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With Russ, I'm just pleased that a not dreary person is involved. Beth 'n' Ben 'n' Steph are so appalling I was relieved to hear from Chris and Alice.

If the police have been tipped off about the rave, does that mean Russ is going to be arrested? Or is he going to be irresistibly drawn to some teenager? Or both?

Ruth didn't know where it was going to happen; "on BL land near a wood" doesn't pinpoint it very well, as Ben remarked. I don't see her having been able to tip off the police very usefully.

I still don't know for sure about Daily Mail spoilers happening at all, but here's what I already have:

BBC One-Liners
03 Jul Pat gets a surprise, and what’s the score with Jim?
04 Jul Oliver has an idea, and Helen and Tom put their heads together.
05 Jul It’s a big day for Tracy, and is Lynda open to a different perspective?
06 Jul Is all well in the Casey household? Jazzer feels proud.
07 Jul Will it be Chelsea to the rescue? Josh is in a teasing mood.
08 Jul Susan’s looking for a new hobby, and Alistair’s impressed.

Credits
Sun 3/7/22, Mon 4/7/22, Tue 5/7/22, Wed 6/7/22, Thu 7/7/22, Fri 8/7/22
Writer: Sarah Hehir
Director: Dave Payne
Editor: Jeremy Howe
Ben Archer: Ben Norris
Helen Archer: Louiza Patikas
Josh Archer: Angus Imrie
Natasha Archer: Mali Harries
Pat Archer: Patricia Gallimore
Tom Archer: William Troughton
Tony Archer: David Troughton
Susan Carter: Charlotte Martin
Beth Casey: Rebecca Fuller
Steph Casey: Kerry Gooderson
Vince Casey: Tony Turner
Denise: Clare Perkins
Will Grundy: Phillip Molloy
Chelsea Horrobin: Madeleine Leslay
Tracy Horrobin: Susie Riddell
Alistair Lloyd: Michael Lumsden
Jim Lloyd: John Rowe
Jazzer McCreary: Ryan Kelly
Lynda Snell MBE: Carole Boyd
Oliver Sterling: Michael Cochrane
Gemma: Dawn Butler

Radio Times Ambridge Diary 3rd - 8th July 2022 Oliver has come up with an idea for bringing the community together. This time, it doesn't involve uniting Ambridge in its criticism of his actions, but a still-disgruntled Lynda may take some persuading. Another source of drama these past few weeks has been the mollycoddled Steph, who has dad Vince wrapped around her little finger. But might her hold on him be loosening? And what might this mean for Beth and Ben? Tracy's captaincy skills are tested in a challenging cricket match against Darrington. And she's keen to impress, workwise, when a new opportunity presents itself. She may have her family by her side, but they're not the ones who need convincing.....

As far as we know, all Ambridge cricket matches this season will be against Darrington because they are the only other local veterans' side.

I don't know who Gemma is, but Dawn Butler played Layla the Registrar who celebrated Kirsty's marriage with Philip Moss. She qualified in 1994, so she probably isn't playing yet another sixteen-year-old health professional...
www.mandy.com/uk/voice-artist/dawn-butler-3

Possibly Steph and Beth's mother?
If so, perhaps she is the reason Vince is seeing through Steph?
I think we've been told that Beth has gone off to take shelter with her mum.

I shall be away next weekend, so if someone else feels like gathering up the one-liners, cast and RT, and posting them here, that would be great.
I'll be back for the weekend after.

Thanks AskingMight be Mince's ex. Even Pip isn't as bad as the Casey sisters, and that is saying something.My money is on Gemma being a friend of Denise's. No CMR this week.

I can totally do without Steph, but Beth comes nowhere near Pip in the teeth-grindingly annoying stakes.

The Mail has come to hand, so here it is:

Daily Mail Weekend Magazine Archers Update 3rd - 8th July 2022
Tough times are coming to Ambridge, causing villagers to revive old skills and cast around for new ones. As they poke around in sheds and attics for bobbins, whittling sticks and illicit stills, Will prepares to showcase some handiwork and Susan is keen for a new challenge.
Helen and Tom are also rethinking their line of work and wondering about adding more artisan products to their portfolio.
Natasha tries to keep busy, while a new opportunity beckons for Tracy - if she can raise her game.
Oliver comes up with a wheeze to bring the village together but, given recent events, he may not be the right man for the job.

Belated thanks for the many spoilers, Asking! If I remember, I'll post what I can find for next week.

Thank you! I was feeling slightly guilty about it, which is absurd: I need holiday, and TA is only a hobby...

Thanks Asking and please don't feel guilty.

Enjoy your holiday!

No need to feel guilty Ask. We value your dedication, but you need and deserve a holiday

This is a guilt-free zone, Asking - members of the TA production team excepted ...

Venturing far afield? We haven't been abroad for ages. I have vague plans for next spring, but we'll see.

In Asking's absence, here are the spoilers for as far ahead as I can find on the Radio 4 website. Key points that jump out at me - Brad speaks! Also, there is 'Obstetrician' in the cast list for next week and looks like Natasha's mum will be arriving in Ambridge very soon. Aha!

Sun 10/07 Haymaking skills are put to the test, and Ben makes an observation.
Mon 11/07 George seems to know it all, and Lilian feels optimistic.
Tues 12/07 Helen is keen to keep things personal, and why is Pip so thoughtful?
Wed 13/07 Oliver is reminded of the past, and Adam needs a winning strategy.
Thu 14/07 Chelsea knows where her loyalty lies, and Clarrie offers a comforting cuppa.
Fri 15/07 Is Shula onto a winner? There’s news for Tracy.

Writer, Sarah McDonald Hughes
Director and Editor, Jeremy Howe
Ben Archer ….. Ben Norris
Helen Archer ….. Louiza Patikas
Pip Archer ….. Daisy Badger
Lilian Bellamy ….. Sunny Ormonde
Alice Carter ….. Hollie Chapman
Susan Carter ….. Charlotte Martin
Justin Elliott ….. Simon Williams
Toby Fairbrother ….. Rhys Bevan
Clarrie Grundy ….. Heather Bell
Eddie Grundy ….. Trevor Harrison
George Grundy …… Angus Stobie
Shula Hebden Lloyd ….. Judy Bennett
Brad Horrobin ….. Taylor Uttley
Chelsea Horrobin ….. Madeleine Leslay
Tracy Horrobin ….. Susie Riddell
Adam Macy ….. Andrew Wincott
Oliver Sterling ….. Michael Cochrane

Radio Times 9 - 15 July 2022
Lilian is feeling confident about the future of the Stables, as Shula has come up with what could be a winning idea - but will the ruthless Justin turn out to be a neigh-sayer?
There's more business talk as Helen takes a personal approach to marketing at Bridge Farm, but will Tom be on message? Adam & Ian, meanwhile, find that they've underestimated potential opposition to their culinary plans - can Susan come to the rescue?
Finally, Tracy faces some punishing shifts at the factory, and with Chelsea also busy at work, might it be time for young Brad to find a skill of his own? It's certainly a week of hard Horrobin graft - but will the outcome be filled with hope or heartache?

Daily Mail Weekend Magazine Archers Update July 10-15
Adam and Ian have known tough times, but all their past strife will seem as nothing when they find themselves facing a formidable foe. They've been tooting about their gussied-up pizza van, little realising that an enemy has watched every move.
Over at the Stables there's further unrest, with much whinnying, rolling of eyes and tossing of manes. This is because Shula's plans and Lilian's business prospects come up against Justin's ruthless streak, which, as we know, is wider than the mighty Am itself.
There's also a bit of a skirmish brewing at Bridge Farm between Helen and Tom, while out in the fields blades are sharpening for an annual Ambridge battle.
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Sun 17/07 Brad considers his future, and Clarrie looks on the bright side.
Mon 18/07 Natasha needs reassurance, and can Tracy keep hiding her feelings?
Tues 19/07 Chelsea is feeling generous, and Alice offers some advice.
Wed 20/07 Jill needs to rethink her plans, and is Shula on the right path?
Thu 21/07 Oliver fears a wasted opportunity, and Pat appreciates some support.
Fri 22/07 Justin enjoys a change of scene, and Tom knows what he wants.

Writer, Caroline Harrington
Director, Peter Leslie Wild
Editor, Jeremy Howe
Jill Archer ….. Patricia Greene
Josh Archer ….. Angus Imrie
Pip Archer ….. Daisy Badger
Pat Archer ….. Patricia Gallimore
Helen Archer ….. Louiza Patikas
Natasha Archer ….. Mali Harries
Tom Archer ….. William Troughton
Lilian Bellamy ….. Sunny Ormonde
Alice Carter ….. Hollie Chapman
Susan Carter ….. Charlotte Martin
Justin Elliott ….. Simon Williams
Clarrie Grundy ….. Heather Bell
Shula Hebden Lloyd ….. Judy Bennett
Brad Horrobin ….. Taylor Uttley
Chelsea Horrobin ….. Madeleine Leslay
Tracy Horrobin ….. Susie Riddell
Adam Macy ….. Andrew Wincott
Jazzer McCreary ….. Ryan Kelly
Adil Shah ….. Ronny Jhutti
Lynda Snell MBE ….. Carole Boyd
Oliver Sterling ….. Michael Cochrane
Obstetrician ….. Janice Acquah

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Sun 24/07 There’s a new face at April Cottage, and Chelsea has the rug pulled from under her.
Mon 25/07 Susan considers an extreme solution, and there’s a thaw for Brian.
Tue 26/07 Disaster strikes at the post office and Tom feels overwhelmed.
Wed 27/07 Fingers of suspicion are pointed in Ambridge, and Natasha’s mum makes her presence felt.
Thu 28/07 Freddie is mightily impressed and Eddie places his bets.
Fri 29/07 A solution is presented for Tom and Lily makes plans for the future.

Writer, Tim Stimpson
Director, Gwenda Hughes
Editor, Jeremy Howe
Alice Carter ….. Hollie Chapman
Brad Horrobin ….. Taylor Uttley
Brian Aldridge ….. Charles Collingwood
Chelsea Horrobin ….. Madeleine Leslay
Chris Carter ….. Wilf Scolding
Clarrie Grundy ….. Heather Bell
Eddie Grundy ….. Trevor Harrison
Freddie Pargetter ….. Toby Laurence
George Grundy …… Angus Stobie
Kirsty Miller ….. Annabelle Dowler
Lily Pargetter ….. Katie Redford
Natasha Archer ….. Mali Harries
Oliver Sterling ….. Michael Cochrane
Russ Jones ….. Andonis James Anthony
Susan Carter ….. Charlotte Martin
Toby Fairbrother ….. Rhys Bevan
Tom Archer ….. William Troughton
Tony Archer ….. David Troughton
Caitlin Thomas ….. Di Botcher

Cripes, missed that George Grundy will also speak! Goodness me. Plus, return of Toby in the near future. Unfortunately, we also have to brace ourselves for the return of Pip.

Thanks Gasp0de Lots to mull over there.

Who's Caitlin Thomas? I see it's the actress who played Jan from Casualty playing her.

Dylan's wife.

Thanks Gasp.

Natasha's mother.

I hope that she's not a 'Gavin & Stacey' type character. From what I remember, she lives in North Wales, but no doubt she'll have a South Wales accent and will use south walian dialect/words.

At least we are having a break from the Caseys.

Gosh, that's a lot to take in. Happy holidays to Asking and thank you for the next month to Gasp.

Such an influx of "voices". I hesitate to google them ever since I discovered that Denise is/was Myrna in the Outlaws (I can only picture her like that, now)!

I hope we are saved lots of wailing baby or teen scenes - it's far to hot for anything stressful.

OH and I took turns driving and went two and half thousand miles across various bits of Europe and then came back again. It was fun.

Thanks indeed for taking up the spoilers, Gaspode. It looks as if apart from Daily Mail spoilers if I happen to see them, I don't have anything I need to do until the end of the month, but would people like me to do a weekly collecting as I have before: BBC one-liners, credits and RT and Daily Mail spoilers for the week ahead each weekend?

Starting with this coming week's Daily Mail:

Daily Mail Weekend Magazine Archers Update 17th - 22nd July 2022
The future of Grey Gables is a talking point, but will there be any comfort to locals still bruised by the hotel's closure?
As Helen and Tom work on their business marketing, Adam and Ian prepare to try some unusual pizza flavours to launch their new venture.
Oliver seems to have put his foot in it again with Tracy following a well-intentioned act. As her birthday nears, will her family be able to make it special? And with little Rosie's birthday also coming up, Pip has something important to discuss.
Shula feels torn about the next chapter of her life, Lilian needs a change of scene, and the impending arrival of Natasha and Tom's twins leaves them wondering how they'll cope.

Yes please, Asking, and thanks for the DM preview! Glad you had a great trip. What an adventure! We made it as far as Scotland for a few days last week. Very glad indeed we hadn't arranged the trip for this week.

<selfies of me in the heat

Luckily we went north rather than south, so it was only "it's a bit hot" rather than "thank god the car has airconditioning". And in Sweden it rained for a whole day, so hard at times that it felt as if a garden hose were being played on the windscreen and we slowed down and went along among the lorries to avoid the great big go-to-hell black cars (Saabs, Volvos, BMWs, Mercedes etc) going past at illegally-rather-more-than 120kph in lane 2.

OK, I shall go back to the previous drill at the end of the week.

Belated welcome back Asking and pleased you will continue the weekly round-ups.

Di Botcher (Caitlin) is great