gables, Kirsty calls Helen. She feels weird after Philip and Gavin’s sentencing and her difficult year. After work, she pops round to Helen’s and returns a wedding...

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01/04/2021 from 2021-04-01T20:10

Alice and Emma are shopping but Alice is distracted, concerned about Martha who’s with Chris. Emma reassures her and Chris’s text shows Martha is still sleeping. You never stop worrying about your ...

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31/03/2021 from 2021-03-31T20:10

Ben has spruced up the caravan ready for his date with Evie but Ruairi winds him by saying he’s also got a date tonight and it’s his turn to use the place. Ruairi eventually cracks up laughing and ...

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30/03/2021 from 2021-03-30T20:10

Eddie’s still being treated as the village pariah for joining Darrington’s cast; Lynda just overheard him having his ear chewed off by Jim Lloyd in the shop and knows others feel the same about his...

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29/03/2021 from 2021-03-29T20:10

Jazzer doesn’t think Jim should worry about getting a birthday present for Jade but Jim's keen to show Jade he approves of her. Jim meets Tracy to discuss the return of cricket matches. Tracy has b...

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25/03/2021 from 2021-03-25T20:10

Susan declares she’s a woman transformed by Lee. Helen’s amused, but notices Susan flinch in pain. Susan dismisses it as cramp. Clarrie asks Susan to do a reading at her wedding vows renewal. Susan...

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24/03/2021 from 2021-03-24T20:10

Kate points out her advice and experience may be valuable to Phoebe when it comes to setting up a camping offer on rewilding land. Phoebe concedes she might be right; a chat might be useful at some...

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23/03/2021 from 2021-03-23T20:10

Rex is having no luck looking for land to rent as a plan B in case his council farm application falls through. Phoebe crosses her fingers for him. They set off to see the ecological consultant, who...

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The Archers
22/03/2021 from 2021-03-22T20:10

Susan’s booked some riding lessons as prep for her role in the Mystery Plays. She’s nervous as her first lesson begins. She prevaricates endlessly and tries to escape, but Shula finally gets her in...

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18/03/2021 from 2021-03-18T20:10

Clarrie’s worrying about the gossip around Eddie’s resignation from Lynda’s production. But Susan thinks it’s romantic: Eddie’s taking a stand. She has her own issues to wrestle with. She’s trying ...

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17/03/2021 from 2021-03-17T20:10

Susan commiserates with Clarrie about losing her role in the Mystery Plays. There’s been talk about Eddie in the shop. Clarrie knows his name’s mud after walking out on Lynda but staying with Darri...

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16/03/2021 from 2021-03-16T20:10

David’s bleary eyed after a late night Mystery Plays rehearsal. He discloses to Ruth that Leonard only got a role after Jill agreed for the production to use Brookfield kitchen. Ruth’s not happy. D...

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15/03/2021 from 2021-03-15T20:10

Eddie’s still got a bee in his bonnet about Lynda, and Clarrie’s sacking from the Mystery Plays. Clarrie assures him she’s over it and recommends Eddie moves on with enjoying his 70th birthday cele...

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11/03/2021 from 2021-03-11T20:10

Kirsty shares with Clarrie the discovery that Sabrina knows about the Mystery Plays. She mentioned it to Lynda in the shop. As Clarrie blusters Kirsty has to break the news to her that Lynda’s decr...

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10/03/2021 from 2021-03-10T20:10

Grateful Brian presents Jazzer and Jim with a single malt in appreciation of their contributions yesterday. He reports Jennifer’s been in a bit of a flap – they can’t visit the hospital and are rel...

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09/03/2021 from 2021-03-09T20:10

Jazzer’s short with Jim in the shop, still stung by the reaction to Jade at Greenacres. Alice arrives in need of serious chocolate to take her mind off a nagging back pain. As the pains grow it’s c...

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08/03/2021 from 2021-03-08T20:10

Kirsty visits Brookfield on a mission to find inspirational spaces in addition to their barn for setting the Mystery Plays. She finds a perfect spot on the lower slopes of Lakey Hill. David has to ...

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04/03/2021 from 2021-03-04T20:10

Clarrie’s going over her Mystery Plays script, trying to find her ‘inner king’. She feels she needs some help, and from someone more king-like than Eddie. Meanwhile Eddie announces he’s become a do...

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03/03/2021 from 2021-03-03T20:10

Things are still tense at Greenacres, but Jim and Alistair agree that Jade’s dreadful, and not suited to Jazzer. They’re also agreed they’ll need to keep that opinion to themselves. Jim reckons Jaz...

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02/03/2021 from 2021-03-02T20:10

Phoebe’s cracking the whip with Rex, who she feels is too preoccupied with his own affairs and should be focusing on the rewilding and their meeting with Brian. Brian mentions Peggy’s concern over ...

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01/03/2021 from 2021-03-01T20:10

Susan offers her commiserations to the Grundys on their news that Mia’s a vegan. She’s surprised to learn Clarrie and Eddie are both cast in the Mystery Plays. In her disappointment she offends Cla...

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25/02/2021 from 2021-02-25T20:10

Jazzer gets impatient in the shop while Jim and Johnny discuss car maintenance. Jade is outside and he doesn’t want to keep her waiting. Jazzer thought they could accompany Jim home so he can meet ...

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24/02/2021 from 2021-02-24T20:10

Ruth and David return to their discussion about no longer farming sheep at Brookfield. Ruth is worried about the negative impact Brexit will have on sheep prices. David worries that Ruth and Pip wi...

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23/02/2021 from 2021-02-23T20:10

Ben tells Ruairi about the disagreements at Brookfield over the farm’s future direction. Ben doesn’t want to lose the sheep. Ruairi’s got his first Home Farm partnership meeting next week and Ben’s...

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22/02/2021 from 2021-02-22T20:10

Jazzer watches Johnny continue work on his new car and then asks him for payment in advance for his next batch of home brew – Jazzer needs cash to pay for a weekend away with Jade. Jazzer insists h...

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18/02/2021 from 2021-02-18T20:10

Lee offers to take Henry to the playground obstacle course event on his own so that Helen can get her work finished. At the playground, Emma asks Lee if he and Henry will be entering the final chal...

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17/02/2021 from 2021-02-17T20:10

Helen apologises to Kirsty for calling her an idiot in her search for Philip’s men. She also reports that Tony’s 70th birthday tea went well; Tony seemed very touched by it all. Kirsty reveals she’...

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16/02/2021 from 2021-02-16T20:10

Emma recruits Rex to help her construct the obstacle course for adults for the event she’s organising to relaunch the playground by raising money for an anti-slavery charity. As Rex runs through id...

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15/02/2021 from 2021-02-15T20:10

Tom apologises to Kirsty for not helping her in her search for Blake, Jordan and Kenzie. Kirsty’s not bothered, she’s grateful for the support she’s had from Natasha.
Lynda talks to Alan about ...

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11/02/2021 from 2021-02-11T20:10

Emma goes to visit Chris at his forge. She wants to make amends and be there for him with parenthood imminent for both him and Alice. She’s thought they’ve always got on well as siblings and she ru...

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10/02/2021 from 2021-02-10T20:10

Peggy asks Emma how her mum and dad are doing in the wake of the interview they gave to the Borchester Echo. Emma mentions how the playground has hardly been used since the slavery revelations and ...

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09/02/2021 from 2021-02-09T20:10

Justin calls on Tony as instructed by Lilian. He tries to make it as brief as possible but ends up admiring the miniature railway Tony has built himself in his workshop. It’s the recreation of Holl...

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08/02/2021 from 2021-02-08T20:10

Brian’s dismayed to find Alice is thinking of taking a year’s maternity leave. She’s been invaluable in the office, and fun. He presents her with a cheque to help out her and Chris with baby expens...

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04/02/2021 from 2021-02-04T20:10

Natasha’s still sore at Tom. She explains that the fact he went to Harrison about Kirsty’s attempts to find the lads hasn’t actually stopped Kirsty. She’s continuing her search online and Natasha i...

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03/02/2021 from 2021-02-03T20:10

Oliver’s sorry he took up all of Tracy’s evening on Monday. Tracy assures him helping her friend is important; she can soon rearrange her social life. She attempts to smooth things over with Jazzer...

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02/02/2021 from 2021-02-02T20:10

Lilian drags an appalled Tony off shopping, to choose something special for his upcoming 70th. Out of his comfort zone in the clothing department he steers Lilian towards the toys. She offers to g...

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01/02/2021 from 2021-02-01T20:10

Tracy’s worried about Oliver. Business at Grey Gables isn’t improving, and he appears distracted. She finds him researching voucher sites. They’ve nothing to lose; he’s very down about the hotel’s ...

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The Archers
28/01/2021 from 2021-01-28T20:10

Freddie’s a little freaked out by Steph Casey’s messages about his DJ services. She’s being pretty full on with explicit song titles and lyrics. Lily thinks he should chill – Steph’s about to get m...

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The Archers
27/01/2021 from 2021-01-27T20:10

Brian’s surprised to see Justin at his rewilding meeting with Phoebe. There’s some needle on both sides as Justin discovers Pip’s left the rewilding project. He also announces his proposal to drop ...

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The Archers
26/01/2021 from 2021-01-26T20:10

Tom and Natasha agree it’s been a good time to launch Bridge Fresh, ironically. They speculate on what to get Tony for his 70th birthday. But Tom’s preoccupied with Kirsty’s woes. Natasha suggests ...

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The Archers
25/01/2021 from 2021-01-25T20:10

Ruth listens sympathetically to Pip’s woes with Rosie. But Pip feels things won’t be so frantic now she’s quit the rewilding project. She assures her mum it’s not purely because of her falling out ...

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The Archers
Making Mince Pies with Jill Archer from 2019-12-09T10:30

Join Jill in the kitchen at Brookfield as she makes a batch of her much loved mince pies

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