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

Thanks Gump

Who is Knight in Shining Armour Philip, I wonder?

Who is Philip?

Wasn't the builder called Philip? The Welsh one who did Lilian''s bathroom?

Thanks, Gump! I remember thinking Philip sounded nice and wondering if he might displace both Matt and Justin.

Matt's back, I see. Hmm.

Who do we think gets devastating news, and what might it be?

That all looks glorious.

Thank you!

I hope the veterinary emergency isn't Ruby the puppy. (Slightly worried that Lilian mentioned her having an upset stomach). Maybe she goes for a routine spay and is found to have some major problem caused by Matt buying her from a dodgy backyard breeder (cue public information storyline about not buying pedigree dogs from dodgy breeders). I know she's a fictitious dog but I hate sad animal stories!

I think Hilda Ogden is about to go to the great littertray in the sky

I hope so, Bore. I'm not a cat person and can muster very little sympathy for an elderly, vicious fictional moggie which is singlehandedly wiping out the small bird and mammal population of Borsetshire.

From R4 TA website

2 Oct. Alistair and Anisha need to work together, and Ian reaches an agreement.
3 Oct. Oliver decides to step down, and Brian is forced to pay out.
4 Oct. Jolene tries to be a voice of reason, and Alice plays peace-maker.
5 Oct. Kate chooses her side, and Harrison and Fallon celebrate.p
6 Oct. Lilian has ammunition, and Emma eyes a new venture.

8 Oct. Justin is in the dog house, and the Grundys hatch a scheme.
9 Oct. Emma has help from an unexpected source, and there is bad news for Alistair.
10 Oct. Lilian finds herself tempted, while David and Ruth worry about Pip.
11 Oct. Pip makes an embarrassing mistake, and Lily is left speechless
12 Oct. Helen puts her foot down, and Adam makes a friend.
13 Oct. Matt stirs the pot, and Philip proves a knight in shining armour.

15 Oct. Lilian feels guilty, and Pip admits her faux pas.
16 Oct. Shula's day goes from bad to worse, and Ruth makes plans for the future.
17 Oct. Tony is put in an awkward position, and Emma is suspicious.
18 Oct. Robert has victory in mind, and Kate tries to do the right thing.
19 Oct. Toby battles with his feelings, and Matt continues to make trouble.
20 Oct. Lilian receives a shocking proposition, and there is serious trouble at the vets.

Cast also includes: Philip Moss, Latif Hussain, Noluthando Madikane

I'll leave this here but ....

www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thearchers/entries/cab07c63-5403-42be-b16c-9c74875ee062

It has been announced today that Huw Kennair-Jones will step down as editor of The Archers. He leaves the world’s longest-running soap to join ITV as a drama commissioner.

"I’m delighted to be joining the ITV drama team at such an exciting time. ITV has always been at the forefront of TV drama and I’m thrilled to be getting the chance to work on Coronation Street and Emmerdale, two of the UK’s most iconic programmes. And though I’ll be away from Borsetshire, the fantastic cast and crew of The Archers in Birmingham will always have a special place in my heart and I’ll be listening as avidly as I ever have. I’ve loved being part of such a brilliant programme.”

Kennair-Jones joined The Archers in September 2016, having previously worked as a producer, commissioning editor and commissioning executive for independent production companies, Sky Drama, and the BBC.

Recruitment for Kennair-Jones’ replacement will begin shortly.

What! He's hardly been there any length of time. Hope they can find somebody next who wants to stay for a decade or two. We need stability.

Thanks, Gump.

Radio Times
8th October to 13th October

Anyone in denial that Christmas is just around the corner should take note: the Ambridge pantomime script has been unveiled. If further proof were needed, Nic comes up with a novel way of boosting the Grundys’ Turkey sales. Before you know it, it will be Stir-Up Sunday and then there really will be no going back.

Over at Home Farm, Noluthando continues to make her presence felt. Cue Kate attempting to control her with a visit to Lower Loxley where Noluthando quickly makes a friend of one Pargeter twin – and an enemy of the other. Finally, Adam is in the lion’s den with a dat babysitting Henry, while Helen fears the impact kefir is having on her yoghurt production. First world problems, eh?

I’m sorry about HKJ - I’ve enjoyed his storylines mostly.

Aha! Just this morning I was wondering whose young feathers Nolli was meant to ruffle. I decided on Freddie - though they're perhaps too closely related to make a story. And naturally Lily won't be keen on another masterful female turning up. (Assuming it will be that way round ...)

Anyone else annoyed the new iOS keyboard doesn’t do single dashes so I can’t strike through any more?

That just reminded me: What is Freddie doing now? Did he drop out of College?
Have the scriptwriters forgotten him?

I hate the new keyboard, Gump. Far too busy and confusing.

R4 website update:

9 Oct. Emma has help from an unexpected source, and there is bad news for Alistair.
10 Oct. Lilian finds herself tempted, while David and Ruth worry about Pip.
11 Oct. Pip makes an embarrassing mistake, and Lily is left speechless
12 Oct. Helen puts her foot down, and Adam makes a friend.
13 Oct. Matt stirs the pot, and Philip proves a knight in shining armour.

15 Oct. Lilian feels guilty, and Pip admits her faux pas.
16 Oct. Shula's day goes from bad to worse, and Ruth makes plans for the future.
17 Oct. Tony is put in an awkward position, and Emma is suspicious.
18 Oct. Robert has victory in mind, and Kate tries to do the right thing.
19 Oct. Toby battles with his feelings, and Matt continues to make trouble.
20 Oct. Lilian receives a shocking proposition, and there is serious trouble at the vets.

22 Oct. Lilian is torn, and Rex imparts sad news.
23 Oct. Shula suspicions are aroused, and Emma gets her mojo back.
24 Oct. Matt makes a new enemy, while Noluthando proves to be a bad influence.
25 Oct. Adam goes too far, and Roy is shocked by a familiar face.
26 Oct. Shula struggles to remain calm, and Jill has concerns.
27 Oct. Matt makes a risky move, and Jennifer cannot keep up.

Rex imparts sad news

Presumably Ansha's father/mother has died. What with that and the horse-killing this will herald Anisha's exit from Ambridge (Huge Canoe continuing to roll back SOC's changes)

Thanks Gump!

Would that mean exit Rex stage left d'you think Bore?

I hope so, although he is the less loathsome of the Barefrothers. No idea what SOC's long-term plan was for them but it isn't working.

And whatever happened to DocLocke? Wasn't he brought back for Lizzie to eventually hook up with?

Radio Times
15th - 20th Oct

Is Lilian about to fall off the Cloud nine she is currently sitting on with Justin? It certainly seems that way when she is once again drawn into Matt’s world, in an evening of near misses, a horrifying realisation and a shock proposal...

Worrying rumours continue to spread about negligence at vets’ practice, with Shula fearing the worst when Latif gets wind of them. Alistair is trying to be optimistic, but with the Hunt Ball to organise and Anisha’s replacement causing problems, it’s clear the situation is taking its toll.

Plus Adam is enjoying bonding with Henry, but is put to the test when the lad pulls the “birds and bees” card. How will Adam get himself out of this one?

Roy is shocked by a familiar face.

Is Lexie back in the cast list?

Nope 😊. It’s a fairly standard cast list with addition of Noluthando. Though they tend to keep surprise appearances out of cast---- lists as a rule.

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09b19yz

Thanks, Gumpendorf!