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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?

Brian has forgotten he was going to buy a house, so continues to live in a shoebox in the village next to Kirsty who still hates him

And you have forgotten that shortly after Jenny croaked Brian, supremely unbothered by the strange rusty stains in the kitchen grouting, moved into Blossom Hill Cottage.

They really have painted themselves into a corner. Either it continues with a large cast of improbably spry septuagenarians and octogenarians or the grim reaper will be working overtime for the foreseeable. Peggy and Jill aside, Lilian, Justin, Jim, Brian, Robert and (please, please) Lynda are all squarely in the Death Zone. Clarrie is the sort of woman who ignores a niggle and worsening symptoms for ages, falls ill with something else, gets diagnosed with stage IV cancer and is dead within a couple of months. (Lurking scripties, help yourselves!)
And Neil is obviously on his way out.

It’s astonishing, isn’t it, that with so many unresolved issues waiting to be developed, they thought we’d want to spend Christmas and New Year hearing from a sulky stranger - and Mick.

Brian lives in Bloody Hell Cottage, not next door to Kirsty.
Josh has a girlfriend. Ben fancies Zainab.

The characters seem strangely uninterested in dating. The only courting couples I can think of are Lizzie and Vince and Jill and Leonard.

I'd forgotten that Brian had moved. So are the Kemps back in Willow Cottage? If not, maybe Helen could have 3 bed Willow Farm and Kirsty could move into 2 bed(?) Willow Cottage.

There seems to be an abundance of empty homes in Ambridge.

Brian and Miranda, Kate and Jakob, Pip and Stella, Brad and Mia (not together now, of course), Denise and Alistair. Paul had a relationship that went wrong not too long ago (with a silent character). Kirsty and Jakob's brother, although that was strictly what I believe is known as a FWB arrangement.

No doubt all snapped up by affluent commuters as soon as they're advertised.

I'm very keen on the idea that Vince might buy Home Farm. Brian would hate it, unfortunately, but it needs to be brought back into play.

I wasn't counting Kate & Jakob, Pip & Stella, and Denistair as they are pretty much established couples. Brian & Miranda seem established too.

Jill and Leonard have been an item for ages and ages, and so have Elizabeth and Vince. Brian and Miranda took up together after Jennifer's death, which is two years ago this week. Can't remember exactly how long it's been - 18 months at most, surely. I can't see what the distinction is you're trying to make.

That they are couples who are more girlfriend-boyfriend than DPs/life partners.
It doesn't matter other than we haven't heard much of anyone youngish get together since Brad and Mere, whereas I'd expect the likes of Frilly, Joshnben, Chels, Brad, ... to be actively dating.

It's been a very long week at work (with me likely to cause the project to miss the deadline, but I just about got it done). It was a bit unnerving to see things flying round with 'This will not go out unless @Fondant's bit is finished'.
Truth was, most of it was done, just not signed off.

Jill Archer has a better social life than I do. 😢

Not that my week is remotely interesting to anyone other than me, but I get a lot more done if I don't look at MN. Will listen to tonight's TA tomorrow. Bet I missed a cracker.

No, not really.

Not sure what that was in reply to but it made me chuckle.. Ooh, can I wait until this afternoon? Maybe I could take it as an opportunity to give up The Archers. Hmm? It does seem barely recognisable these days.

Spoiler time again. Check out Valentine's Day - 'a sad goodbye'. Jill or Peggy? Lawrence appears in the cast list for a second week. Hmm.

26th January - 31st January 2025
26.1 Lynda steps into the spotlight, and Vince is on the warpath.
27.1 The stage is set for a visitor, and eyebrows are raised for Jazzer.
28.1 Tony reveals a different side, and Leonard has a problem to solve.
29.1 Susan begins to have regrets, and disaster strikes at the Village Hall.
30.1 Mick hatches an unexpected plan, and Lilian makes her feelings known.
31.1 It’s a big day for Lynda, and Tracy makes a surprising discovery.

Writer: Nick Warburton
Director: Jeremy Howe
Editor: Jeremy Howe

Tony Archer…. David Troughton
Lilian Bellamy…. Sunny Ormonde
Leonard Berry…. Paul Copley
Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin
Vince Casey…. Tony Turner
Mick Fadmoor…. Martin Barrass
Tracy Horrobin…. Susie Riddell
Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye
Jazzer McCreary…. Ryan Kelly
Lynda Snell…. Carole Boyd
Berwick Kaler as himself <<< well-known Pantomime Dame, apparently

Radio Times Ambridge Diary January 26th-31st
Joy is under increasing pressure as the panto trip hangs in the balance, but it proves a welcome distraction from her home situation where she and Mick are treading on eggshells around each other. A gauntlet is thrown down to Lynda and a challenging guest arrives at Ambridge Hall - will pride come before a fall for the village's MBE? Vince appears intent on sabotage and one family gets a surprise in the form of a mysterious envelope.

Total TV Guide Sun 26th to Fri 31st
The hotly anticipated trip to the Felpersham Panto looms, but for Joy it looks like a case of “Oh no it isn’t!’ going to happen, with things not well between her and Mick. Never the most altruistic of menfolk, will he ever get to the bottom of what’s troubling his girlfriend? Later in the week, he also comes under scrutiny from Jazzer as he conducts a furtive negotiation. Over at Ambridge Hall, arch snob Lynda faces a tricky guest and a challenging situation, Tracy and Susan give each other the (fashion-related) cold shoulder, and Tony weighs in with some advice. Elsewhere, Vince is in a very destructive frame of mind, Jill’s dressing gown almost becomes a character in the drama, and Leonard has a big job on his hands.

2nd February 2025 - 7th February 2025
2.2 A bombshell is dropped on Harrison, and Tom has cricket on his mind.
3.2 Chelsea puts her foot in it, and Jolene tries to find the silver lining.
4.2 Alice plays gooseberry, and there’s a painful experience for Robert.
5.2 Fallon makes the most of the situation, and Zainab attempts to make amends.
6.2 Lynda finds herself in over her head, and Hannah faces an awkward moment.
7.2 Ben takes the plunge and Chris is honest.

Writer: Sarah Hehir
Director: Dave Payne
Editor: Jeremy Howe

Ben Archer…. Ben Norris
Jolene Archer….. Buffy Davis
Kenton Archer…. Richard Attlee
Tom Archer….. William Troughton
Harrison Burns….. James Cartwright
Alice Carter….. Hollie Chapman
Chris Carter….. Wilf Scolding
Chelsea Horrobin…. Madeleine Leslay
Tracy Horrobin…. Susie Riddell
Zainab Malik…. Priyasasha Kumari
Hannah Riley…. Helen Longworth
Fallon Rogers…. Joanna Van Kampen
Lynda Snell…. Carole Boyd
Robert Snell…. Michael Bertenshaw
Laurence…. Rupert Vansittart

9th February 2025 - 14th February 2025
09.2 Will Jolene help or hinder, and Azra offers some encouragement.
10.2 Disaster strikes at one farm, and Ben attempts to help.
11.2 Chaos continues to reign in Ambridge, and Zainab makes an upsetting discovery.
12.2 Pat is on the warpath, and Fallon discovers a surprising truth.
13.2 Tension mounts at the B&B, and Jolene puts her foot down.
14.2 There’s a sad goodbye in Ambridge, and Lynda attempts to repair relations.

Writer: Naylah Ahmed
Director: Julie Beckett
Editor: Jeremy Howe

Ben Archer…. Ben Norris
Helen Archer…. Louiza Patikas
Jolene Archer…. Buffy Davis
Pat Archer…. Patricia Gallimore
Tom Archer…. William Troughton
Tony Archer…. David Troughton
Harrison Burns…. James Cartwright
Alice Carter.... Hollie Chapman
Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin
Mick Fadmoor…. Martin Barrass
Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye
Azra Malik…. Yasmin Wilde
Khalil Malik…. Krish Bassi
Zainab Malik…. Priyasasha Kumari
Fallon Rogers…. Joanna Van Kampen
Lynda Snell…. Carole Boyd
Lawrence…. Rupert Vansittart

2.2 A bombshell is dropped on Harrison

Please let it contain an actual bomb.

A quick look at my 'I'm watching' page and I thought I'll resist, but I am grateful for the spoilers.
The bombshell will be Fallon telling him it's over.

Oh, damn. I succumbed. Ugh! The thought of Vince in bed. Bleurgh! Bleurgh!

Other than Jakob, I can't think of any sexy men in Ambridge. Chris might be but in-love-with-the-ex isn't.

Tracy as Cinderella

Yeah; she's only fifty this year, the perfect age to play an adolescent.

but it's panto and men dress as women and cows, and women dress as prince charming. I might stop listening because of all the gritty realism. (Oh no you won't..)

If there is just one panto dame listed in the cast list, will he be playing all 3 parts (and possibly the mother)?

They did Cinderella once before:
https://ambridgereporter.org.uk/Village_Entertainments.html

"1996: Cinderella,
with Larry Lovell directing and Lynda being a pest throughout, then arriving late for the performance so that there were two Fairy Godmothers on stage because Baron Hardup (Larry) doubled to cover her absence. Debbie was Principal Boy and Nelson Gabriel was one of the Ugly Sisters, in four-inch-heeled bright red shoes which gave Julia quite the wrong idea about him when she came across them in his house. Hayley played Cinders. It was a great success".

I note that the cast list this week is shorter than usual. The Very Famous Dame must have cost a lot 🤨

I think I'll give it a miss for the rest of this week.

I'm quite enjoying this week.

I'm enjoying it too, and even laughed at last nights.

It's a reasonably funny "Play for the Day" – but is it really The Archers?

I'd rather have one week of Panto than an equally unrealistic month or two. (Good Pantos usually take up to 6 months or more.)