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Right! Round up of all spoilers I've found for the next few weeks.

5th January – 10th January 2025
05 Jan David receives some interesting information, and Jolene makes a rash decision.
06 Jan Brad has a confession to make, and there’s backtracking at the Bull.
07 Jan Harrison finds himself in a delicate situation, and Lily takes matters into her own hands.
08 Jan Leonard faces an emotional day, and there’s a surprise for Ben.
09 Jan Harrison reaches a crossroads, and there’s good news at Brookfield.
10 Jan Emotions run high for Fallon, and Henry is on a mission.

Writer: Shaun McKenna
Director: Peter Leslie Wild
Editor: Jeremy Howe

Ben Archer…. Ben Norris
David Archer…. Timothy Bentinck
Henry Archer…. Blayke Darby
Jolene Archer…. Bufffy Davis
Kenton Archer…. Richard Attlee
Ruth Archer…. Felicity Finch
Leonard Berry…. Paul Copley
Harrison Burns…. James Cartwright
Justin Elliot…. Simon Williams
Brad Horrobin…. Taylor Uttley
Tracy Horrobin…. Susie Riddell
Khalil Malik…. Krish Bassi
Kirsty Miller…. Annabelle Dowler
Lily Pargetter…. Katie Redford
Fallon Rogers…. Joanna Van Kampen
Inspector Norris…. Bharti Patel
Scarlett…. Beatrice White

Radio Times Ambridge Diary 5-10 January
Leonard is knocked sideways by some emotional news and all does not go well when he faces a difficult day with the Brookfield family standing by his side. Harrison has to fight to keep his emotions in check when he faces a challenging callout, but then receives a surprising offer from his superior. Lily takes matters into her own hands when Brad tells her he's struggling, Jolene makes a rash decision at The Bull, and Khalil's mouth runs away with him.

12th January – 17th January 2025
12.1 Justin faces a dilemma, and plans forge ahead for Ruth.
13.1 Joy isn’t herself at all, and Helen considers her options.
14.1 Rex is left confused, and Neil has questions.
15.1 The verdict is in for Kirsty, and Brian finds himself out of his comfort zone.
16.1 Emotions run high at Beechwood, and Adam offers the benefit of his experience.
17.1 Mick’s feelings are hurt, and Tom faces a tricky negotiation.

Writer: Liz John
Director: Jessica Bunch
Editor: Jeremy Howe

Brian Aldridge…. Charles Collingwood
Helen Archer…. Louiza Patikas
Tom Archer…. William Troughton
Ruth Archer…. Felicity Finch
Neil Carter…. Brian Hewlett
Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin
Justin Elliott…. Simon Williams
Miranda Elliott…. Lucy Fleming
Mick Fadmoor…. Martin Barrass
Rex Fairbrother…. Nick Barber
Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye
Adam Macy…. Andrew Wincott
Azra Malik…. Yasmin Wilde
Kirsty Miller…. Annabelle Dowler

19th January - 24th January 2025
19 Jan The Carters debate the next step, and plans come together for Joy.
20 Jan Vince hatches a plan, and alliances are tested for Stella.
21 Jan It’s a life-changing day for one resident, and a seed is planted for Emma.
22 Jan Freddie faces an uncertain future, and Pip’s evening takes a surprising turn.
23 Jan Josh attempts to stir the pot, and Elizabeth considers her options.
24 Jan Disaster strikes for Joy, and Ben fears he has overshared.

Writer: Katie Hims
Director: Pip Swallow
Editor: Jeremy Howe

Brian Aldridge…. Charles Collingwood
Ben Archer…. Ben Norris
Josh Archer…. Angus Imrie
Pip Archer…. Daisy Badger
Neil Carter…. Brian Hewlett
Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin
Vince Casey…. Tony Turner
Emma Grundy…. Emerald O‘Hanrahan
Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye
Zainab Malik…. Priyasasha Kumari
Elizabeth Pargetter…. Alison Dowling
Freddie Pargetter…. Toby Laurence
Lily Pargetter…. Katie Redford
Stella Pryor…. Lucy Speed
Fallon Rogers…. Joanna Van Kampen
Nelly…. Jill Baker <<<<< Professor, Dr, Mrs, Ms or Miss Bun the Baker's Wife/Daughter?

Note that I wrote "disliked". It's absurd to love or to hate an invented character on the radio; and yet some people make the claim that they "love" Lynda.

Spoilers again.

30th March 2025 - 4th April 2025
30.3 Susan demands an explanation, and the Maliks face a complication.
31.3 Rex faces an awkward encounter, and Freddie ties himself up in knots.
01.4 The Grundys band together, and there’s debate at the Bull.
02.4 Emma decides to take the lead, and Khalil hatches a plan.
03.4 Mick struggles with recent events, while Vince makes a connection.
04.4 There’s a new opportunity at the abattoir, and there’s an unexpected moment for Fallon.

Writer: Shaun McKenna
Director: Pip Swallow
Editor: Jeremy Howe

Jolene Archer…. Buffy Davies
Lilian Bellamy…. Sunny Ormonde
Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin
Vince Casey…. Tony Turner
Clarrie Grundy…. Heather Bell
Eddie Grundy…. Trevor Harrison
Emma Grundy…. Emerald O’Hanrahan
Mick Fadmoor…. Martin Barrass
Rex Fairbrother…. Nick Barber
Rochelle Horville…. Rosie Stancliffe
Akram Malik…. Asif Khan
Khalil Malik…. Krish Bassi
Freddie Pargetter…. Toby Laurence
Fallon Rogers…. Joanna Van Kampen
Lynda Snell…. Carole Boyd
Robert Snell…. Michael Bertenshaw

Radio Times Ambridge Diary March 30th-April 4th
Now that Rochelle has returned, it appears that not everyone is willing to forgive and forget, with Mick particularly unsure what to do. The Grundys try to support a member of the family, with the fallout also affecting Lilian and Fallon - and George's actions from last year are still muddying the waters. Lynda and Robert join the Maliks to celebrate Eid, while the cricket team continues to be on a sticky wicket.

Daily Mail Weekend Magazine Archers Update March 30th-April 4th
As the fallout from Rochelle's return continues, discussion about the cricket team is still causing disruption - with Freddie tying himself in knots - while Robert has a brainwave.

6th April 2025 - 11th April 2025
06.4 There’s a change of plan at Grange Farm, and Brian has something up his sleeve.
07.4 Rochelle struggles with the reality of her situation, and George has a brainwave.
08.4 It’s the end of an era at the dairy, and one resident has something to get off his chest.
09.4 Ed tries to look on the bright side, and Pat finds herself accused.
10.4 Joy attempts to build bridges, and one family find themselves out of their depth.
11.4 Elizabeth offers a suggestion, and debate rages for David.

Writer: Sarah McDonald Hughes
Director: Julie Beckett
Editor: Jeremy Howe

Brian Aldridge…. Charles Collingwood
Ben Archer…. Ben Norris
David Archer…. Timothy Bentinck
Helen Archer…. Louiza Patikas
Jolene Archer…. Buffy Davies
Pat Archer…. Patricia Gallimore
Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin
Miranda Elliott…. Lucy Fleming
Mick Fadmoor…. Martin Barrass
Martyn Gibson…. Jon Glover
Clarrie Grundy…. Heather Bell
Ed Grundy…. Barry Farrimond
Eddie Grundy…. Trevor Harrison
George Grundy…. Angus Stobie
Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye
Rochelle Horville…. Rosie Stancliffe
Elizabeth Pargetter…. Alison Dowling
Freddie Pargetter…. Toby Laurence

13th April 2025 - 18th April 2025
13 Apr Jolene takes a firm stand, and bonds form for Freddie.
14 Apr Emma makes a valuable connection, and plans are afoot for Neil.
15 Apr A mystery deepens for Freddie, and Brad keeps his cards close to his chest.
16 Apr Brian attempts to keep the peace, and patience is a virtue for Natasha.
17 Apr Rex has the rug pulled from under him, and Chelsea is intrigued by the past.
18 Apr There’s surprising news at Bridge Farm, and Kenton has a trick up his sleeve.

Writer: Keri Davies
Director: Dave Payne
Editor: Jeremy Howe

Brian Aldridge…. Charles Collingwood
Jolene Archer…. Buffy Davies
Kenton Archer…. Richard Attlee
Natasha Archer…. Mali Harries
Pat Archer…. Patricia Gallimore
Tom Archer…. William Troughton
Neil Carter…. Brian Hewlett
Rex Fairbrother…. Nick Barber
Martyn Gibson…. Jon Glover
Emma Grundy…. Emerald O‘Hanrahan
Brad Horrobin…. Taylor Uttley
Chelsea Horrobin…. Madeleine Leslay
Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye
Rochelle Horville…. Rosie Stancliffe
Jazzer McCreary…. Ryan Kelly
Elizabeth Pargetter…. Alison Dowling
Freddie Pargetter…. Toby Laurence
Saskia…. Alison Belbin <<<< Who she?

Alison Belbin has played a couple of roles in TA before, apparently - Bev/Beverley Hanson (2018) and Lorna (2009).

Joy comes back sooner than I’d hoped

more Neil foundling story?

I reckon that Joy woke up one morning and found a Banksy painted on her house, and that's how she funds herself.

Being positive, for 13-18 April there should be a few references to past history/continuity if Keri is writing that week. I wonder whether the Gills will get another mention (not least because of the broken robovac)?

The prospect of listening to Joy/Rochelle/Mick AND Martyn G does not fill me with enthusiasm.

Can somebody remind me whether all the Bridge Farm Archers are all still(?) crammed into Bridge Farm; everybody else seems to be back in Beechwood, without an insurance-claim worry in the world!

Aren’t tash and Tom still in their rental?

Best suggestion yet!

I would have loved it if she'd been in witness protection, but then I was a big Line of Duty fan.

Inspired by a trailer (not a horsebox and not the one that ran over poor Weaver).
The Radio 4 trailers that usually put me completely off listening to the programme.

The Archers spoilers are a different matter, I love those.

Trailers not spoilers, although I thoroughly appreciate the spoilers.

Why did Robert ask Emma if she could go to Ambridge View (Wednesday)?Shouldn't it have been Ambridge Hall?

I had to go back and listen again, @FondantFancyAnyone… Last night I was sure I heard something that sounded wrong but I was a bit distracted so didn’t give it any thought. You’re right though. Why?

I was hoping that I hadn’t noticed Robert was calling her over to her parent’s house - but the conversation about piling the branches by the stable indicated it was happening on his land. She wouldn’t have needed his permission if it were her parent’s stable, would she. Nor would he be paying for the work if it were on someone else’s land.

Lord … This is a whole other level of bad. No doubt there’s an extra bedroom in that stable. SW doesn’t know what they’re doing, and Nu-Robert hasn’t done any homework.

Maybe we’ve both misunderstood?? <Hopeful>

Is there a stable at Ambridge Hall? There is a shed which houses the llamas, but I don't think horses have ever played any particular part in Robert and Lynda's lives. Would the one used by the doctor back when the place was built in the 1860s still be used as a stable?

But Ambridge View doesn't have a stable either. It's all a mystery. Perhaps Shaun McKenna, whose first week of scripts for TA was broadcast this year, has not yet been given a copy of the series' "bible".

I didn’t like to ask. Just assumed I must have missed the presence of a stable at whichever place it actually was …

(Not liking the incorrect apostrophe on parents’ - twice in my post above. I blame this tiny font. MN will soon be impossible when I’m wearing lenses.)

I had to rewind to check that I'd heard correctly... unfortunately, I had 🤦‍♀️

TottersBlankly
(Not liking the incorrect apostrophe on parents’ - twice in my post above. I blame this tiny font. MN will soon be impossible when I’m wearing lenses.)

Heh! Think creatively! Obviously you did that on purpose to imply that while Susan is certainly Emma's parent, NuVersion Neil isn't. He is not the male parent who was at Emma's birth (Neil was the son of a woman who brought him up first in Oxfordshire and more recently in Birmingham; NuNeil was a foundling in Southport and never knew who his mother was). Therefore only one of Emma's parents lives in Ambridge View and your apostrophes were in fact correct.

Thanks for the replies. I happened to hear it twice, and had to check with other listeners.
(The main thread is probably negative enough without my input.)

Oops, forgot about the spoilers! Here we go.

6th April 2025 - 11th April 2025
06.4 There’s a change of plan at Grange Farm, and Brian has something up his sleeve.
07.4 Rochelle struggles with the reality of her situation, and George has a brainwave.
08.4 It’s the end of an era at the dairy, and one resident has something to get off his chest.
09.4 Ed tries to look on the bright side, and Pat finds herself accused.
10.4 Joy attempts to build bridges, and one family find themselves out of their depth.
11.4 Elizabeth offers a suggestion, and debate rages for David.

Writer: Sarah McDonald Hughes
Director: Julie Beckett
Editor: Jeremy Howe

Brian Aldridge…. Charles Collingwood
Ben Archer…. Ben Norris
David Archer…. Timothy Bentinck
Helen Archer…. Louiza Patikas
Jolene Archer…. Buffy Davies
Pat Archer…. Patricia Gallimore
Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin
Miranda Elliott…. Lucy Fleming
Mick Fadmoor…. Martin Barrass
Martyn Gibson…. Jon Glover
Clarrie Grundy…. Heather Bell
Ed Grundy…. Barry Farrimond
Eddie Grundy…. Trevor Harrison
George Grundy…. Angus Stobie
Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye
Rochelle Horville…. Rosie Stancliffe
Elizabeth Pargetter…. Alison Dowling
Freddie Pargetter…. Toby Laurence

Radio Times Ambridge Diary 6-11 April
It's George's birthday! But there's no day release for the antihero of the River Am-dram, so the Grundys face an emotional outing to the nick, where we hear George's plans for life on the outside: will he hold up the Tearoom with a sawn-off or set up a donkey sanctuary? Miranda becomes suspicious of Brian, Martyn Gibson makes a shocking confession and Joy tries to build bridges at Beechwood.

Daily Mail Weekend Magazine Archers Update - 6rh- 11th April
It's an emotional time as the Grundy's plan a prison visit for George's birthday, while Ed tries to look on the bright side, Brian is acting oddly. and there's a goodbye at the dairy.

13th April 2025 - 18th April 2025
13 Apr Jolene takes a firm stand, and bonds form for Freddie.
14 Apr Emma makes a valuable connection, and plans are afoot for Neil.
15 Apr A mystery deepens for Freddie, and Brad keeps his cards close to his chest.
16 Apr Brian attempts to keep the peace, and patience is a virtue for Natasha.
17 Apr Rex has the rug pulled from under him, and Chelsea is intrigued by the past.
18 Apr There’s surprising news at Bridge Farm, and Kenton has a trick up his sleeve.

Writer: Keri Davies
Director: Dave Payne
Editor: Jeremy Howe

Brian Aldridge…. Charles Collingwood
Jolene Archer…. Buffy Davies
Kenton Archer…. Richard Attlee
Natasha Archer…. Mali Harries
Pat Archer…. Patricia Gallimore
Tom Archer…. William Troughton
Neil Carter…. Brian Hewlett
Rex Fairbrother…. Nick Barber
Martyn Gibson…. Jon Glover
Emma Grundy…. Emerald O‘Hanrahan
Brad Horrobin…. Taylor Uttley
Chelsea Horrobin…. Madeleine Leslay
Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye
Rochelle Horville…. Rosie Stancliffe
Jazzer McCreary…. Ryan Kelly
Elizabeth Pargetter…. Alison Dowling
Freddie Pargetter…. Toby Laurence
Saskia…. Alison Belbin <<<< Who she?

Alison Belbin has played a couple of roles in TA before, apparently - Bev/Beverley Hanson (2018) and Lorna (2009).

20th April 2025 - 25th April 2025
20 Apr Jazzer takes centre stage, and Helen knows what she wants.
21 Apr Rochelle finds herself on the spot, and the pressure rises for Freddie.
22 Apr Joy has questions to ask, and plans are made at the abattoir.
23 Apr Natasha and Tom make their presence felt, and Rochelle has something on her mind.
24 Apr Rex doesn’t know where to turn, and there’s a campaign going at Brookfield.
25 Apr Leonard is in the doghouse, and Rex comes to a conclusion.

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

Ben Archer…. Ben Norris
David Archer…. Timothy Bentinck
Helen Archer…. Louiza Patikas
Henry Archer…. Blayke Darby
Jolene Archer…. Buffy Davies
Kenton Archer…. Richard Attlee
Natasha Archer…. Mali Harries
Pat Archer…. Patricia Gallimore
Tom Archer…. William Troughton
Leonard Berry…. Paul Copley
Rex Fairbrother…. Nick Barber
Chelsea Horrobin…. Madeleine Leslay
Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye
Rochelle Horville…. Rosie Stancliffe
Zainab Malik…. Priyasasha Kumari
Jazzer McCreary…. Ryan Kelly
Freddie Pargetter…. Toby Laurence
Lily Pargetter…. Katie Redford
Saskia…. Alison Belbin

Looks like the beechwood house completes soon then

and maybe the unknown characters are animal rights activists?

I think you might be right @Bruisername . I wish that Mick or Joy would tell Roach-hell to FOTTFSOF, and for her to do just that, for ever.

Here we go again!

13th April 2025 - 18th April 2025
13 Apr Jolene takes a firm stand, and bonds form for Freddie.
14 Apr Emma makes a valuable connection, and plans are afoot for Neil.
15 Apr A mystery deepens for Freddie, and Brad keeps his cards close to his chest.
16 Apr Brian attempts to keep the peace, and patience is a virtue for Natasha.
17 Apr Rex has the rug pulled from under him, and Chelsea is intrigued by the past.
18 Apr There’s surprising news at Bridge Farm, and Kenton has a trick up his sleeve.

Writer: Keri Davies
Director: Dave Payne
Editor: Jeremy Howe

Brian Aldridge…. Charles Collingwood
Jolene Archer…. Buffy Davies
Kenton Archer…. Richard Attlee
Natasha Archer…. Mali Harries
Pat Archer…. Patricia Gallimore
Tom Archer…. William Troughton
Neil Carter…. Brian Hewlett
Rex Fairbrother…. Nick Barber
Martyn Gibson…. Jon Glover
Emma Grundy…. Emerald O‘Hanrahan
Brad Horrobin…. Taylor Uttley
Chelsea Horrobin…. Madeleine Leslay
Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye
Rochelle Horville…. Rosie Stancliffe
Jazzer McCreary…. Ryan Kelly
Elizabeth Pargetter…. Alison Dowling
Freddie Pargetter…. Toby Laurence
Saskia…. Alison Belbin <<<< Who she?
Alison Belbin has played a couple of roles in TA before, apparently - Bev/Beverley Hanson (2018) and Lorna (2009).

Radio Times 12-18 April
Ambridge’s aspiring Greta Thunbergs, Emma and Pat, take the fight to Borsetshire Water, but Martyn Gibson makes his feelings clear and they resort to a stunt that may just make the difference. The Bull faces a crisis and Kenton comes up with a hare-brained solution - until Jolene puts her foot down. Lower Loxley’s plans to commemorate VE Day lead Chelsea and Brad to get engrossed in wartime history.

Total TV Guide 12 - 18 April
Water warrior Emma and Pat gird their loins against the corporate machinations of a Borsetshire big beast - and we don’t mean Martyn Gibson, although, surprise surprise, he’s at pains to thwart their fightback. At The Bull, Kenton channels his inner Eddie Grundy and adopts a hare-brained scheme, until Jolene puts her foot down. Planning for the VE Day celebrations is underway at Lower Loxley and after stepping up to support Elizabeth, Chelsea finds the history of the occasion more interesting than she expected. Also this week, there’s a mystery at the abbattoir, but the key to it may be closer to home than Freddie realises. And a famous face at Grey Gables may save an Ambridge resident’s bacon.

20th April 2025 - 25th April 2025
20 Apr Jazzer takes centre stage, and Helen knows what she wants.
21 Apr Rochelle finds herself on the spot, and the pressure rises for Freddie.
22 Apr Joy has questions to ask, and plans are made at the abattoir.
23 Apr Natasha and Tom make their presence felt, and Rochelle has something on her mind.
24 Apr Rex doesn’t know where to turn, and there’s a campaign going at Brookfield.
25 Apr Leonard is in the doghouse, and Rex comes to a conclusion.

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

Ben Archer…. Ben Norris
David Archer…. Timothy Bentinck
Helen Archer…. Louiza Patikas
Henry Archer…. Blayke Darby
Jolene Archer…. Buffy Davies
Kenton Archer…. Richard Attlee
Natasha Archer…. Mali Harries
Pat Archer…. Patricia Gallimore
Tom Archer…. William Troughton
Leonard Berry…. Paul Copley
Rex Fairbrother…. Nick Barber
Chelsea Horrobin…. Madeleine Leslay
Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye
Rochelle Horville…. Rosie Stancliffe
Zainab Malik…. Priyasasha Kumari
Jazzer McCreary…. Ryan Kelly
Freddie Pargetter…. Toby Laurence
Lily Pargetter…. Katie Redford
Saskia…. Alison Belbin

27th April 2025 - 2nd May 2025
27 Apr There’s drama on the cricket pitch and a surprise is sprung on Azra
28 Apr Pat has reservations and Lynda has a point to prove
29 Apr Rochelle is out of options and Rex attempts some aftercare
30 Apr Natasha faces a tricky negotiation and Tracy jumps on board
1 May Chaos reigns at the abattoir and Vince finds himself in the spotlight
2 May Consequences are faced in Ambridge and Chelsea looks into the past

Writer: Liz John
Director: Marina Caldarone
Editor: Jeremy Howe

David Archer…. Timothy Bentinck
Helen Archer…. Louiza Patikas
Natasha Archer…. Mali Harries
Pat Archer…. Patricia Gallimore
Tom Archer…. William Troughton
Vince Casey…. Tony Turner
Rex Fairbrother…. Nick Barber
Chelsea Horrobin…. Madeleine Leslay
Tracy Horrobin…. Susie Riddell
Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye
Rochelle Horville…. Rosie Stancliffe
Akram Malik…. Asif Khan
Azra Malik…. Yasmin Wilde
Khalil Malik…. Krish Bassi
Zainab Malik…. Priyasasha Kumari
Freddie Pargetter…. Toby Laurence
Lynda Snell…. Carole Boyd
Saskia…. Alison Belbin
Carl…. James Bartlett <<Another new name! Youngish Brummie, according to his website.

I'm guessing Rochelle lets some fellow animal rights activists into the abattoir, or similar.

Thanks, @Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g. I'm guessing Rochelle lets some fellow animal rights activists into the abattoir, or similar. I expect so.

Wonder if Tom's family and Helen's will be squeezed into Moss House. I hope so.

I lose track, but Helen has had about 5 or 6 months to find a house/flat now, hasn’t she?

Re Rex what is funding re-wilding these days? Peggy’s money must have run out by now and it sounds as if DEFRA aren’t funding much at the moment. Now we have figured out that Rochelle is likely to be in her mid-40’s I am not sure that it can be anything to do with her.

On balance I think I’d prefer to have a “new Toby” to be swanning in and out of the village causing chaos, parenting Rosie with money.

Does Beth (apologies if her name is Bess, I confuse the two) still work for her dad? It would be splendid if she were to spot that Rochelle was up to no good and sent her packing.

Helen is far too busy to have time to find alternative accommodation🙄

Sincere thanks, @Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g!