Spoiling The Archers one week at a time. Thread 3

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Need a visa, that is. I can’t see what l am typing whilst typing on this keyboard so keep making mistakes. Still, my Apple consultant is arriving here tomorrow so he can sort the keyboard for me. I hope!

Thanks, Gump! Toby receives a shocking instruction - Jill takes the Brookfield shotgun and orders him to leave Ambridge? Or to marry Pip? Oh dear oh dear oh dear, I can't see any good coming of this change of heart of Pip's. [glum]

Thanks Gruach. What happens to Pat or Henry? On Christmas Day?
Do Justin and Lilian get married? Or is Justin arrested? (I wondered if Tony was foreshadowing last night.)

After last night I repeat what is going to happen to Pat and or Helen and Catherine shelter, on Christmas Eve?

Oh dear, more so called good times for Alice, but not on a school day at least. Is Honeysuckle where Adam and Ian reside? I wonder what‘s up with Susan and Emma. Which job is Emma embarrassed at? Maybe chez Peggy? Something about Christine?

Hmm ... Wonder if Freddie might be going to South Africa.

*Radio Times
6th Jan to 12 Jan
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Ruth may be promising to support Pip, but there is still a large obstacle to overcome: Jill. The Archer matriarch doesn’t exactly look fondly on the Fairbrothers, so what will be her reaction when she learns the truth. Will she accept Pip’s state of affairs or push her further away than ever? At least David is making an effort to be reasonable – however, a confrontation gets out of hand when he and Toby finally come face to face.

Helen reaches the end of her tether with the kefir, while Tom and Susan are forced to face the cold,hard facts: the stuff just isn’t selling. And Roy worries that Lexi is being taken advantage off – but he is stunned when she has her say on the matter.

And Radio Times also gives us a peek into what will happen in 2018.

Secrets never stayed buried for long in Soapland, so expect the truth to come out about who left Matt Crawford for dead. It’s a revelation that leaves one resident with a terrible dilemma… A crisis with the Aldridges will have long lasting consequences, but will the family unite? Alice’s behaviour causes concern, and Roy and Lexi’s relationship grows more serious. And will Adam and Ian finally achieve their dream of being fathers.

Thanks, Gump! That suggests to me that Lexi is indeed going to volunteer to be a surrogate. Pity. Also maybe finally someone is going to notice that Alice drinks too much.

And a digiguide update:

*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.

14 Jan. Kirsty makes a horrific discovery, and Roy unburdens himself.
15 Jan. Lexi reaches an emotional decision, and Rex is surprised by recent developments.
16 Jan. Brian is in trouble, and Susan has a brainwave.
17 Jan. Justin stands accused, and Kenton imparts some advice.
18 Jan. Noluthando goes too far, and Kate is forced to step up.
19 Jan. There is a shock in store for Jennifer, and Toby stands his ground.

Ooer, horrific discovery. Justin's dented car with bits of Matt on it?

'Toby's shocking instruction' -to leave Hollowtree?
'Kirstys discovery' -Alice's secret vodka bottles?
'Brian's in trouble' - for cancelling the newspaper articles and collecting the,award when he realises the truth about Rhuari is about to be splashed all over The Echo?

Radio Times
14th to 19th January

Now, this sounds dramatic: a swim in the Am looks set to take an horrific turn for Kirstie, all of which results in the authorities quickly descending on the village and one resident landing themselves in serious trouble.

Elsewhere, Roy fears for the future of his relationship and Lexi makes an emotional decision with far-reaching consequences – but is she doing the right thing? Toby has a crisis of conscience and feels it might be time to cut his losses. And Tom’s kefir failure has put him on a downer, but it soon apparent that this is just the start of his troubles. Peggy and Pat struggle to offer words of comfort, but Susan has a bright idea that may just lift his mood.

Thanks, Gump! Intriguing. Given it's Kirsty, I wonder if it's a wildlife-related story. I see that Digiguide has a few extra listings now. Putting them together with yours, we have:

Fri 12 Jan. Toby receives a shocking instruction, and Roy fears for the future.
14 Jan. Kirsty makes a horrific discovery, and Roy unburdens himself.
15 Jan. Lexi reaches an emotional decision, and Rex is surprised by recent developments.
16 Jan. Brian is in trouble, and Susan has a brainwave.
17 Jan. Justin stands accused, and Kenton imparts some advice.
18 Jan. Noluthando goes too far, and Kate is forced to step up.
19 Jan. There is a shock in store for Jennifer, and Toby stands his ground.
Sun 21 Jan Jennifer issues an apology, and Roy sacrifices his own feelings.
Mon 22 Jan Toby is overjoyed, and Jim turns detective.
Tue 23 Jan Peggy says goodbye, and Ruth is won over.
Wed 24 Jan Justin issues a warning, and Lilian tries to make amends.

Hmmm. Car traceable to Justin with Matt-shaped dent abandoned in the Am?

Matt dead body?
Poisoning of the Am? Leading to Hilda Ogden's demise?

Anyway intriguing hints

Thanks Gasp0. DIgiguide has done a further update but there are still gaps.

14 Jan. Kirsty makes a horrific discovery, and Roy unburdens himself.
15 Jan. Lexi reaches an emotional decision, and Rex is surprised by recent developments.
16 Jan. Brian is in trouble, and Susan has a brainwave.
17 Jan. Justin stands accused, and Kenton imparts some advice.
18 Jan. Noluthando goes too far, and Kate is forced to step up.
19 Jan. There is a shock in store for Jennifer, and Toby stands his ground.

21 Jan. Jennifer issues an apology, and Roy sacrifices his own feelings.
22 Jan. Toby is overjoyed, and Jim turns detective.
23 Jan. Peggy says goodbye, and Ruth is won over.
24 Jan. Justin issues a warning, and Lilian tries to make amends.
25 Jan.
26 Jan.

28 Jan. Emma demands answers, and David proves a sympathetic ear.
29 Jan. Adam faces a crisis, and Nic comes to the rescue.
30 Jan. Pip's attitude causes concern, while Jill faces competition.
31 Jan. Brian stands accused, and Kenton puts his foot in it.
1 Feb. Susan has a bright idea, and there is more than one surprise for Roy.
2 Feb

The Am must be freezing at this time of year. Why would Kirsty go swimming when she has access to the pool at GG. Bizarre. Apart from a bit of light birdwatching she‘s never shown a huge interest in the big outdoors. It makes me wonder if the new outgoing ed has forgotten that Stefan did turn up. Or is itMatt? Rob? There aren‘t any other missing humans or animals, are there?

Is it possible that this time Jenny kills her mother‘s mog. Hence the shock followed by an apology. Ooh, exciting. Not really.....

Maybe Justin succeeded in bumping off Matt after all? I cannot remember where Justin was when Matt headed off last time. Lilian saw him into a cab?

Peggy says goodbye - it couldn't be Christine's body in the Am, could it?😮😬

It could, yes. She‘s been upset and embarrassed over the scam. And she‘s gone mute. Maybe the actress wants out. Oh dear. That‘s sad.

Kirsty started wild swimming a year or two ago, but it wasn't mentioned again untilNew Year. But it looks as if that will finally have a point.

Radio Times
21 Jan to 26 Jan

Toby is fearful that he’s been pushed out of his baby’s life by the Brookfield Archers, but his mood is lifted when Pip issues an unexpected invitation. But when faced with the reality of his future, Toby starts to doubt that he has what it takes to step up as a father.

Gossip is spreading through the village following events at Home Farm – but you can expect things to go from bad to worse for the Aldridges. Jennifer, for one, has some serious grovelling to do, while Brian ends up facing even more of a backlash.

And Jim turns detective to find out the truth about Tumble Tussock – only to be met by Joe protesting his innocence. Cue a stand-off between the two adversaries…

Thanks, as always, Gump

I'm wondering if Roy will relent re Lexi becoming a surrogate and then Lexi will unexpectedly find she is already pregnant

Updates from BBC website and Digiguide.

18 Jan. Noluthando goes too far, and Kate is forced to step up.
19 Jan. There is a shock in store for Jennifer, and Toby stands his ground.

21 Jan. Jennifer issues an apology, and Roy sacrifices his own feelings.
22 Jan. Toby is overjoyed, and Jim turns detective.
23 Jan. Peggy says goodbye, and Ruth is won over.
24 Jan. Justin issues a warning, and Lilian tries to make amends.
25 Jan. Adam is furious, and Lexi faces some difficult choices.
26 Jan. Brian faces the consequences, and Bert has some wise words.

28 Jan. Emma demands answers, and David proves a sympathetic ear.
29 Jan. Adam faces a crisis, and Nic comes to the rescue.
30 Jan. Pip's attitude causes concern, while Jill faces competition.
31 Jan. Brian stands accused, and Kenton puts his foot in it.
1 Feb. Susan has a bright idea, and there is more than one surprise for Roy.
2 Feb Alice rallies the troops, and Kirsty has second thoughts

Thank you Gump.