The Archers spoilers thread #11: Can't wait for 7.02pm? Join us here!

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We usually add the BBC teasers and cast lists for forthcoming episodes as they become available, plus the Radio Times and Daily Mail previews when possible. Feel free to add anything else you come across, e.g. cast news, scriptwriter tweets!

Dorchester/Borchester? I am blaming autocorrect.

David would be out of his depth for either, TBH.

Autocorrect has a lot to answer for. It made sense but wasn't quite right.

Can't believe it was only a cyst. Oh well, at least now there's the opportunity for stella to run her over with the combine again.

That Pip drama amused me as for many years I've had a mysterious very small bump between my collarbone and my armpit. It didn't hurt or grow so I paid it no attention. Then the other day it itched a bit, I rubbed it and out popped a perfectly formed, un-burst little sebaceous cyst! (Obviously I had to burst it in my hand in the interests of Science!) I can't even feel where it was and it has left just a very small pink mark.

Was it a pip?

No Pip next week. Good. I'm hoping that Stella has given her the ick and she runs away for a very long time.
She can return a reformed character voiced by a different actor.

Stella will be fine now that she knows that Pip will survive to marry her and inherit the farm. This is not a criticism of Stella in particular. I wouldn't marry Pip for all the farmland in the country/tea in China, but an awful lot of people do marry for status/financial benefit/security/whatever. I have chosen not to, but who am I to say it's wrong?

I think status/financial benefit/security lasts longer than 'true lurve'.
Love and respect can grow. The rose-tinted glasses can wear off when the realities of married life and parenthood take their toll.
As long as both partners are committed to making it work, does it matter if it was more transactional.

What did I tell you?

Will now attempt a round up of all the spoilers I can find.

Sunday 19th April - Friday 24th April 2026 (i.e. current week)
19 April - Lilian tries to reassure Alice, and there are more entries for The Battling Bulls logo.
20 April - Adam thinks abut the future, and Helen has a decision to make.
21 April - Ruth has things on her mind, and it's a sad day for Tony at Bridge Farm.
22 April - The countryside comes to life at the Rewilding, and Chelsea prepares a bride for her wedding day.
23 April - Miranda moves into Home Farm, and Kirsty swears Helen to secrecy.
24 April - David needs help with the Dorchester Show, and Rex tries to put things right

Writer Tim Stimpson

Brian Aldridge … Charles Collingwood
David Archer …Timothy Bentinck
Helen Archer … Louiza Patikas
Tony Archer … David Troughton
Lilian Bellamy … Sunny Ormonde
Alice Carter … Hollie Chapman
Chris Carter … Wilf Scolding
Ian Craig … Stephen Kennedy
Miranda Elliot … Lucy Fleming
Rex Fairbrother ... Nick Barber
Chelsea Horrobin … Madeleine Leslay
Adam Macy … Andrew Wincott
Kirsty Miller …. Annabelle Dowler
Stella Pryor … Lucy Speed
Den … Laurence Saunders
Sophe … Aimee Berwick

Radio Times 19th - 24th April 2026
Is anyone running a sweepstake on when Brian will crack? While he is in turmoil over whether George will go to the police, Adam is pushing for clarity on the Home Farm situation. there are sad faces at Bridge Farm as Tony's Angus cattle got to market and confusion between Rex and Chris leads to problems with the cricket team.

Daily Mail Weekend Magazine Archers Update - April 19th-24th 2026
Brian feels muddle-headed, it’s a sad day for Tony at Bridge Farm, and the pub cricket team are gearing up for their first game.

Sunday 26th April - Friday 1st May
Sun 26th Apr - Adam needs to talk things through, and Kirsty steels herself.
Mon 27th Apr - David has an idea, while Kirsty anxiously awaits a response.
Tue 28th Apr - Tensions rise at Home Farm, and Ruth seeks reassurance.
Wed 29th Apr - Bert doesn’t want to be alone, while Adam builds support.
Thu 30th Apr - Natasha sees an opportunity, and Brian faces some difficult questions.
Fri 1st May - David is feeling the strain, and Adam presses for some answers.

Writer - Tim Stimpson

Brian Aldridge - Charles Collingwood
Ben Archer - Benn Norris
David Archer - Timothy Bentinck
Ruth Archer - Felicity Finch
Helen Archer - Louiza Patikas
Natasha Archer - Mali Harries
Tom Archer - Willam Troughton
Lilian Bellamy - Sunny Ormonde
Alice Carter - Hollie Chapman
Chris Carter - Wilf Scolding
Susan Carter - Charlotte Martin
Ian Craig - Stephen Kennedy
Amber Gordon - Olivia Bernstone
George Grundy - Angus Stobie
Bert Horrobin - David Sterne
Tracy Horrobin - Susie Riddell
Adam Macy - Andrew Wincott
Kirsty Miller - Annabelle Dowler
Lottie Summers - Bonnie Baddoo
Erik Hakansson - Steven Hartley <<< whoop! whoop!

Radio Times 25th April to 1st May 2026
Ambridge’s own King Lear, Brian, is still being obstinate and when Adam returns hoping for clarity all he finds is unresolved tensions and shifting loyalties. How long before Brian is cast out on to the blasted heath? David is energised by plans for the Borchester Show, but Ruth is wrestling with responsibility and the daunting implications of the choice before her. Kirsty, meanwhile, has life-changing news.

Sunday 3rd May - Friday 8th May
03 May Brad has something on his mind, and Brian makes a decision.
04 May Leonard has a proposition for Carol, and Natasha looks forward to showing off her skills.
05 May Ruth has a lot to think about, and Anna tries to keep her cool.
06 May Ruairi gets some food for thought, and there’s disaster for the Maliks.
07 May Brian fears the worst, and Brad comes to a decision.
08 May Brian has to fend off questions, and Tom gets a shock.

Writer: Sarah McDonald Hughes

Brian Aldridge … Charles Collingwood
Ben Archer … Ben Norris
Ruth Archer … Felicity Finch
Natasha Archer … Mali Harries
Tom Archer … William Troughton
Lilian Bellamy … Sunny Ormonde
Leonard Berry … Paul Copley
Ruairi Donovan … Arthur Hughes
George Grundy … Angus Stobie
Bert Horrobin… David Sterne
Brad Horrobin … Taylor Uttley
Tracy Horrobin … Susie Riddell
Adam Macy … Andrew Wincott
Akram Malik ... Asif Khan
Dr Azra Malik … Yasmin Wilde
Carol Tregorran … Mia Soteriou
Anna Tregorran … Isobel Middleton

Today Kirsty swears Helen to secrecy. Which, in TA language means Helen takes out an ad in Borchester Live Online announcing Kirsty’s news.^

Thanks, @Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g .

Erik Hakansson - Steven Hartley <<< whoop! whoop!

Kirsty swears Helen to secrecy. Today Kirsty swears Helen to secrecy. Which, in TA language means Helen takes out an ad in Borchester Live Online announcing Kirsty’s news.

What did Natasha volunteer to doing? Wasn't it work experience or something? Maybe Carol will take up the offer and start serving at the Te Rum.