They're not plucky Tuckers, they're turkey pluckers' sons - Archers festive chat

[PseudoBadger]

:)

[Minimammoth]

Helen and Jess: I predict either 'yoghurts at dawn' type duel for the hand of Rob.......or they form a lesbian relationship, ditch Rob and move in together.

[Panzee]

If Helen and Jess get together it will make all this worthwhile!

[BasketzatDawn]

Yes, Yes, both Helen and Jess are preggers with Rob's babes, they set up home together with both babies and Henry. Ambridge's first lesbian household.

I think Jess IS pregnant - there was a hint in the most recent epi - when somebody (was it Jennifer?) congratulated her, on her new job (as the only social worker in Borsetshire, who will run herself ragged dealing with all the 'Problem People', just like Usha is the only lawyer, Amy the only midwife .... at least there are several farmers and turkey pluckers)), but Jess did a double take as if a secret had been rumbled.

[BasketzatDawn]

At least they won't be the only gays in the village though .....

[TallGiraffe]

Did anyone else think Jess' moment of doubt when Jill said Confratulations was because she's pregnant and not told anyone yet? I finished my PhD about the time I got pregnant and used to freak whenever anyone said Confratulations!

[TallGiraffe]

X-post! Really should not write half a post and then finish it off later!

[GypsyFloss]

Yes, I heard that slight pause too. Oh I do hope so

[BitOutOfPractice]

I thought that too. Which probably means it won't be true

[BasketzatDawn]

Goodness, Shula is such a busybody. No hospital wld give so much personal info about a patient she isn't related, would they?

[choccyp1g]

I think your average hospital nowadays will tell anyone anything if there is any chance you'll take the patient away and unblock the bed.

[WhatSheSaid]

Just marking place.

Surely Alan would have visited Darrell as well?

Shula is still sounding as if Darrell is doing all this just to annoy her

[Gigondas]

Shula is a sanctimonious cow - Darrell manages to piss me off which I am sure isn't effect wanted .

Neil is lovely and sensible tho .

Also enjoyed Caroline telling Linda off for correcting her recipe books.

In absence of Kate or Helen, it's good to see another royal pita in shape of Leonie.

[Selks]

Shula is pissing me off to be frank. Her ridiculous over-involvement with Darrell is much more about meeting her own emotional needs as a rescuer. It's all about her really, not him.

[fluffiphlox]

I want Darrell to get hold of a shot gun, go on a murderous rampage, taking out the following:
Shula
Susan
Helen
Alistair
Daniel
The new Clarrie
Emma
Will
Ed
Then turn the gun on himself.

[TheOneWithTheNicestSmile]

\link{http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2013/dec/10/radio-review-month-in-ambridge\Nancy Banks-Smith is enjoying a bit of actual drama!}

[ErrolTheDragon]

I was just catching up with Saturday's Times and there was a column about the General's complaint re Ed shooting Baz - his take seemed very similar to mine, ie Ed was entirely wrong to shoot a dog which wasn't worrying sheep, and that anyone other than family would be having it dealt with officially.

Though there was something about Brian supporting Will's right to be there with his dog in some report, I didn't quite get what that was about.

[BasketzatDawn]

One advantage of not having a life these days is that I was able to listen again to the 2pm broadcast of last night's epi. AND I paid attention AND I laughed! Like this . I hope the SWs will make something of Leonie's arrival, with Lindy and Robert bickering, L bending over backwards to be a good step mum, but finding it all a bit stressful, and at least if push comes to shove her seasonal shopping is sorted. She can get Leonie a grip. I loved Linda's point about having so many more important things to deal with, like the panto and fixing the recipe books.

It made up for the woeful stuff on Darrell. Though I agree Neil was great. and he had some good lines. I must say Darrell sounds quite chipper, albeit in a severely depressed kind of way, for somebody for whom there remains some doubt over whether his liver is irretrievably damaged. I suspect he'd be more vague and not quite with it if, a few days post-overdose,there really was some risk of long-term damage. Possibly a precursor to the Ambridge Miracle Recovery from Serious Illness/Accident Fairy calling by again. I hope Shula didn't shag the doctor again.

[GypsyFloss]

I'm liking this episode so far. Definitely an engagement I reckon ...

[choccyp1g]

Errol I think that bit of land actually belongs to the Estate, rather than Grange Farm.
Basketz If Baz had been in a coma, he'd be right as rain by now. In fact he may yet emerge from the grave, barking happily, and wagging his tail, and shitting all over the pastures just like all the other mortally wounded characters.

[cheminotte]

Thanks for the link Smile I do enjoy Nancy's articles.

[Gigondas]

Peggy waxing lyrical about how she wished she had longer married to jack ( bit about him losing his memory was well done - very poignant).

rob came across as complete twat with Jess- I cannot believe that it won't come out about Helen.

[Gigondas]

Posted too soon-meant that I think Peggy's memories are paving way for jack going over Xmas as someone suggested down the threAd.

[ErrolTheDragon]

I think that bit of land actually belongs to the Estate, rather than Grange Farm.
Yes, Will said that at the outset. Poor Baz was just being trained to do his job. Just wasn't sure what Brian's involvement was at that point - sort of hoping that someone does throw a large book at Ed.

[ErrolTheDragon]

Good one last night. Even the bits with Jess were bearable because of the amount of squirm induced in Helen and Rob. Helen won't be able to include a dodgy cheese because most of the guests will be her own family and friends.

[BitOutOfPractice]

Rob was particularly knobbish last night wasn't he?

I loved the bit with Peggy and Tom. "Just make sure it sparkles!"