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@Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g Almost a child? He'll be 19 in April!

Arf! April is 8 months away - so he's 18. Yes, yes, I know, it makes little difference, but I do exactly the same thing. If he were a very badly-behaved small child that I liked (this is vanishingly improbable) and going to be 5 next month, I'd be saying "Awww! He's only a toddler".

I also think he'll run away.
French Foreign Legion? That will keep him out of the way for at least the next five years (according to their website)

He’s already 19 isn’t he? I thought he was born a week after DD in April 2005.

I like this idea.

Oops - you're right. In my defence, M'lud, it's still 2023 in my head.

Haha me too!

There's been several mentions of George's Insta-marketing know-how, so I think he'll try to blackmail the Bridge Farm Archers.

The litter is heavily-signposted, and I suspect that there'll be a trail of fruit cider bottles on the way from Ethan's to Bridgegate Bridge.

I presume double maths physics and chemistry.
The 3rd and 4th A-level could be something like IT, Statistics, Economics, General Studies, ...

Not a spoiler, sorry.

From the Spoilers I was wondering if he's asking Bridge Farm for an advance on his wages - and is going to run away.

Hopeless optimism there, @MollyButton - where would he run to? I don't imagine he has a passport, and even if he did, a week's advance wages from BF wouldn't get him beyond Felpersham.

But nothing he has done has been rational. I am sure he will not be in Ambridge tomorrow. A good place to hide actually would be a big city.

Or chez Bartleby, perhaps?

Totally forgot to update this thread!

18th August - 23rd August 2024
18/8 Alistair faces the consequences, and George takes shocking action.
19/8 Will is forced to improvise, and Jim makes a suggestion.
20/8 A mystery deepens for the Grundys, and the pressure mounts at Bridge Farm.
21/8 Ed attempts to do the right thing, and there’s light at the end of the tunnel for Denise.
22/8 An opportunity presents itself for Kirsty, while Susan offers some advice.
23/8 A surprise visitor causes chaos, and Paul comes to the rescue.

WRITER: SARAH HEHIR
DIRECTOR: PIP SWALLOW
EDITOR: JEREMY HOWE
Natasha Archer…. Mali Harries
Pat Archer…. Patricia Gallimore
Lilian Bellamy…. Sunny Ormonde
Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin
Ed Grundy…. Barry Farrimond
Emma Grundy…. Emerald O’Hanrahan
George Grundy…. Angus Stobie
Will Grundy…. Philip Molloy
Don James…. Thom Petty
Alistair Lloyd…. Michael Lumsden
Jim Lloyd…. John Rowe
Paul Mack…. Joshua Riley
Jazzer McCreary…. Ryan Kelly
Denise Metcalf…. Clare Perkins
Kirsty Miller…. Annabelle Dowler

Radio Times Ambridge Diary August 18th-23rd
George makes a shocking decision that has far-reaching consequences and soon everyone at Bridge Farm is sucked into his actions. Natasha and Pat are landed with problems too, and there's another shock in store that affects many Ambridge residents. Alistair finds himself in trouble with Lovell James, Denise struggles with her living situation and Kirsty is offered a surprising opportunity.

Daily Mail Weekend Magazine Archers Update - August 18th-23rd
As George makes a shocking decision, how will his family cope? Also this week, there's a ray of hope for the struggling Denise - but then, an unexpected visitor causes chaos.

25th August - 30th August 2024
25 Aug It’s The Stables vs the Summer Fete, and Azra gets more than she bargained for.
26 Aug There’s a shocking confrontation for Susan, and Alistair ends up with egg on his face.
27 Aug Debate rages for the Horrobin clan, and Fallon is forced to take charge.
28 Aug George fears he may be out of his depth, while Brad’s suspicions are raised.
29 Aug Kate finds herself haunted by the past, and there’s a big step forwards for Harrison.
30 Aug Neil reaches the end of the line, and emotions run high for Alice.

WRITER: Katie Hims
DIRECTOR: Dave Payne
EDITOR: Jeremy Howe
Lilian Bellamy…. Sunny Ormonde
Harrison Burns…. James Cartwright
Alice Carter…. Hollie Chapman
Neil Carter…. Brian Hewlett
Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin
Justin Elliot…. Simon Williams
Emma Grundy…. Emerald O’Hanrahan
George Grundy…. Angus Stobie
Brad Horrobin…. Taylor Uttley
Tracy Horrobin…. Susie Riddell
Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye
Alistair Lloyd…. Michael Lumsden
Kate Madikane…. Perdita Avery
Dr Azra Malik.... Yasmin Wilde
Fallon Rogers …. Joanna Van Kampen
Laura… Claire Cage

1st September - 6th September 2024
01 Sep Emma takes matters into her own hands and the fate of the Ambridge cricket team is revealed.
02 Sep Brad faces up to the future and Ruth is on a mission.
03 Sep Suspicions are aroused for Joy while Adam finds himself on a different page.
04 Sep Ian grabs the bull by the horns and it’s an emotional day for Mia.
05 Sep George struggles to keep his head above water and Neil attempts to do the right thing.
06 Sep Tempers flare for the Carters and Will fears the worst.

Writer: Sarah McDonald Hughes
Director: Mel Ward
Editor: Jeremy Howe
Ruth Archer…. Felicity Finch
Pat Archer…. Patricia Gallimore
Harrison Burns…. James Cartwright
Neil Carter…. Brian Hewlett
Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin
Ian Craig…. Stephen Kennedy
Ed Grundy…. Barry Farrimond
Emma Grundy…. Emerald O’Hanrahan
George Grundy…. Angus Stobie
Mia Grundy…. Molly Pipe
Will Grundy…. Philip Molloy
Brad Horrobin…. Taylor Uttley
Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye
Adam Macy…. Andrew Wincott
Lottie Summers…. Bonnie Baddoo

i don’t think I can bear it dragging on this much longer

i I guess Denise moves in with kirsty

If George has run away, Emma and Will really should tell the police why. It doesn't look like they're planning to any time soon.

No Meg in the cast lists

No … That’s disappointing.

No Alf or Clive or 'Hitman' either!

He can't be running away. He's in the cast lists for the next two weeks as well as this week.

If he runs away then perhaps we just hear him on the phone??

Lots of water references in the episode descriptions…does he try to join the navy?!

That sometimes happens. We heard Tiger and Pusscat in South America (or wherever it was). And iirc, Chelsea with the kindly horse (honestly cannot recall his name) who helped her out when she ran away. And we heard Ruairi in London with whatshername - not running away but to establish context.

If George runs away we might just hear him tearfully on the phone to his mother or Will - without necessarily hearing from the person harbouring him.

I’m now wracking my brains trying to remember the name of Philip Moss’ horse who helped Chelsea.

Blake?

That’s the one!

🙏