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...

Thanks Gump.

Will Nic have the same voice?

Perhaps the Dopeys can recoup some of their losses by booting Pip and Towbee out of Rickyard and letting it out for holidays again. It would be quite good to see both of them having to cope somewhere where they pay a market rent and can't go and nick Jill's baking when they feel hungry

Thanks, Gump! I see Tesco got into trouble with religious people the other day by saying that their special offers would make Good Friday even better. I will therefore refrain from saying that that teaser for tonight will make Good Friday the Best Friday Ever. Now I just want to see a teaser that says something like 'Pip departs for New Guinea' or 'Toby falls into the slurry pit'.

Perhaps Oliver is hoping to pop into Grange Farm?

Maybe New Guinea can be Pip's penance?!

Becky Wright is listed as Nic so no nuNic. I do so like Hugh the editor.

Radio Times
23 April to 28 April

So, the glorious Matt Crawford – who should never have been dispensed with in the first place – has resurfaced and is giving Brian a sob story. Matt's version of events is that he was so cut up by Lilian's affair with his half brother Paul that he just had to get away. With all the funds in their account, of course. No, he is claiming he wants to repay what he took. But does Brian believe him?

David is keen to mend Brookfield's damaged relationships with its neighbouring farms. He offers them compensation, but Tom is scornful and urges Tony to demand more. Plus, Toby has reached the end of the road when it comes to his artisan gin production. This listener couldn't be happier.

23 April. Toby reaches the end of the road, and Emma comes under fire.
24 April. David and Ruth reach a decision, while Brian has reason to celebrate.
25 April. Ambridge Hall is invaded, and Tom angles for a better deal.
26 April. Matt lays it on thick, and Usha lends an ear.
27 April. Pip finds the comfort she needs, and Justin cannot be calmed.
28 April. Brookfield needs to dig deeper, and Kenton strikes a deal.

30 April. Brookfield tightens its belt, while Grange Farm holds off an eager visitor.
1 May. Adam considers his future at Home Farm, and Lilian is at a loose end.
2 May Ed's prospects take a hit, and Emma finds an ally.
3 May. Eddie worries about being found out, and Matt's advice falls on deaf ears.
4 May. Shula thinks she has the answer, and Harrison has a tough decision.
5 May. Pip wants to pay her penance, and Toby wants to make things better.

7 May Kirsty has a day to remember, and there is a family gathering at Home Farm.
8 May Jill has a bone to pick with David, and Pip does not want to be a burden.
9 May Peggy has to make a tough decision, and Brian has a sudden realisation.
10 May. Toby is keen to impress, and Alice sounds out Adam.
11 May Matt extends his network, and Usha works her magic.
12 May Toby cannot believe what he is hearing, while Lilian wants Justin to be less hard-line.

So who comforts pip?

Oh no, not another disaster for Ed.

Why would Matt come up with that load of rubbish for Brian, and why would it work? Brian only has to talk to Lillian to discover the Paul thing was resolved ages ago, and even if he did leave because he was so upset, why would he do so without giving his reasons, and why would being upset lead to him walking off with all that money?

Anti I did suggest on the 13/4 that Rex will shag comfort Pip

Mwtt confided in Brian at the time didn't he?

I suppose he took the money to punish her

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Things look bad at Bridge Farm

Radio Times
29th April to 5th May

The IBR outbreak has prompted belt tightening at Brookfield – and the decision to bring all the work in house. So, of course, despite being free from blame, the ones who will really suffer will be the Grundys, who must now be denied regular work from David and Ruth.

Mind you, Eddie has other problems that hit closer to home, namely Clarrie chastising him for letting pigs onto protected land. With Kirsty getting suspicious, might she discover the truth and report the Grundys for damaging the Site of Special Scientific Interest (try saying that after five pints of Shires).

Finally, Lillian admits to Jolene that she is unsettled by Justin's mood as his divorce proceedings continue…

Cue an angry ed spelling the beans in the pub....

Spilling may be easier...

They should turf Pip and Towbeee out of Rickyards and go back to using it as a holiday let.

Will bringing the work in house mean horrible Josh might have to roll up his sleeves and do some manual work rather than just strut around barking orders?

If he'd mended the fence he damaged.............

Thanks for the update, Gumpendorf

28 April. Brookfield needs to dig deeper, and Kenton strikes a deal.

30 April. Brookfield tightens its belt, while Grange Farm holds off an eager visitor.
1 May. Adam considers his future at Home Farm, and Lilian is at a loose end.
2 May Ed's prospects take a hit, and Emma finds an ally.
3 May. Eddie worries about being found out, and Matt's advice falls on deaf ears.
4 May. Shula thinks she has the answer, and Harrison has a tough decision.
5 May. Pip wants to pay her penance, and Toby wants to make things better.

7 May Kirsty has a day to remember, and there is a family gathering at Home Farm.
8 May Jill has a bone to pick with David, and Pip does not want to be a burden.
9 May Peggy has to make a tough decision, and Brian has a sudden realisation.
10 May. Toby is keen to impress, and Alice sounds out Adam.
11 May Matt extends his network, and Usha works her magic.
12 May Toby cannot believe what he is hearing, while Lilian wants Justin to be less hard-line.

14 May Toby cannot be cheered, and Tom offers his philosophy.
15 May Lily offers her analysis, and Adam has a keen student.
16 May. Harrison has his work cut out, and Matt returns two items.
17 May Kenton gets the wrong end of the stick, and Rex will not take no for an answer.
18 May Kirsty makes a promise, and Justin fights his corner.
19 May Peggy surprises her family, and Lilian receives a warning.

Thanks, Gump! Do we think Pip is going to send Toebeeeee packing? I hope so, and that he then leaves, but this may be too much to hope for.

Peggy to marry again? Civil partnership with Jean Harvey? New will establishing the Jack Woolley Memorial Sanctuary for Abandoned Ponies and no money to go to anyone in the family?

Radio Times
7 May to 12 May.
Jill, whose voice can have you reaching for the volume button at times, is on super angry form, railing at David because she's been kept in the dark about Brookfield's troubling finances. The explanation that they didn't want to worry her only makes her more annoyed. But will David let his mother foot the bill for their catalogue of errors?

Elsewhere, boardroom intrigue abounds as Matt gives a sales pitch to Justin's horse racing friend Latif, while Justin delegates a last minute presentation to a grumpy Brian. Is Justin dedicating too much energy to battling Miranda in the divorce courts? And, in pet related news, will Anisha and Peggy fall out over treatment for an ailing Bill the cat?

7 May Kirsty has a day to remember, and there is a family gathering at Home Farm.
8 May Jill has a bone to pick with David, and Pip does not want to be a burden.
9 May Peggy has to make a tough decision, and Brian has a sudden realisation.
10 May. Toby is keen to impress, and Alice sounds out Adam.
11 May Matt extends his network, and Usha works her magic.
12 May Toby cannot believe what he is hearing, while Lilian wants Justin to be less hard-line.

14 May Toby cannot be cheered, and Tom offers his philosophy.
15 May Lily offers her analysis, and Adam has a keen student.
16 May. Harrison has his work cut out, and Matt returns two items.
17 May Kenton gets the wrong end of the stick, and Rex will not take no for an answer.
18 May Kirsty makes a promise, and Justin fights his corner.
19 May Peggy surprises her family, and Lilian receives a warning.

21 May Lilian is keen to help, and Johnny is in need of a companion
22 May. Josh makes an executive decision, and Rex has cause for concern.
23 May. Neil waxes lyrical, and Tom has high hopes.
24 May. Kenton needs reining in, and Toby has a turn of fortune.
25 May. Pip needs some distance, and Johnny strikes gold.

26 May. Justin sets out his stall, and Brian is made to bear the load.

Radio Times
14 - 19 May

David needs cash following the fallout from the IBR outbreak and approaches his brother for help. Kenton assumes that a free meal at the Bull will suffice, while what David is really after is a repayment of the loan he stumped up for when the pub needed repairs. Now, if only Kenton hadn't made that recent investment in Toby's gin business...

Toby's venture could be in danger, thanks to his moping at the bungalow. Can Rex energise his brother before he throws it all away?

Finally Miranda calls round to the Dower House and warns Lillian over the move she's making from mistress to wife to be. Does she realise that she is merely creating a vacancy for the next "other woman"?

Cripes! Thanks, Gump!

That all sounds fun!

So many people have predicted that David would want the loan to Kenton repaid - its nice that we'll see that played out.

I don't understand how Jolene would have agreed to that investment in Toby's business if it meant using money that wasn't theirs. I hope they'll explain that.

Digiguide update:

14 May Toby cannot be cheered, and Tom offers his philosophy.
15 May Lily offers her analysis, and Adam has a keen student.
16 May. Harrison has his work cut out, and Matt returns two items.
17 May Kenton gets the wrong end of the stick, and Rex will not take no for an answer.
18 May Kirsty makes a promise, and Justin fights his corner.
19 May Peggy surprises her family, and Lilian receives a warning.

21 May Lilian is keen to help, and Johnny is in need of a companion
22 May. Josh makes an executive decision, and Rex has cause for concern.
23 May. Neil waxes lyrical, and Tom has high hopes.
24 May. Kenton needs reining in, and Toby has a turn of fortune.
25 May. Pip needs some distance, and Johnny strikes gold.

26 May. Justin sets out his stall, and Brian is made to bear the load.

28 May There are some new faces at Home Farm, and Lilian just won't give up.
29 May Roy lacks the luck of the draw, and Brian cannot believe his ears.
30 May Tony will not be easily won over, and Kirsty regrets being impressed.
31 May Lily gets her way, and Toby gets the wrong idea.
1 June Pip has a surprise visitor, and Pat has lots of questions.
2 June Jill feels under attack, and Neil must remain impartial.