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.

I’m hoping bartleby will get pissed off with George and George will make money off a video of him being brutally attacked by the pony.

OK, but I don't want George to make any money out of it. I want him to learn slowly and painfully that being an influence isn't a proper job and won't pay the bills.

He’ll have to spend the money on plastic surgery and he won’t make any more money out of it because he’ll be cancelled for pony cruelty

Latest spoilers. I can't find any RT or Daily Mail previews in the usual places. Will add later if that changes.

31.3 Tension mounts at the Easter egg race, and Lilian is forced to play nicely.
01.4 Jolene bares her soul, and Justin has a bone to pick.
02.4 It’s judgement day for Harrison, but what will the outcome be?
03.4 There’s shocking news for Harry, and Kenton struggles to come to terms with recent events.
04.4 Alice attempts to do the right thing, while Justin finds himself on the defence.
05.4 One resident makes a promise they may not be able to keep, and Eddie discovers a new talent.

Brian Aldridge…. Charles Collingwood
Jolene Archer…. Buffy Davies
Kenton Archer …. Richard Attlee
Lilian Bellamy…. Sunny Ormonde
Harrison Burns…. James Cartwright
Alice Carter …. Hollie Chapman
Eve Chilcott …. Juliet Aubrey
Harry Chilcott …. Jack Ashton
Justin Elliot …. Simon Williams
Miranda Elliot …. Lucy Fleming
Eddie Grundy…. Trevor Harrison
Emma Grundy…. Emerald O‘Hanrahan
George Grundy…. Angus Stobie
Dr Azra Malik…. Yasmin Wilde
Fallon Rogers…. Joanna Van Kampen
Robert Snell…. Michael Bertenshaw
Odette Callandar…. Christine Kavanagh
Mrs Cromwell…. Karen Bryson
Mr Murray …. Ian Dunnett Jr

Writer is Daniel Thurman

[The indefatigable Mustardlanders have done some digging about the last three above and come up with this:
Odette Callandar…. Christine Kavanagh aged 66, TV work Dr Who, Vera etc
Mrs Cromwell…. Karen Bryson MBE Playing age 40 to 55 years TV work, Madame Blanc. The Split
Mr Murray …. Ian Dunnett Jr Playing age range 21-30 BBC Radio work since graduating from RADA in 2020]

07 Apr Kate makes a promise she may not be able to keep and Alice faces a rude awakening.
08 Apr Susan puts her foot down, and Harrison makes a generous offer.
09 Apr Chris demands answers, and Miranda faces a challenge.
10 Apr There’s an awkward encounter for Hannah, and George makes his presence felt.
11 Apr Fallon calls in reinforcements, and George offers his opinion.
12 Apr Alarm bells ring for Lilian, and Emma has her eye on the prize.

WRITER: Keri Davies
DIRECTOR: Mel Ward
EDITOR: Jeremy Howe
Brian Aldridge…. Charles Collingwood
Lilian Bellamy…. Sunny Ormonde
Harrison Burns…. James Cartwright
Alice Carter…. Hollie Chapman
Chris Carter…. Wilf Scolding
Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin
Harry Chilcott…. Jack Ashton
Miranda Elliot…. Lucy Fleming
Ed Grundy…. Barry Farrimond
Eddie Grundy…. Trevor Harrison
Emma Grundy…. Emerald O‘Hanrahan
George Grundy…. Angus Stobie
Will Grundy…. Philip Malloy
Kate Madikane…. Perdita Avery
Hannah Riley…. Helen Longworth
Fallon Rogers…. Joanna Van Kampen

14.4 Kate attempts to be diplomatic, and there’s tension at the first cricket match.
15.4 Azra finds herself caught in the middle, and suspicions are raised for Harrison.
16.4 Alice struggles to keep a promise, and Jazzer spots an opening.
17.4 There’s a race against time for Fallon, and Lily struggles to maintain control.
18.4 Chelsea plays the system, and opportunity knocks for Mick.
19.4 Alice becomes overwhelmed, and Kirsty finds a willing volunteer.

And the cast. Mick is back as is Mrs Miggins

Kenton Archer…. Richard Attlee
Natasha Archer…. Mali Harries
Lilian Bellamy…. Sunny Ormonde
Harrison Burns…. James Cartwright
Alice Carter…. Hollie Chapman
Chris Carter…. Wilf Scolding
Harry Chilcott…. Jack Ashton
Brad Horrobin…. Taylor Uttley
Chelsea Horrobin…. Madeleine Leslay
Kate Madikane…. Perdita Avery
Dr Azra Malik…. Yasmin Wilde
Jazzer McCreary…. Ryan Kelly
Kirsty Miller…. Annabelle Dowler
Lily Pargetter…. Katie Redford
Hannah Riley…. Helen Longworth
Fallon Rogers…. Joanna Van Kampen
Oliver Stirling…. Michael Cochrane
Mick…. Martin Barrass
Ruby Cosse…. Helen Atkinson Wood

Writer is Nick Warburton

Mick but not Joy? Odd. Helen Atkinson Wood was Mrs Miggins in Blackadder, and was a regular on Radio Active, a long time ago now. I don't think this character's ever appeared before, though.

Sad to see Harry listed

I know. I hoped. We'd. Seen. The. Last. Of him. Alice!

Might Alice be in calf? I think it's unlikely but they have DTD.
Thanks for the spoilers @Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g

Please god no. I think as Azra is back too it's more likely that we're finally going to find out what medical problem Harry has and Alice is going to feel (wrongly) that she must support him through it.

I hope not too. If what you suggest happens Gasp I hope Kate puts that idea firmly out of Alice's mind.

Easter or no Easter, we have an update!

Radio Times Ambridge Diary March 31st-April 5th
The day of Harrison's disciplinary arrives. But as Harry receives some shocking news, will he keep his word and defend Harrison?
Jolene reaches the end of her tether at the Easter egg races and Kenton is unsure how to react.
An awkward truth is shared when Robert tries to help, and Miranda makes her presence felt.

Well, after all those assurances that Harry would turn up, it was more or less guaranteed, I suppose, that there would be a problem. Will he, won't he?

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Still no Hellinanboyz then, I suppose we should be grateful for small mercies.

I expect Henry (surely the Ruth Lawrence de nos jours) is at the Sorbonne studying philosophy and GiddyJack has been signed for the PSG youth academy. Helen will be on the Left Bank, swilling Pernod , scoffing macarons and demanding Le Mankwold. Ah! cry the men - l'anglaise, si courageuse, si belle!

Vive La France! 🇫🇷

Another week, another spoiler update.

07 Apr Kate makes a promise she may not be able to keep and Alice faces a rude awakening.
08 Apr Susan puts her foot down, and Harrison makes a generous offer.
09 Apr Chris demands answers, and Miranda faces a challenge.
10 Apr There’s an awkward encounter for Hannah, and George makes his presence felt.
11 Apr Fallon calls in reinforcements, and George offers his opinion.
12 Apr Alarm bells ring for Lilian, and Emma has her eye on the prize.

WRITER: Keri Davies
DIRECTOR: Mel Ward
EDITOR: Jeremy Howe
Brian Aldridge…. Charles Collingwood
Lilian Bellamy…. Sunny Ormonde
Harrison Burns…. James Cartwright
Alice Carter…. Hollie Chapman
Chris Carter…. Wilf Scolding
Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin
Harry Chilcott…. Jack Ashton
Miranda Elliot…. Lucy Fleming
Ed Grundy…. Barry Farrimond
Eddie Grundy…. Trevor Harrison
Emma Grundy…. Emerald O‘Hanrahan
George Grundy…. Angus Stobie
Will Grundy…. Philip Malloy
Kate Madikane…. Perdita Avery
Hannah Riley…. Helen Longworth
Fallon Rogers…. Joanna Van Kampen

Radio Times Ambridge Diary April 7th-12th
Alice has a rude awakening when she tries to help a friend, and the problems mount up when she tells a silly lie to cover her tracks that raises the suspicions of Chris and other family members. Meanwhile, Kate is formally introduced to Brian's new partner, Harrison is touched by a generous offer, and Hannah plucks up the courage to ask Chris out.

Daily Mail Weekend Magazine April 7th-12th
When Alice vows to help a friend, there are repercussions, and Kate wants to properly meet her father's new partner but Brian is unsure.

14.4 Kate attempts to be diplomatic, and there’s tension at the first cricket match.
15.4 Azra finds herself caught in the middle, and suspicions are raised for Harrison.
16.4 Alice struggles to keep a promise, and Jazzer spots an opening.
17.4 There’s a race against time for Fallon, and Lily struggles to maintain control.
18.4 Chelsea plays the system, and opportunity knocks for Mick.
19.4 Alice becomes overwhelmed, and Kirsty finds a willing volunteer.

Kenton Archer…. Richard Attlee
Natasha Archer…. Mali Harries
Lilian Bellamy…. Sunny Ormonde
Harrison Burns…. James Cartwright
Alice Carter…. Hollie Chapman
Chris Carter…. Wilf Scolding
Harry Chilcott…. Jack Ashton
Brad Horrobin…. Taylor Uttley
Chelsea Horrobin…. Madeleine Leslay
Kate Madikane…. Perdita Avery
Dr Azra Malik…. Yasmin Wilde
Jazzer McCreary…. Ryan Kelly
Kirsty Miller…. Annabelle Dowler
Lily Pargetter…. Katie Redford
Hannah Riley…. Helen Longworth
Fallon Rogers…. Joanna Van Kampen
Oliver Stirling…. Michael Cochrane
Mick…. Martin Barrass
Ruby Cosse…. Helen Atkinson Wood

Writer is Nick Warburton

21.4 Denise doesn’t know where to turn, and Ed’s feeling nervous.
22.4 Alice fears she has gone too far, and Henry learns a trick or two.
23.4 Alistair faces a dilemma, and Helen treads carefully.
24.4 Alice has a mountain to climb, and Fallon supports a friend in need.
25.4 There’s light at the end of the tunnel for Lilian, and Azra makes a friend.
26.4 Alistair takes the plunge, and there’s a near miss for Joy.

Helen Archer…. Louiza Patikas
Henry Archer…. Blayke Darby
Lilian Bellamy…. Sunny Ormonde
Harrison Burns…. James Cartwright
Alice Carter…. Hollie Chapman
Eve Chilcott…. Juliet Aubrey
Harry Chilcott…. Jack Ashton
Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye
Ed Grundy…. Barry Farrimond
Alistair Lloyd…. Michael Lumsden
Dr Azra Malik…. Yasmin Wilde
Denise Metcalf…. Clare Perkins
Fallon Rogers…. Joanna Van Kampen
Laura…. Claire Cage

Writer is Sarah McDonald Hughes

Thanks Gasp. Mick!
Who is Ruby Cosse?
Who is Laura? Is she Alice's sponsor?

Thanks @Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g
Looks as if it might get interesting. Pleased to see this is a Keri week.

So am I!

I don't know who Ruby Cosse is, but Helen Atkinson Wood is Mrs Miggins from Blackadder (and was in Radio Active aeons ago).

sad to see Helen back.

Sounds like Alice is going to have a serious wobble. For a man she’s known 5 minutes

She's next to Mick in the cast list so maybe there'll be some light relief from them.

Hey up!
03/05/2024The Archers
One family face devastation and George struggles to pay the price

Dare I be optimistic?
Surely a family is singular. Oh well, coffee break over, back to work.

Aha! Thanks, Whopping. Might as well update the thread now. To add to the spoilers/teasers above (will add the DM if I can later on):

Radio Times Ambridge Diary April 14th-19th
Harrison and Fallon’s night at Grey Gables sees Lily set on ensuring their stay is unforgettable. But a too-eager Brad, the Lord Mayor, a suitcase and Sherwood Forest contrive to complicate things.
Later in the week there’s a second mix-up and Lily could be sailing close to the wind.
Chelsea explores two opportunities, Kate and Lilian try to talk to Alice, Jazzer is a thorn in someone’s side and one resident needs serious help.

28.4 There’s a surprise for Emma and Azra finds herself embraced into village life.
29.4 Jakob makes a shocking discovery and Chelsea’s ideas prove controversial.
30.4 Jim makes a surprising offer and Lynda proves very influential.
1.5 Denise hatches a plan and Alice attempts to prove herself.
2.5 Jakob finds himself on the spot and Will attempts to keep the peace.
3.5 One family face devastation and George struggles to pay the price.

Writer: Caroline Jester
Director: Rosemary Watts and Pip Swallow
Brian Aldridge…. Charles Collingwood
Lilian Bellamy…. Sunny Ormonde
Alice Carter…. Hollie Chapman
Eddie Grundy…. Trevor Harrison
Emma Grundy…. Emerald O’Hanrahan
George Grundy…. Angus Stobie
Will Grundy…. Philip Molloy
Miranda Elliott…. Lucy Fleming
Jakob Hakansson…. Paul Venables
Chelsea Horrobin…. Madeleine Leslay
Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye
Alistair Lloyd…. Michael Lumsden
Jim Lloyd…. John Rowe
Kate Madikane…. Perdita Avery
Dr Azra Malik…. Yasmin Wilde
Denise Metcalf…. Clare Perkins
Lynda Snell…. Carole Boyd
Robert Snell…. Michael Bertenshaw
Mick…. Martin Barrass

Make of that what you will!

Not a word from Ed or Clarrie.

I hope that's just because they're struck dumb with horror at what has happened to Pip and Ruth.

Jakob catches alise in the cupboard and it’s Paul’s family that’s devastated (death of grandma)

they love a bit of hyperbole