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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Spoiling The Archers one week at a time. Thread 3 www.mumsnet.com/Talk/radio_addicts/2958254-spoiling-the-archers-one-week-at-a-time-thread-3

Thursday.

One-line BBC spoilers
27 Oct The Grundys are on a mission and Freddie attempts to dig for information.
28 Oct Alice hatches a plan and Toby tries to put off the inevitable.
29 Oct Eddie is in for a shock and Shula feels betrayed.
30 Oct The late Joe Grundy proves to have one final trick up his sleeve and Chris offers some words of advice.
31 Oct Robert’s mind goes into overdrive and Halloween proves a source of contention for Helen.
01 Nov The Grundy’s attempt to complete Joe’s legacy and dinner at The Aldridges proves a nerve wracking [sic] experience.

Credits
Sun 27/10/2019, Mon 28/10/2019, Tue 29/10/2019, Wed 30/10/2019, Thu 31/10/2019, Fri 1/11/2019
Writer: Paul Brodrick
Director: Kim Greengrass
Editor: Jeremy Howe
Brian Aldridge: Charles Collingwood
Jennifer Aldridge: Angela Piper
Helen Archer: Louiza Patikas
Jolene Archer: Buffy Davis
Kenton Archer: Richard Attlee
Tony Archer: David Troughton
Carmen: Mia Soteriou
Alice Carter: Hollie Chapman
Chris Carter: Wilf Scolding
Toby Fairbrother: Rhys Bevan
Clarrie Grundy: Heather Bell
Ed Grundy: Barry Farrimond
Eddie Grundy: Trevor Harrison
Jakob Hakansson: Paul Venables
Shula Hebden Lloyd: Judy Bennett
Tracy Horrobin: Susie Riddell
Jim Lloyd: John Rowe
Jazzer McCreary: Ryan Kelly
Kate Madikane: Perdita Avery
Freddie Pargetter: Toby Laurence
Lynda Snell: Carole Boyd
Robert Snell: Graham Blockey

Radio Times Ambridge Diary October 27-November 1
Joe is causing mischief from beyond the grave, thanks to the mysterious letter. With potential money to be made, the Grundys set off on a mission to track down the writer. Will they succeed and fulfil Joe’s final legacy?
Freddie takes an interest in Shula’s autobiographical work, written as part of her ordainment process. She’s embarrassed by the contents and asks him not to read it, but her nosy nephew can’t help himself. What secrets will he discover?
As Halloween dawns, Jim and Robert spend the evening in the bird hide. But when Jim tells a ghost story, he’s unprepared for Robert’s response …

Who is Carmen?

Forgot to say thank you. Thanks Asking.

I was away yesterday, but today I have yesterday's spoilers addition:

Daily Mail Weekend Magazine Archers Update Oct 27-Nov 1
A flicker of hope takes hold in Grundy hearts, fanned by the letter sent to them from beyond the grave by Joe. Will they at last come to rule over Ambridge - or at least have enough cash to keep the Grundys’ home fires burning?
While they go on the trail of the letter’s writer, Shula writes her autobiographical work as part of her ordination process. Will her back-stabbing fling with Usher’s [sic] old flame figure in the prissy bell-ringer’s work?
Alice does her bit to fan the flames of love when she launches a campaign to get Jakob and Kate back together.
Meanwhile,Tracy’s ears burn as rumours spread and, as the Halloween night deepens, Jim tells Robert an old ghost story-and gets an unexpected reaction.

Thanks, Asking!

Another unnecessary new character. Harrumph.

Thanks Asking. Carmen is Joe's mystery woman.

One-line BBC spoilers
03 Nov Clarrie struggles with her grief and Johnny spots an opportunity.
04 Nov There’s a face off for Lily, and Rex struggles to look on the bright side.
05 Nov The pressure is on for Helen and Russ finds himself in trouble.
06 Nov Lily makes a big decision and Eddie awaits the results of his experiment.
07 Nov Jim attempts to take a monumental step and Oliver tries to make amends.
08 Nov Ambridge bids a final farewell to Joe and Jim faces his big moment.

Credits
Sun 3/11/2019, Mon 4/11/2019, Tue 5/11/2019, Wed 6/11/2019, Thu 7/11/2019, Fri 8/11/2019
Writer: Gillian Richmond
Director: Marina Caldarone
Editor: Jeremy Howe
Helen Archer: Louiza Patikas
Lilian Bellamy: Sunny Ormonde
Rex Fairbrother: Nick Barber
Toby Fairbrother: Rhys Bevan
Clarrie Grundy: Heather Bell
Eddie Grundy: Trevor Harrison
Emma Grundy: Emerald O’Hanrahan
Shula Hebden Lloyd: Judy Bennett
Tracy Horrobin: Susie Riddell
Russ Jones: Andonis James Anthony
Alistair Lloyd: Michael Lumsden
Jim Lloyd: John Rowe
Jazzer McCreary: Ryan Kelly
Kirsty Miller: Annabelle Dowler
Freddie Pargetter: Toby Laurence
Lily Pargetter: Katie Redford
Johnny Phillips: Tom Gibbons
Oliver Sterling: Michael Cochrane

Radio Times Ambridge Diary November 3rd-8th
It’s Joe’s final farewell and Eddie is focused on his dad’s legacy, but will he find a volunteer to support him with his experiment? And, at the wake, Jim tries to keep a final promise to his old friend. But will he be able to confront a ghost from the past in order to fulfil Joe’s request?
At Lower Loxley, Lily continues to push Russ to divorce Lara. But suspecting that Russ might be making excuses, Lily decides to confront Lara herself. And as Bonfire Night arrives, Shula allows Freddie to host a party at the Stables. But by this point, Lily is in a foul mood and, with alcohol flowing, there’s the distinct possibility of the evening going with a different kind of bang than was anticipated.

Thanks, Asking!

Looks like Russ has either taken no steps towards getting a divorce or is actively trying not to get one. Oh dear, who could have predicted that?

I also predict that Eddie is going to try to make the hangover cure and it will all go wrong with hilarious consequences.

Thanks AskingQuestionsAllTheTime.

It sounds as if we are back to 'shouty shouty' episodes again, then.

Why do they keep banging on about Robert's reaction to Jim's ghost story being unexpected? It was obviously precisely the reaction Jim intended to get.

Daily Mail Weekend Magazine Archers Update 3rd-8th November
An Influential cheese-maker brings a glow of hope for cheese fame into Helen’s life, while another character comes out of the shadows - Russ’s wife.
While these two bit players enjoy their moment in the spotlight, Ambridge bids farewell to one of its leading lights. Joe Grundy’s funeral will be a fine moment in the village annals, though not without its complications as Jim frets, Emma helps out and Eddie tries to fulfil his grandfather’s wishes.
Freddie, meanwhile, gets things ablaze at the stables, and his twin sister stokes her rage with liberal helpings of alcohol.

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Neither of the "bit players" seems to be in the cast list.

Thanks, Asking.

Eddie fulfils his father's wishes or Ed fulfils his grandfather's wishes? Former sounds more likely. Maybe Lily is the next guinea pig for the hangover cure.

I hope that's not a literal blaze. We've had fires in the village too many times before.

...not another stables fire (Grace Archer)

Days like today I find myself wishing for actual spoilers that say what’s going to happen!

Me too!

Maybe it's worth looking further ahead:

05 Nov The pressure is on for Helen and Russ finds himself in trouble.
06 Nov Lily makes a big decision and Eddie awaits the results of his experiment.
07 Nov Jim attempts to take a monumental step and Oliver tries to make amends.
08 Nov Ambridge bids a final farewell to Joe and Jim faces his big moment.
10 Nov Eddie’s emotions bubble to the surface and Tony fears he may have caused offence
11 Nov David is shocked by an unexpected invitation and Elizabeth has a brainwave
12 Nov Clarrie attempts to keep the peace and Justin’s reach extends ever further
13 Nov Tony finds himself attracting attention and a potential opportunity comes along for Chris.
14 Nov Lily faces a dilemma and Jim finds himself tempted
15 Nov There’s a near miss for Peggy and Will looks to the future.

Not many clues there on CMR's fate.

I hope Lily isn't up the duff.

I don't think she's up the duff but I think that the scales have fallen from her eyes.

Why do I have the horrid, horrid feeling that Lily’s decision will not be what the entire universe wants?

She’s so proud and prickly - I wouldn’t be at all surprised if the SWs have her deciding that this latest revelation only means she and CMR should become more formally attached.

(Fingers crossed that I’m wrong.)

And, given that she sort of completed one term in Manchester, I’m wondering if she could possibly resume her course in January ...

Giving all the things I have for next week, as usual (I find it helps sort it out if I pull them together for me, so why not share?)

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One-line BBC spoilers
10 Nov Eddie’s emotions bubble to the surface and Tony fears he may have caused offence.
11 Nov David is shocked by an unexpected invitation and Elizabeth has a brainwave.
12 Nov Clarrie attempts to keep the peace and Justin’s reach extends ever further.
13 Nov Tony finds himself attracting attention and a potential opportunity comes along for Chris.
14 Nov Lily faces a dilemma and Jim finds himself tempted.
15 Nov There’s a near miss for Peggy and Will looks to the future.

Credits
Writer: Tim Stimpson
Director: Gwenda Hughes
Editor: Jeremy Howe
David Archer: Timothy Bentinck
Jill Archer: Patricia Greene
Tony Archer: David Troughton
Lilian Bellamy: Sunny Ormonde
Leonard Berry: Paul Copley
Alice Carter: Hollie Chapman
Chris Carter: Wilf Scolding
Justin Elliot: Simon Williams
Alf Grundy: David Hargreaves
Clarrie Grundy: Heather Bell
Eddie Grundy: Trevor Harrison
Emma Grundy: Emerald O’Hanrahan
Mia Grundy: Molly Pipe
Will Grundy: Philip Molloy
Joy Horville: Jackie Lye
Russ Jones: Andonis James Anthony
Jim Lloyd: John Rowe
Kate Madikane: Perdita Avery
Kirsty Miller: Annabelle Dowler
Elizabeth Pargetter: Alison Dowling
Freddie Pargetter: Toby Laurence
Lily Pargetter: Katie Redford
Robert Snell: Graham Blockey
Peggy Woolley: June Spencer

Radio Times Ambridge Diary November 10th-15th
Tony’s plan to get people to see the damage caused by sky lanterns backfires when he unwittingly offends Joy. Before long they bury the hatchet and bond over classic cars - but they become the subject of surprising gossip.
Tensions run high for Will, Jake and Mia after Joe’s funeral, but Jim encourages Will not to let past events damage relations with his children.
Lily makes a shocking discovery as she browses through some old photos - but what will she do with this possibly incendiary information?
And as Peggy celebrates her birthday, she receives an unexpected offer from a journalist. Is she about to become the victim of press spin?

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I have to admit my heart sinks rather when I see that Tim Stimpson is the writer for the week; he did so much of the howling melodrama under O'Connor. Rapes and Ye Olde Fludde and the three-day New Year's Eve and the dreadful half-hour court-scene shout-in.... I was glad when he left along with O'Connor to go to EastEnders, and sorry that he returned when O'Connor was booted out after a year.

Thanks, Asking. Joy again, oh dear. That looks like a potential re-run of the ancient storyline where Tony became chummy with one of John's college girlfriends - Sandy? - who shared his love of vintage tractors. Pat was jealous. Not a vintage storyline!

I wonder what Lily's shocking discovery is going to be? Me thinks it is probably some photos of a very young Lizzie with Robin Fairbrother. History repeating itself perhaps (he was 10+ years older...didn't divorce his wife...Lizzie confronted his wife...Robin went back to his wife...Lizzie dropped...enter Nigel).

I'm not sure that I'd call it "incendiary" though.

Could be CMR's ancient photos, e.g. him cuddling up to some 13 year old student?