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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Feel free to add anything else you come across, e.g. cast news, scriptwriter
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I wouldn't be surprised if either Helen or Pat lets something slip and Ed finds out that George isn't having a lovely time toning his body in the prison gym followed by a long luxurious hot shower.

TA related, @WhoppingBigBackside? Or …?

TA related. Very much so.
I've been offered something and am collecting it tomorrow. Can't wait.

I love a surprise!

Here goes

Goodness me! The June Spencer?

Yes!!!

Priceless.

Congratulations

Not got it yet. It was offered on a freebie site in a nearby town. I'm a big fan of Peggy and have been listening to TA most of my life so I will treasure it.
As you say, priceless.

Too precious to read!

Updates.

3rd November - 8th November 2024
3.11 Justin takes a walk down memory lane, and Ed tries to do the right thing.
4.11 There’s a ray of hope for the Grundy family, and Lilian remains unimpressed.
5.11 Natasha has a brainwave, and Kirsty finds herself on the spot.
6.11 Rex offers a glimpse of the future, and a visitor makes their presence felt.
7.11 Emma fears the worst, and Helen is forced to put her own feelings aside.
8.11 Disaster strikes for one resident, and has Justin seen the light?

WRITER: Nick Warburton
DIRECTOR: Kim Greengrass
EDITOR: Jeremy Howe

Helen Archer…. Louiza Patikas
Natasha Archer…. Mali Harries
Tom Archer…. William Troughton
Lilian Bellamy…. Sunny Ormonde
Harrison Burns…. James Cartwright
Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin
Justin Elliott…. Simon Williams
Miranda Elliott…. Lucy Fleming
Rex Fairbrother…. Nick Barber
Ed Grundy…. Barry Farrimond
Emma Grundy…. Emerald O‘Hanrahan
George Grundy…. Angus Stobie
Will Grundy…. Philip Molloy
Brad Horrobin…. Taylor Uttley
Kirsty Miller…. Annabelle Dowler
Megan Miller…. Susan Twist <<< Kirsty's Mum
Fallon Rogers…. Joanna Van Kampen
Sarah Byron…. Michelle Greenidge <<< ????Another cameo/new character?

Radio Times The Archers 1-8 November
After last week's shocking news, Ed comes up with an unusual plan to prevent further upset. It looks as if there may be hope for the Grundys - but what effect will a visit to George have on their mood? Justin and Brad form a partnership, and when Lilian's suspicions are aroused, Justin seems to be heading for trouble. And over at Bridge Farm, Harrison says more than he should.

10th November - 15th November 2024
10.11 Fallon finds herself at a crossroads, and there are developments at Bridge Farm
11.11 The repercussions hit for Natasha, and Emma considers a huge sacrifice.
12.11 Rex considers his options, and Susan puts on a brave face.
13.11 Kirsty puts her foot down, and Tom isn’t sure which way to turn.
14.11 George has something to get off his chest, and Tony dreams big.
15.11 Jolene offers some advice, and one couple have a controversial idea.

Writer: Katie Hims
Director: Mel Ward
Editor: Jeremy Howe

Helen Archer…. Louiza Patikas
Jolene Archer…. Buffy Davies
Natasha Archer…. Mali Harries
Pat Archer…. Patricia Gallimore
Tom Archer…. William Troughton
Tony Archer…. David Troughton
Harrison Burns…. James Cartwright
Neil Carter…. Brian Hewlett
Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin
Rex Fairbrother…. Nick Barber
Emma Grundy…. Emerald O‘Hanrahan
George Grundy …. Angus Stobie
Kirsty Miller…. Annabelle Dowler
Fallon Rogers…. Joanna Van Kampen

17th November - 22nd November 2024
17.11 Brad finds himself in over his head, and Ruth presents an opportunity.
18.11 There’s a calamity at Beechwood, and Azra is left devastated.
19.11 Fallon takes a step in the right direction, and Kirsty lends a helping hand.
20.11 There’s instant regret at The Bull, and Tony struggles with a new arrival.
21.11 David has reservations, and Jolene fears she may have overpromised.
22.11 There’s a near miss for Kenton, and Justin makes his mark.

WRITER: Keri Davies
DIRECTOR : Kim Greengrass
EDITOR: Jeremy Howe

David Archer…. Timothy Bentinck
Helen Archer…. Louiza Patikas
Jolene Archer…. Buffy Davis
Kenton Archer…. Richard Attlee
Ruth Archer…. Felicity Finch
Tony Archer…. David Troughton
Leonard Berry…. Paul Copley
Justin Elliott…. Simon Williams
Mick Fadmoor…. Martin Barrass
Emma Grundy…. Emerald O’Hanrahan
Jakob Hakansson…. Paul Venables
Brad Horrobin…. Taylor Uttley
Tracy Horrobin…. Susie Riddell
Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye
Azra Malik…. Yasmin Wilde
Kirsty Miller…. Annabelle Dowler
Fallon Rogers…. Joanna Van Kampen

Thanks for the updates @Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g .
Went to fetch the books only to realise it was only a few streets away from where a friend used to live. Friend died years ago suddenly at a young age but something inside me said not to be sad as I would bump into someone and it would make me happy.
Got the books and am delighted, obviously.
Drove to the town centre and seeing a store that's not in my town, parked went in, bought a bag of stuff and went back to the car.
Heard someone call my name, turned round and it was someone I hadn't seen for ages and had a chat, so it was quite a good day.

Will Hilda pierce the hot tub?

During the fight she has with Ena Sharpclaws from the house opposite but one? It would depend on whether it is solid-shell one or inflatable, I should think, and I definitely got the feeling it was solid.

I would have thought the cat to encourage would be one who lives very nearby, from Khalil's point of view.

Good to see Leonard in the cast list.

The woman who bought Bartleby was called Meg Miller. Kirsty's mother is called Megan. Different actors but both ex-Brookside.
Kirsty's mother had a different scouse accent this time.

It's the same actor even if the accent is different.

This week, Megan Miller is played by Susan Twist
15th January, 2020, Megan Miller was played by Susan Twist

Oh - Susan Twist from Dr Who??!

<Bows down>

I didn't say it wasn't the same actor. Meg Miller was Jackie Corkhill (Sue Jenkins), Megan Miller was Rosie Banks (Susan Twist).

No, you said that "Kirsty's mother had a different scouse accent this time."

So I was pointing out that the same person played Kirsty Millers mother on the two occasions we have heard her. (And having had a listen, I'd say she sounds pretty much the same each time.) Did you mean that in a different programme, Brookside, the actor used a different accent from the one she used in The Archers?

I took it that Whopping was pointing out we now have a Meg Miller and a Megan Miller, which seems careless of the production team, and by coincidence both actors were in Brookside. It's been so long since Susan Twist was in TA that I couldn't comment on consistency of accents. Didn't watch Brookside after the very early days.

Fair enough. I am still getting over the nastiness of a really despicable villain in TA, Philip Moss, having the same name as the central character for many decades, Philip Archer.

Yes, that was a pity too.

@AskingQuestionsAllTheTime , she had a different Merseyside accent the last time we heard her.
Kirsty's mother might not be called Miller. Maybe she re-married, wasn't married, or uses her maiden name.

Kirsty's mother would probably be in her mid-sixties, and I wouldn't have thought that Meg/Megan was that common a name then, unless both were short for Margaret.

Where Meg Miller and Bartleby live was not that far from Ambridge, I think, so there seem to be a few coincidences.

Both actresses are about the same age.