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
become available, plus the Radio Times and Daily Mail previews when possible.
Feel free to add anything else you come across, e.g. cast news, scriptwriter
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Gosh, I don’t think it can be that Sharon, @Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g! I know the actress playing this new character a little in rl - she’s young! Possibly someone in court?

Ooh! I don't suppose she's let anything slip, then?

‘Fraid not!

(Obviously I could be wrong about which Sharon.)

Thank you for spoilers!

That Sharon did get a mention recently, if only indirectly, when Clive was trying to get someone to put him in touch with Kylie. If it's her, then perhaps Johnny's absence will be explained to Pat ... "Full fathom five thy grandson lies".

'Ed trying it keep it all together ' could refer indirectly to Emma though!

Ooh, judgement day for George followed by Susan giving advice? Perhaps Susan giving George advice about how to cope inside?

Sounds like the Grundys have persuaded Fallon to be a character witness for George.

The more bloody fool her, if so.

26 Sep There’s a breakthrough for Jim, while Pat makes a controversial decision.

I wonder if Pat is going to write a character reference?

Forgot to say the other day that we know now that Sharon is George's solicitor. Poor woman.

Yes - Tony forbidding her too, means Pat will now write one. Maybe Helen too. Then Fallon will point out in her Witness impact that as well as causing the crash he did save her life. And Alice will put something about the accident causing her to return to rehab.

Crown Court hearing tomorrow.

So what happens? he pleads guilty and the judge asks for reports, and then we hear again in however many weeks it takes for those to be done?

Spoilers round up. Will add the Radio Times preview if I can find it elsewhere.

29th September 2024 - 4th October 2024
29.9 There’s a sting in the tail at Brookfield, while Alice’s problems may not be over.
30.9 Lilian lays down the law, and opportunity knocks for Ben.
1.10 Susan faces a dilemma, and Tracy is on the warpath.
2.10 Azra has a lot to contend with, and suspicions arouse for David.
3.10 There’s a shocking request for Will, while Jill makes a friend.
4.10 George faces the consequences of his actions, and Ed’s plan backfires.

Writer: Keri Davies
Director: Kim Greengrass
Editor: Jeremy Howe

Ben Archer…. Ben Norris
David Archer…. Timothy Bentinck
Jill Archer…. Patricia Greene
Pat Archer…. Patricia Gallimore
Tony Archer…. David Troughton
Lilian Bellamy…. Sunny Ormonde
Alice Carter…. Hollie Chapman
Chris Carter…. Wilf Scolding
Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin
Ed Grundy…. Barry Farrimond
Emma Grundy…. Emerald O’Hanrahan
George Grundy…. Angus Stobie
Will Grundy…. Philip Molloy
Brad Horrobin…. Taylor Uttley
Tracy Horrobin…. Susie Riddell
Azra Malik…. Yasmin Wilde
Khalil Malik…. Krish Bassi
Zainab Malik…. Priyasasha Kumari

Daily Mail Weekend Magazine Archers Update - September 29th-October 4th
There's a problem at Brookfield when a potential threat is spotted. As David attempts to rectify the issue, someone else looks set to get caught in the crossfire, leading to concerns all round.

6th October - 11th October 2024
06.10 Lynda fears she may have gone too far, and a new arrival causes a stir.
07.10 Brad attempts to take control, and will Adam help or hinder?
08.10 Azra tries to keep the peace, and Hannah finds herself in a potentially embarrassing situation.
09.10 It’s an emotional day for one family, and a bombshell is dropped for Will.
10.10 It’s judgement day for George, while Fallon relives her nightmare.
11.10 Susan offers some advice, and debate rages at the Bull.

Writer: Naylah Ahmed
Director: Dave Payne
Editor: Jeremy Howe

Jolene Archer…. Buffy Davies
Kenton Archer…. Richard Attlee
Lilian Bellamy…. Sunny Ormonde
Alice Carter…. Hollie Chapman
Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin
Ed Grundy…. Barry Farrimond
Eddie Grundy…. Trevor Harrison
Emma Grundy…. Emerald O‘Hanrahan
George Grundy…. Angus Stobie
Will Grundy…. Philip Molloy
Brad Horrobin…. Taylor Uttley
Azra Malik…. Yasmin Wilde
Khalil Malik…. Krish Bassi
Zainab Malik…. Priyasasha Kumari
Hannah Riley…. Helen Longworth
Fallon Rogers…. Joanna Van Kampen
Lynda Snell…. Carole Boyd
Ms Bartram…. Julia Winwood
Mr Marney…. Nuhazet Diaz Cano
Judge Hardwick…. David Acton
Sharon…. Amanda Wilkin

13th October - 18th October 2024

13.10 Clarrie attempts to build bridges, and Ed has an idea.
14.10 Neil struggles under the weight of everything, and Kirsty has a tricky subject to bring up.
15.10 Fallon makes a big decision, and Chelsea faces a tricky negotiation.
16.10 Natasha faces an uphill battle, and Henry hatches a plan for the future.
17.10 Adam faces a challenge, and Chelsea makes a friend.
18.10 The future of the Tearoom is decided, and there’s a new experience for Brad.

Writer: Naylah Ahmed
Director: Pip Swallow
Editor: Jeremy Howe

Helen Archer…. Louiza Patikas
Henry Archer…. Blayke Darby
Natasha Archer…. Mali Harries
Pat Archer…. Patricia Gallimore
Neil Carter…. Brian Hewlett
Clarrie Grundy…. Heather Bell
Ed Grundy…. Barry Farrimond
Emma Grundy…. Emerald O’Hanrahan
Will Grundy…. Philip Molloy
Brad Horrobin…. Taylor Uttley
Chelsea Horrobin…. Madeleine Leslay
Adam Macy…. Andrew Wincott
Zainab Malik…. Priyasasha Kamari
Kirsty Miller…. Annabelle Dowler
Elizabeth Pargetter…. Alison Dowling
Fallon Rogers…. Joanna Van Kampen

Looks like Fallon is definitely off to the new venture, then, if decisions about the future of the Tea Room are being made.

Do we know how old Azra’s children are?

I’m sad to see Helen and Henry on the cast list tbh

theres no way they can keep terum going so I guess it will be mothballed

There must be people we don't know living nearby who could work there. Terum could go on quietly without us hearing about it. Fallon isn't the only person who can make cakes surely.

In real life (soap > mouth scrubbing ON) there's no way Azra would have moved house if it involved uprooting two teenagers at secondary school, especially if they're in the exam years. Do we know where she lived and worked before she started working at whatever the health centre is (I forget whether it's been said to be Hollerton or Borchester or somewhere quite different)? I also forget whether we know what happened to the children's father. Anyway, what I hope is that they have stayed at the same school throughout and only moved a short distance so that they could keep their friendships, extracurricular activities, part-time jobs and so on intact. Was any reason given why she moved at all? Yet another thing I've forgotten. End of lease, not liking where she was, place not big enough, wanted a garden? Also, why is she renting?

Unless they're boarding somewhere. Are they twins?

You wouldn’t have thought so!!

maybe it will be Jill!!!

Yes moving teens seems unlikely as at least one is likely to be in exam years

re the husband - didn’t adil go to stay with him in Pakistan? I was a bit confused azra seemed to talk about her husband as an existing thing when also talking about him being long term in Pakistan. I was expecting adil to come running back with news of a second family - this freeing azra up to have a relationship with?

Do we know where she lived and worked before

Solihull, I think. So unless they board, yes, her offspring will be uprooted. But since I have taken a preemptive dislike to them, I don’t care.

It sounds like the daughter might be being set up for ben? In which case I hope she is 19 as otherwise bit weird

the son might be a friend for Henry?