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Spoilers thread for The Archers. Please keep all spoiler-related discussion in this thread and do not spill the beans on the main Archers Thread (hence the zipped mouth on the emoji!). Last spoilers thread here: www.mumsnet.com/talk/radio_addicts/4197199--The-Archers-spoilers-thread-6-Cant-wait-for-7-02pm-Join-us-here

Current main Archers thread here: www.mumsnet.com/talk/radio_addicts/4632741-archers-thread-139-whos-the-daddy-no-ceremonial-required-to-join-us-discuss-the-archers-here The main thread tends to last a few weeks. The spoiler thread runs for well over a year, but I strongly suspect it gets read about as much as the main thread.

The Stella/Justin connection was set up but never explained.

That's right, @CaptainMyCaptain .

The inspector from the council wasn't in the cast list.

Ah well let's hope it comes to light when the odious Martin tried to sack her.....

Martyn will probably try to give Stella's job to Geowurge

Stella works for Home Farm, doesn't she? Surely only Brian could sack her?

I thought she was

"Harriet: Janice Fryett" at the bottom of the list.

The person from the council introduced herself as Harriet Highway.

Ah! Thanks Asking, I'll need to listen again..

Gosh, that was all a bit Exciting! Bet it doesn't stick, though. Stella is still around this coming week, though I suppose even if sacked she still would be.

BBC One-Liners
4 Jun The drama continues at Home Farm, and Ben has reservations.
5 Jun Things get desperate at Bridge Farm, and Emma struggles to maintain control.
6 Jun Justin spies an opportunity, and Elizabeth tries to offer reassurance.
7 Jun Tom reaches the end of his tether, and Susan has a brainwave.
8 Jun Brian has the rug pulled from under him, and Freddie is feeling restless.
9 Jun Lee takes a massive step, and George is confident of success.

Credits
Sun 4/6/2023, Mon 5/6/2023, Tue 6/6/2023, Wed 7/6/2023, Thu 8/6/2023, Fri 9/6/2023
Writer, Sarah Hehir
Director, Marina Caldarone
Editor, Jeremy Howe
Brian Aldridge: Charles Collingwood
Ben Archer: Ben Norris
David Archer: Timothy Bentinck
Ruth Archer: Felicity Finch
Tom Archer: William Troughton
Tony Archer: David Troughton
Lilian Bellamy: Sunny Ormonde
Lee Bryce: Ryan Early
Alice Carter: Hollie Chapman
Neil Carter: Brian Hewlett
Susan Carter: Charlotte Martin
Justin Elliott: Simon Williams
Emma Grundy: Emerald O’Hanrahan
George Grundy: Angus Stobie
Adam Macy: Andrew Wincott
Kirsty Miller: Annabelle Dowler
Elizabeth Pargetter: Alison Dowling
Freddie Pargetter: Toby Laurence
Stella Pryor: Lucy Speed

Radio Times Ambridge Diary 4th – 9th June 2023
The worsening situation at Bridge Farm sees Tony struggle to control his emotions and two other members of the clan hatch a very dangerous plan. There's guilt all round and flared tempers at Home Farm after the events of last Friday. George's behaviour causes concern at Berrow, Adam is caught between a rock and a hard place, and on Friday, one villager goes too far.

Daily Mail Weekend Magazine Archers Update 4th – 9th June 2023
As feelings of guilt and anger linger at Home Farm, wily Justin has a cunning plan.
The mood is no better at Bridge Farm, where Tony is struggling to control his emotions.
Also this week, which includes the 20,000th episode from Ambridge, dependable Lee steps up to the plate, cocky George breezes on regardless, and Freddie is increasingly restless at Lower Loxley.

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I shall be away and computerless next weekend, so I shan't be posting spoilers until midweek at the earliest.

Thanks, Asking! I'll try to remember to post anything I can find next weekend. Have a good break.

I wonder if Justin is going to try to employ Stella.

Thanks Asking. Have a good weekend next weekend (and this one too).

Thanks, @AskingQuestionsAllTheTime Have fun.

6 Jun - Justin spies an opportunity ...

... to wind up Brine by hiring Stella?

Hiring her to do what, though? I don't think Justin has a farm for her to run.

It doesn't much matter what he hires her for, though, does it, as long as she hangs around being paid? This is Ambridge, where nothing makes sense.

I have lost the thread of the arrangements here (along with the will to live) - are Justin and Brian still involved, professionally, in some venture or other?

Justin will probably threaten to pull the contract with Home Farm unless Stella remains in place.

The dangerous plan hatched by two members of the Home Farm clan must be Tom and someone else with something bloody stupid like trying to hide Jack away from the courts, mustn't it? At first I though it would be Tom and Lee till I saw the bit about Lee stepping up to the plate. Maybe Tony?

Sorry, that should have referred to the Bridge Farm clan, not Home Farm.

Oo, the 20,000th episode must surely contain something interesting - in the same sentence as Lee's stepping up.....

Big spoilers in this week's Radio Times.

I can see this article:

https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/the-archers-20000th-episode-milestone-newsupdate/

But nothing spoilery? But I can never find my way around the RT - maybe the spoiler is somewhere else.

This

Also this and this. The paper copy is full of it.

Oh!

Oh …

<girds loins> Right, as Asking is away this weekend, here's all the spoiler info I can find. You've got the RT above. I'll see if I can find the Daily Mail preview over the weekend, if there is one. So here are the BBC's own teasers to 30th June.

Tonight (20,000th episiode): Lee takes a massive step, and George is confident of success.

Sun 11/6 Events spiral for Tom, while Ben offers a suggestion.
12/6 There’s a nasty shock for Helen, and Brian makes the effort.
13/6 Freddie takes the bull by the horns, and Helen’s situation becomes more desperate.
14/6 Stella finds herself at a crossroads, and Vince puts an offer on the table.
15/6 Kirsty has huge reservations, and there’s an emotional farewell for Brian.
16/6 A familiar face makes a dramatic return, and one villager struggles to stay in control.

Writer, Tim Stimpson
Director, Rosemary Watts
Editor, Jeremy Howe
Brian Aldridge ….. Charles Collingwood
Ben Archer ….. Ben Norris
David Archer ….. Timothy Bentinck
Helen Archer ….. Louiza Patikas
Pat Archer ….. Patricia Gallimore
Ruth Archer ….. Felicity Finch
Tom Archer ….. William Troughton
Tony Archer ….. David Troughton
Lee Bryce ….. Ryan Early
Harrison Burns ….. James Cartwright
Vince Casey ….. Tony Turner
Ruiari Donovan ….. Arthur Hughes
Justin Elliott ….. Simon Williams
Kirsty Miller ….. Annabelle Dowler
Elizabeth Pargetter ….. Alison Dowling
Freddie Pargetter ….. Toby Laurence
Stella Pryor ….. Lucy Speed
Anna Tregorran ….. Isobel Middleton
Waiter/Doctor ….. Rhoda Ofori-Attah

Sun 18/6 Kirsty struggles to keep the peace, while Pat and Tony question recent events.
19/6 The grass may be greener for Harrison, while Adam waves the white flag.
20/6 The walls close in on Lee, and Eddie hatches a plan.
21/6 Stella puts her foot down, and Helen makes a promise.
22/6 There’s more surprising news for Bridge Farm, and Fallon dreams big.
23/6 One villager finds themselves out of the frying pan and into the fire and Lynda attempts to keep order.

Writer, Tim Stimpson
Director, Jess Bunch
Editor, Jeremy Howe
Ben Archer ….. Ben Norris
Ruth Archer ….. Felicity Finch
Helen Archer ….. Louiza Patikas
Henry Archer ….. Blayke Darby
Pat Archer ….. Patricia Gallimore
Tom Archer ….. William Troughton
Tony Archer ….. David Troughton
Lee Bryce ….. Ryan Early
Harrison Burns ….. James Cartwright
Eddie Grundy ….. Trevor Harrison
Joy Horville ….. Jackie Lye
Adam Macy ….. Andrew Wincott
Kate Madikane ….. Perdita Avery
Kirsty Miller ….. Annabelle Dowler
Stella Pryor ….. Lucy Speed
Fallon Rogers ….. Joanna Van Kampen
Lynda Snell ….. Carole Boyd

Sun 25/6 Eddie has a trick up his sleeve, and tension rises at Beechwood.
26/6 Helen has a new determination, and Mia finds herself becoming an accomplice.
27/6 Ruth proves to be a friend indeed, and there’s a dilemma for Harrison.
28/6 Justin is feeling confident, but concerns are growing for Fallon.
29/6 Questions are raised about the charging station, and Jim has a battle on his hands.
30/6 Tom makes a surprising offer, and Lynda finds herself a new task.

Writer, Caroline Harrington
Director, Pip Swallow
Editor, Jeremy Howe
Brian Aldridge ….. Charles Collingwood
Pip Archer ….. Daisy Badger
Ruth Archer ….. Felicity Finch
Helen Archer ….. Louiza Patikas
Tom Archer ….. William Troughton
Lee Bryce ….. Ryan Early
Harrison Burns ….. James Cartwright
Justin Elliott ….. Simon Williams
Eddie Grundy ….. Trevor Harrison
Ed Grundy ….. Barry Farrimond
Mia Grundy ….. Molly Pipe
Will Grundy ….. Philip Molloy
Jim Lloyd ….. John Rowe
Lena Manzour ….. Sarah Kameela Impey
Stella Pryor ….. Lucy Speed
Fallon Rogers ….. Joanna Van Kampen
Lynda Snell ….. Carole Boyd

Do we know who Lena Manzour is? Social worker, maybe? Solicitor to HWMNBN, who still isn't in the cast list?

Henry gets a voice!

Thanks Gasp. BTW, How are the GaspParents?

Oh, well spotted! I missed that.

Thanks for asking about GaspParents, who are doing pretty well, considering. Hoping to get up there again next month. GaspDad is back at his regular volunteering job, albeit for less time than before, and he no longer sits on the committee. They're made of tough stuff!

Oh I am glad, Gasp. They sound wonderful.
Thanks for the DumTeeDum link on the thread no longer go on - that may well change before long.

I think it will be Lee in the dairy with Pat's shotgun, but I suspect there may be a siege in Beechwood. Maybe Joy will be involved.