If The Archers characters were acted by dogs, Rob would be a Shih Tzu. Discuss Ambridge events here.

[PseudoBadger]

Avoided a non-sweary title.

Rex as a personal trainer at GGs sounds like a very sensible plan!

[lightbulb moment]
GG are going to need maternity cover in the Health Club soon.

I think they are playing a long game with Anisha. I think she will be seen as the brilliant new vet and Alistair will begin to doubt his own abilities. Then a disaster will strike and Alistair will save the day.

Mmm I like the idea of Rex as a personal trainer at GG. Less so the inevitable will they, wont they, with Lizzie.

bore's long term plan for the fair-arch-brothers sounds very likely though.

Re third party horse insurance you get it as part of the membership of several of the horse associations, e.g. Pony Club, BHS, British Eventing and I think at least some hunts would require it as a condition of membership.

For vets fees it's like any pet insurance, there's things they won't cover, especially pre-existing conditions, so would be impossible to insist that anyone had it.

Why would Rex working at GG lead to romance with Lizzie? Surely GG is the haven for people (Roy) trying to escape from her.

Doh. You're right broomstick thank goodness. [blush (LL dont need a personal trainer do they)

Just LA to the repeat and realised that right before Toby asked for an advance on his pay, he had rocked up late to his shift without proper apology or any reason given having left Kenton covering for him. FFS, what a caricature, can't even turn up on time for bar work.

Oddly, I was wondering last night if Rex was about to become a dahl (or dal if you prefer) super-chef. Although that might be too many cooks in Ambridge.

It's true that ideally he should have capitalised on his sporting talent - but I know all too well how easy it is to lose one's way in RL. Perhaps we're supposed to imagine him too heartbroken to ever consider any other career in sport.

I don't think Rex's dhal is something anyone would pay to eat.

Maybe he was to some extent pushed into the 'farming' - there may have been family pressure for him to find something he could do with Toby to keep him out of trouble? Not sure whether having been a rugby player would qualify him to work as a proper PT without getting some training - would a place like GG take him on in that sort of role?

Maybe Justin has something Rex could do. I hear there's an opening at Damara - nice salary package, executive flat, not too taxing...

If I were Kenton I'd swap Toby for Rex at The Bull.

Isn't it food for a barman to have a bit of charisma? Toby is a twat but I bet he is better at customer service

I think Anisha's going to try to make a play for Rex. The way she said "Who's the posh boy?" made me think that. Rex could do a lot worse I thought Anisha cheating was funny and her reason for doing so was spot on. I like her so far, but she's renting Bloody Hell Cottage!

Not sure whether having been a rugby player would qualify him to work as a proper PT without getting some training - would a place like GG take him on in that sort of role?

Remind me again: what are Kirsty's qualifications?

To qualify as a gym-based personal trainer, all you need is an 8 day full-time course.

Right. So Jill cooks the equivalent of a Christmas dinner for 8 then finds herself in the kitchen afterwards washing up? What a lovely family. Toby sounded really thrilled that Pip considers them a real couple.

Why has Jill changed her mind about Toby?

There've been a lot of situation resolutions recently - Lillian back with Justin, Roy and the tart (forgot her name, sorry), Rob leaving town and now this.

Because there isn't a single person on her side Grumpy and if she wants to be comfortable in her own home she has no choice but to try to improve the situation. I don't believe for a second that she's altered her opinion of him and I could imagine her gritted teeth as she uttered her apology. They're all so totally stupid and self-absorbed at Brookfield that they can't see any of that.

Jill's first impression and instincts will be correct. It's only a matter of time. For now, she's prioritising 'keeping the peace' having learned over the past few months that Pip is the most important person in the family and must be indulged, whatever her whims.

Well, Ruth and Daveed couldn't possibly wash up - they had to get ready for a bit of light slurping in the master bedroom. I laughed when they mentioned Ben was missing. They could just have him being there and not had to pay or even appoint an actor. But it did occur to me maybe they were doing that for our benefit.

GOB, did you miss Lizzie's chat with Jill her mum last week? I presume that's wot dun it. It's so obvious Tobee doesn't see the relationship with Pip long term. If I liked Pip I might feel upset for her.

I hope Kirsty doesn't get with Roy. I did like the scene with Tracee in the car. Is she the tart , GOB? Or is it the middle aged one you mean? I suppose both are Lizzie and Tracee are that now. Nuffink wrong with middle age though.

Daveed also pissed me off she doesn't always cook dinner
What a nasty bunch, and they didn't even wash up

Lizzie's chat with Jilland then Jill and Peggy's conversation in church.

Elderly Jill. Recently sprained ankle. Standing at the sink.

I think Lizzie and Peggy's chats with Jill helped her only to determine (in her own mind) that she was fighting a losing battle. She hasn't had a Damascene conversion.