The Archers spoilers thread #8: Can't wait for 7.02pm? Join us here!

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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. Last spoilers thread here: www.mumsnet.com/talk/radio_addicts/4197199--The-Archers-spoilers-thread-7-Cant-wait-for-7-02pm-Join-us-here

Current main Archers thread here: https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/radio_addicts/4887688-archers-thread-153-total-absolute-rubbish-but-we-keep-on-listening-hoping-for-better-things-its-the-hope-that-kills-you-discuss-the-archers-here?latest=1 The main thread tends to last a few weeks. The spoiler thread runs for around a year, but I strongly suspect it gets read about as much as the main thread.

After someone's name got autocorrected in an e-mail, I looked up mine. Some cracking suggestions came up.

Looked Eilean Arainn up and it looks beautiful. Were you raised there?

No, my Granny was and my Mum was born there and spent every summer there when she was growing up. Separately, my Dad and most of his mother's family spent many summer holidays there. We went there for a day at least every summer when I was a child, often a short stay. When Mum and Dad moved there a quarter of a century ago, Mum still had several cousins living there. In the years since, most of those have died, but two of Dad's cousins moved there too.

It is beautiful. I love going there.

Looking at the episode guide (I know, I know) but is the 'Contemporary drama in a rural setting' an indication of some 'Drama'? Was tonight the lull before the storm.

I'm slightly disappointed that there isn't an Isle of Gasp. A wee island where several generations of McGasp0des have been the Laird.

I probably come from a long line of arses from the arse end of nowhere

I had always just assumed you were born within earshot of The Prospect of Whitby, @WhoppingBigBackside

😆Me, a Londoner? Oh Nooooo! Here are some places that I could be from
Ultimate List of Funny and Rude British Place Names - Anglotopia.net

Jazzer and Jim!!! What’s all this about the walls closing in on Harrison? 🙄

Harrison was not keen on meeting Harry. Why was that?
Why dd we meet his boss?

Isle of Gasp has a certain ring to it ... My family were never lairds, though. Lucky not to be despatched to the colonies during the Clearances.

Walls closing in on Harrison - either he gets suspended because of some spurious complaint from Harry, or he's miserable about not getting to be a Dad.

More spoilers, shamelessly nicked from Mustardland.

18/2 Emma takes a step forward, and Vince presses Jolene.
19/2 Jolene comes to a decision, and Ed has reason to celebrate.
20/2 Natasha is shown a new perspective, and Jolene has a sinister encounter.
21/2 Harrison has some advice for Harry, and Tony’s at the abattoir.
22/2 David swallows his pride, and Fallon thinks on her feet.
23/2 Emma and Ed get an offer, and Alice has a shock.
Writer: Nick Warburton
Director: Julie Beckett
Editor: Jeremy Howe
David Archer…. Timothy Bentinck
Jolene Archer…. Buffy Davies
Natasha Archer …. Mali Harries
Tony Archer …. David Troughton
Harrison Burns …. James Cartwright
Alice Carter …. Hollie Chapman
Vince Casey …. Tony Turner
Harry Chilcott …. Jack Ashton
Ed Grundy …. Barry Farrimond
Emma Grundy …. Emerald O’Hanrahan
Will Grundy…. Philip Molloy
Elizabeth Pargetter… Alison Dowling
Fallon Rogers…. Joanna Van Kampen
Markie… Greg Hobbs [the thug]

Radio Times Sunday 18th to Friday 23rd Feb 2024
An unexpected bargain gives Ed and Emma hope that they have turned a corner in their plans to get on a secure financial footing. At The Bull, Vince tries to convince Jolene to act on what he's discovered about Kenton's assailant, but a shocking encounter soon gives her second thoughts. One resident's intentions alarm Harrison, but sharing his concerns with Fallon only makes the situation worse and as it reaches a crisis point, he's backed into a corner.

Daily Mail Sunday 18th to Friday 23rd Feb 2024
"Vince seems to have convinced Jolene to speak up, but she then has another sinister encounter., Meanwhile Emma and Ed face financial problems and Harrison is backed into a corner."

25th Feb Jolene fears the worst, and there’s a case of mistaken identity for Tracy.
26th Feb It’s crunch time for Alice, and Alistair seeks a shoulder to cry on.
27th Feb The walls close in on Harrison, and Jazzer has a confession to make.
28th Feb Jim hatches a cunning plan, and Kenton has reservations.
29th Feb Susan and Neil scale the heights, and Adam is shocked by recent events.
1st March Fallon finds herself in an impossible situation, and Justin is under scrutiny.
WRITER: Katie Hims
DIRECTOR: Dave Payne
Kenton Archer…. Richard Attlee
Jolene Archer…. Buffy Davies
Harrison Burns …. James Cartwright
Alice Carter …. Hollie Chapman
Neil Carter …. Brian Hewlett
Susan Carter …. Charlotte Martin
Harry Chilcott …. Jack Ashton
Justin Elliott …. Simon Williams
Tracy Horrobin…. Susie Riddell
Alistair Lloyd…. Michael Lumsden
Jim Lloyd …. John Rowe
Adam Macy …. Andrew Wincott
Jazzer McCreary…. Ryan Kelly
Fallon Rogers…. Joanna Van Kampen
Inspector Norris…. Bharti Patel

I can't go further. I think the BBC are late this week updating. This could be because of a big story in the offing, but I think it's just as likely to be slowness or inefficiency.

Thanks @Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g Gasp. I thought the'walls closing in on Harrison might be to do with him knowing Harry, or because he couldn't tell Alice, or to do with Jerlene's stalker. Or all of them.

Yep, You are the Gasp of Gasp and I am the Whopping of Wapping.

Neil and Susan go wall-climbing? Abseiling? Skydiving?

@WhoppingBigBackside - Neil and Susan go wall-climbing? Abseiling? Skydiving?

Up Everest without a Sherpa?

Are Neil and Susan going to the summit of Lakey Hill?

Aye, but there'll be a chilli waiting for them when they get home.

I thought it best to keep this off the main thread:

Sunday 17 March -(new) Robert Snell.

An actor played by Michael Bertenshaw.

I am glad they've done this, I think.

It’s already being discussed on the main thread, @Madcats!

I forgot about the spoilers this week! Full of catarrh is my excuse. Gosh, I hate coughing. Anyway, to business. This is as much as the BBC and Mustardland have.

25th Feb Jolene fears the worst, and there’s a case of mistaken identity for Tracy.
26th Feb It’s crunch time for Alice, and Alistair seeks a shoulder to cry on.
27th Feb The walls close in on Harrison, and Jazzer has a confession to make.
28th Feb Jim hatches a cunning plan, and Kenton has reservations.
29th Feb Susan and Neil scale the heights, and Adam is shocked by recent events.
1st March Fallon finds herself in an impossible situation, and Justin is under scrutiny.
WRITER: Katie Hims
DIRECTOR: Dave Payne
Kenton Archer…. Richard Attlee
Jolene Archer…. Buffy Davies
Harrison Burns …. James Cartwright
Alice Carter …. Hollie Chapman
Neil Carter …. Brian Hewlett
Susan Carter …. Charlotte Martin
Harry Chilcott …. Jack Ashton
Justin Elliott …. Simon Williams
Tracy Horrobin…. Susie Riddell
Alistair Lloyd…. Michael Lumsden
Jim Lloyd …. John Rowe
Adam Macy …. Andrew Wincott
Jazzer McCreary…. Ryan Kelly
Fallon Rogers…. Joanna Van Kampen
Inspector Norris…. Bharti Patel

Radio Times Ambridge Diary February 25th-March 1st
Jolene's nightmare continues when there's suspicious activity at the pub followed by a mysteriously low turnout for the quiz night - are the two related? After her shocking discovery last week, Alice has a difficult decision to make. As the consequences of Harry's actions spread, Harrison tries to do the right thing but he may find himself in a worrying situation. When Susan and Neil take to the sky for her 60th birthday treat, they spot something controversial, which will have an impact on an Ambridge resident.

Daily Mail Weekend Magazine February 25th-March 1st
It's crunch time for reeling Alice, Jolene remains on edge, and the walls close in on Harrison. Susan and Neil take to the skies and spot something odd on the ground in Ambridge.

3.3 Alice needs a favour, and Alistair makes a surprising career decision.
4.3 Denise receives an unexpected declaration, while Fallon and Harrison worry about what lies ahead.
5.3 Fallon loses her cool, and Denise is on the receiving end of some emotional blackmail.
6.3 Denise has a heart to heart, and Alistair makes his mind up.
7.3 Alistair reveals his plans, and Jakob takes a hard line.
8.3 Chris makes a shocking discovery, and Denise confronts Alistair about his decision.
WRITER: Katie Hims
DIRECTOR: Mel Ward
Brian Aldridge … Charles Collingwood
Harrison Burns …..James Cartwright
Alice Carter ….. Hollie Chapman
Chris Carter ….. Wilf Scolding
Harry Chilcott ….. Jack Ashton
Emma Grundy…… Emerald O'Hanrahan
Jakob Hakansson …. Paul Venables
Alistair Lloyd ….. Michael Lumsden
Jim Lloyd ……. John Rowe
Paul Mack …… Joshua Riley
Denise Metcalf ……. Clare Perkins
Jazzer McCreary ….Ryan McCreary
Fallon Rogers ….. Joanna Van Kampen

10.3 Chris questions Alice’s judgement, and not everyone is happy with the new look in the Tearoom.
11.3 Ed and Emma come to a decision, and Alice faces an uphill struggle.
12.3 Kate offers some advice, and George sticks his oar in.
13.3 An old face makes a big impression, and Kate is intent on mending fences.
14.3 Brian explores his options, and Emma seeks some business advice.
15.3 Tony is left disappointed, and one resident faces a dilemma.
Writer: Sarah Hehir
Director: Kim Greengrass and Rosemary Watts
Brian Aldridge ……… Charles Collingwood
Tony Archer ……. David Troughton
Chris Carter …… Wilf Scolding
Alice Carter ……… Hollie Chapman
Justin Elliot ……. Simon Williams
Will Grundy ……. Philip Molloy
Emma Grundy …… Emerald O'Hanrahan
Ed Grundy …….. Barry Farrimond
George Grundy …… Angus Stobie
Kate Madikane ……. Perdita Avery
Fallon Rogers ………. Joanna Van Kampen
Jakob Hakansson ………. Paul Venables
Paul Mack …….. Joshua Riley
Miranda Elliott …… Lucy Fleming

Miranda! Good grief.

Thanks!

Alistair quitting Ambridge? (Avec Denise?) Or just retiring? Leaving Jakob and Paul to run the vet practice?

Might Brian like Miranda? (What could she possibly want in Ambridge - didn’t she acquire/keep hold of enough ski chalets and 5th Avenue apartments in the divorce?)

Is the mysteriously low turnout for the quiz night a result of someone else (Jimmus?) doing it last week/whenever, or of Kenton returning?

Thanks Gasp0de!
Quite a few happenings in the offing, it seems.
Possible retirement of Alistair, sacking of Harrison and Justin rekindling with Miranda?

And what do Susan and Neil spot from the skies?

Maybe the Gills at Home Farm have built a spa building without planning permission like Captain Toms family? Or Neil spots Rex’s pigs running amok at Lower Loxley? Or somebody is stealing Lynda’s llamas. Lots of options from above.

I wonder if the Gills have turned Home Farm into a cannabis or cryptomining centre, and the heatwaves rising up from the vast amount of electricity being used hits Neil and Susan as they pass over on their hanggliders. (Disclaimer: I know nothing about either of those, but the latter was mentioned in Death in Paradise this week.)

Hang on - Death in Paradise is back? Oooh! I see I have 4 episodes to watch on catch-up.

I love DiP. I didn't watch it until recently and over the last few months have binged every single episode to date. Formulaic but in a good way. I have a theory that Equity has an agreement that every member will get a role in either Midsomer Murders or DiP at some point.

Oh, me too! We don't have a telly (reception is rubbish here and during the brief period the Freesat dish worked, about 10 years ago, we realised we only ever watched the news) so I only discovered it on iPlayer during Covid lockdown. I still haven't got over the departure of Humphrey, though.