Spoiling The Archers one week at a time. Thread 3

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Previous thread.

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Since I posted that I'm now coming round to it being a Minipip. How awful.

No, don’t say that, you might make it come true, Lass!

It would be such a dull story - we have had the unplanned pregnancy sl with Tom and Kirsty, we don't need another one.

Pip tired.

Only wanting water ...

Hmph ...

Yes. I haven't heard tonight's episode but someone on the main thread has said the unthinkable.

Poor Jill.

Aaaargh! So frustrating. Too many possibilities ...

Am wondering if 'something happens' to Rex. (Though a cast list might prove me wrong.) Or, if it is the Brighton connection, perhaps the lady in question arriving in Ambridge. At the same time as Pip finding herself Fairsprogged. Leading to the ultimatum.

I dunno. I'm sure as sure that Lil will be tripping up the aisle with Damara Enterprises - if only to dispel any impression that Matt had come between them and that Justin did therefore have a motive to do him over.

A great grandchild for Jill with a Fairbrother surname?

That'll stir things up nicely for ever - not just once a year.

Ever&ever&ever&ever&ever ...

Radio 4 website partial update. *

27 Nov. Jennifer learns something shocking, and Rex finds himself out of favour.
28 Nov. Noluthando has some tough love for Freddie, and Lexi is full of encouragement.
29 Nov. Alan does some award-worthy buttering up, and David puts his foot in it.
30 Nov. Lilian has an unlikely heart to heart, and Emma is on tenterhooks.
1 Dec. Justin has a big decision to make, and Pip confides in Elizabeth.

3 Dec. [Nothing available]
4 Dec. There is a shock in store for Ian, and Eddie hatches a plan.
5 Dec Jennifer is concerned, and Elizabeth imparts some advice.
6 Dec The panto rehearsal descends into chaos, and Lilian feels guilty.
7 Dec Lexi offers a shoulder to cry on, and Brian puts his foot in it.
8 Dec Lilian finally faces the truth, and Toby is forced to grow up.

10 Dec.* Lilian comes to a heartbreaking realisation, and Nic offers some words of wisdom.
11 Dec. *Alan reaches the end of his tether, and Eddie reckons he is on to a winner.
12 Dec. There's a surprise in store for Elizabeth, and the deception takes a toll on Pip.
13 Dec. Kirsty attempts to save the day, and Rex receives some Christmas kindness.
14 Dec. [Nothing available]
15 Dec. [Nothing available]

17 Dec. Toby's life is changed forever, and Jennifer fears for her Christmas celebrations
18 Dec. Lily seeks advice from an enemy, and Brian receives an unexpected offer.
19 Dec. Lynda puts her foot in it, while Emma treads carefully.
20 Dec. Alan attempts to take control, and there is good news at Bridge Farm.
21 Dec. Justin's evening takes a surprising turn, and Harrison smells a rat.
22 Dec. It is a day to remember for Lilian, and Pip gives an ultimatum.
*

Blimey there is a lot going on.

And ....... now completed to 22 Dec with exception of 3rd Dec.* Phew* 😤
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1 Dec. Justin has a big decision to make, and Pip confides in Elizabeth.

3 Dec. [Nothing available]
4 Dec. There is a shock in store for Ian, and Eddie hatches a plan.
5 Dec Jennifer is concerned, and Elizabeth imparts some advice.
6 Dec The panto rehearsal descends into chaos, and Lilian feels guilty.
7 Dec Lexi offers a shoulder to cry on, and Brian puts his foot in it.
8 Dec Lilian finally faces the truth, and Toby is forced to grow up.

10 Dec. Lilian comes to a heartbreaking realisation, and Nic offers some words of wisdom.
11 Dec. Alan reaches the end of his tether, and Eddie reckons he is on to a winner.
12 Dec. There's a surprise in store for Elizabeth, and the deception takes a toll on Pip.
13 Dec. Kirsty attempts to save the day, and Rex receives some Christmas kindness.
14 Dec. Jennifer plays matchmaker, and Johnny makes his choice.
15 Dec. Pip is torn, and Justin is stunned by the truth.

17 Dec. Toby's life is changed forever, and Jennifer fears for her Christmas celebrations
18 Dec. Lily seeks advice from an enemy, and Brian receives an unexpected offer.
19 Dec. Lynda puts her foot in it, while Emma treads carefully.
20 Dec. Alan attempts to take control, and there is good news at Bridge Farm.
21 Dec. Justin's evening takes a surprising turn, and Harrison smells a rat.
22 Dec. It is a day to remember for Lilian, and Pip gives an ultimatum.
*

I think now all bets are off as to whether the wedding will happen (and I was firmly sure it wouldn't before).
Pip is deciding on an abortion/relationship with Toby?

The Spoiler updates are as gripping as the show! Thanks Gump!

Radio Times
10th to 15th December

The usually unflappable Alan is under pressure, thanks to a disastrous panto rehearsal that sees Eddie winding up Neil, Lynda changing her lines and Susan using the stage to promote the benefits of kefir. When Jazzer misses his cue, it’s the final straw for Alan, who snaps and delivers a few home truths. Has he overstepped the mark? And could he have a mutiny on his hands?

Elsewhere, Lilian is hurt when Shula questions how much she really knew about Matt’s scams. Pip confides in Elizabeth about the strain of keeping her secret – particularly from Jill. And the Pargeter twins celebrate their 18th birthday with a touching emotional gift from their mum.

Yup!

Thank you!

*R4 website update

5 Dec Jennifer is concerned, and Elizabeth imparts some advice.
6 Dec The panto rehearsal descends into chaos, and Lilian feels guilty.
7 Dec Lexi offers a shoulder to cry on, and Brian puts his foot in it.
8 Dec Lilian finally faces the truth, and Toby is forced to grow up.

10 Dec. Lilian comes to a heartbreaking realisation, and Nic offers some words of wisdom.
11 Dec. Alan reaches the end of his tether, and Eddie reckons he is on to a winner.
12 Dec. There's a surprise in store for Elizabeth, and the deception takes a toll on Pip.
13 Dec. Kirsty attempts to save the day, and Rex receives some Christmas kindness.
14 Dec. Jennifer plays matchmaker, and Johnny makes his choice.
15 Dec. Pip is torn, and Justin is stunned by the truth.

17 Dec. Toby's life is changed forever, and Jennifer fears for her Christmas celebrations
18 Dec. Lily seeks advice from an enemy, and Brian receives an unexpected offer.
19 Dec. Lynda puts her foot in it, while Emma treads carefully.
20 Dec. Alan attempts to take control, and there is good news at Bridge Farm.
21 Dec. Justin's evening takes a surprising turn, and Harrison smells a rat.
22 Dec. It is a day to remember for Lilian, and Pip gives an ultimatum.

24 Dec. Brian has some exciting news, and Helen counts her blessings.
25 Dec. Joe wants company on Christmas Day, and Tony and Johnny are left in charge.
26 Dec. Will has some bad luck, and Tony makes preparations.
27 Dec. Pat gets a belated gift, and Ian looks to the future.
28 Dec. Brian sets out his vision, and Eddie comforts the cast.
29 Dec. Lynda is on top form, and there is revelry at Honeysuckle Cottage. *

Thanks Gump. They're still not giving anything away are they?

Website and Digiguide update takes us into 2018...

(No Lilian/Justin or Brookfield Archers in the cast for Christmas week)
*
12 Dec. There's a surprise in store for Elizabeth, and the deception takes a toll on Pip.
13 Dec. Kirsty attempts to save the day, and Rex receives some Christmas kindness.
14 Dec. Jennifer plays matchmaker, and Johnny makes his choice.
15 Dec. Pip is torn, and Justin is stunned by the truth.

17 Dec. Toby's life is changed forever, and Jennifer fears for her Christmas celebrations
18 Dec. Lily seeks advice from an enemy, and Brian receives an unexpected offer.
19 Dec. Lynda puts her foot in it, while Emma treads carefully.
20 Dec. Alan attempts to take control, and there is good news at Bridge Farm.
21 Dec. Justin's evening takes a surprising turn, and Harrison smells a rat.
22 Dec. It is a day to remember for Lilian, and Pip gives an ultimatum.

24 Dec. Brian has some exciting news, and Helen counts her blessings.
25 Dec. Joe wants company on Christmas Day, and Tony and Johnny are left in charge.
26 Dec. Will has some bad luck, and Tony makes preparations.
27 Dec. Pat gets a belated gift, and Ian looks to the future.
28 Dec. Brian sets out his vision, and Eddie comforts the cast.
29 Dec. Lynda is on top form, and there is revelry at Honeysuckle Cottage.

31 Dec. Alice is determined to have a good time, and Roy needs to talk.
1 Jan. Will is on tenterhooks, and Jennifer tries to be peacemaker.
2 Jan. Noluthando uses her initiative, and Freddie strikes a bargain
3 Jan. Jolene gives some good advice, and Emma is embarrassed at work.
4 Jan. Ian has a lot on his mind, and Kate hears some home truths.
5 Jan. Pip prepares for a big night, and Lexi receives a reminder.

7 Jan. Ruth has a difficult question to raise, and Roy takes umbrage.
8 Jan. Brian makes a controversial decision, and Pip faces the inevitable.
9 Jan. Jill is left stunned, while Lexi considers her options.

Radio Times
17th to 22 December

There’s a new disaster at the panto rehearsals when the heating breaks down at the Village Hall and the players seek new premises. This is nothing compared to the headache Linda is causing Alan. Can he find the strength to stand up to his leading lady after she insists on hogging the limelight and changing her lines?

The villages also have to absorb yet more shocking news from Lilian. As more bombshells are dropped, Lilian is left fighting for the chance of happiness. Meanwhile, Justin and Harrison are crossing swords, while a mysterious email causes problems. And Lily fears for Freddie following his actions on their birthday night at the Bull, and she recruits Noluthando to talk some sense into her brother.

Ohhhhh ... Teeny bit exciting!

Thought at first the unexpected offer to Brian might involve being Best Man at the wedding. But I'm wondering if perhaps Justin might suggest he takes over the land development project.

Although ... the question of ownership of Grey Gables has gone rather quiet. Perhaps that's what he acquires and sets out his vision for? (Whatever happened to the management buyout we were anticipating?)

Thanks Gump!

Christmas Radio Times

There is panic at the panto as Lynda makes her stage debut with a performance that’s truly… unforgettable. And the Grundys emotionally blackmail an Ambridge resident into joining them for Christmas dinner.

And a final update for this year.

15 Dec. Pip is torn, and Justin is stunned by the truth.

17 Dec. Toby's life is changed forever, and Jennifer fears for her Christmas celebrations
18 Dec. Lily seeks advice from an enemy, and Brian receives an unexpected offer.
19 Dec. Lynda puts her foot in it, while Emma treads carefully.
20 Dec. Alan attempts to take control, and there is good news at Bridge Farm.
21 Dec. Justin's evening takes a surprising turn, and Harrison smells a rat.
22 Dec. It is a day to remember for Lilian, and Pip gives an ultimatum.

24 Dec. Brian has some exciting news, and Helen counts her blessings.
25 Dec. Joe wants company on Christmas Day, and Tony and Johnny are left in charge.
26 Dec. Will has some bad luck, and Tony makes preparations.
27 Dec. Pat gets a belated gift, and Ian looks to the future.
28 Dec. Brian sets out his vision, and Eddie comforts the cast.
29 Dec. Lynda is on top form, and there is revelry at Honeysuckle Cottage.

31 Dec. Alice is determined to have a good time, and Roy needs to talk.
1 Jan. Will is on tenterhooks, and Jennifer tries to be peacemaker.
2 Jan. Noluthando uses her initiative, and Freddie strikes a bargain
3 Jan. Jolene gives some good advice, and Emma is embarrassed at work.
4 Jan. Ian has a lot on his mind, and Kate hears some home truths.
5 Jan. Pip prepares for a big night, and Lexi receives a reminder.

7 Jan. Ruth has a difficult question to raise, and Roy takes umbrage.
8 Jan. Brian makes a controversial decision, and Pip faces the inevitable.
9 Jan. Jill is left stunned, while Lexi considers her options.
10 Jan. Susan's hopes are dashed, while David tries to swallow his pride.
11 Jan. Adam is outmanoeuvred, and Kate is at her wits end.
12 Jan. Toby receives a shocking instruction, and Roy fears for the future.

Thank you Gump. Pip is so going to keep the baby and will be telling her Gran on 8/9th January then.

Yes. While Lexi vacillates over her visa ...

Though Lexi doesn’t or whenever brexit happens. Maybe there‘s some problem with family and she needs to decide whether to go back or stay with Roy. And on the 12th Roy realises ?