Spoiling The Archers one week at a time. Thread 3

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Previous thread.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/radio_addicts/2633443-Archers-spoilers-or-Archers-spoiled-You-decide-Thread-the-Second

Gruach Did you read my post about Susan on the 'proper' thread? I love the actress who plays Susan , she managed to make her visit to Jenny about down sizing just a LITTLE patronising it was brilliant!

I did - and it was!

It's a fine line between making predictions and actually knowing what's going to happen. Do we ever really know? The LA precis are very vague and sometimes, possibly, deliberately misleading!

But I don't give a fig about spoilers.

Thanks Gruach.

I have to agree with those of you who enjoy the "Susan" character. It is beautifully drawn and played. She and Neil are so well matched. She makes me think of a younger version of Alan Bennet's mother; never quite relaxed about her place in life but always trying to present an "I am better than you think" view to society while never feeling completely comfortable.

Digiguide and R4 website update.

10 Aug. Lily faces an onslaught, and it's daggers drawn for Jazzer.

12 Aug. Pressure mounts for Elizabeth, and Fallon wakes up to a shock.
13 Aug. Johnny loses his cool, and Josh attempts to secure his future.
14 Aug. Kenton has a brainwave, and Lynda discovers the truth.
15 Aug. Pip makes a decision, and Alistair receives a touching gesture.
16 Aug. Freddie faces the music, and Elizabeth makes a terrible mistake.
17 Aug. The wedding day dawns for Harrison and Fallon, and Susan comes to the rescue.

19 Aug. Reality bites for Fallon, and Lynda is determined to get to the truth.
20 Aug. Phoebe attempts to offer advice, and Pip has a new project.
21 Aug. Ian imparts some bad news, and Neil is asked an important favour.
22 Aug. Helen is on a mission, and Jim hatches a plan.
23 Aug. Elizabeth needs help, and Tom is desperate to impress.
24 Aug. Russ plays a dangerous game and Susan faces an ultimatum.

26 Aug. Elizabeth attempts a brave face, and Clarrie offers some unwelcome advice.
27 Aug. The stress builds for Helen, and Jim's plotting continues.
28 Aug. Susan has a confession to make, and Adam offers some feedback.
29 Aug. Oliver takes the stand, and Tom is struggling.
30 Aug. Jazzer steps up, and Pat has a suggestion.
31 Aug. Things go from bad to worse for Elizabeth, and Hannah makes her feelings clear.

Thanks, Gump!

Mention of Russ, I see. Also, the first mention of Oliver for months. Hmm.

Thanks Gump.

I'm also wondering about Oliver D0do.

Oh Lord another family in worse trouble. But I suppose that the bubble had to burst, Lizzie's menage has been fairly trouble free so far. (before the twins became 18) .

Could Oliver be some kind of character witness? Although he’s not an obvious choice having not been around much.

I assume we don’t have to endure the actual hen party, we just get to hear about whatever went on the next day?

Oh I hope so witch. But at least the women's voices will be easier to differentiate!

I liked J'lene's boring, over done ideas being quashed by Jazzer who's really playing up to his role as 'bridesman' . He's getting a little more responsible; did anyone notice him criticising the policemen for being "off their heeads on booze" when they arrested Freddie for dealing.

Yes! I loved the role-reversal game the SW played with the mother of the bride and the bridesman - funny and surprising.

I wonder if they do have plans for Jazzer to gradually evolve as he becomes middle aged. Guess it’s too much to hope he’ll meet someone nice at the wedding ...

Me too! He needs a pleasant, broad minded divorcee` with a house and a sense of humour!

Can I borrow the thingummy? 🔮

Given the present conversation on the main thread about failure to mention characters who would be involved in particular stories (and sudden suspect mention of the previously invisible) - I’m predicting that Geraldine (LL manager) is going to resign over the drugs scandal.

Piles pressure on Elizabeth and leaves the door open for Lily to step into the breach.

thingummy ??

I must admit that I don't remember hearing mention of Geraldine at all. Though if she's straitlaced like Anthea she'll be off in a huff.

I only remembered Anthea after looking at the link about Lewis. Of course TA is famous for non speakers like Prue! I wondered if the actor is ill. He didn't look young in the pix. No idea how long ago they were taken.

Well, that’s the thing ppeat - after being constantly invisible we’ve heard Elizabeth/Lily mention her twice recently. Once being on leave, then returning from leave. So I’m suspicious.

witch I meant the crystal ball. Apologies if you couldn’t see it.

Oh I could

I just thought we had to refer to The Ball with more respect

Not when it’s in my hands!

Geraldine was the one who effectively got Roy’s job when that working relationship became untenable, right? So if Geraldine was to go, and Lexi has escaped...

Were to go, rather.

I forget now whether Roy was left hating Elizabeth or if there was some reconciliation.

witch If I remember correctly their relationship was left on a neutral footing.

I'm going to be a little on the crudey side here but I had to snigger when Ian was saying good bye to Lexi. When she said she didn't know he was coming. I thought that if he could bring himself to actually 'come' (you know do the deed ). they might not have had so many problems