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Thanks, @JudyCoolibar. I have so many - I am trying hard to cull.
I've not been to the NT property properly so it wouldn't be the end of the world if I had to pay the entrance fee, but you don't actually go inside the main building.

As lovely as the gardens might be, and the view from there is splendid, £23 is a lot of money.
(You might be able to guess which NT place it is - Clue: I only need two people who have been on TA this year.)

@Madcats , thanks.

Hmm … A useful new arrangement for Lynda might be splitting off a section of Ambridge Hall for the use of a long term lodger / couple / family. But I can’t think of anyone likely whose comings and goings would be any of Brian’s business.

Another clue, this one about where it is: An Archer matriarch walks backwards into the entrance of a local location.

NT bookshops are the best bit about visiting a property (though I concede that some are better than others). Thank goodness for the entrance fee. I don't need any encouragement to amass books. What sorts of books are they likely to have?
There are 5 NT locations not far from me. Might be getting a membership at this rate.

Hmm, wondering who the mate might be. Paul would be the likely candidate but he's not in the cast that week.

Ruth is worried about a friend
Since when are Ruth and Anna friends?? I think Anna has made it quite clear that they are not.

FatRosie
Another clue, this one about where it is: An Archer matriarch walks backwards into the entrance of a local location.

Ambridge-in-The-Archers has two local stations: Hollerton Junction, three miles to the south-west, and Felpersham, seventeen miles to the east. I don't think real-map stations are any particular help with real-map location, are they? Because the place doesn't exist on a real map.

Grr FatRosie!!!! I can only think of two big gardens where the house is closed to the public: Wakehurst or Nymans.

An Archer matriarch could be Pat? (Jill, Peggy, Clarrie rejected)
Entrance of a local location; is that the first letter?

It's not either of those. It's the name of a village where the NT property is. For example, if the place was Baddesley Clinton, the location would be Baddesley Clinton or Solihull. The first clue would need a Baddesley and a Clinton to have been on TA this year.

Ooh! Warm. @Madcats. The house isn't closed to the public, as such, but you wouldn't visit it as an NT normally.
It has had someone well-known visit during the past 10 years.

an NT property normally.

It had some infamous visitors in the early1960s.

It's not marketed as 'Something Gardens' and you'd know it as 'Something' or 'Something House'

Sissinghurst?

At this rate I might consult the handbook!

It's not Ham House, although we've probably had a ham or two appear.

Had to look up Nymans and Wakehurst. Neither are near me, but not horrendously far.

I've always fancied visiting Sissinghurst.

I thought my first clue was unbelievably easy. I mentioned Hi Wyc in a pp.

misread location as station: sorry.

The only NT house I know near Hi Wy is Hughenden.

There is a station in the real village. Not all trains stop there. The one before it is either a part of the body you probably no longer have or a very well-known politician, depending on the direction of travel.

It's not Hughenden but you might have one of the names.

Cliveden?

Yes!

I thought Bourne End was a terminus! It looks like one from the road, which I sometimes go along because of the "preloved furniture shop" opposite the station, where I have found a very nice chair twice, and at a sensible price.

Bourne End is nearer but you need to get a train that goes there or change in Maidenhead.

The Bourne End Auction Rooms are great! I also like the pub that you can only get to on foot (or boat?) The Bounty All we need is Nelson Gabriel.

The house itself is a hotel. The well-known visitor was a Miss Markle the night before her (second) wedding, and it was connected to the Profumo scandal.
The train station is between Maidenhead and Burnham.
The village it Taplow. (Pat, Lower Loxley)

Oh, argh, Burnham, of course. D'oh.

A notable location in Burnham is Dorneywood. It isn't in Dorney, which was never Eton Dorney.
I think I did quite well with the clues. I thought they were easy but I knew the answer.

I was reading an excerpt of 'that' book (blame the Penguin newsletter) and it mentioned the Hind's Head. You can probably picture me thinking 'I've been there!'.

Bray or Aldermaston? Both are fine, but for quite different reasons.

Bray. The Aldermaston one looks nice. Aldermaston is synonymous with something else for me. The top end of Hampshire isn't far from there.
Not NT but Highclere and Stratfield Saye are thereabouts.

Do the Pargetters ever visit places to check out the competition?
Back in Nigel and Julia days I could picture Lower Loxley but now I can only picture a rather modern but dated flat tucked out the back as their living quarters.

Wouldn't Fallon be checking out events? Why isn't she freelancing? She'd get plenty of work.

In terms of NT properties in that neck of the woods, there’s Greys Court.

Re Brian, I wonder if Lynda is going to want to rent land from him for the dog run field?

By accepting liability for Monty’s attack, what sort of ‘record’ does Lynda have? Would she be able to get insurance for a dog field?

In terms of NT properties in that neck of the woods, there’s Greys Court.
I'd forgotten about Grey's Court. It's in a lovely part of the country.

Wasn't it on Brian's land Monty did the sheep-worrying?

Oh yes of course it was. God I hope Kate isn’t going to ask Brian 😬.

Round up, courtesy of Calmac wifi. Storm clouds in three weeks? Is Alan going to be arrested?

27th September - 2nd October 2026
27.9 Reality sets in for Amber, and there’s an awkward encounter for Harrison.
28.9 Ian finds himself torn, and Emma offers her support.
29.9 Ed has a controversial suggestion, and Lynda discovers an opening.
30.9 There’s light at the end of the tunnel for Lily, and Harrison is given a few home truths.
01.9 Pip has a decision to make, and Susan proves to be a friend indeed.
02.9 Lily extends an invitation, and Brian is not impressed.

Writer: Jessica Mitic
Director: Rosemary Watts
Editor: Jeremy Howe

Brian Aldridge … Charles Collingwood
Pip Archer … Daisy Badger
Harrison Burns … James Cartwirght
Susan Carter … Charlotte Martin
Ian Craig … Stephen Kennedy
Martyn Gibson … Jon Glover
Amber Gordon … Olivia Bernstone
Eddie Grundy … Trevor Harrison
Emma Grundy … Emerald O’Hanrahan
George Grundy … Angus Stobie
Adam Macy … Andrew Wincott
Elizabeth Pargetter … Alison Dowling
Freddie Pargetter … Toby Laurence
Lily Pargetter … Katie Redford
Lynda Snell … Carole Boyd

Radio Times 26th September - 2nd October
The latest Grundy has now arrived - and reality has set in for Amber, who has that new parent feeling of being out of her depth. Help may arrive from an unexpected source with their own complicated emotions about the situation. “Dirty Harry” Harrison has an awkward encounter and receives a few home truths from a mate, while Lynda spots an opening that could lead to a surprising new arrangement, which doesn’t impress Brian - but then what does these days?

Total TV Guide 27th Sept to 2nd Oct
Amber and George are all at sea with their new arrival. Ed and Emma offer their support - but how well will that go down with the frazzled first time parents? As his relationship with Lily burgeons, and he quails beneath Fallon’s death-ray reaction to it, Harrison is convinced by an old friend to put the past where it belongs. Meanwhile, some welcome encouragement offers a glimmer of hope. Ever-resourceful Lynda spots an opportunity, but finds chivvying everyone on board tricky. Pip has the deciding vote and Brian may find himself outnumbered. Plus, Adam bristles when another resident oversteps the mark, and Ian finds himself torn as family tensions rise. Will guilt win out?

TV Times 27th Sept to 2nd Oct
The new arrival in the village makes their presence felt - meaning a reality check for Amber. A controversial suggestion from Ed may cause upset at the Grundys’, Emma tries to boost her son’s confidence, and there’s welcome encouragement for Harrison and Lily. Also this week, Lynda is struggling to get people on board with a new idea, Susan tries to make a difference and a guilty Ian is torn.

4th October - 9th October 2026
4/10 Fallon decides two can play that game, and Vince has a bone to pick.
5/10 Amber is touched by an unexpected gesture, and Eddie issues an invitation.
6/10 There’s a complication at the vets, and Alan offers some comfort.
7/10 Clarrie’s concerns bubble to the surface, and Amber becomes overwhelmed.
8/10 Anna stumbles upon some shocking information, and Alistair is torn.
9/10 Ambridge says farewell to a friend, and Helen attempts to keep the peace.

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

Jolene Archer … Buffy Davis
Helen Archer … Louiza Patikas
Harrison Burns … James Cartwright
Vince Casey … Tony Turner
Alan Franks … John Telfer
Usha Franks … Souad Faress
Amber Gordon … Olivia Bernstone
Clarrie Grundy … Heather Bell
Eddie Grundy … Trevor Harrison
Keira Grundy … Mollie Kruczek
Alistair Lloyd … Michael Lumsden
Paul Mack … Joshua Riley
Elizabeth Pargetter … Alison Dowling
Lily Pargetter … Katie Redford
Fallon Rogers … Joanna Van Kampen
Anna Tregorran … Isobel Middleton
Anne Marie Gordon … Kate Ashfield
Health Vistor … Elexi Walker
Celebrant … Ian Brooker
Grant … Samuel Valentine

11th October - 16th October 2026
11/10 There’s a spanner in the works for Pip, and Alistair finds himself in trouble.
12/10 Is reconciliation on the cards for Ruth, and Usha attempts a difficult negotiation.
13/10 Vince expresses concerns for a loved one, and Keira is angling for an invitation.
14/10 Stella puts her foot in it, while Jazzer gets a worrying insight.
15/10 Freddie’s feelings are hurt, and Khalil has some making up to do.
16/10The storm clouds gather in Ambridge, and Vince is in trouble.

No cast list or SW yet, but they've only just realised they posted last week's teasers again by mistake and corrected that, so we may get the other info later this week.