The Archers spoilers thread #9: Can't wait for 7.02pm? Join us here!

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We usually add the BBC teasers and cast lists for forthcoming episodes as they
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Their reasoning might be that we don't know when he will leave, and him no longer being in them might give that away?

BOOP for Joy and Kate.
Clive would probably be in the spoilers but it might be to do with a Doof Doof.
It's Friday, so are we going to have a good episode?

Clive is Alex Jones??? "One! One!..."

Spoilers rounded up.

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

Radio Times Ambridge Diary September 1st-6th
Emma takes matters into her own hands and events spiral out of control, leaving George struggling to keep his head above water. As her family looks set to implode, Mia faces her last few days in the village before leaving for university, which includes some difficult conversations with Brad about their future. Ian and Adam find they may have bitten off more than they can chew on Xander's first day at school, Ruth is on a mission, and it's a big day for the cricket team.

8th September - 13th September 2024
08.9 Susan fears the worst and Chris has the rug pulled from under him
09.9 Harrison struggles to keep control and Jazzer spies a golden opportunity
10.9 Alice attempts to come to terms with recent events and Robert takes charge
11.9 Neil tries to put on a brave face while Tony has professional problems
12.9 There’s a silver lining for Brian and Jazzer stumbles on a surprising secret
13.9 Ruairi attempts to offer some hope and Will faces the consequences of his actions

Writer: Liz John
Director: Kim Greengrass
Editor: Jeremy Howe

David Archer…. Timothy Bentinck
Tony Archer…. David Troughton
Brian Aldridge…. Charles Collingwood
Harrison Burns…. James Cartwright
Alice Carter…. Hollie Chapman
Chris Carter…. Wilf Scolding
Neil Carter…. Brian Hewlett
Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin
Ruairi Donovan…. Arthur Hughes
Emma Grundy…. Emerald O’Hanrahan
George Grundy…. Angus Stobie
Will Grundy…. Philip Molloy
Brad Horrobin…. Taylor Uttley
Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye
Alistair Lloyd…. Michael Lumsden
Jazzer McCreary…. Ryan Kelly
Fallon Rogers…. Joanna Van Kampen
Robert Snell…. Michael Bertenshaw

15th September - 20th September 2024
15.9 Reality hits home for the Grundys, while Jolene has tabby trouble.
16.9 There’s a surprise for Emma, and battle-lines are drawn at Bridge Farm.
17.9 Tom struggles to mediate, and Eddie makes his feelings clear.
18.9 Ian makes a surprising decision, and Fallon doesn’t know where to turn.
19.9 Susan attempts to hold everyone together, and there’s trouble for Tony.
20.9 Ed takes a monumental step, and Tracy is determined to make amends.

Writer: Liz John
Director: Mel Ward
Editor: Jeremy Howe

Jolene Archer…. Buffy Davies
Kenton Archer…. Richard Attlee
Pat Archer…. Patricia Gallimore
Tom Archer…. William Troughton
Tony Archer…. David Troughton
Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin
Ian Craig…. Stephen Kennedy
Ed Grundy…. Barry Farrimond
Eddie Grundy…. Trevor Harrison
Emma Grundy…. Emerald O‘Hanrahan
Will Grundy…. Philip Molloy
Tracy Horrobin…. Susie Riddell
Adam Macy…. Andrew Wincott
Fallon Rogers…. Joanna Van Kampen

Thanks @Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g . The WhoppingBigBacksideCats are tabby too apart from Albert Tatlock. He's black.

(He isn't really called Albert Tatlock)

Now we know why Clive and his actor have not been in the casts lists even after his first appearance: they are still playing the will-he-won't-he game for next week.

You're probably right. I think Mere might change her mind about Newcastle and go to Felpersham instead. I hope not.
Might Ian try for a unit at the Ambridge Gap Service Station? Pizza vs Vegan?

It sounds like the Ian SL is something to do with the sprog going to school. Either that gives him time to get a school hours job, or he'll decide to home educate or something.

I was also thinking home schooling. Don’t think we’ve had that on TA - at least within my memory.

Following last night, I reckon Clive doesn't go quietly. In fact he goes off like a firework and tells everything to everyone, including that Will and Emma have known the truth for a while (event spiral out of control). George goes missing again (Will/Susan fears the worst) and he's found threatening to end it all because he knows everyone knows what he did, he's lost his only trump card of going to the police voluntarily, and he knows he's going to prison. He's found by Harrison who either already knows that George is responsible for the crash or George tells him while Harrison tries to talk him down (Harrison struggles to keep control).

I wonder if George struggling to keep his head above water will involve him literally (maybe jumping) in a river.

Following last night, I reckon Clive doesn't go quietly.

Same but I’m picturing something big like he starts another house fire (maybe Susan’s) and this time George ends up being a real hero but becomes severely injured in the process so all is forgiven.

And the serious injuries will magically disappear in a month

Exactly!

I can’t see them doing another fire storyline so soon after The Grey Gables Explosion. Also, I don’t think a court would spare George prison because he’d later redeemed himself?

Clive is violent, so I'm guessing he'll turn on Neil, who seems to be most likely to be firm with him.

Is it too late for Brad to get a transfer to Durham?

Found on TwiX (click on pic to see it all)

Alice looks different somehow!! More like how I imagine Helen!!

She really does, doesn't she?
Looking forward to hearing vengeful Brian!

That hairdo doesn't do a lot for her.

Thanks @BoreOfWhabylon .

I picture Helen looking like Janet Dibley.
Alice looks like Zara Tindall but with longer slightly darker hair,

Cider! I ❤Joy.

Why would the Clive storyline go any further? From the link above the truth about what happened is coming out.

Clive has left and he'll be irrelevant by the end of the week.

Oh has he left? Thank goodness. I’m sure they think they are very clever having all these dead ends but it’s really very boring

Yes, of course, silly me.

Maybe Clive will be called as a prosecution witness against George. That would be (very mildly) entertaining as an example of CPS incompetence, but at least it would probably ensure that George got off with a tut and a lightly-slapped wrist.

But Clive would have to dob himself in that he knew and did nothing - other than blackmail Emma and Will.