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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?

George can go back in the slammer, for all I care. I doubt that Harrison will have anything to do with it, though.

I wonder whether we’ll be saying “Adieu” to Jill? Presumably they fancy “shaking Ambridge to the core” for the anniversary week.

I am greatly encouraged that there has been no mention of a Panto (though didn’t happen close to Easter last year?)!

I think the tractors are instead of the panto. Let’s hope so.

George can go back in the slammer, for all I care. Same here, but I like the actor.
I suspect that Harrison will be back when his Corrie run ends. I hope not although I liked the actor on the podcast (the annoying paperbacks one).
As much as I have liked Jill over the years, she is frail now.
I'd like Leonard to stay.
Amber can go.
Please let Brad stay.

If anything bad happens to Brad as a consequence of something George-related, I wouldn't fancy George's chances. Chelsea has sharp scissors and No Fear!

If they can swap actresses/personality for Amber within a month, I feel sure that they could re-deploy “George”. He could be Phoebe’s husband or somebody moving into one of the many empty houses…or a boyfriend for Esme?

He could be Brodie. The actor is Scottish.

I assume it's because of Christmas, early publication of Christmas/NY Radio Times etc etc, but we are awash with teasers/spoilers at the moment. Here they all are, in chronological order. Not sure we will have anything much else before the New Year unless there's a feature in the Christmas RT. Once we hit the 75th anniversary on 1st January there will be quite a lot of publicity, I suppose.

30th November 2025 - 5th December 2025
Sun 30/11 Chris makes his feelings clear, and Eddie has a brainwave.
Mon 1/12 Amber struggles with her emotions, and Joy has reservations.
Tue 2/12 Brad faces a sad goodbye, and Ian makes a suggestion.
Wed 3/12 Pat offers a helping hand, and Tony makes his pitch.
Thu 4/12 Ed faces a heartbreaking situation, and there's rivalry building for Hannah.
Fri 5/12 George faces a dilemma, and there's a breakthrough for Susan.

Writer: Sarah McDonald Hughes
Director: Rosemary Watts
Editor: Jeremy Howe

Pat Archer.... Patricia Gallimore
Tony Archer.... David Troughton
Chris Carter.... Wilf Scolding
Neil Carter.... Brian Hewlett
Susan Carter.... Charlotte Martin
Ian Craig.... Stephen Kennedy
Amber Gordon.... Olivia Bernstone
Clarrie Grundy.... Heather Bell
Ed Grundy.... Barry Farrimond
Eddie Grundy.... Trevor Harrison
Emma Grundy.... Emerald O'Hanrahan
George Grundy.... Angus Stobie
Brad Horrobin.... Taylor Uttley
Joy Horville.... Jackie Lye
Alistair Lloyd.... Michael Lumsden
Adam Macy.... Andrew Wincott
Hannah Riley.... Helen Longworth

Radio Times 29th November to 5th December
Amber makes a big decision that spirals out of control and leads to a shocking confrontation and a heart-breaking scenario. George is at a crossroads but will he sell his soul to the devil or ask for the help he needs? Joy finds organising the Christmas Eve event is like herding cats, as both Tony and Hannah stray from her brief. And at the Carters, Chris puts his foot down, Neil puts his foot in it and Susan may finally be on the front foot.

7th December 2025 - 12th December 2025
07 Dec Azra has a crisis on her hands, and Lily is faced with an arduous task.
08 Dec The Maliks have a dilemma on their hands, and Ben's nursing skills are put to the test.
09 Dec Ed struggles to do the right thing, and Leonard steps in to help.
10 Dec Paul fears for a friend, and Alan makes an unexpected offer.
11 Dec There's an emergency at the surgery, and Josh faces disappointment.
12 Dec Akram makes a decision, and harmony is restored for one residence.

Writer: Keri Davies
Director: Rosemary Watts
Editor: Jeremy Howe

Ben Archer.... Ben Norris
Josh Archer.... Angus Imrie
Leonard Berry.... Paul Copley
Alan Franks.... John Telfer
Ed Grundy.... Barry Farrimond
Lawrence Harrington.... Rupert Vansittart
Paul Mack.... Joshua Riley
Akram Malik.... Asif Khan
Azra Malik.... Yasmin Wilde
Zainab Malik.... Priyasasha Kumari
Lily Pargetter.... Katie Redford
Lottie Summers.... Bonnie Baddoo

Radio Times Ambridge Diary 7-12 December
It's the time of year for an NHS crisis and it's no different in Ambridge, where it's all hands on deck at the GP surgery. Akram sees Azra is under strain and makes a controversial suggestion, which may not play well with his wife and daughter. There's also panic at the Stables when Shula plans a visit and illness strikes the staff. Meanwhile, Alan makes an unexpected offer and Lawrence causes chaos.

14th December 2025 - 19th December 2025
Sun 14/12 Clarrie puts her foot down, and a plot is afoot for Ben
Mon 15/12 Chris has the rug pulled, and Eddie spots an opportunity
Tue 16/12 Pat offers some pearls of wisdom, and there’s tractor trouble at Bridge Farm
Wed 17/12 David has concerns for a loved one, and Jazzer finds himself the subject of ridicule
Thu 18/12 Susan has cause for celebration, and Emma’s worries escalate
Fri 19/12 The Archers come together for the festive season, while Emma attempts to make plans

Writer: Sarah Hehir
Director: Pip Swallow
Editor: Jeremy Howe

Ben Archer.... Ben Norris
David Archer.... Timothy Bentinck
Helen Archer.... Louiza Patikas
Pat Archer.... Patricia Gallimore
Tony Archer.... David Troughton
Tom Archer.... William Troughton
Chris Carter.... Wilf Scolding
Susan Carter.... Charlotte Martin
Martyn Gibson.... Jon Glover
Clarrie Grundy.... Heather Bell
Ed Grundy.... Barry Farrimond
Eddie Grundy.... Trevor Harrison
Emma Grundy.... Emerald O'Hanrahan
Tracy Horrobin.... Susie Riddell
Joy Horville.... Jackie Lye
Jazzer McCreary.... Ryan Kelly
Esme Mulligan.... Ellie Pawsey

21st December 2025 - 26th December 2025
21.12 Fallon is left shaken, and Ruairi has a Christmas conundrum.
22.12 Suspicions are raised for Harrison, and Joy realises a new approach might be needed.
23.12 Kenton makes an admission, and Hannah gets competitive.
24.12 Eyebrows are raised at the Christmas parade, and Lynda offers some yuletide help.
25.12 Jolene receives an unexpected Christmas present, and there's a changing of the guard at The Bull.
26.12 George strikes a nerve, and Pat talks of the past.

Writer: Naylah Ahmed
Director: Peter Leslie Wild
Editor: Jeremy Howe

Jolene Archer.... Buffy Davis
Kenton Archer.... Richard Attlee
Pat Archer.... Patricia Gallimore
Tony Archer..... David Troughton
Harrison Burns.... James Cartwright
Ruairi Donovan.... Arthur Hughes
Alan Franks.... John Telfer
George Grundy..... Angus Stobie
Joy Horville.... Jackie Lye
Adam Macy.... Andrew Wincott
Jazzer McCreary.... Ryan Kelly
Esme Mulligan.... Ellie Pawsey
Hannah Riley.... Helen Longworth
Fallon Rogers.... Joanna Van Kampen
Lynda Snell.... Carole Boyd

Special Christmas teaser - Tuesday 23 December, 7pm – 7.15pm
It’s a bright and sparkling Christmas Eve in Ambridge. We gather with Lynda Snell and the rest as they enjoy mulled wine and the spectacle of the eagerly anticipated – and hotly contested – festive tractor run. There’s an eyebrow-raising treat on Hannah Riley’s trailer, with one participant not so willingly sacrificing all dignity, and the Reverend Alan gets in the spirit with two accomplices in a novel take on a traditional Christmas offering. In the midst of the cavalcade, Ruairi Donovan finds himself with a problem to solve, with some timely words of wisdom from one much-loved resident coming to his aid at the eleventh hour. Will recent rivalries be put aside as the community comes together to spread the warmest of Ambridge Christmas cheer?

28th December 2025 - 2nd January 2026
28.12 Brad struggles with his conscience, and Chris is determined to move forwards.
29.12 Events spiral out of control for the Grundys, and Amber makes a big decision.
30.12 Hell is unleashed at the Horrobins, and Rex lends a friendly ear.
31.12 George goes on the rampage with shocking consequences, and Alice finds herself facing a difficult negotiation.
01.01 It's panic stations in Ambridge, and one resident makes a heartbreaking discovery.
02.01 A vigil is held at the hospital, and one villager has some surprising news to impart.

Writer: Tim Stimpson
Director: Jessica Bunch
Editor: Jeremy Howe

Brian Aldridge.... Charles Collingwood
Lilian Bellamy.... Sunny Ormonde
Alice Carter.... Hollie Chapman
Chris Carter.... Wilf Scolding
Neil Carter.... Brian Hewlett
Susan Carter.... Charlotte Martin
Rex Fairbrother.... Nick Barber
Amber Gordon.... Olivia Bernstone
Ed Grundy.... Barry Farrimond
Eddie Grundy.... Trevor Harrison
Emma Grundy.... Emerald O'Hanrahan
Will Grundy.... Philip Molloy
Brad Horrobin.... Taylor Uttley
Tracy Horrobin.... Susie Riddell
Jazzer McCreary.... Ryan Kelly
Fallon Rogers.... Joanna Van Kampen

I am struggling with this: Ruairi Donovan finds himself with a problem to solve, with some timely words of wisdom from one much-loved resident coming to his aid at the eleventh hour.

My chief problem is thinking of anyone who could be described as a "much-loved resident", apart from Clarrieluv.

J*y. Or Lynda. Probably the former …

Thank you, @Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g.🎄

I don't mind Joy ... yes, I know I am very much in a minority here ... but I absolutely cannot stand La Snell! I suppose it depends on whether they mean much-loved by the residents/scriptwriters, or much-loved by the listeners. If the latter, it could only be Jakob for me, which I suppose might work as Ruairi is involved with the ghastly vet nurse, wossname.

Jakob's words of wisdom would probably consist of "Oh, just ignore him ... that's how I handle Kate."

Much-loved - Brian? But that would be too sensible.

As Jazzer is in the Christmas week, I'd like to propose that he and Hannah attach a large crib to their Berrow Farm tractor. Hannah plays Mary and Jazzer plays an accidentally naked baby Jesus.

Blimey at the events in the new year!

Not looking good, is it?

Spookily, the 🔮 posted yesterday on the other thread that there would be much Running Amok and a Festive Hostage Situation, and that was without having read this thread!

(It now thinks that George will attempt to top himself after the amok-running)

I wondered whether the 🔮 had visited this thread lately!

The 🔮 has no need of spoilers!
Unlike me

@Agapornis , Much-loved - Brian? But that would be too sensible.

From the cast list and taking 'much loved' to not mean by me, I think it will be
Brian, Lilian or Neil, with Brian being too obvious.
My guess is Shula.

As Jazzer is in the Christmas week, I'd like to propose that he and Hannah attach a large crib to their Berrow Farm tractor. Hannah plays Mary and Jazzer plays an accidentally naked baby Jesus.

** Lilian is much loved sometimes. If only she didn't cackle.

@Gonners , I like Joy. We didn't really know much about Lynda when she arrived, and it took me years to like her.

The Lynda actress is nearly 85.

Agree with @FondantFancyAnyone - it'll be Shula.

Blimey, I go away from The Archers for a month* and we’ve got All This. @BoreOfWhabylon, does the 🔮 have an opinion on who is going to end up in hospital come the new year? Please don’t let it be Brad. Please.

(* I caught up with a month’s worth in just over a day when I realised I was in danger of missing my first episode since I started listening full time in 2010. I practically have a Borsetshire accent now).

Either way I’m placing the additional wine order now as I feel New Year Events will require it.

And isn’t it high time Fallon and Harrison admitted their marriage is over?

With a bit of luck it will be Harrison, dedded, and Fallon gets his Police life assurance and pension, and takes over at The Bull.

Pop some champers on that order in case I'm right.

Harrison certainly has the potential to bore himself into a coma, perhaps leading to terminal fatality (known to the layman as "death"). But "much-loved" he very much isn't!

Perhaps Tony's plan for the tractor parade will involve a re-enactment of The Demise of John?

Too soon …

I might as well post the latest RT stuff now as there are (not surprisingly) no more BBC teasers available. I doubt we'll have any for ages now.

See above for next week. This is the week after:
Radio Times Ambridge Diary 14-19 December
When Tom throws a spanner in the works of Tony's plans for the tractor run, Helen suspects the ensuing frosty atmosphere hides an underlying issue that could scupper Christmas at Bridge Farm. Meanwhile, Eddie has forced Jazzer into his plan to drum up turkey sales. With a free bird on offer, Tracy is keen Jazzer sells, sells, sells.

It's being characteristically opaque on the specifics, Daffodil

Keri D usually takes the opportunity to appease longer term listeners with some old history. My money is on Auntie Cardboard or Shula popping their clogs, but there are quite a few potentials in the waiting room. Deading Carol Toboggan might be a possibility.

George is in full blown crisis, but I suspect he will continue for many a year.