The Archers spoilers thread #10: Can't wait for 7.02pm? Join us here!

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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?

And here are some more.

2nd March 2025 - 7th March 2025
2.3 There’s a surprise for the Malik family, and a new experience for Lynda
3.3 There’s a silver lining for Pat, and Jazzer has reservations.
4.3 Zainab wishes she could turn back time, and there’s panic at the Tearoom.
5.3 Brian puts his foot in it, and tension mounts at Bridge Farm.
6.3 Natasha plays her trump card, and Lilian attempts a cover up.
7.3 Kirsty finds herself out of options, and Joy finds a ray of hope.

Writer: Naylah Ahmed
Director: Dave Payne & Jessica Bunch
Editor: Jeremy Howe

Brian Aldridge…. Charles Collingwood
Natasha Archer…. Mali Harries
Pat Archer…. Patricia Gallimore
Tony Archer…. David Troughton
Lilian Bellamy…. Sunny Ormonde
Eddie Grundy…. Trevor Harrison
Emma Grundy…. Emerald O’Hanrahan
Brad Horrobin…. Taylor Uttley
Tracy Horrobin…. Susie Riddell
Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye
Jim Lloyd…. John Rowe
Akram Malik…. Asif Khan <<<<<<<<<<AT LAST!
Azra Malik…. Yasmin Wilde
Khalil Malik…. Krish Bassi
Zainab Malik…. Priyasasha Kumari
Jazzer McCreary…. Ryan Kelly
Kirsty Miller…. Annabelle Dowler
Freddie Pargetter…. Toby Laurence
Lynda Snell…. Carole Boyd

Radio Times
It’s Ramadan and the newly ‘woke’ Lynda is keen to be involved with the Maliks’ plans - but there’s a surprise for the family. Meanwhile, Zainab causes ructions over the Tearoom’s pancake eating competition. Joy and Mick try to make the most of their situation but are hampered by the actions of others. Tracy’s date night with Jazzer flounders, and there’s tension at Bridge Farm.

Total TV Guide
With the stench of human effluence gradually subsiding from Ambridge, it’s a big week for the Maliks as Ramadan begins and the ever-hospitable Lynda is keen to show her support. However, there’s tension in the Tearoom over the pancake-eating competition as battle lines are drawn. Joy and Mick are put in an uncomfortable situation when other villagers innocently rake over some unwelcome embers from their past, while at the Horrobins, Tracy hopes to light fires of her own on a date night with Jazzer. But unfortunately for her, his plans don’t involve romance… Plus, Pat has big ideas for change at Bridge Farm, but can the rest of the family be persuaded to come on board?

Daily Mail Weekend Magazine Archers Update - March 2nd-7th
When Tracy tries to have a date night with Jazzer, things don't go quite to plan, a surprise is in store for the Malik family, and there's tension at Bridge Farm as Pat pushes for change.

9th March 2025 - 14th March 2025
9.3 The abattoir plays host, and Lily offers a suggestion.
10.3 A sensitive issue is raised at Bridge Farm, and there’s optimism for the dairy.
11.3 Tempers flare at the protest, and Pat considers her next move.
12.3 There’s a breakthrough for Tony, and George’s attitude comes as a surprise.
13.3 Emotions run high for the Maliks, and Freddie has a brainwave.
14.3 Helen comes to a terrible realisation, and Jim offers his expertise.

Writer: Sarah Hehir
Director: Peter Leslie Wild
Editor: Jeremy Howe

Helen Archer…. Louiza Patikas
Henry Archer…. Blayke Darby
Pat Archer…. Patricia Gallimore
Ruth Archer…. Felicity Finch
Tony Archer…. David Troughton
Emma Carter…. Emerald O’Hanrahan
Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin
Clarrie Grundy…. Heather Bell
Eddie Grundy…. Trevor Harrison
George Grundy…. Angus Stobie <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Look who it is!
Brad Horrobin…. Taylor Uttley
Jim Lloyd…. John Rowe
Akram Malik…. Asif Khan
Khalil Malik…. Krish Bassi
Freddie Pargetter…. Toby Laurence
Lily Pargetter…. Katie Redford

16th March 2025 - 21st March 2025
16.3 Helen finds herself in a tight spot, and Lynda hatches a plan.
17.3 There are decisions to be made at the dairy, and Lily plays dirty.
18.3 Ideas develop for Pat, while confusion reigns for the Grundy family.
19.3 Freddie makes a difficult call, and Alan grabs the bull by the horns.
20.3 Tom faces a race against time, and Kirsty makes a surprising demand.
21.3 The bell tolls for more than one resident, and Emma has a fight on her hands.

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

Helen Archer…. Louiza Patikas
Pat Archer…. Patricia Gallimore
Tom Archer…. William Troughton
Tony Archer…. David Troughton
Neil Carter…. Brian Hewlett
Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin
Rex Fairbrother…. Nick Barber
Alan Franks…. John Telfer
Martyn Gibson…. Jon Glover
Clarrie Grundy…. Heather Bell
Emma Grundy…. Emerald O‘Hanrahan
George Grundy…. Angus Stobie
Akram Malik…. Asif Khan
Kirsty Miller…. Annabelle Dowler
Freddie Pargetter…. Toby Laurence
Lily Pargetter…. Katie Redford
Lynda Snell…. Carole Boyd

I see that we have no real respite from the Maliks during Ramadan.

I wonder why they are wheeling out Martyn Gibson later this month (was it Damara or Borchester land that developed Beechwood; I thought it was the former?).

So George is offered a move to the juniors prison but declines? That odd scene with the MP must have been about more than getting Ed and Emma work

@Madcats , and it's only the 4th day of the month. Shall I give up TA for Lent?

@FondantFancyAnyone I'm not going to be around much this month to listen in a timely manner, but could happily sit on a "No Archers for Lent" thread, inventing storylines on the basis of these cast lists. I feel that quite a few of the cast might flee Ambridge, never to return.

I'll still be listening no doubt. Go on @Madcats , let's hear them.

"The bell tolls for more than one resident..." That sounds ominous! Are they going to kill someone off, or is this going to be one of their typical cryptic summaries that turns out to be a bellringing storyline or something similarly anodyne?

Who knows?

The Laurels is packed to the rafters - no one’s heard a peep out of Christine in yonks.

Bert Horrobin might want to join his wife in her place of rest - then Tracy could take in a lodger.

Jill and Peggy … well … 🤷‍♀️

The Fairfather might succumb to his heart, boosting his sons’ financial futures. Maybe Rex could buy a house, and a patch of land to call his own. Rosie could be whisked away to a life of luxury in the south of France. (Oh. No. Scrub that. She’s all that stands between our ears and the interminable boredom of Pip n Stella in one household …)

With all that waiting to be dealt with, the SWs would be very wrong to tease us with a Sunday morning hobby.

Here we go again!

9th March 2025 - 14th March 2025
9.3 The abattoir plays host, and Lily offers a suggestion.
10.3 A sensitive issue is raised at Bridge Farm, and there’s optimism for the dairy.
11.3 Tempers flare at the protest, and Pat considers her next move.
12.3 There’s a breakthrough for Tony, and George’s attitude comes as a surprise.
13.3 Emotions run high for the Maliks, and Freddie has a brainwave.
14.3 Helen comes to a terrible realisation, and Jim offers his expertise.

Writer: Sarah Hehir
Director: Peter Leslie Wild
Editor: Jeremy Howe

Helen Archer…. Louiza Patikas
Henry Archer…. Blayke Darby
Pat Archer…. Patricia Gallimore
Ruth Archer…. Felicity Finch
Tony Archer…. David Troughton
Emma Carter…. Emerald O’Hanrahan
Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin
Clarrie Grundy…. Heather Bell
Eddie Grundy…. Trevor Harrison
George Grundy…. Angus Stobie <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Look who it is!
Brad Horrobin…. Taylor Uttley
Jim Lloyd…. John Rowe
Akram Malik…. Asif Khan
Khalil Malik…. Krish Bassi
Freddie Pargetter…. Toby Laurence
Lily Pargetter…. Katie Redford

Radio Times Ambridge Diary March 9th-14th
Freddie hosts a meat and greet as the abattoir tries to win over locals. He also spots a potential cricketer to bolster Ambridge's team, but has he been bowled a googly? Brad faces the wrath of Eddie when he puts his foot down about Grundy Snr's "genius" concept. Khalil and Henry's plan to join the protest against Borsetshire Water leads to an awkward aftermath.

Total TV Guide March 9th-14th
Freddie’s hosting skills are put to the test when the abattoir provides the venue for the launch of the new initiative he’s pitching to the farmers. And talking of pitches, he isn’t bowled over by a potential new cricketer either. Meanwhile, it’s a testing week for Brad when Eddie is not best pleased that another of his ‘genius’ schemes has fallen flat. Could a prison visit to his cousin George furnish Brad with some answers? Plus, with the stench of Sewagegate still lingering, Pat and Emma take centre stage at their protest against Borchester Water, while Khalil and Henry’s plan to secretly join in proves problematic. The Tearoom is at long last able to reopen, but Helen soon realises that there could be more trouble brewing…

Daily Mail Weekend Magazine Archers Update - March 9th-14th
While tempers flare at the protest against Borsetshire Water, Freddie tries to win over the local farmers as he plays host at the abattoir, and Helen comes to an awful realisation.

16th March 2025 - 21st March 2025
16.3 Helen finds herself in a tight spot, and Lynda hatches a plan.
17.3 There are decisions to be made at the dairy, and Lily plays dirty.
18.3 Ideas develop for Pat, while confusion reigns for the Grundy family.
19.3 Freddie makes a difficult call, and Alan grabs the bull by the horns.
20.3 Tom faces a race against time, and Kirsty makes a surprising demand.
21.3 The bell tolls for more than one resident, and Emma has a fight on her hands.

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

Helen Archer…. Louiza Patikas
Pat Archer…. Patricia Gallimore
Tom Archer…. William Troughton
Tony Archer…. David Troughton
Neil Carter…. Brian Hewlett
Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin
Rex Fairbrother…. Nick Barber
Alan Franks…. John Telfer
Martyn Gibson…. Jon Glover
Clarrie Grundy…. Heather Bell
Emma Grundy…. Emerald O‘Hanrahan
George Grundy…. Angus Stobie
Akram Malik…. Asif Khan
Kirsty Miller…. Annabelle Dowler
Freddie Pargetter…. Toby Laurence
Lily Pargetter…. Katie Redford
Lynda Snell…. Carole Boyd

23rd March 2025 - 28th March 2025
Sun 23/3 Clarrie’s nerves are on edge, and Lynda has empty nest syndrome
Mon 24/3 Helen faces an impossible choice, and Robert makes his feelings known
Tue 25/3 There’s a surprise for Joy, and one resident has devastating news to impart
Wed 26/3 Mick is faced with the truth, and emotions run high for Khalil
Thu 27/3 It’s judgement day for Emma, and Eddie attempts to wave the white flag
Fri 28/3 Tensions mount at Beechwood, and Helen makes her decision.

Writer: Katie Hims
Director: Mel Ward
Editor: Jeremy Howe

Helen Archer…. Louiza Patikas
Pat Archer…. Patricia Gallimore
Neil Carter…. Brian Hewlett
Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin
Mick Fadmoor…. Martin Barrass
Clarrie Grundy…. Heather Bell
Eddie Grundy…. Trevor Harrison
Emma Grundy…. Emerald O’Hanrahan
Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye
Rochelle Horville…. Rosie Stancliffe <<<<< She's back.
Alistair Lloyd…. Michael Lumsden
Khalil Malik…. Krish Bassi
Lynda Snell…. Carole Boyd
Robert Snell…. Michael Bertenshaw

Sounds like mr Malik is a rubbish cricketer and we might actually get the full Joy story

given the hyperbole they tend to use I’m going to guess Helen’s dilemma is about whether or not to move in with her parents

Sounds promising. Maybe Helen will buy the Beechwood house.
Thanks @Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g .

There is/was an article in Metro saying the "Harrison" is going to be a scaffolder called Theo in Corrie.

It referred to his Archers' days in the past tense, so presumably he is going to be deaded on his top secret police assignment.

🥳🥳🥳

yay!

I like 'Arrison but not the lines he was given. Didn't 'Helen' and 'Lee' go to Corrie?

If Sgt Burns is out of the picture, that leaves Fallon ... haven't we had a bit of signposting about some rapport between her and Ed?

if only Brad could be a bit more Zainab. I like the Maliks. Not sure of Akram yet but the others seem OK.

We were discussing fasting in a meeting today, and my TA listening was useful - I said that those fasting didn't eat or drink during the fast. Someone insisted that water was allowed.

There is a clip in this article; I prefer his "Todd" voice:
https://metro.co.uk/2025/03/10/coronation-street-fans-recognise-todds-new-boyfriend-iconic-00s-role-22698459/

Thanks @Madcats , I'd forgotten that 'Gavin' was Todd.

On Friday - Helen comes to a terrible realisation

Will this be related to her meeting with the accountant?

Or a spark of self awareness?

Maybe she'll discover that she will be sharing Bridge Farm with Tom'n'Tash and The Girls, while Mianed will have made an offer on Kirsty's house and had it accepted.

Bet Bridge Farm house only has one bathroom and a downstairs loo, so chaos will ensue. (Clutches pearls MN-style at the thought of having to share a bathroom)

Not sure how big Kathy's house is but isn't it a semi, & attached to the house the Grundys used to live in, so presumably 3 bedrooms.

When she was pregnant and living at Bridge Farm temporarily, Natasha made a strong bid to take over all the bathroom space and consign Pat's belongings to an obscure cupboard kindly bought for his mother by Tom, so yes, I think there is only one bathroom.

That's how i remember it too, @AskingQuestionsAllTheTime .
4 people sharing sounds quite tricky, but 5 adults, a teenager, a boy and two toddlers sounds a nightmare.

(I remember living in a shared house and there were 5 of us and one bathroom and it wasn't an issue but we were students, and we didn't have Natasha and Helen in the mix)

Surely not.😀

I think they are terminally confused about who works where at Bridge Farm.

Next week's spoilers include (Radio Times Ambridge Diary 16th – 21st March 2025) "Clarrie and Susan face an uncertain future at the Tearoom" and (Total TV Guide 16th – 21st March 2025) "With the Tearoom losing custom, Clarrie and Susan are also feeling put upon". Those two don't work in the tea room, or even Te Rum, as far as I know?