Keep it to yourself. The Archers Spoilers Thread 4

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Spoiler thread for The Archers. Please keep all discussion in this thread and do not share spoilers on the main Archers Thread.

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I don't post often but I really do appreciate the thread. Thank you Gumpendorf,

The only people I can think of who would actually frighten Elizabeth are Ellis or Rob but it doesn't actually say she is "left terrified" by a person doing something so could it be by a conversation with Freddie.

The mysterious extra person at Christmas is going to be Derek Fletcher as he now has a speaking part.

Wasn't it Nathan Booth who has the speaking part, or are they both going to speak? I wonder if we'll get a famous thespian in, as so often happens with these specials. IIRC Nathan is Neville's nephew so presumably an Ambridge native and not very elderly. Wide field there!

Oops sorry! Yes Nathan

Surprised you confused them, Bekabeech, their voices are so distinct!

Thanks Gump

Looks like Russ will be LoLo's unexpected visitor and will hang around like a bad smell - leading to Lily taking out her frustrations on him.

Wonder if he is the terrifying encounter too. Caught in flagrante doing something unmentionable?

I wondered if that would be Elizabeth’s surprising decision. She’s all over the place isn’t she.

Wondering what Kirsty will be livid about. Something Philip related? The play?

It sounds as if Emma is going to get caught up with the contents of fhe Poetaloo.

R4 website update

18 Dec. Helen receives a helping hand and Ruairi attempts to drum up support
19 Dec. There's a shock for Brian and Roy finds himself caught in the middle.
20 Dec. Elizabeth is left terrified and Emma finds herself in a sticky situation
21 Dec. There's light at the end of the tunnel for Jennifer and Kirsty is livid.

23 Dec. Lynda issues a terrifying ultimatum and it's all change for Brian.
24 Dec. Emma is touched by some heartfelt words and Ben resorts to blackmail
25 Dec. There's tension over the turkey at Brookfield and Jenny faces an alternative Christmas
26 Dec Elizabeth continues to cause concern and Ruairi's scheme is revealed
27 Dec There's panic at Brookfield and Ruth's nerves get the better of her
28 Dec The curtain goes up for The Canterbury Tales and things are looking up for Ed.

30 Dec Jennifer struggles with her emotions and Pat attempts to find out the truth
31 Dec Ben and Ruairi face disappointment and there's a near miss for Helen
1 Jan Lily has a confession to make and Adam plots a cover up
2 Jan Hannah has concerns about Tom and things are looking up for Ed
3 Jan Elizabeth attempts a brave face and Tracy declares war
4 Jan Helen throws caution to the wind and Lexi is shocked by some harsh words

6 Jan Brian has a brainwave and Kenton avoids the issue

There is no mini summary in the Xmas Radio Times —that I can find—

The cast lists for the next 2 weeks are:

w/e 28 Dec
Jill, Ruth, David,
Pip, Josh, Ben
Jolene, Tony, Lilian
Brian, Jennifer, Ruairi,
Harrison, Fallon
Eddie, Will, Emma, Ed
Kirsty, Lynda, Oliver
Elizabeth, Lily, Russ

w/e 4 Jan
Ben, Pat, Helen, Tom
Brian, Jennifer, Ruairi, Phoebe
Christine, Adam, Peggy
Joe, Eddie, Clarrie, Ed
Susan, Jim
Elizabeth, Lily, Russ
Roy, Lexi,
Hannah, Natasha, Lee
Tracey, Tim

Happy Christmas everyone!

Thanks Grump - Tim? Not Tim Beecham?

Thanks, Gumpendorf! Siobhan's husband was a Tim too. No Kenton, which is a pity given he dubbed Russ in to the college. Would have made a toecurling encounter over Christmas lunch!

I wonder if the truth Pat is trying to find out about is some murky secret relating to Natasha, leading to Tom giving cause for concern?

Thanks Gump, happy Christmas!

Here we go:

"Kirsty is livid" about Tom moving next door.

Lynda's "terrifying ultimatum" is 1) a well- rehearsed directorial flounce on the Canterbury Tales OR 2) A threat to come back next year for the "last time" a la Frank Sinatra.

"Turkey tension" is the face off between Russ/Lily and , er....everybody else in the world as he disses the non-organic Brookfield turkey.

Or not. :o

Re Kirsty, I hope not, I’d rather she was given the dignity of just having moved on.

I’d like to draw attention to my post of 14/12. Just feeling a little smug.

Oh well done Eastpoint

And thanks Gump

Merry Christmas to all

Merry Christmas, spoiler lovers! Especial thanks to Gump for acting as our pusher keeping us supplied.

I'm assuming Helen is going to The Bull on New Year's Eve in the hope of seeing Lee but will miss him by a few minutes. I heard part of the omnibus today and was struck again by how bitter he is about his ex. Run, Helen, run!

I want Lee to turn out to be a good 'un!

Or if he's not for Helen to spot it early.

Happy Christmas all, and thanks Gump for your sterling work and occasional Trump interjection.

I don't want to hear about anything else being stored in the Home Farm barns. What if it's those that burn to a crisp?

I wonder what Adam thinks about having to find room in the barns for the entire contents of Home Farm? Presumably they aren't standing empty at present.

I just can't get over how Kate has been brushed over! Let's face it who in real life would accept her appalling behaviour? She caused the move and has scarpered. Crikey She's a 40'plus woman - the free spirit hippy attitude is just a bit sad and stupid now.do those people exist at all now?

R4 website update.

28 Dec The curtain goes up for The Canterbury Tales and things are looking up for Ed.

30 Dec Jennifer struggles with her emotions and Pat attempts to find out the truth
31 Dec Ben and Ruairi face disappointment and there's a near miss for Helen
1 Jan Lily has a confession to make and Adam plots a cover up
2 Jan Hannah has concerns about Tom and things are looking up for Ed
3 Jan Elizabeth attempts a brave face and Tracy declares war
4 Jan Helen throws caution to the wind and Lexi is shocked by some harsh words

6 Jan Brian has a brainwave and Kenton avoids the issue
7 Jan. Kirsty offers some advice and tensions flare at Jennifer's party
8 Jan. David fears for the future and Shula is touched by a unexpected gesture
9 Jan. Helen makes a decision and Tom's new scheme is revealed
10 Jan. There's a silver lining for Lee and Jazzer attempts to think outside the box
11 Jan. Brian loses his cool and a lie doesn’t sit well with Clarrie.

13 Jan. Brian waves the white flag and Adam takes a risk.
14 Jan. Disaster strikes for Jennifer and Kirsty feels insecure.
15 Jan. Susan turns detective and it's a big day for Emma
16 Jan. Rex is not impressed and Philip has a confession to make
17 Jan. Shula offers support and Alice self promotes
18 Jan.