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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?

Ah, thanks - shows how much attention I've been paying!

Oh - Harrison is definitely a no show for his party! 🥳

(Will it be some deeply unconvincing ‘work’ excuse? Or that he’s too tired and can’t face the journey? Or …?)

He isn't in the cast list, is he?

Nope, not that we can rely on that to be accurate.

True.

Hurrah, and possibly even callooh callay!

As vodka into Alice trickled
Martha’s ickle brain got pickled
And I will bet you half a nickel
Chris and Soosan won’t be tickled.

And their reaction will be as nothing compared to Emma's.

(Except of course she isn't in the cast for a bit.)

Weekly round up.

1st June - 6th June 2025
01 Jun The guilt eats away for Alice, and Ben considers his options.
02 Jun Azra offers her professional opinion, and Fallon has a plan.
03 Jun Jill finds the right words, and Fallon is left disappointed.
04 Jun David makes a decision, and Justin’s suspicions are aroused.
05 Jun Kirsty leads the way, and Akram is pleasantly surprised.
06 Jun Fallon fears for the future, and Tony is on the warpath.

Writer: Katie Hims
Director: Kim Greengrass
Editor: Jeremy Howe

Ben Archer…. Ben Norris
David Archer…. Timothy Bentinck
Jill Archer…. Patricia Greene <<<<Goodness me.
Ruth Archer…. Felicity Finch
Tony Archer…. David Troughton
Lilian Bellamy…. Sunny Ormonde
Alice Carter…. Hollie Chapman
Chris Carter…. Wilf Scolding
Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin
Justin Elliott…. Simon Williams
Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye <<< Heavy sigh.
Akram Malik…. Asif Khan
Azra Malik…. Yasmin Wilde
Kirsty Miller…. Annabelle Dowler
Fallon Rogers…. Joanna Van Kampen
Arthur…. Mark Carey <<< who he?

Radio Times Ambridge Diary 1-6 June
Fallon has big plans for Harrison's return on his 40th birthday. But as friends gather to celebrate, a spanner is thrown in the works that leaves Fallon and Harrison's relationship in question. Meanwhile, David makes a risky decision, Ben considers his options, Azra fails to assuage Alice's guilt and Justin's suspicions about a financial matter could be answered by an encounter with a stranger.

Daily Mail Weekend Magazine Archers Update - May 31st - 6th June
Fallon has plans for Harrison's 40th birthday, but she's left diaappointed when a spanner is thrown in the works. Alice continues to feel guilty and Tony is on the warpath.

8th June - 13th June 2025
08.6 Bridge Farm faces disappointment, and David has a brainwave.
09.6 Henry makes an emotional offer, and Alan finds himself on the back foot.
10.6 It’s panic stations at Spiritual Home, and Justin unleashes his latest plan.
11.6 Kate is in need of a favour, and Justin has reservations.
12.6 Ambridge gather to say a final farewell, and it’s an emotional day for Kate
13.6 Kirsty’s suspicions are raised, and Tony puts his foot in it.

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

David Archer…. Timothy Bentinck
Helen Archer…. Louiza Patikas
Henry Archer…. Blayke Darby
Pip Archer…. Daisy Badger
Tom Archer…. William Troughton
Tony Archer…. David Troughton
Lilian Bellamy…. Sunny Ormonde
Justin Elliott…. Simon Williams
Alan Franks…. John Telfer
Jakob Hakansson…. Paul Venables
Kate Madikane…. Perdita Avery
Kirsty Miller…. Annabelle Dowler
Stella Pryor…. Lucy Speed
Crispin…. Hugh Dennis

15th June - 20th June 2025
15.6 Miranda issues an ultimatum, and there’s trouble at The Bull.
16.6 Jakob questions his abilities, and there’s parenting problems for Pip.
17.6 Joy comes to the rescue, and Kate assumes responsibility.
18.6 Brian finds himself on the spot, and Lilian makes an unexpected bond.
19.6 The pressure is on for Stella, and Alice opens up.
20.6 All hell breaks loose at the board meeting, and Kate loses her patience.

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

Brian Aldridge…. Charles Collingwood
Jolene Archer…. Buffy Davis
Kenton Archer…. Richard Attlee
Pip Archer…. Daisy Badger
Lilian Bellamy…. Sunny Ormonde
Alice Carter…. Hollie Chapman
Justin Elliott…. Simon Williams
Miranda Elliott…. Lucy Fleming
Martyn Gibson…. Jon Glover
Jakob Hakansson…. Paul Venables
Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye
Jim Lloyd…. John Rowe
Kate Madikane…. Perdita Avery
Stella Pryor…. Lucy Speed
Fallon Rogers…. Joanna Van Kampen

Parenting problems for Pip? Surely Fat Rosie is never anything less than the perfect child?

In the same way as Pip was a perfect child.

I know we've had some improbable and ill thought-through storylines in recent years with the Am changing size, depth, direction of flow, Neil becoming a foundling and Joy taking over the village with no resistance from anyone, but 08 June: David has a brainwave - is that even possible?

08 June: David has a brainwave

I suggest that we look upon it as a "dead cat bounce".

It's the "party that was never going to happen" tonight. I wonder what the excuse will be. New woman? Deaded (nice pension for Fallon)?

I suspect ‘Deaded’ would do more than leave Fallon and Harrison’s relationship ‘in question’!

I don’t know - someone was telling me how Vanessa Bryant (Kobe Bryant’s widow) is pregnant and SM is up in arms that she’s moved on so quickly. If Harrison is deaded the Fallon will probably be expected to spend the next 5-8 years mourning him only

Is Justin going to find out the truth about Peggy's will? In which case, who is Arthur and what was he to Peggy?

I don't think Justin is that much involved in Peggy's will, is he? He doesn't stand to inherit anything as far as we know.

No, but Lilian would, so he probably thinks it is his business.

Given the sw wonky memory they’ll probably have Peggy leaving Lillian the dower house

The only Arthur I can remember in the programme was half of Joyce and Arthur who lived in a house Amside bought, and died of a heart attack.

It does rather seem sometimes as if it ought to be Leonard's name, but it isn't.

Who could be up in arms about a woman moving on 5 years after her husband died?! That poor woman has been through hell, good luck to her. (Vanessa, not Fallon!)

Agreed!! It’s so bizarre

people are funny with celebs - they seem to think they own them

Blatant copy/paste job from Mustardland news just in.

Radio Times Ambridge Diary 8-13 June
It's time for Ambridge to say a final farewell to Peggy - and for the Archers to stop moaning about how much they got in her will. An old resident returns, Henry makes an emotional offer, and Justin finds himself with an important task. Alan takes chagrin at Fr Crispin delivering the service, but when disaster strikes arrangements spiral out of control. Open Farm Sunday proves a battle for Brookfield and Bridge Farm, and at Home Farm Stella discovers troubling facts.

Who is the old resident? There's no one in the cast list who fits that description, but as we know they like to spring surprises on us. Shula?

I’m not sure a funeral going awry because of a rogue vicar is that funny tbh.

Who is the old resident? Indeed, and do they mean someone who used to live there or someone who is elderly but has been away for a short while?