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

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@Bruisername , they could both in their 30s.

so who else is mid 40s? Kirsty? Would be good for her to branch out from being Helen’s support person

it would make sense for her to make friends with people with similar aged kids so Helen, Emma and Tracy? I’m guessing just on the basis of class Tracy and Emma are ruled out

I was only speculating on the people in this week’s cast list!

Good point!

Laura? The actor has been in soaps.

Interesting - but she’s not of the village, and putting two outsiders together wouldn’t make much sense narratively.

(But then - I didn’t think Tracy and Jazzer made much sense as a story. Did the SWs listen to me? … )

It will be Joy, and Azra will move to Beechwood.
It won't be Harry that gets dedded as he'll be in rehab

Well, they do need more speaking characters at Beechwood, so Azra would be a welcome addition. But, curiosity aside, I find it impossible to care about Joy.

True about Harry!

Poor Mick … 🔮

Joy is likeable and brightens things up. Compared with her, Denise is miserable and negative.

I find Joy irritating so I hope we get more depth

maybe Alice will kill herself or attempt to? Would be harrowing

I do hope not @Bruisername . I think it's more likely like little Marthyr will be sacrificed for the sake of some doof-doofs.

Radio Times Ambridge Diary April 28th-May 3rd
There’s high drama when Jakob makes a shocking discovery about a fellow resident, who is desperate to keep him quiet. Meanwhile, Bartleby, the talking horse proves problematic, as George and Eddie clash over their plans for him, with Lynda a surprisingly influential factor. Alice keeps up the pretence all is fine, but dinner with Brian and Miranda makes it tricky.

Hmm. From the way that's written, I'd assume Jakob's shocking discovery isn't about Alice, but what else could it be?

[Never did find the RT Diary for this current week!]

It’ll be Alice, surely?

Unless Denise has faked her qualifications - which seems unlikely.

Fallon finding she’s pregnant wouldn’t be ‘shocking’ in the context of Jakob discovering it - and why would he?

Kate will have sent him to check on Alice and he’ll spy her drunk and dishevelled on the kitchen floor …

It'll surely be a bottle in the shared recycling bin, won't it?

It would probably have made more sense to put next week's spoilers with this, so here we are again. I'll update when the next batch of teasers appears on the BBC website, which they haven't yet.

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

4.5 Brian’s words cut deep, and someone makes a terrible mistake with earth-shattering consequences.
5.5 There’s a race against time in Ambridge, and one resident faces a nightmare situation.
6.5 There’s life-changing news at the hospital, and Kate fears the worst.
7.5 Alan provides a sympathetic ear, and Will is left confused.
8.5 There’s heartbreak in store for Chris, while suspicions are raised about recent events.
9.5 Tensions boil over for one family, and Harrison takes shocking action.

Brian Aldridge…. Charles Collingwood
Harrison Burns…. James Cartwright
Alice Carter…. Hollie Chapman
Chris Carter…. Wilf Scolding
Alan Franks…. John Telfer
George Grundy…. Angus Stobie
Will Grundy…. Philip Malloy
Jakob Hakansson…. Paul Venables
Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye
Alistair Lloyd…. Michael Lumsden
Paul Mack…. Joshua Riley
Adam Macy…. Andrew Wincott
Kate Madikane…. Perdita Avery
Jazzer McCreary…. Ryan Kelly
Denise Metcalf…. Clare Perkins
Fallon Rogers…. Joanna Van Kampen
Mick…. Martin Barrass
Dr Ghanam…. Philip Ardetti

Writer: Naylah Ahmed

So who is Dr Ghanam delivering bad news to?

Thank you for those, @Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g (good of you to take the time!).

Once again - Mick is in the cast for the May 4th week - but not in the context of his rewilding activities - or at least, not with Rex or Kirsty. And right above Dr Ghanham in the cast list. Why?

#Dispensable

No problem. Now released from my civic duty, so need distraction!

I hope we’re not getting a repeat of Nics death (not cause but the unnecessary drama). Stopped me listening for ages

'Life-changing' in the context of bulletins about medical issues after an accident usually means something like losing a limb.

Or an eye - like poor Mike Tucker?

Maybe she’ll burn the house down as I seem to recall there being a lot of fire stoking. And then she will have terrible burns.

although I guess that’s been done with GG

Now, against my expectations, the spoilers have updated since this afternoon.

12.5 One resident makes a horrifying discovery, and Tracy is on a mission to bring the community together.
13.5 Adam lays down his conditions and Kirsty overpromises.
14.5 Alice presses self destruct, and tensions mount at the vet surgery.
15.5 A familiar face returns to Ambridge, and Jolene offers a shoulder to cry on.
16.5 Emotions run high for one family, and Alistair has to think on his feet.
17.5 There’s a sad goodbye for Chris, and Chelsea gets carried away.

WRITER: Sarah Hehir
DIRECTOR: Rosemary Watts
EDITOR: Jeremy Howe

Jolene Archer…. Buffy Davies
Kenton Archer…. Richard Attlee
Pip Archer…. Daisy Badger
Harrison Burns…. James Cartwright
Alice Carter…. Hollie Chapman
Chris Carter…. Wilf Scolding
Ruairi Donovan…. Arthur Hughes
George Grundy…. Angus Stobie
Jakob Hakannson…. Paul Venables
Chelsea Horrobin…. Madeleine Leslay
Tracy Horrobin…. Susie Riddell
Alistair Lloyd…. Michael Lumsden
Paul Mack…. Joshua Riley
Adam Macy…. Andrew Wincott
Kirsty Miller…. Annabelle Dowler
Freddie Pargetter…. Toby Laurence
Fallon Rogers…. Joanna Van Kampen
Mick…. Martin Barrass
Lisa…. Rhiannon Neads [I think this is Alice's AA sponsor]

I think you’re right about Lisa

so who is Chris going to say bye too? It’s going to be sodding champion

Ruairi!