Archers spoilers or Archers spoiled? You decide. Thread the Second

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And so it continues. We still have one long-term prediction from the start of the last thread that has not yet come to pass - the burning down of Lower Loxley.

But there is still time...

D'you think Rob might be planning on a return to Canada with MySonGideon and Henry?

Freddie surveys his surroundings - after gaining less than impressive GCSEs, Freddie contemplates an apprenticeship with Rodways.

Nah ... He'll be thinking he doesn't need many GCSE's as he will be master of all he surveys one day.

(While poor, clever Lily is cast out with a suitcase and an unsuitable husband.)

(Not all apostrophies are entirely voluntary ...)

But how old must (silent) Herr Rodway be? Surely it's perfect timing for Freddie to do a spot of Land Management and then take over?

So George Grundy is going to become a poacher

Have they forgotten will is his dad?

In all seriousness it's a brilliant suggestion Kingscote. And very fitting. Could he do that without A' Levels?

(I doubt there's been any Rodway on the premises this century ...)

Updating.....

Sun 14th Aug Henry is waved off to the beach, and Ursula has a suggestion for Rob.
Mon 15th Aug Caroline is feeling guilty, and Pip takes a call.
Tue 16th Aug Richard is in demand, and Rob is on a mission.
Wed 17th Aug Lilian is conflicted, and Alice gives Pip food for thought.
Thu 18th Aug It is the day of reckoning for Phoebe and Josh, and Carol has cause for reflection.
Fri 19th Aug Anna is feeling challenged, and Rob receives good news.

Sun 21st Aug Rob has got some news for Henry, and Jill is thinking about Freda Fry.
Mon 22nd Aug Toby has some explaining to do, and Kaz is feeling powerless.
Tue 23rd Aug Eddie is teaching George a Grundy tradition, while Joe lays it on thick with Oliver.
Wed 24th Aug Will has a culprit in his sights, and Elizabeth does not seem to be getting anywhere.
Thu 25th Aug Richard lends his support at Lower Loxley, and scores need to be settled at Home Farm.
Fri 26th Aug Helen hopes she can help, and there is a new offer on the table for Pip.

Sun 28th Aug It is a busy day at the cricket, and Ian and Rob come toe to toe.
Mon 29th Aug Anna makes a last attempt, and Richard has a wonderful evening.
Tue 30th Aug Shula lets it all pour out, and Freddie surveys his surroundings.
Wed 31st Aug. Tom realises he has got his work cut out, and Ian makes up for lost time.
Thurs 1 Sept. Brian gives Adam a heads up, and Elizabeth needs more time.
Fri 2 Sept. Helen tries her best and Eddie is on a hiding to nothing.

These various cryptic references to Lower Loxley, Elizabeth and Freddie - I keep remembering the plot spoilers that started this spoiler thread off. The only bit that hasn't come true so far is LL burning to the ground. Do we think that could be about to happen? Is the other reason SOC is still hanging on as Editor?

so, do we think rob has got a place at boarding school for henry? or is it the results of the cao hearing? when is that?

is that george poaching? like danny the champion of the world.

I wouldn't be surprised if he has confirmed the boarding school place, but possibly deferred until January so he can bamboozle everyone until the trial and the residency arrangements are all out of the way.

'Excellent news Henry, since granny and grandad and mummy don't want you, cafcas said you're all mine now. NOw, give me that tablet: it's going in the bin with Thomas. And wax that bat: we're playing cricket but making it more fun by using a ball made of lead today. Stop wetting yourself, nobody likes an incontinent boy and they certainly won't stand for that in September when you go to big boy school.'

There was something upthread about Ursula suggesting Rob move back to near where they live with both boys - maybe the news is something to do with that?

Radio Times
20-26 August.

Helen's trial is just a fortnight away and Anna is seeing a chink of light – Helen realises Rob was influencing how she was feeling, especially when it came to giving up driving. But when Anna presses her on why she called a woman's helpline, Helen is unable to answer.

Rob arrives earlier than arranged to collect Henry from Bridge Farm, and when Pat points out that her time with Henry is precious, he tells her not quibble. But, covertly, Rob is seeking more support with caring for Henry and interviews a potential nanny.

Eddie furthers George's 'countryside heritage' education – how to catch a game "the Grundy way" – but warns his grandson not to tell the rest of the family.

Written by Keri Davies.

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It sounds like we are back with Groundhog Day. Sigh

Thanks, Gumpendorf!

TOTAL TV GUIDE 20 - 26 AUGUST 2016

There are terse words at Bridge Farm when Rob collects Henry earlier than arranged.

Anna is making slow progress with Helen, who now accepts she was being manipulated by her husband.

With the trial just two weeks away, they need to build a case - and fast.

Kaz is fearful that, with her mother in hospital, her ex-partner will take her daughters - and Helen admits that ultimately they're powerless to do anything about it.

With events at Lower Loxley taking all her time, Elizabeth can't give Freddie the time he needs.

Alice goes head-to-head with Pip in a tractor driving challenge.

Ah, that may be the wake-up call for Helen - the realisation that unless she pulls her finger out Rob will get both children.

Rob's good news is the instant job offer, perhaps? Because of course people normally do make expensive recruitment decisions in two days, don't they?

Poor Freddie, sounds like the GCSE results aren't going to be good. And I hope Elizabeth bloody does put him ahead of organising the opera evening.

Updating....

19th Aug Anna is feeling challenged, and Rob receives good news.

Sun 21st Aug Rob has got some news for Henry, and Jill is thinking about Freda Fry.
Mon 22nd Aug Toby has some explaining to do, and Kaz is feeling powerless.
Tue 23rd Aug Eddie is teaching George a Grundy tradition, while Joe lays it on thick with Oliver.
Wed 24th Aug Will has a culprit in his sights, and Elizabeth does not seem to be getting anywhere.
Thu 25th Aug Richard lends his support at Lower Loxley, and scores need to be settled at Home Farm.
Fri 26th Aug Helen hopes she can help, and there is a new offer on the table for Pip.

Sun 28th Aug It is a busy day at the cricket, and Ian and Rob come toe to toe.
Mon 29th Aug Anna makes a last attempt, and Richard has a wonderful evening.
Tue 30th Aug Shula lets it all pour out, and Freddie surveys his surroundings.
Wed 31st Aug. Tom realises he has got his work cut out, and Ian makes up for lost time.
Thurs 1 Sept. Brian gives Adam a heads up, and Elizabeth needs more time.
Fri 2 Sept. Helen tries her best and Eddie is on a hiding to nothing.

Sun 4th Sep: Rob explains things from his point of view, and Tom is alert to the tiniest details.
Mon 5th Sep: Kirsty speaks her mind, and Helen is emotional.
Tuesday 6th Sep: Anna is asking questions, and Peggy takes it all in
Wed 7th Sep: Helen is challenged, and Pat is determined to show her support.
Thur 8th Sep:Ian makes a quick exit, and Shula grows increasingly uncomfortable.
Fri 9th Sep: Helen has questions for Anna, and Johnny stands by his family.

There's always a panic after I've pressed post that I've posted in right thread

Thanks, Gumpendorf. Looks like Tom's due to wake up finally at the 11th hour and start doing some work to help his sister.

I wonder how quickly Olivia would leap to delete if one of the spoiler posts appeared in the other thread? It could break MN records.

I'd rather not risk it, Judy . I'd need a new identity in a different country!
I'm assuming the trial outcome will extend into the following week. I'm concerned about Johnny standing by his family and I really don't want to hear things from Rob's PoV.

Thanks Gump.

So. Trial.

It has just this moment occurred to me that TA isn't compulsory. Revelation! Knowing that I am allowed to switch it off may give me the stregnth to keep going.

Settling scores at Home Farm on Thursday - could that possibly be a hole being found in the accounts?

Radio Times
27 August - 2nd Sept

What on earth is Shula thinking of? There are certainly more pressing issues in Ambridge at the moment, such as where the Grundys are going to live and whether Pip is fooling herself over having anything more than a no strings relationship with Toby, and if Linda can ever be separated from the ashes of her beloved Scruff… Not to mention Helen, of course.

Surely Shula can't be fantasising about reigniting her affair with Richard? As Lower Loxley prepares for this week's performance of Madame Butterfly, let us remind her of Puccini's plot: a woman falls for a man who leaves her. She is convinced he will return. Which he does… with another woman. Enter Elizabeth. Cue aria

This week's preview is by Steve Morrissey

Simon Frith is writer of the week.

Oh .... Just fuck off, Shula, and fuck off any story lines that involve her. Seriously.