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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?

I didn't see it either.

Broadchurch is still available on ITVX and I'd strongly recommend it, if you don't mind "more than a bit harrowing".

I think Matthew Gravelle is pretty enough that the hair loss is not an issue!

I can’t bear David tennant tbh and I’m a bit sick of Olivia Coleman!

Of course he is, but he had a more youthful look then.

@Bruisername , that was exactly what I thought, plus it has another actor who I don't want to watch or hear in it.

Oooh - who? I only really know those two are in it because they’re all over the ads

Yes, I have the David Tennant ick too, but Broadchurch (2013) predated both that and the ubiquity of Olivia Coleman. 😀

It's a northern actor who has been in many things, and I think it's one of those actors who uses terms like cis-woman on Wimmin Sour, whilst I shout F off you hypocrite! at the radio.
Must have been a while ago because I've not listened for years.

I don’t know who you mean despite a few having sprung to mind!!

Best to ignore them, really. I have rarely listened to Woman's Hour, which I think of as something my mother (born 1925) used to listen to. 😆

@Bruisername , I might come a cropper if I explained.

@Gonners , I don't. I didn't like JM on it. After she left, it's changed and I caught one episode and the presenter seemed simpering. Enough!

your description could have been David tennant!

I don’t listen to WH anymore as a long time when listen it’s very reductive

i dont like the presenters much either

He's Scottish not northern.
The northern actor seems fine, and is probably really nice, but it annoyed me.
I think the actor always plays downtrodden, middle-aged northerners, but I might be wrong.
The WH presenters might be fine, but they struck me as the sort who'd say something like 'Good morning Nobel-prize winner - ooh those are gorgeous shoes!' or something

Oh they totally do - I’ve heard them a few times and they always use stereotypes. It’s so cringe

yeah a bit of casual mis geographical locationing of DT

Well, Scotland is northern. I now know where Bathgate is.
Sometimes I need a reminder that somewhere 'not far from Manchester/Leeds' isn't very accurate.

If you mean Julie Hesmondhalgh, I thought she was excellent in Broadchurch. Good series (all three of them).

It never does an actor any favours to become omnipresent, as both DT and OC have been in recent years. Reminds me of this summary of a film actor's career:

1. “Who is Hugh O’Brian?” (2) “Get me Hugh O’Brian as the star of our next picture!” (3) “Get me somebody who’s a Hugh O’Brian type.” (4) “Get me a young Hugh O’Brian.” (5) “Who WAS Hugh O’Brian?”

https://quoteinvestigator.com/2012/03/12/actors-career/

@Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g , I'm sure she is a fine actor and probably a nice, genuine, person.
Olivia Colman is a great actor, and can play different types of roles, but the omnipresence has been noted.
DT for some reason irritates me. I haven't seen him in much but I don't watch much.
It's the omnipresence that probably put TA MNers off J...

I don't get the Joy hatred, really. I mean yes, she's mildly annoying at times, but so many of them are extremely annoying ALL the time that Joy fades into insignificance in that respect. And now the sexy times in the hot tub have been forgotten, I quite like her.

I'm rather hoping that her panto production will be a huge success, once she's silenced the moaners with a "Would you like me to ask Lynda to take over?" If Lynda (lurking with her ear to the door, with a view to interfering) can overhear the cries of "No! No! Please, not her ... ANYONE but Lynda!" and throw herself into the Am in despair, 2025 will end on a high note for me.

I don't get the Joy hatred Neither do I. I like her.
She's probably going to take over duties from Lynda Snell.
The Lynda actor is approaching 80, I think.

I can’t bear joy and it’s because

she was inserted into every sl
shes always helpful and kind but in a really irritating way
the whole Rochelle sl - I mean what a crock of shit
shes like mummy rabbit - is there a skill she doesn’t have?
the poor sodding dog

maybe if they toned it down and she was less present I would like her more

But in time her secrets will be revealed.

But I don’t care!

I wish one of those crocodiles in the Am had snagged her

Nibbled to death by minnows would have been funnier. I can't find it in my cold, dead heart to dislike Joy, though, and hope she chucks Mick out when she hears about this.

can't find it in my cold, dead heart to dislike Joy

Try harder, @Gonners

I'm afraid Joy's faults pale into insignificance when compared with those of Alice, Fagash, Jolene, Kenton, the entire Bridge Farm mob (with a special mention for Helen and Tom), Susan, all they Grundys except Clarrie, and too many others to name right now.

And this evening's nonsense has put me right off Chris-toe-furr, so well done to the scriptwriters for that!

The specific SW wot dunnit this week was Shaun McKenna. It's his fifth week of writing for TA, and already I wish he'd stayed as a memory from "Home Front".