Monday 21 October 2013

Lynda woos Maurice – Mon 21.10.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Monday 21st October 2013
  • The Bellingham’s Bounce
  • Maurice has a liking for Anthea
  • Jazzer has gossip!
  • Lynda tries to flatter Maurice into submission
  • Joe doesn’t want to go anywhere


Sunday 20 October 2013

Lynda seeks a mature Robin Hood – Sun 20.10.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Sunday 20th October 2013
  • Kirsty auditions
  • Handbells and One Direction don’t need multiple spotlights
  • Harassed Cook Hampers
  • Kirsty and Tom clean out a lagoon
  • Nathan Booth auditions
  • Henry’s being a pain
  • Harriet’s divorcing Ray
  • Robert wants Sean Connery and Audrey Hepburn
  • The Three Legged Mole
  • Fallon has a talent
  • Tom puts his foot in it
  • Constanza gets brushed


Friday 18 October 2013

Rob wants to know Helen’s okay – Fri 18.10.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Friday 18th October 2013
  • Tom doesn’t rush out to work
  • Middle class problems
  • Two hounds don’t oblige
  • Rob tries to ease his guilt
  • Joe sounds cheery
  • Tom delivers sausages, veg and a staff member
  • Kirsty didn’t say ‘I told you so’


Thursday 17 October 2013

The sheep are worried by dogs – Thurs 17.10.13 #thearchers

Pondering the Archers Thursday 17th October 2013
  • Where’s the tensioning tool?
  • David approves of Kenton marrying
  • Darrell crawls back in …
  • The sheep fall into the river!
  • At least Darrell gets his tools
  • Jill’s on about cakes
  • Rob had to be asked to wipe his boots


Wednesday 16 October 2013

Rob dumps Helen – Wed 16.10.13 #thearchers

Pondering the Archers Wednesday 16th October 2013
  • Rob doesn’t want to hurt Helen, but …
  • Caroline’s happy, sad, then happy again
  • Another cow aborted
  • Darrell’s gone walkabout again
  • Shula let Alistair do the shopping!


Tuesday 15 October 2013

Jim gets Joe excited: Tues 15.10.13 #thearchers

Pondering the Archers Tuesday 15th October 2013
  • In a spare hour, Alistair paints the cricket pavilion
  • Hey Jude, on repeat …
  • Did Darrell go to the doctor?
  • The Community Orchard tempts out Joe
  • More trouble with Ed’s cows
  • Neil’s ruined it for everyone
  • Brenda’s still making coffee!


Monday 14 October 2013

The Christmas show posters go up: Mon 14.10.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Monday 14th October 2013
  • Jamie makes tea
  • Caroline’s unreasonable emailing
  • Kathy’s enjoying her work
  • Beer mats for wedding favours
  • The stag do plot thickens …
  • A new website and a tea dance
  • Why is Jolene upset about Rob’s father-in-law passing away?
  • It’s poppy time
  • It’s Christmas audition time
  • Emma doesn’t seem to be doing much on her cookbook
  • Joe’s still not up and at ‘em


Sunday 13 October 2013

Susan gets pulled at her party: Sun 13.10.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Sunday 13th October 2013
  • Caroline’s tossing and turning
  • There’s too much milk in Joe’s tea
  • Tracey’s coming out, so they better get the party started
  • The hounds relax Caroline
  • Gregory competes for Susan’s attention


Friday 11 October 2013

The Council Officer Cometh: Fri 11.10.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Friday 11th October 2013
  • All fear the Council officer …
  • Lynda’s distracting
  • Sad scenes at the Grundys’


Thursday 10 October 2013

Debbie’s having “unadulterated fun”: Thurs 10.10.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Thursday 10th October 2013
  • Is Henry ‘special’?
  • Pat’s snooping on Tom (and Kirsty)
  • Brian and Debbie being intolerably smug
  • Brian’s getting increasing archaic
  • Helen still doesn’t get it (part 457)
  • A hairdo triumph???
  • Everyone agrees Tom and Kirsty are perfecto
  • Jamie’s a good lad
  • Debbie’s got a Zoltan


Wednesday 9 October 2013

Darrell needs work, not a therapist – Wed 09.10.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Wednesday 9th October 2013
  • What’s Darrell doing at night?
  • Alistair’s got a pig farm with pneumonia
  • Why was the cow so brave?
  • Even Ruth’s given in to the Super Dairy
  • An awkward moment for David
  • Darrell doesn’t even know what is the month
  • The cows are nearly ready to go in
  • The Brookfield kitchen is clean!!!
  • Why would Ruth have a recipe?
  • Vicky’s calf was culled
  • What’s wrong with the stag do?
  • Caroline ponders life over some chocolate


Tuesday 8 October 2013

Joe goes to the pub: Tues 08.10.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Tuesday 8th October 2013
  • What does £1,500 mean when you can’t eat sausages?
  • Shires to the rescue
  • Kathy’s gainfully employed
  • When Joe met Poppy
  • Emma lies about a card
  • Will no one think of Emma’s cookery book?
  • Kenton looks forward to his stag do


Monday 7 October 2013

Kathy gets a job – Mon 07.10.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Monday 7th October 2013
  • Rob was lying in wait for Helen
  • Helen and Rob agree to differ
  • Rob’s no match for Debbie
  • Helen’s all that matters, until the phone rings
  • Pedicures and Seaweed wraps
  • Caroline tries to buy off Joe
  • No Health Club Manager + Jobless Kathy = ???
  • Kirsty and Tom … ugh
  • ROB HAS A WIFE


Sunday 6 October 2013

Darrell fixes a lock – Sun 06.10.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Sunday 6th October 2013
  • The Church is still busier than usual
  • Shula’s already exasperated with Darrell
  • Emma’s stunned at Nic’s ingratitude
  • The word is out about Tom and Kirsty
  • One calf is already for the chop
  • Joe’s missed at The Bull
  • Emma’s against paternity leave
  • Emma’s against Poppy meeting Joe


Friday 4 October 2013

Kirsty and Tom love each other – Fri 04.10.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Friday 4th October 2013
  • Shula’s sounding more and more like Kathy
  • That local authority department is back
  • Bling wars
  • Brenda’s not coming back?
  • There still might not be a Panto
  • Shock appearance of Jazzer in Jaxx
  • Helen and Rob’s assignation
  • Jazzer is no Oliver Mellors
  • Tom and Kirsty, back together
  • Darrell moves in with Shula


Thursday 3 October 2013

Panto or Jane Austen?: Thurs 03.10.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Thursday 3rd October 2013
  • The recession catches up with Ambridge
  • It’s Jill’s birthday
  • Jill’s already made the wedding cakes
  • Kenton’s oblivious
  • The Christmas show … Jane Austen or Panto?
  • The loo is blocked
  • The Harvest Supper
  • Don’t kids call their parents anymore?
  • Darrell did apologise to Shula
  • Ruth wants an automatic calf feeder


Wednesday 2 October 2013

Poppy’s named after a cow – Wed 02.10.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Wednesday 2nd October 2013
  • Spare a thought for them outdoors
  • Gies a ring
  • “Four weeks’ time, I’ll be Mrs Archer!”
  • Elvis will walk Jolene up the aisle
  • Why has Oliver never heard of Etta James?
  • Rosa calls Darrell smelly
  • That local authority chap has been back
  • Joe’s not even interested in Bartleby
  • Joe’s talking like a dead man walking
  • Poppy was a cow
  • Darrell nearly gets barred
  • When Ed met Oliver


Tuesday 1 October 2013

Hello Poppy Grundy – Tues 01.10.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Tuesday 1st October 2013
  • Poppy Grundy
  • Henry likes snails
  • Emma was the hero
  • Poppy’s not much of a looker?
  • Joe’s stopping in with Kathy
  • Brian’s very supportive
  • That’d been brilliant if Popp had been born on the village green
  • Tom’s missing Kirsty?
  • Emma wants to do a cookbook


Monday 30 September 2013

Nic’s waters break (at the bus stop): Mon 30.09.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Monday 30th September 2013
  • Susan’s family has nae class
  • Shall we invite that one from the prison?
  • Of course Joe can’t wait for his baccy!!!
  • Joe never to be in the fresh air again?
  • Nic wants to do a charity calendar
  • Alan kits out Darrell
  • Emma hasn’t even been to see Joe?
  • The new Grundy baby is on its way

Sunday 29 September 2013

First mention of the Christmas Show!!!!!! – Sun 29.09.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Sunday 29th September 2013
  • The farmers should be thankful
  • What about the harvest supper?
  • Who was that?
  • Ruth’s a part-time Christian
  • David burnt his finger
  • How long does it take to cook runner beans?
  • Elizabeth and Nigel’s 19th anniversary
  • Courgettes or broccoli?
  • The badgers are at David again
  • Darrell to benefit from the harvest bounty
  • The trees are on the turn
  • The Christmas show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Caroline wants to sell up


Friday 27 September 2013

Joe misses Bartleby – Fri 27.09.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Friday 27th September 2013
  • Caroline’s losing customers
  • Kathy should sue?
  • Rosa has enough sandwiches for Jamie
  • Rosa and Jamie?
  • Rosa does and doesn’t want to know about her dad
  • Caroline reckons Eddie’s just human
  • What department is Mr Hughes from?
  • Joe couldn’t find his slippers
  • Bartleby and Joe, back together


Thursday 26 September 2013

Darrell accosts Shula in the Church Yard: Thurs 26.09.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Thursday 26th September 2013
  • Joe’s front page news
  • The Local Authority visit to Grey Gables is clarified
  • Helen has ‘coffee’ in Rob’s office
  • Darrell tells Shula to go shake a tin
  • Rob’s feeling the pressure


Wednesday 25 September 2013

Brenda briefly blunders back – Wed 25.09.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Wednesday 25th September 2013
  • Kathy’s a lady of leisure
  • Brenda’s back for a bit
  • So, what’s happening in Kirsty’s love life?
  • Cheap Stag do Vs expensive Hen do
  • Susan’s 50th will be at The Bull
  • Brenda tortures Tom
  • Paul’s still in mind


Tuesday 24 September 2013

Some bloke attacks Darrell – Tues 24.09.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Tuesday 24th September 2013
  • Nic’s happy to help
  • Joe will be planning his funeral soon
  • They still don’t like that Super Dairy
  • Josh is donating his eggs
  • Eric beats up Darrell
  • Kathy went wrong when she left teaching
  • Eddie’s got a solicitor


Monday 23 September 2013

Kathy quits her job – Mon 23.09.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Monday 23rd September 2013
  • A hot ‘date’ at an artisan food exhibition
  • What was wrong with Chloe from Norfolk?
  • Nicholas, the new Golf Club GM
  • What is Crispy United?
  • Tom discovers his Hinterland
  • Kathy's had enough
  • Kathy’s calls Martyn a Bastard


Sunday 22 September 2013

Where’s the Grundy camera? In the sock drawer – Sun 22.09.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Sunday 22nd September 2013
  • Caroline doesn’t blame Lynda
  • Bad TripAdvisor review
  • The Local Authority to inspect the carpet
  • Eddie mentions that Joe is 92
  • It’s his wrist, not his leg
  • NOT THE BIG CHAIR!!!!
  • Joe didn’t want roast beef
  • Oliver admits he should have chosen Lynda
  • Eddie gets the camera out
  • Emma on toilet duty?


Friday 20 September 2013

Eddie to sue Caroline – Fri 20.09.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Friday 20th September 2013
  • Caroline starts off today relaxed …
  • Joe’s in a bad way
  • It was the carpet wot did it
  • Taking Joe to the toilet is a step too far?
  • Caroline turns on Oliver
  • Lynda’s inconsolable
  • Eddie’s furious
  • Jethro hit by a branch. Nigel falls off a roof. Joe trips over the carpet. At least David varies his modus operandi

Thursday 19 September 2013

Joe bumps his head – Thurs 19.09.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Thursday 19th September 2013
  • Darrell’s just fine (actually)
  • We missed both David and Joe’s birthday yesterday
  • Joe would have won the best moustache competition
  • Ben’s enjoying Big School
  • Josh is suddenly a hunk
  • The two amigos
  • The Christmas turkeys!
  • Joe wants Nic at home
  • Joe says no to a jar
  • It was folks like Eddie and Joe Lynda didn’t want ...
  • Joe leaves in an ambulance


Wednesday 18 September 2013

Lynda has the power! – 18.09.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Wednesday 18th September 2013
  • “The tomatoes are on the soft side”
  • Kirsty sounds sad
  • Tony buys Tom wire and insulator
  • Ray’s upped and off
  • Tony’s matchmaking?
  • Ray does this all the time
  • Oliver installs Lynda on the throne
  • Queen Lynda’s first act


Tuesday 17 September 2013

Mrs Shen is Ray’s mistress – Tues 17.09.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Tuesday 17th September 2013
  • Brian spots Mrs Shen
  • Matt waxes lyrical about Russia
  • Brian spots Mrs Shen AND Ray
  • Poor ewe
  • Alistair says no, then yes (with provisos)
  • Temp Anthea is now a Perm PA
  • Matt and Brian don’t support paternity leave


Monday 16 September 2013

Helen’s delusional – Mon 16.09.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Monday 16th September 2013
  • Shula is  stunned at Helen’s crafting talents
  • Helen’s suddenly thick
  • Shula wants to offer Darrell a room


Sunday 15 September 2013

The Flower and Produce Show 2013 – Sun 15.09.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Sunday 15th September 2013
  • Who won the Rose Bowl?
  • We’re spared phone sex
  • Remember the lost earring
  • Mrs Shen doesn’t know the meaning of ‘Do Not Disturb’
  • A buffer for Kathy?
  • Mrs Shen doesn’t want to swim with Kathy
  • David and Ruth are going to the Mexican night
  • Rob and Lynda’s llamas save Helen
  • Mrs Shen wants her swimsuit laundered


Friday 13 September 2013

Josh snogs a gorgeous girl – Fri 13.09.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Friday 13th September 2013
  • The cows enjoy modern pop
  • Berrow Farm
  • Was it a wild party?
  • Mrs Shen made Magda cry
  • Ray buses in auld yins
  • David has TWO glasses of wine
  • Lynda covers for Ray


Thursday 12 September 2013

Pat’s breaking the law for Helen – Thurs 12.09.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Thursday 12th September 2013
  • Pat’s keeping a secret from Helen
  • Stew means Kathy
  • Tony caught Tom stealing
  • Kathy’s not going on holiday
  • Darrell’s hiding in bushes, eating crisps


Wednesday 11 September 2013

Take your Mistress to work day – Wed 11.09.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Wednesday 11th September 2013
  • Jolene and Kenton’s go 1950s style
  • Why would the link only work on a laptop?
  • Lilian summarises Ambridge Extra
  • Why was Rob waiting for Helen outside the pub?
  • Kenton’s spotted Darrell
  • Helen admires the Super Dairy
  • Dmitry was a demi-god


Tuesday 10 September 2013

The Church won’t help Darrell – Tues 10.09.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Tuesday 10th September 2013
  • Neil tries to help Darrell
  • Alan can’t help Darrell
  • Ray corrects Lynda
  • Mrs Shen wants magazines
  • The Hamiltons have gone elsewhere
  • Lynda has to find a piñata


Monday 9 September 2013

Matt and Lilian, back home – Mon 09.09.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Monday 9th September 2013
  • They’re back!
  • Lewis has need for hay
  • Now David’s smitten with Rob
  • Ian and Kathy compare bad bosses
  • Lilian impresses Matt
  • The asparagus is overcooked!
  • The Conservation Officer’s causing trouble
  • Anthea’s here to stay


Sunday 8 September 2013

Kirsty makes a move on Tom – Sun 08.09.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Sunday 8th September 2013
  • Was Jess at the family gathering?
  • Lynda tries to bring culture to  the Mexican evening
  • Kirsty likes Tom …
  • Kirsty thinks the earrings are good enough
  • How did Tom solve his cashflow problem?
  • The arrival of Mrs Shen


Friday 6 September 2013

A Mexican night at Grey Gables – Fri 06.09.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Friday 6th September 2013
  • Lynda’s also out of the Rose Bowl
  • Oliver’s oblivious
  • Ray’s a liar
  • The music teacher saves the concert
  • Lily’s hyper
  • Ray demands a Mexican night
  • Should the Church save Darrell?
  • Just because Ray’s the boss?


Thursday 5 September 2013

Rob saves some Brookfield cows – Thurs 05.09.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Thursday 5th September 2013
  • Emma and Ed are down the pub
  • Simone has glandular fever
  • Darrell’s sleeping in the bus shelter
  • Keira has a purple monster called George
  • Distressed cows at Brookfield
  • Clarrie’s worried about Kathy
  • The vet students like the caravans
  • Rob’s going back to his family
  • Josh wants pizza and mates


It’s all over – Thurs 05.09.13 #ambridgeextra

Ambridge Extra Thursday 5th September 2013
  • Lilian’s in trouble
  • Matt to the rescue!
  • The quickest flight from Inverness to Surrey … ever!
  • Matt chooses Lilian
  • Brenda doesn’t choose Dmitry
  • Pusscat and Tiger, back together
  • Hmmm …


Wednesday 4 September 2013

Grey Gables has dirty changing rooms – Wed 04.09.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Wednesday 4th April 2013
  • Ray’s litany of ineptitude
  • Helen’s jewellery in the Flower and Produce show
  • More consternation about the wedding invites
  • Brian behaves admirably
  • Jennifer lost a sleeve!


Tuesday 3 September 2013

Helen sends Henry away – Tues 03.09.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Tuesday 3rd September 2013
  • Helen puts Rob before Henry
  • Ben’s at the big school
  • At least Ruth’s roses are surviving
  • Consternation over the wedding invites
  • Henry likes boxes
  • Tony gets to say ‘I told you so’
  • The concert tickets are selling well
  • Shula has Darrell on her mind
  • When’s a Hen not a Moor Hen?


Lilian whores herself – Tues 03.09.13 #ambridgeextra

Ambridge Extra Tuesday 3rd September 2013
  • Lilian woos Leonid
  • Robin thinks Matt’s the hostile takeover
  • Dmitry’s lovesick
  • Matt’s threatened with a shotgun
  • What a load of …


Monday 2 September 2013

Tom has nae cash – Mon 02.09.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Monday 2nd September 2013
  • Afternoon teas to save the Golf Club
  • Tom simply adores Rob
  • The Pickers were ever so quiet this year
  • Kirsty and Tom have ham and chips
  • Rhys’ brewing is lethal
  • Tom has cashflow issues


Sunday 1 September 2013

Lynda prefers salmon without the head – Sun 01.09.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Sunday 1st September 2013
  • Ray demands espresso
  • Fallon has a list, and she’s checking it twice
  • Rhys is home brewing, but not saying a word about it
  • Don’t like salmon heads?
  • Lynda’s smelling the roses
  • In-house entertainment … at Grey Gables!


Friday 30 August 2013

Caroline deadheads some flowers – Fri 30.08.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Friday 30th August 2013
  • Caroline’s loving omelette
  • There’s a smell in room 6
  • The food at the Golf Club is dry
  • Complacency sets in about the Super Dairy
  • Welsh Love Spoons resolve all
  • Ruth’s not bothered about competition?
  • Pip took her own duvet


Thursday 29 August 2013

Alan picks the wrong flowers – Thurs 29.08.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Thursday 29th August 2013
  • Ambridge lost to Loxley Barrett
  • Alan asks Shula if she uses Twitter
  • Not the roses, Alan
  • Shula reckons it’ll all be fine
  • Those poor cows
  • That horrible Des got 8 years


Brenda wakes up to Dmitry – Thurs 29.08.13 #ambridgeextra

Ambridge Extra Thursday 29th August 2013
  • Brenda’s new job is … brining coffee!
  • Now Tatyana has the contract
  • Brenda eavesdrops
  • Matt’s off to shoot something
  • Leonid knows Robin
  • Lilian thinks Matt’s getting intimate with Tatyana
  • Lilian to use her womanly wiles?


Wednesday 28 August 2013

Pip’s becoming Super Dairy – Wed 28.08.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Wednesday 28th August 2013
  • Kirsty and Tom … again
  • All Henry has is his bricks
  • Helen shows Pat the necklace she made
  • David’s delighted about the badger cull
  • Pip wants to rush growing the dairy herd
  • Ben’s school shopping already


Tuesday 27 August 2013

Rob takes Helen far, far away – Tues 27.08.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Tuesday 27th August 2013
  • When does a cow shed not smell like a cow shed?
  • Do vets drink like pickers?
  • Everyone benefits from the Super Dairy
  • Jennifer’s definitely out of the Rose Bowl
  • Will no-one think of the cows?
  • Ian likes Ray
  • Helen’s unrecognisable
  • Divot repair night


Vitaly’s dad is a bad ‘un – Tues 27.08.13 #ambridgeextra

(or not … this is getting a tad ridiculous!)

Ambridge Extra Tuesday 27th August 2013
  • Brenda’s still swallowing Dmitry’s rubbish
  • One should not talk dodgy deals in a food hall
  • Leonid was next to the pate
  • Dmitry picnics in style
  • Leonid times his visit with a shower
  • Dmitry thinks Brenda’s “smart” at PR
  • Leonid stole the phone


Monday 26 August 2013

Ray arrives, and has lunch – Mon 26.08.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers  Monday 26th August 2013
  • Does the Georgian Society have Bath Buns with their tea?
  • Ray sounds dodgy …
  • Competition for the Rose Bowl steps back up again
  • Ruth buys biscuits
  • Ray’s a Conway Twitty Man


Sunday 25 August 2013

Darrell’s sleeping rough – Sun 25.08.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Sunday 25th August 2013
  • Kathy’s feeling the pressure
  • Kenton’s not got great penmanship
  • Darrell’s sleeping in the park
  • Fallon resorts to shouting


Friday 23 August 2013

The Golf Club is not a Kibbutz (allegedly) – Fri 23.08.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Friday 23rd August 2013
  • Kenton and Jolene playing wet t-shirt competition
  • Lynda still believes
  • Kathy corrects grammar while others lose their livelihood
  • Kenton’s simple to Matt’s complicated
  • Kenton’s welcomed back to Wedding HQ


Thursday 22 August 2013

There was nearly a shower scene! – Thurs 22.08.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Thursday 22nd August 2013
  • Everyone’s shocked at Shula’s charity
  • At least Pip will have clean clothes in Yorkshire
  • Brian has a moment of empathy
  • Helen abandons Henry for jewellery making
  • The picker killed Jennifer’s roses
  • The microphones were off for the bath


Lilian’s most impressed by Dmitry – Thurs 22.08.13 #ambridgeextra

Ambridge Extra Thursday 22nd August 2013
  • Brenda’s moving in with Dmitry
  • Brenda can order food!
  • Lilian still wants Brenda
  • Robin says the contract is worthless
  • Nicolai Barbarin found murdered
  • Dmitry is revealed
  • Matt’s room is messy


Wednesday 21 August 2013

Ambridge celebrates gay pride? – Wed 21.08.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Wednesday 21st August 2013
  • The Flower and Produce Show celebrates diversity
  • Jolene finds THE dress
  • Caroline’s finally in the mood for a holiday
  • Martin won’t believe the facts
  • Caroline wants to go to Juliet’s house


Tuesday 20 August 2013

Susan would prefer British workers – 20.08.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Tuesday 20th August 2013
  • Not all is rosey in Jennifer’s garden
  • A local Super Dairy for local people
  • Rob didn’t get much sleep last night
  • Bridge Farm veg boxes at the Super Dairy?
  • All Jennifer had to do is buy stamps
  • Shula’s pushing tickets
  • £3572
  • Jennifer’s also entering her roses
  • “I managed to insult Kenton and Shula simultaneously.”


Matt’s scared of a teddy bear – Tues 20.08.13 #ambridgeextra

Ambridge Extra Tuesday 20th August 2013
  • Matt won’t go home
  • Matt takes Tatyana to a caff
  • Tatyana’s a bad ‘un?
  • Brenda aspires to be a WAG
  • Dmitry’s in on the sham?
  • Matt has pie in a box
  • Dmitry asks Brenda for an investment
  • Evil teddy bear …


Monday 19 August 2013

Helen’s a liar – Mon 19.08.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Monday 19th August 2013
  • Ray’s references should raise alarm bells
  • Lynda’s patted on the head, and sent off happy
  • Tom’s increasing production
  • Helen makes Henry cry
  • Helen is such a caring friend


Sunday 18 August 2013

Pip tickles a cow’s nose – Sun 18.08.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Sunday 18th August 2013
  • Pip gets a cow going
  • Lynda becomes Kathy’s dealer
  • Poor Valda
  • Lynda reckons she’s management material
  • No room for Pip?
  • Lynda and Ruth also want the Rose bowl
  • Shula congratulates Alan and Usha on their marriage
  • Shula’s roped into the Elms


Friday 16 August 2013

Tom’s told about Dmitry – Fri 16.08.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Friday 16th August 2013
  • Pat and Tony demand ethical
  • Pat and Kathy do culture
  • £3.50 lost off of every barrel
  • Four poppadums … steady on!
  • When is a chilli too hot?
  • Kathy isn’t entirely happy about the bestman
  • Kirsty is David Cameron’s kinda gal
  • Tom’s told that Brenda has a boyfriend
  • We don’t eavesdrop in on Rob and Helen


Thursday 15 August 2013

Brookfield’s first calf of 2013 – Thurs 15.08.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Thursday 15th August 2013
  • Caroline gives Ray Grey Gables without references
  • Daniel’s off to Nottingham Uni
  • Elizabeth sold her land
  • When a  calf is born …
  • David’s not bothered?
  • Jolene and Kenton “sophisticated” … ???
  • Ben’s starting secondary school


Robin is a bad ‘un – Thurs 15.08.13 #ambridgeextra

Ambridge Extra Thursday 15th August 2013
  • Lilian shouts at Brenda
  • Robin can’t be trusted
  • Brenda tells all
  • Lilian finds Matt too thin


Wednesday 14 August 2013

Jamie makes pizza – Wed 14.08.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Wednesday 14th August 2013
  • Don’t call Jamie when he’s slicing wood
  • The wheat is nearly in, the pheasants are well
  • But Jennifer made Salmon en croute!
  • Helen’s being sexy again
  • Milk will be scarce in Autumn
  • Kenton, bullied by a spider
  • The Traditional Roses Bowl
  • Brian joins in with Martin
  • Jamie distracts Kathy with wine and pizza


Tuesday 13 August 2013

Sabrina gets a free cucumber body wrap – Tues 13.08.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Tuesday 13th August 2013
  • The girls are being obliging for Oliver
  • Mike’s lying to Lilian
  • Oliver wants some bloke to run Grey Gables
  • Is Anthea  good ‘un?
  • Sabrina complains
  • Lilian tracks down Matt


Dmitry is super rich – Tues 13.08.13 #ambridgeextra

Ambridge Extra Tuesday 13th August 2013
  • Matt’s off to London
  • Brenda doesn’t want sausages
  • Dmitry’s the big boss man
  • Lilian’s tracked down Matt


Monday 12 August 2013

There are too many Archers – Mon 12.08.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Monday 12th August 2013
  • “The trouble is Kenton’s family”
  • Kenton wants to be married as Dracula
  • Morality lessons from Kirsty
  • Brenda not coming home?
  • And another Archers invites themselves
  • Shelly Brazil is on Twitter
  • Tom and Kirsty going out, again


Sunday 11 August 2013

Helen’s happy to be Rob’s secret – Sun 11.08.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Sunday 11th August 2013
  • Helen and Rob, in bed
  • What did happen to Rob’s arm?
  • No new tractor for Tom
  • £18,200 raised for the organ
  • Kathy had to work today
  • Kathy and Pat to the playground, Neil and Tony to The Bull
  • Helen’s playing housewife
  • We didn’t need to know Helen’s hands were wet
  • Helen’s happy to be a dirty secret
  • Milk’s on the up!
  • Happy Helen
  • Open air Shakespeare


Friday 9 August 2013

Helen booty calls Rob – Fri 09.08.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Friday 9th August 2013
  • Ian’s caught having a cigarette
  • David won’t be bestman
  • Lillian DOESN’T have a GandT
  • Lilian makes Mike uncomfortable
  • Mike makes a guess at where Brenda went on holiday
  • Helen doesn’t tell Ian
  • Henry’s like a dog
  • Helen booty calls Rob


Thursday 8 August 2013

Bearded men invade Lower Loxley – Thurs 08.08.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Thursday 8th August 2013
  • Pat doesn’t need words
  • Ben goes to football practice
  • Steve gets the boot
  • Beardy Weirdys
  • Did Elizabeth not notice the recession?
  • Kenton got a remote controlled airplane
  • A Lower Loxley wedding

Matt has porno on in his room – Thurs 08.07.13 #ambridgeextra

Ambridge Extra Thursday 8th July 2013
  • Matt gets a cigar for his birthday
  • Matt doesn’t scare easily
  • There’s a surprise in Matt’s room
  • Brenda’s sent to England
  • Is Dmitry a bad ‘un?


Wednesday 7 August 2013

The Magic Grain Sucker to the rescue! – 07.08.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Wednesday 7th August 2013
  • Kathy’s on yet another personal call
  • David tipped the trailer
  • The silent film night


Tuesday 6 August 2013

A guest got the wrong cereal! – Tues 06.08.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Tuesday 6th August 2013
  • Caroline’s up and at ‘em
  • Where in Borsetshire are there no memories for Kenton and Jolene?
  • Anthea’s annoying, but efficient
  • Does Mike know Brenda’s with Matt?


Meet the serfs – Tues 06.08.13 #ambridgeextra

Ambridge Extra Tuesday 6th August
  • Lilian discovers Brenda is in cahoots
  • Just the new girl’s fault?
  • Nicolai Barbarin’s the chap with Matt’s money


Monday 5 August 2013

Sunday 4 August 2013

Emma abandons the Church – Sun 04.08.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Sunday 4th August 2013
  • Emma’s not going back to Church
  • Where’s Emma going for her birthday?
  • Don’t believe a word Helen says
  • The waiter had his shirt untucked!
  • Sunday Lunch has changed at the Golf Club
  • A second showing at the silent film night
  • Shula gets a whole choir for free
  • Sweaty cheese


Friday 2 August 2013

Freddie doesn’t want to be a pageboy – Fri 02.08.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Friday 2nd August
  • Jolene’s marrying into the horsey set
  • Grey Gables coped with Caroline
  • Freddie and Lily approve
  • Lily accepts Freddie’s better at something
  • Awkward Rob and Helen moment
  • Why doesn’t Freddie want to be a pageboy?
  • Caroline was Oliver’s investment


Kathy does a bad Terminator impression – Thurs 01.08.13

Pondering The Archers  Thursday 1st August 2013
  • Tom does as Rob suggests
  • Dressing cheese
  • Martin has no sense of humour
  • Brian’s an “interesting” boss


Thursday 1 August 2013

Matt leaves for Ambridge … but doesn’t – Thurs 01.08.13 #ambridgeextra

Ambridge Extra Thursday 1st August 2013
  • Matt doesn’t leave
  • Brenda’s staying
  • Brenda really is obsessed with Dmitry having a better job


Wednesday 31 July 2013

Nic gets to sit on a seat (I kid you not) – Wed 31.07.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Wednesday 31st July 2013
  • Nic will sit down, whether she likes it or not
  • Pip drops them in it again (though it’s their own fault for saying she could)
  • Jill’s fair chuffed for Kenton
  • Elizabeth’s land isn’t selling
  • Cricket topical insert ahoy


Tuesday 30 July 2013

Nic has leg pains – Tues 30.07.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Tuesday 30th July
  • Nic wakes the household
  • Anthea’s driving Lilian to drink
  • New puppy!


Matt’s money has gone – Tues 30.07.13 #ambridgeextra

Ambridge Extra Tuesday 30th July 2013
  • Matt’s receipt was for office supplies
  • Matt attacks Vitaly
  • Brenda don’t wear fur
  • Brenda’s not impressed with Dmitry’s job?
  • Was the diamond for Brenda?


Monday 29 July 2013

Helen reckons it was just a one-off – Mon 29.07.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Monday 29th July 2013
  • It’s all Spanish to Oliver
  • Martin’s being a facetious bastard
  • Kirsty swaps the baby food for the gluten free
  • Helen’s not even bothered about the dust
  • Caroline pumps Lynda
  • Helen admits she slept with Rob


Sunday 28 July 2013

Helen and Rob get it on - Sun 28.07.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Sunday 28th July 2013
  • Pip’s back
  • Jolene’s become left handed
  • Fallon’s best woman
  • Ruth dreams of a bar mounted scraper
  • Helen and Rob become more than just good friends


Friday 26 July 2013

Rob’s wife doesn’t understand him – Fri 26.07.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Friday 26th July 2013
  • Jess is not for Ambridge
  • Caroline’s not even allowed to spray plants
  • Martin makes Kathy her sums again
  • £2k, then they can book the church organ repairer
  • Kathy’s in charge of the silent film night
  • Pat’s horrified Rob made in into the office


Thursday 25 July 2013

Meriel demands to be a bridesmaid – Thurs 25.07.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Thursday 25th July 2013
  • One of the Brookfield cows is limping
  • No prizes for Lower Loxley wine
  • Meriel obsesses about crisps
  • Ruth don’t like cricket
  • STILL fascinated by the Clan Chief
  • Harvest is on its way
  • Not even married, but Jolene’s already cheating
  • Lilian’s struggling without Matt
  • Anthea rules the roost


Matt gets arrested – Thurs 25.07.13 #ambridgeextra

Ambridge Extra Thursday 25th July 2013
  • Matt’s woken by a Policeman, Brenda by a kiss
  • Brenda to the rescue
  • Matt and Brenda, reunited
  • Vitaly’s dad


Wednesday 24 July 2013

Jolene chooses her ring – Wed 24.07.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Wednesday 24th July 2013
  • Normal service resumes at Lilian’s
  • Will the shrink wrap ever be resolved?
  • Jolene chooses her ring
  • Royal Baby topical ahoy!
  • Rob goes to the nature reserve with Tom
  • Ambridge won against Little Croxley
  • Rob tells Tom to increase production
  • Rob wants kids but his wife doesn’t?


Tuesday 23 July 2013

Rob’s avoiding Helen? – Tues 23.07.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Tuesday 23rd July 2013
  • The sausage shrink wrap crises continues
  • Should Tom be told?
  • Will Jolene’s engagement ring be subtle?
  • Rob takes a photograph of Kathy
  • Martin reviews Kathy
  • Helen has ideas for Rob
  • Today, Rob boiled the kettle without boiling it
  • Rob goes cold


Matt hasn’t got a penny left – Tues 23.07.13 #ambridgeextra

Ambridge Extra Tuesday 23rd July 2013
  • Brenda wakes up with Dmitry
  • Vitaly’s gone
  • Brenda’s contemplative
  • Matt’s left with nothing


Monday 22 July 2013

When Lilian got there, the cupboard was bare – Mon 22.07.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Monday 22nd July 2013
  • Is Lilian coming or going?
  • Jolene makes Lilian guffaw
  • Fat Paul fancies being a beater
  • Nic’s glowing hot
  • Jolene Archer
  • Lilian’s cut Matt off where it hurts
  • What’s in a name?
  • Will has to use the servant’s door
  • William and Catherine’s baby


Sunday 21 July 2013

The (Ambridge-ified) Highland Games: Sun 21.07.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Sunday 21st July 2013
  • The bagpipes, the bagpipes … those cursed bagpipes
  • Reactions to the impending Jolene and Kenton marriage
  • What’s a porridge spurtle?
  • Eddie’s useless at tossing fence posts
  • Clan Chiefs can work at a chipper, surely?
  • “Never mix Brownies and air horns”


Kenton and Jolene get engaged: Fri 19.07.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Friday 19th July 2013
  • Jolene says yes before Kenton even asks
  • The night of the ceilidh
  • Why care about a Chieftain???
  • Tom’s fallen for Rob
  • Lilian about to go bankrupt?

Thursday 18 July 2013

Rob worms his way in – Thurs 18.07.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Thursday 18th July 2013
  • Rob’s taking both of Pat and Tony’s bairns
  • Caroline takes to her bed
  • Anthea takes control of Lilian
  • Tom’s told Brenda’s gone


Brenda goes off with a Russian bloke – 18.07.13 #ambridgeextra

Ambridge Extra Thursday 18th July 2013
  • Matt’s lost his mind
  • Brenda can’t go shopping
  • When Brenda met Dmitry
  • Lilian won’t say sorry to Brenda


Wednesday 17 July 2013

The Ambridge Swishing – Wed 17.07.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Wednesday 17th July 2012
  • Caroline sounds awful
  • The Swishing
  • Kenton thinks of Jolene
  • Zebedee’s relative gives $15,000
  • Silent film night


Tuesday 16 July 2013

Kenton’s still odd – Tues 16.07.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Tuesday 16th July 2013
  • Darrell’s fitting a door
  • Henry never plays with the ball
  • Rob has a camera
  • More worry about Kenton’s behaviour
  • Tony’s confused
  • Rob’s a casual homophobe


A deal too good to be true – Tues 16.07.13 #thearchers

Ambridge Extra Tuesday 16th July 2013
  • Brenda lands in Russia
  • Brenda gets lost going to the loo
  • Matt has a meeting completely starkers
  • Vitaly wants an investment …


Monday 15 July 2013

Kenton’s behaving oddly – Mon 15.07.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Monday 15th July 2013
  • Lilian’s still doing the work of three people
  • Tig’s doing well
  • David and Ruth have the taste for champagne
  • Number 43 needs to slim down
  • Kenton’s got itchy feet?
  • Brenda tells Lilian to go away


Sunday 14 July 2013

Mike’s still not happy about Russia – Sun 14.07.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Sunday 14th July 2013
  • Phoebe blames herself
  • Vicky insists she takes teddy
  • The mystery of the lost watch
  • Brenda leaves Ambridge


Friday 12 July 2013

Brenda’s off to Russia – Fri 12.07.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Friday 12th July 2013
  • Where’s Brenda?
  • Pat misses her cows
  • Rob says it with flowers
  • Nic has a cunning plan
  • Sabrina, bathing in milk
  • Mike’s aghast


Thursday 11 July 2013

Brenda and Matt off to Russia – Thurs 11.07.13 #ambridgeextra

Ambridge Extra Thursday 11th July 2013
  • Matt wants Brenda
  • Matt’s intoxicated
  • Matt wants Tatiana, not Lilian
  • Matt doesn’t care for Lilian’s woes
  • Matt gets Brenda!


When Rob came to dinner – Thurs 11.07.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Thursday 11th July 2013
  • Helen’s using the dining room!
  • Henry found a dead bumble bee
  • Does anyone have sympathy for Lilian?
  • Caroline’s far too busy. Lynda makes it worse …
  • When Rob came to tea


Wednesday 10 July 2013

Lilian demands Brenda – Wed 10.07.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Wednesday 10th July 2013
  • Ben only has a wee bag
  • David’s a bad texter
  • Lilian stalks Brenda
  • Hayley’s treat on her day off
  • Pip doesn’t wreck Brookfield
  • Ben eating the flapjacks has Jill in hysterics


Tuesday 9 July 2013

Brenda dumps Lilian – Tues 09.07.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Tuesday 9th July 2013
  • Lonely cow says goodbye
  • Lilian and Brenda have a proper spat!
  • Kenton insists Jolene keeps his favourite clothes
  • Ambridge’s growing obsession with spurtles
  • Tony reckons safety in numbers


Matt to do business in St Petersburg? - Tues 09.07.13 #ambridgeextra

Ambridge Extra Tuesday 9th July 2013
  • Matt goes to an art gallery
  • Brenda’s left with a crying Lilian
  • Vitaly Kedrov
  • Matt meets a pretty lady
  • Vitaly wants Matt’s consultancy skills … in St Petersburg

Monday 8 July 2013

Susan buys new clothes to give them away – Mon 08.07.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Monday 8th July 2013
  • Keira nicked Emma’s lip gloss
  • It’s the dead dog’s fault
  • Lilian lies for Matt
  • Topical tennis ahoy!
  • Sabrina’s a supreme Swisher
  • It’s Lilian’s birthday
  • Susan’s only got 80s clobber with which to swish


Sunday 7 July 2013

Freddie plays at Young Farmer – Sun 07.07.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Sunday 7th July 2013
  • Josh makes Freddie polish a cow
  • Emma goes to church
  • Meg’s dead
  • Lilian recaps Ambridge Extra for Jolene


Friday 5 July 2013

Elizabeth shampoos a cow – Fri 05.07.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Friday 5th July 2013
  • Elizabeth shampoos a cow
  • Lily’s had a brace fitted
  • Ruth doesn’t have a thing with which to swish
  • Lonely cow’s all clear!
  • Helen wants Rob for dinner
  • Gloucester cheese?
  • Pat wants to gamble their pension
  • Lilian’s worried about her tan


Thursday 4 July 2013

When’s a Clan chief not a Clan Chief? – Thurs 04.07.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Thursday 4th July 2013
  • Jazzer to sue the Flower Festival
  • What’s wrong with Strip the Willow?
  • Performance Poet or Clan Chief?
  • Georgie, Georgie, how will your garden grow?
  • Where’s the mayonnaise????
  • Ah, William McGonagall …
  • Neil left a pig in his car


When Matt met a Russian bloke (Lilian left him) – Thurs 04.07.13 #ambridgeextra

Ambridge Extra Thursday 4th July 2013
  • Matt has ice in his malt whisky
  • A big yacht always impresses
  • Lilian goes home alone


Wednesday 3 July 2013

The Phil/Jill Archer Clan are very smug – Wed 03.07.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Wednesday 3rd July 2013
  • Pip’s off to Churcham, David and Ruth on holiday
  • Pip wonders where Champagne comes from
  • Josh says sorry
  • Freddie walks his heifer all the time
  • Why do Gloucesters have white stripes down their backs
  • Freddie sounds old
  • Self-congratulating Archers


Tuesday 2 July 2013

Brenda has a rubbish life – Tues 02.07.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Tuesday 2nd July 2013
  • Jennifer rates Caroline as “really stylish”
  • Brenda calls Lilian on holiday (part 2)
  • Phoebe wants Brenda out
  • Brenda realises how rubbish is her life
  • Brian kicks Rob up the bottom


It’s back … with Matt and Lilian in Montenegro – Tues 02.07.13 #ambridgeextra

Ambridge Extra Tuesday 2nd July 2013
  • Matt tries to get his leg over
  • Matt insists on shopping
  • Lilian turns to the Catholic Church
  • Lilian knows Matt knows about Paul


Monday 1 July 2013

Tony doesn’t know what he is – Mon 01.07.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Monday 1st July 2013
  • Brenda calls Lilian on her holiday
  • Yet another awkward Tom and Brenda moment
  • Tom wants to spend Pat and Tony’s retirement fund
  • Oliver’s not a happy bunny, Tony’s having an identity crisis
  • The first yoghurts without Bridge Farm milk


Sunday 30 June 2013

Jennifer to swish – Sun 30.06.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Sunday 30th June 2013
  • Swishing comes to Ambridge
  • Will no-one think of Lonely Cow?
  • The last of the cows leave Bridge Farm
  • Felpersham Church Conservation Trust gave £1,200


Friday 28 June 2013

The Flower Festival – Fri 28.06.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Friday 28th June 2013
  • The penny takes a while to drop for Clarrie
  • Daniel’s off to Wyoming
  • Jazzer drinks paint
  • Jolene drops a clanger
  • How much did the cows raise?


Thursday 27 June 2013

Pip got a 2:2 – Thurs 27.06.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Thursday 27th June 2013
  • Pip passed
  • Halter training a heifer
  • Clarrie vandalising gardens
  • Phoebe and Abbie can’t share
  • Caroline thinks taxis are extravagant
  • Oliver’s stood up (again)


Wednesday 26 June 2013

One lonely cow left at Bridge Farm – Wed 26.06.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Wednesday 26th June 2013
  • Lonely cow was taken away
  • They came from Cornwall, they came from Wales
  • Becky Holden
  • Pat’s sad, Ruth’s sad
  • And then … there was just lonely cow left


Tuesday 25 June 2013

Henry won’t eat peppers and courgettes – Tues 25.06.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Tuesday 25th June 2013
  • Oliver’s horrified at Caroline’s desk lunch
  • Poor, poor lonely cow
  • Any opportunity for Tom Archer to promote Tom Archer
  • It’s not to Oliver’s plan
  • Henry is two and a half
  • Helen fools Henry
  • The last night of cows at Bridge Farm


Monday 24 June 2013

Tom talks to the cows – Mon 24.06.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Monday 24th June 2013
  • I do love a fundraising thermometer
  • Clarrie’s flowers are Olympian
  • Clarrie’s scared of biscuits
  • Clarrie gets her water feature
  • “everybody loves sponge cake”
  • George teaches his toys how to pray
  • Tom praises the cows


Sunday 23 June 2013

Bethany’s Christening – Sun 23.06.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Sunday 23rd June 2013
  • Bethany’s late for her own Christening
  • Another awkward Tom and Brenda moment
  • Kenton’s smitten
  • Ed was right, Mike wrong
  • Tom wasn’t invited
  • Josh is running before he’s counted his eggs

Friday 21 June 2013

Bethany’s too fat – Fri 21.06.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Friday 21st June 2013
  • Darrell moves out of Ambridge
  • Since when did bacon = curly hair?
  • Rob just happened to have a football
  • Bethany’s too big for her christening gown
  • Saint Sebastian has to go at the back
  • Helen really (really) fancies Rob


Thursday 20 June 2013

Tony really hates Brian – Thurs 20.06.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Thursday 20th June 2013
  • Tony’s scared Tom will turn to the dark side
  • Gies a job!
  • Lilian still hasn’t packed
  • Let’s go fly a kite …
  • Pip’s car is “tidy” but “uncool”


Wednesday 19 June 2013

The lads shear some sheep: Wed 19.06.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Wednesday 19th June 2013
  • Jazzer farts
  • Wednesdays are always quiet in The Bull
  • Did Lilian leave her pants?
  • Jazzer to work in the Super Dairy?

Jazzer farts

Ed, Jazzer and Jamie are on their shearing job.

All went well with the work, so we hear more of them after the fact. While downing pints.

[Jazzer] “Come on lads, may be the sheep be plentiful and the wool thick and long!”

As they then bed down for the night, Jazzer starts farting.

[Jazzer] “Better oot than in.”

(ooft … I could smell that from here!)

Well, at least Jamie would well chuffed to be part of the shearing team.


Wednesdays are always quiet in The Bull


Wonder why that is?


Did Lilian leave her pants?


Matt reckons that now Paul’s funeral is over, both he and Lilian can look forward to their holiday.

Hmmm.

Lilian then calls Jolene in a panic. She hasn’t packed. And worse, as she starts, she realises:

[Lilian] “Oh my god, my perfume. I left my perfume in the apartment!”

And her scarf.

Lilian’s in a pure panic now. She’s terrified Paul’s children will realise they belong to her, and then realise something had been afoot.

So, Jolene agrees to go with Lilian to collect her stuff from the flat.

When they get there, Lilian wants to take the watercolour she and Paul bought together. Which Jolene agrees to stash at hers.

[Lilian] “Oh Paul. And you were so alone!”

And she starts sobbing.

Lilian now reckons she can’t go on holiday with Matt. It doesn’t “feel right”.

But Jolene tries to reason that it’s a new start for her.

[Jolene] “What’s happened to Paul has been horrible for you.”

[Lilian] “I loved him.”

[Jolene] “I know, and I know how’ll bad you’ll miss him. I don’t wanna seem harsh, but he’s gone. Matt’s here, and Matt loves you … I know you love him.”

But, Lilian admits that if Paul hadn’t died, Lilian would probably have left Matt.

[Jolene] “He’s got his faults, well so has any man. So have we all. You’ve got so much in common, your fight, your ambition, your drive,. Your brains. You complement each other so well. Don’t throw it all away Lilian. Not now.”

Oh dear.

Maybe Matt’s psychological warfare is having an effect on Lilian, but one which will destroy them.

(and no. It didn’t sound like Lilian left her pants)


Jazzer to work in the Super Dairy?

Well, he is going to ask Rob for a job.

[Ed] “Put you next to a cow, and you wouldn’t know one end from the udder!”

(oh ho!)

But Jazzer reckons he has “transferrable” skills. And he also wants his own flat (the job just happens to come with one).

The interview should be interesting (probably reminiscent of Spud’s in Trainspotting)

Tuesday 18 June 2013

Lilian shouts at Brenda: Tues 18.06.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Tuesday 18th June 2013
  • Brenda can’t get into the bathroom
  • Rob’s never seen a lazy weeder
  • Brenda can’t get work done
  • Tom tours the Super Dairy
  • Why’s Brian so interested in Tom?
  • Vicky and Mike are on a diet
  • A lass to work the cows


Monday 17 June 2013

Sunday 16 June 2013

Friday 14 June 2013

Funerals and Fairy Lights: Fri 14.06.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Friday 14th June 2013
  • Jazzer lies about fairy lights
  • Emma’s flowers droop, Nic’s don’t
  • Ed’s bought off Jamie
  • Lilian doesn’t want to say goodbye to Paul


Thursday 13 June 2013

Helen fancies Rob: Thurs 13. 06.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Thursday 13th June 2013
  • Matt turns the screw
  • Rob and Helen flirt over milk
  • Daniel to the States, Pip to Yorkshire
  • Phoebe gives Lilian a hug


Wednesday 12 June 2013

Emma had to turn a mattress: Wed 12.06.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Wednesday 12th June 2013
  • Size doesn’t matter to Jazzer
  • Emma actually has to do some graft
  • Clarrie recruits Jazzer
  • George is still praying
  • Clarrie picks her weeds, they just grow back
  • Emma wants to arrange flowers


Tuesday 11 June 2013

Clarrie gets all angry over flowers – Tues 11.06.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Tuesday 11th June 2013
  • Do guinea pigs have souls?
  • At least Elona left the oven gloves
  • Clarrie was not a fan of Zebedee
  • Will the well to do of Ambridge not save the organ?
  • The Darts Team to watch a Derek Jarman?
  • Clarrie’s furious about the Virgin Mary


Monday 10 June 2013

Jim woos Jennifer with a cheese scone – Mon 10.06.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Monday 10th June 2013
  • Brian has a concrete floor
  • Zebedee Tring’s Connecticut Connections
  • Lilian blames herself
  • Jim tricks his way back into Jennifer’s affections


Sunday 9 June 2013

Open Farm Sunday – Sun 09.06.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Sunday 9th June 2013
  • Lilian’s aimless
  • Eggs before mum?
  • It was Josh wot spurred Pip?
  • There could be worse things for George to obsess over
  • Matt stoops to a new low
  • £102.50


Friday 7 June 2013

Matt tells Lilian that Paul’s dead – Fri 07.06.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Friday 7th June 2013
  • Matt breaks the news to Lilian
  • Emma Grundy or Tracey Horrobin?
  • Peggy and Elona have to part
  • Lilian’s in hell


Thursday 6 June 2013

Paul’s dead: Thurs 06.06.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Thursday 6th June 2013
  • A dead man doesn’t answer his phone
  • Sheaf Toss, Maids’ Legs and a ceilidh
  • Peggy interviews Emma
  • Darrell’s ex-boss was found dead
  • Did Matt kill Paul?

Wednesday 5 June 2013

Mushy peas, mandarin oranges and Proust: Wed 05.06.13 #thearch

Pondering The Archers Wednesday 5th June 2013
  • Mushy peas, mandarin oranges and Proust
  • We didn’t have stress in our day …
  • Lynda’s still not happy about the Highland Games
  • Jim admits to being mean
  • Emma to become the new Elona?
  • Rob wants to promote the Super Dairy at Brookfield


Tuesday 4 June 2013

Pip passed her retakes: Tues 04.06.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Tuesday 4th June 2013
  • Pip’s distracted
  • Lilian’s distracted
  • Rob and Adam bond over Brian
  • David and Ruth have a wee walk


Monday 3 June 2013

Paul stands up Lilian: Mon 03.06.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Monday 3rd June 2013
  • When did Freddie grow up?
  • No more Ifty
  • Staffing problems at the super dairy
  • A project too far?
  • Does Jess exist?
  • Sabrina and Jennifer have had an idea
  • Lillian’s not with R ick … or Paul


Sunday 2 June 2013

Lilian goes to church: Sun 02.06.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Sunday 2nd June 2013
  • Paul hasn’t called Lilian
  • Jennifer and Brian REALLY rate themselves
  • Where were Peggy’s sparrows?
  • Peggy can cope
  • Mr Honeywell tires out Lilian
  • Peggy has very deep pockets
  • Jennifer’s boycotting the book club


Friday 31 May 2013

Paul is attacked (again) – Fri 31.05.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Friday 31st May 2013
  • Pip’s turned the corner
  • Josh and Ben have pals with which to play
  • Tom brings Kirsty champagne
  • Hasn’t Jazzer played the bagpipes before?
  • Josh wants to do a Tracey Emin
  • Paul gets a severe warning


Thursday 30 May 2013

Jazzer accuses Lynda of racism – Thurs 30.05.13 #thearchers

The Archers Thursday 30th May 2013
  • Peggy doesn’t want an agency
  • Jim Poo Poos Tom’s bravery
  • Do Llamas get sheared?
  • Lynda! Stop gossiping!!!
  • Jim hasn’t noticed Jennifer loathes him?
  • Jennifer didn’t even know
  • Who will open the fete?


Wednesday 29 May 2013

Paul’s attacked – Wed 29.05.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Wednesday 29th May 2013
  • Paul's harassing Lilian (again)
  • Jennifer will have to go to an agency
  • How was their evening at the Orangery?
  • The hitman finally finds Paul


Tuesday 28 May 2013

Tony shouts at Brian – Tues 28.05.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Tuesday 28th May 2013
  • Tony tells Brian what’s what
  • Brian wants, Brian gets
  • Brian’s turn to do the caravans
  • Rob impresses Adam
  • German and Hungarian Heifers
  • Tony will have to put a cheery face on it
  • Those churns are worth £40!
  • Tony shouts at Jennifer
  • Jennifer won’t go to Shula’s drinks


Sunday 26 May 2013

Lilian hangs up on Paul: Sun 26.05.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Sunday 26th May 2013
  • What’s important in a designer?
  • Will nobody help Jennifer?
  • Matt’s hitman sounds clueless
  • Joe gets a pint for taking from Tony
  • Lilian and Paul have a right spat
  • Lilian won’t help Tony
  • Neil’s commenting on the Single Wicket


Friday 24 May 2013

David and Pip make a deal: Fri 24.05.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Friday 24th May 2013
  • Tony feels he’s betrayed their cows
  • A deal is struck (thank goodness!)
  • Matt has no sympathy
  • A Brookfield lamb gets stuck in a hedge
  • Crying over spilt coffee
  • Matt hires a hitman


Thursday 23 May 2013

Ambride-ifying the Highland Games: Thurs 23.05.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Thursday 23rd May 2013
  • Peggy and Jill, on biscuits
  • Jill’s a PR guru
  • Tom’s shoe lace broke
  • The skittle team won’t be partaking
  • Jill’s averse to adults eating sweets
  • The Highland games, watered down for Ambridge
  • Kenton and Jill judge David
  • Poor Darrell
  • Elona and Peggy have to part
  • Peggy’s grandchildren’s love life makes her sad


Wednesday 22 May 2013

Jonathan dumps Helen: Wed 22.05.13 #thearchers

The Archers  Wednesday 22nd May 2013
  • Helen’s still stalking Jonathan
  • We didn’t have to hear all of Tom’s presentation
  • Still laughing at Brian
  • David gets confused between tea and coffee
  • The Phil Archers get competitive
  • Ruth’s backing down


Tuesday 21 May 2013

Brian’s exposed: Tues 21.05.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Tuesday 21st May 2013
  • Jennifer cleans a caravan
  • Borchester Life takes the Michael out of Brian
  • Nic and Joe take the Michael out of Brian
  • Glen Whitehouse takes the Michael out of Brian
  • Joe’s triumphant
  • Ed versus Will


Monday 20 May 2013

The horse REALLY was injured. Honest. – Mon 20.05.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Monday 20th May 2013
  • Matt’s trying to trip up Lilian
  • The horse ambulance had to be called!
  • The last calf to be born at Bridge Farm?
  • Alice is glad she stayed, Chris avoids the washing up
  • Party at Shula and Alistair’s!
  • Jonathan’s dumped Helen?


Sunday 19 May 2013

Paul calls Lilian a whore – Sun 19.05.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Sunday 19th May 2013
  • Josh is in business
  • Paul’s stalking Lilian
  • Nic laughs in church
  • Paul calls Lilian stupid, then a prostitute
  • Lilian forgot coffee with Peggy AND arrived home in a taxi


Friday 17 May 2013

Matt follows Lilian to Pauls – Fri 17.05.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Friday 17th May 2013
  • Matt kisses Lilian off to Paul’s
  • Has Tom topped himself?
  • When Celia met Lilian
  • When Celia met Matt


Thursday 16 May 2013

Tom realises Brenda’s gone for good – Thurs 16.05.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Thursday 16th May 2013
  • Clarrie got Nic to help with the flowers
  • Jim and Jill go for tea
  • Tom to branch out into haggis?
  • Jazzer runs to his ma
  • The kids worry Jill
  • Clarrie gets Nic to church
  • Everyone fancies Rob?
  • Jazzer protects his girls
  • Tom accepts Brenda’s gone


Wednesday 15 May 2013

Pip discovers Josh is the favoured one – Wed 15.05.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Wednesday 15th May 2013
  • Was the fete vote rigged?
  • The shop’s run out of pasta quills!
  • Pip decides to be reasonable
  • Jennifer and Susan have a natter
  • Spencer wants Adam
  • Hell hath no fury like a Pip pipped by Josh


Tuesday 14 May 2013

When the Fete became a Highland Games – Tues 14.05.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Tuesday 14th May 2013
  • Matt’s off for a walk
  • The Village Fete theme this year is …
  • ANOTHER holiday for Matt and Lilian


Monday 13 May 2013

Matt knows it’s Paul – Mon 13.05.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Monday 13th May 2013
  • Lilian still believes Paul’s rubbish
  • Darrell’s staying, Elona’s not
  • Single Wicket, single-minded Alistair
  • It’s non-conclusive news for Bridge Farm
  • Jonathan still hasn’t called Helen
  • Matt suspects
  • Darrell drops Lilian right in it


Sunday 12 May 2013

Ambridge on Sea – Sun 12.05.13 #thearchers

The Archers Sunday 12th May 2013
  • Nic has a list, and she’s checking it twice
  • David shows the tyres what’s what
  • Ambridge on Sea
  • For Josh, the computer says …
  • Clarrie’s determined to hook Nic into flower arranging


Friday 10 May 2013

The Brookfield kids want money – Fri 10.05.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Friday 10th May 2013
  • Josh wants to graze chickens
  • Poor Number 27
  • Topical mention!
  • Jill and David do the weeding
  • What’s the gossip from Lower Loxley?
  • The darts team have a saint
  • Pip still wants a better car


Thursday 9 May 2013

Kirsty wants the old Tom Archer back – Thurs 09.05.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Thursday 9th May 2013
  • Jonathan’s gone to ground?
  • Kirsty is Tom’s one woman cheerleader squad
  • Lilian turns up, as Paul demanded
  • Paul’s a fibber
  • Tom is Brian without a Jennifer?


Wednesday 8 May 2013

Matt’s stalking Lilian – Wed 08.05.12 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Wednesday 8th May 2013
  • Eddie lets Clarrie down
  • Fat ducks
  • Vicky offers up her soft toys
  • Eddie impresses Lilian with his slab prowess
  • Matt turns up unexpectedly again
  • While Matt’s at golf …


Tuesday 7 May 2013

Jonathan doesn’t approve? – Tues 07.05.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Tuesday 7th May 2013
  • Pat lies to Clarrie
  • Clarrie’s cooking her own birthday treat
  • Helen’s got a date
  • Matt’s snooping on Lilian’s phone
  • Matt turns up unexpectedly, admires Brenda and gets jealous over a gay chap
  • Jonathan expected a dad


Monday 6 May 2013

A cow reacts at Bridge Farm – Mon 06.05.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Monday 6th May 2013
  • Neil offers Josh 30%
  • Phoebe likes living with Brenda
  • Ed and Jazzer attack the Brookfield sheep
  • One, lonely cow at Bridge Farm


Sunday 5 May 2013

Need to raise £50k? Hold a Flower Festival - Sun 05.05.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Sunday 5th May 2013
  • Jill and Clarrie’s Flower Festival
  • Elona’s leaving
  • The Ambridge drums give Peggy a fright


Friday 3 May 2013

The Llamas can live! – Fri 03.05.13

Pondering The Archers Friday 3rd May 2013
  • Do the Llamas have TB?
  • Eddie wants to whisk Clarrie away to the seaside
  • Lynda spreads gossip without wanting to spread gossip
  • Does Bridge Farm have TB?
  • Single Wicket time!
  • Welfare Friendly labels
  • One man and his dog (and a bottle of pop and a sausage roll)


Thursday 2 May 2013

Elona demands a divorce – Thurs 02.05.12 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Thursday 2nd May 2013
  • Darrell’s waiting to be arrested
  • Josh wants a share
  • Supper at the Aldridges
  • Can Josh play with the eggs?
  • Darrell’s on his own


Wednesday 1 May 2013

Paul dumps his son – Wed 01.05.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Wednesday 1st May 2013
  • Brenda takes the oven dishes, but leaves the frying pan
  • Paul’s openly laughing at Matt
  • Paul dumps Charlie
  • Matt’s reading Lilian’s diary
  • At least Kirsty’s interested
  • Paul tells Lilian what to do


Tuesday 30 April 2013

Paul was Steve, now Fiona – Tues 30.04.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Tuesday 30th April 2013
  • Matt knows about Darrell
  • What passes for tea and sympathy in Matt’s world?
  • Matt and Andrew play golf
  • Bridge Farm selling their cows is all about Pip
  • When Tom met Brenda
  • Pip or Tom’s fault?
  • A second trip to the Races for Lilian


Fixing organs, selling cows, odd fencing – Mon 29.04.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Monday 29th April 2013
  • Lynda’s fence perplexes Eddie
  • Eddie thinks of Clarrie!
  • There’s ‘casual’, then there’s supper at the Aldridges
  • Clarrie and Susan are told the cows have to go
  • A proper organ, for proper weddings
  • Susan starts the gossip
  • They got Des


Pip moves out (temporarily … *sigh*) – Sun 28.04.13 #thearchers

The Archers Sunday 28th April 2013
  • Pip thumbs Tom
  • Pat still doesn’t want visitors
  • Is no-one there for Tom?
  • Fancy a holiday at Brookfield?
  • Pip moves to a sofa
  • Where’s the Kingfishers, Will?
  • Helen had a plastic pony collection
  • Just let him think it’s a duck, Helen
  • When to admit the cows are going?


Tom’s heartbroken, Pip’s ungrateful, Pat’s concerned - Fri 26.04.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Friday 26th April 2013
  • Tony tries to lighten Tom’s load
  • Roy gives Tom no hope
  • Brookfield’s Forage Harvester is getting a greasing
  • Pip’s not reasonable about a reasonable plan
  • Pat doesn’t like visitors


Andrew knows? Matt knows? – Thurs 25.04.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Thursday 25th April 2013
  • Lilian is nervy
  • Brian’s affronted
  • What’s Andrew after?
  • Brian’s in for a shock …
  • Matt knows …
  • Darrell finally realises he’s a bad man
  • Paul still doesn’t care


Fifty Thousand for an organ – Wed 24.04.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Wednesday 24th April 2013
  • Nic’s snared into flower arranging
  • Is Clarrie sometimes forgetful?
  • Pip’s ungrateful
  • No sheep to shear
  • St Stephens has a very expensive organ
  • Kids keep ‘em together, and split ‘em apart
  • One does not need champagne when one has scones


Paul wants to be caught? - Tues 23.04.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Tuesday 23rd April 2013
  • Paul will enjoy his surprise, regardless
  • Tony remembered the lettuce
  • Bad Tractor yard memories
  • The Ambridge Killing Fields
  • £200,000 for Pat and Tony


Pip drives a car into the yard tractor – Mon 22.04.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Monday 22nd April 2013
  • Ruth’s still doing Pip’s washing
  • Neil’s much admired
  • Pip’s an amateur
  • Pat’s got no sympathy
  • Pip’s a car crash (quite literally)


Neil’s alive! – Sun 21.04.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Sunday 21st April 2013
  • Tom still calls out to Brenda
  • Roy’s not much of a mate
  • Neil’s fine
  • Elona’s furious


Neil stops a dogfighting ring: Fri 19.04.13

Pondering The Archers Friday 19th April 2013
  • Neil’s been shot?
  • What’s Paul’s surprise?


Jim pumps Brian: Thurs 18.04.13

Pondering The Archers Thursday 18th April 2013
  • Jim’s pleased with his article
  • Helen berates Tom
  • David’s not a fool
  • Brian is a fool


Pip’s moved onto fibbing: Wed 17.04.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Wednesday 17th April 2013
  • Brenda moves out
  • No chickens for Josh
  • Pip’s lying
  • Tom’s depressed
  • Neil has a plan
  • Helen’s second date went well
  • Brenda wants to be friends


Darrell’s been aiding dog fighting: Tues 16.04.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Tuesday 16th May 2013
  • Ed can’t even go to darts without being nagged
  • Ed wishes Nic and Will well
  • Darrell cleans up dog blood
  • Clarrie soothes Emma
  • The Bull darts team win
  • Neil helps Darrell


Josh wants chickens: Mon 15.04.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Monday 15th April 2013
  • Brenda’s moving to Willow Farm
  • Roy’s chosen a side
  • Nic sets Clarrie on Emma
  • Darrell’s not playing darts
  • Josh has a proposition


Tuckers and Archers are split: Sun 14.04.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Sunday 14th April 2013
  • Brenda tells Vicky
  • Tom tells Pat
  • Nic tells Emma
  • Brenda’s moving out
  • Vicky tells Mike


Nic and Will are expecting: Fri 12.04.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Friday 12th April 2013
  • Clarrie enjoyed last night’s WI talk
  • Eddie would have washed his jeans, but …
  • Was Sabrina a ferret?
  • Sheep shall be sheared, Jazzer and Ed style
  • Jazzer’s spotted something’s amiss with Tom
  • Nic and Will are pregnant
  • Pat and Tony really hate Brian
  • Spring has Sprung for Helen
  • Tom isn’t good enough for Pat and Tony


Tom is definitely dumped: Thurs 11.04.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Thursday 11th April 2013
  • Paul’s apologetic
  • Alice keeps her job
  • Brenda finally sleeps in a different room


Helen has a date, Mike goes to the WI: Wed 10.04.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Wednesday 10th April 2013
  • Helen and Jonathan’s first date
  • Why is Mike at the WI?


Paul behaves badly: Tues 09.04.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Tuesday 9th April 2013
  • Paul’s a proper looper
  • Pat wants to eat lunch at lunchtime
  • Helen’s first date shall be bowling
  • Tom annoys Pat and Tony
  • Lilian bought delicious ham and olives


Maurice gives relationship advice: Mon 08.03.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Monday 8th April 2013
  • The Curse of Borchester Life
  • Maurice on relationships
  • The chicken shed AND the church organ are broken
  • The chickens to go?
  • Alice to go?


Tom and Brenda are still sleeping together … what?????: Sun 07.04.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Sunday 7th April 2013
  • Tom’s not interested in weaners
  • Windy riding
  • Shula doesn’t approve of Ifty
  • They really shouldn’t be sharing a bed
  • Mark’s poem
  • Who’s Jackie Woodstock and Sarah Locke?
  • When’s polka dots worse than padded shoulders?


Brenda dumps Tom (at last!): Fri 05.02.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Friday 5th April 2013

  • Brenda dumps Tom
  • One of the Bridge Farm cows is limping
  • Pat is for turning?
  • No cows at Bridge Farm

Ifty kisses Elizabeth: Thurs 04.04.14 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Thursday 4th April 2013
  • Ifty and Elizabeth get close … then not
  • Kathy and Pat have a girls night out
  • Jamie’s still working
  • Pat’s hesitancy might make Tom go elsewhere
  • Alice and Chris decide about Canada


Lilian buys Peggy cake: Wed 03.04.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Wednesday 3rd April 2013
  • Paul’s an unwelcome visitor at Celia’s
  • Lilian buys cake, saving Peggy 50p
  • Peggy’s noticed something …
  • Tony is STILL feeling positive
  • Chris wants Canada?
  • Peggy’s on Tom’s side


Lilian’s Paul is a stalker: Tues 02.04.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Tuesday 2nd April 2013
  • Pig admin or mucking out?
  • Brenda calls Tom “pompous”
  • Who is Celia?
  • Now Tony’s not for the cows?
  • Brenda and Lilian have a right set-to
  • Brenda soon to dump Tom?


Helen makes gratin, and sides with Tom: Mon 01.04.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Monday 1st April 2013
  • Tony’s feeling positive
  • Helen defends Tom … and agrees with him?
  • Chris wants outside
  • Henry is a handful
  • April Fools’
  • Helen made gratin
  • Jonathan’s already stood Helen up
  • Underage drinking at the Lower Loxley Easter Fayre


Sunday 31 March 2013

The tale of two Simnel cakes: Sun 31.03.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Sunday 31st march 2013
  • Feeding the early Easter risers
  • Topical alter … another clock reminder
  • The organ is sticking
  • Jennifer’s still horrified by Alice
  • Where’s everyone for Easter?
  • The Easter Egg hunt
  • Two Simnel cakes … twice the fun
  • Ed’s milk leaflets do not impress Clarrie
  • Pip’s back to old habits
  • Clarrie sounds a bit different


Alice wants to go, Jennifer won’t let her: Fri 29.03.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Friday 29th March 2013
  • Success is a full fridge
  • Brenda’s at work on Good Friday
  • James is 40 tomorrow
  • Amy has a cracking flat
  • The Easter Walk
  • Ruairi got a HUGE Easter egg
  • Alice wants to go
  • Lilian’s looking well


Brenda stands up Tom: Thurs 28.03.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Thursday 28th March 2013
  • Lilian’s lost the plan
  • Cassandra or Bethany?
  • What’s Ifty’s end of term treat?
  • Topical insert … the clocks are going forward
  • Alistair tries to turn Ifty
  • Bethany has a cough
  • Alistair spots Ifty’s twinkle


Please, please, please, let me get what I want: Wed 27.03.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Wednesday 27th March 2013
  • Pip‘s a failure (not entirely unexpected)
  • Brookfield to become a tourist mecca
  • Neil’s not one to judge
  • Please, please, please, let me get what I want


Darrell has a wodge on him: Tues 26.03.13 #thearchers

Pondering The Archers Tuesday 26th March 2013
  • Freddie does love a maths trail
  • The flirting of Ifty and Elizabeth
  • No wonder Darrell was caught first time round!
  • Chris can’t play darts or cricket
  • Canada? No-one’s talking


Monday 25 March 2013

Some bloke fancies Helen!: Mon 25.03.13 #thearchers

The Archers Monday 25th March 2013
  • Chris is home, surrounded by cards
  • Why was Tom “scrubbed up”?
  • Cheesestraw excited by Cheese
  • Tom’s just misunderstood?
  • Helen gets picked up
  • Brenda Vs Lilian, round 899538922783 (prt 2)
  • Emma’s kids are artists


Brenda’s running away from Tom: Sun 24.03.13 #thearchers

The Archers Sunday 24th March 2013
  • Tom’s sooking up
  • Ruth says no to buying expensive Easter eggs
  • Palm Sunday
  • Pip’s with another family for Easter
  • Tom’s begging
  • Beth’s better than telly
  • Breast feeding … the new excuse for biscuits
  • Brenda to do an Alice?
  • Lily’s first quarter peel
  • Amy’s moved out
  • How do you solve a problem like Pip?


Brenda’s for the cows: Fri 22.03.13 #thearchers

The Archers Friday 22nd March 2013
  • Tony’s hiding by the window
  • Henry’s a bad wee boy
  • Bridge Farm needs John
  • The WI has changed guest speaker
  • Pat’s just about better company than a vacuum cleaner
  • Brenda chooses cows over Tom
  • Lilian’s being rude to Brenda


Tom decides ‘no cows’ at Bridge (a dairy) Farm: Thurs 21.03.13 #thearchers

The Archers Thursday 21st March 2013
  • Where’s Darrell been ‘til one in the morning?
  • Tom drops a ‘no cow’ clanger
  • Pip, the lamb killer


Sunday 24 March 2013

David’s seriously annoyed with Pip (again): Wed 20.03.13

The Archers Wednesday 20th March 2013
  • The Chiffchaffs are our at Brookfield
  • Pip’s frustrating David
  • Fabian, “he of the magnificent thighs”
  • Is there bed-hopping at weddings?
  • Has Spencer got leaf spot?
  • Rosa tries to buy a fridge freezer
  • David wants Pip to “come out”


Saturday 23 March 2013

Alan needs more money (again): Tues 19.03.13 #thearchers

The Archers Tuesday 19th March 2013
  • It’s Donkey time!
  • Jim’s a busy chap
  • Shula still thinks it was her fault
  • Jim being clever backfires
  • Alan wants the Church to give
  • Chris wants to stay … or go?


Tom Archer’s goes non-organic: Mon 18.03.13 #thearchers

The Archers Monday 18th March 2013
  • Tom made cheese on toast
  • Non-organic at Bridge Farm
  • No beer, but there is cheesecake
  • Brenda had a “pants” day


Will no-one think of Anna’s piano lessons!!!: Sun 17.03.13 #thearchers

The Archers Sunday 17th March 2013
  • Darrell (doesn’t) wish death on Chris
  • Pip warms up a lamb
  • Chris isn’t a corpse
  • Chris reckons it’s Chris’ fault
  • Elona heaps the pressure onto Darrell


Sunday 17 March 2013

Chris being hurt is all about Alice: Fri 15.03.13 #thearchers

The Archers Friday 15th March 2013
  • Alice just thinks of Alice
  • Darrell has a sack truck
  • Darrell has the key
  • Alice still to go to Canada?


"Does every sentence have to have sausages in it?": Thurs 14.03.13 #thearchers

The Archers Thursday 14th March 2013
  • Just. Tell. Pip. To. Pay. Rent.
  • Tom has to hear it from Kirsty
  • David teaches Josh basic farming skills
  • Where’s the wrapping paper?
  • Tom had to pay for parking


Chris wakes up: Wed 13.03.13 #thearchers

The Archers Wednesday 13th March 2013
  • Chris talks to Emma
  • The village blames Alice
  • Ed’s a marketing genius!
  • Peas or beans?
  • Ed doesn’t have to be forced into the same room as Will
  • Ed’s a gent
  • Just good friends


Darrell will have to do wrong again: Tues 12.03.13 #thearchers

The Archers Tuesday 12th March 2013
  • Brenda’s not a happy work bunny
  • Elona buys sweets for the residents
  • Jill ties to recruit Elona to the WI
  • What’s a “sporting evening”?
  • Matt in Borchester Life?
  • Vicky’s fuming


Saturday 16 March 2013

The lads reckon it was Chris’ fault: Mon 11.03.13

The Archers Monday 11th March 2013
  • “Don’t you ever get tired of leek and potato?”
  • But Susan hasn’t got flu?
  • Tom sees reason
  • A whopping profit for Ed and Jazzer
  • Jazzer fancies Elona
  • When is prison “ a holiday camp”?
  • Chris is in hospital because of Chris


Josh and Ben make Yorkshire pudding: Sun 10.03.13 #thearchers

The Archers Sunday 10th March 2013
  • Mother’s Day at Brookfield
  • Brian’s already thinking about Chris dying …


FINALLY Brenda gives Tom what for: Fri 08.03.12 #thearchers

The Archers Friday 8th March 2013
  • Ben and Josh has Mother’s Day plans
  • Alice is home
  • Tom couldn’t’ even be ars*d buying salad
  • Freddie talks to Ifty
  • A maths trail. What fun!


Chris gets worse: Thurs 07.03.13 #thearchers

The Archers Thursday 7th March 2013
  • Chris needs a machine to breathe
  • 8 hours in Amsterdam
  • Freddie isn’t talking
  • The business must go on
  • The Trustees don’t sound convinced
  • Elizabeth’s lonely


Wednesday 6 March 2013

Ed gets a penny, no change for Chris: Wed 06.03.13 #thearchers

The Archers Wednesday 6th March 2013
  • Chris is fine, apart from a ruptured intestine (!)
  • Ed uses the power of s spreadsheet against Mike
  • When was the last time Felphersham Hospital had a review?


Tuesday 5 March 2013

Chris is in intensive care: Tues 05.03.12 #thearchers

The Archers Tuesday 5 March 2013
  • Has Shula been under a rock?
  • Non-EU dairymen and no 24/7 vet
  • Easter eggs, football and performance cars
  • Chris is in intensive care


Chris gets bladdered: Mon 04.03.13 #thearchers

The Archers Monday 4th March 2013
  • Pat and Tom row over veg boxes
  • Jazzer has more names for the shearing business
  • Bad paint job
  • Chris doesn’t even want Freda’s pie!


Alice is leaving on a jet plane: Sun 03.03.13 #thearchers

The Archers Sunday 3rd March 2013
  • Alice doesn’t know how to pack a shirt
  • Chris doesn’t kiss Alice goodbye
  • Tom infuriates Brenda
  • Brookfield’s paddocks are ruined
  • When is a farm cottage not in a farm?
  • Josh to inherit Brookfield


Saturday 2 March 2013

Alice is off to Canada*: Fri 01.03.13

*for the interview

The Archers Friday 1st March 2013

  • Alice and Pip are such girls!
  • Anne Franks’ house
  • Alice makes her choice
  • The Tractor project begins
  • Just tell Pip to move out!
  • Why are Ambridge residents turning bad?


Thursday 28 February 2013

Bethany likes her baths: Thurs 28.02.13 #thearchers

The Archers Thursday 28th February 2013
  • Bethany’s a water baby
  • Lilian and Paul has (another) grand day
  • Pip’s still a dirty stop out
  • Mike and Vicky are already having nights out
  • David learns about Pliny


Paul and Lilian play house: Wed 27.02.13 #thearchers

The Archers Wednesday 27th February 2013
  • Bunty’s funeral
  • Tom’s still in a huff
  • Brenda has to do everything
  • Pip’s not as bad as Shula and Elizabeth
  • Cargo nets and Ifty
  • Freddie likes girls
  • Elizabeth’s found land to sell
  • Paul and Lilian at home


Jazzer buys a tractor: Tues 26.02.13 #thearchers

The Archers Tuesday 26th February
  • Lynda’s being evasive
  • Jazzer rips offs an elderly widow
  • Pip says sorry to Tom
  • Pat didn’t even cook Tom a birthday meal
  • “High heels and flaming Sambuca”


Susan picks on Jennifer: Mon 25.02.13 #thearchers

The Archer Monday 25th February 2012
  • Susan’s not amused with Jennifer
  • Concrete costs too much
  • Ed’s happy with his lot
  • It is a T20
  • Emma thinks of someone else


Canada, Llamas and chipped skirting boards: Sun 24.02.13 #thearchers

The Archers Sunday 24th February 2013
  • Why can’t Alice be happy with her lot?
  • Is Wolfgang missed?
  • Lynda’s being outrageously blinkered
  • Brian chipped the skirting board
  • What did Neil nearly sit on?
  • Susan’s crying, Brian’s gung-ho


Sunday 24 February 2013

The Llamas might have TB: Fri 22.01.13 #thearchers

The Archers Friday 22nd February 2013
  • Busy lambing at Brookfield
  • Ode to the Willow
  • Still arguing with Pip
  • Do the Llamas have TB?   
  • Darrell’s not chuffed to see Des
  • Elizabeth on a zip wire
  • The Brookfield cows are out!
  • Chris doesn’t know what to do


Alice has an interview in Canada: Thurs 21.02.13 #thearchers

The Archers Thursday 21st February 2013
  • Eddie has a patio to quote for
  • Clarrie makes cracking soup
  • Pat’s not full of holiday cheer
  • Helen’s affecting Ed and Emma’s marriage
  • Paul’s got a flat in Felpersham
  • Alice has a shocker for Chris
  • Jazzer wants to rip off a nice, old widow


Tom drops the non-organic bombshell: Wed 20.02.13 #thearchers

The Archers Wednesday 20th February 2013
  • Pat and Tony feel relaxed
  • Chris isn’t a happy chappy
  • Darrell needs to grovel
  • Tom wants to leave organic


Lilian and Jennifer have words: Tues 19.02.13 #thearchers

The Archers Tuesday 19th February 2013
  • One of Neil’s weaners has a scratch
  • Pat and Tony are having a grand holiday
  • A fraught dinner at Matt and Lilian’s
  • A mother always knows
  • Tom to abandon organic?
  • Laughing at Susan
  • Lilian to become penniless?


Alice has an interview for Canada: Mon 18.02.13 #thearchers

The Archers Monday 18th February 2013 #thearchers
  • The Chris Cater Borchester Life edition
  • Alice has a secret interview
  • Fallon moved in on Sunday
  • Easter means a slump in chocolate sales
  • Alice apologises


Wolfgang departs this world: Sun 17.02.13 #thearchers

The Archers Sunday 17th February 2013
  • Lilian’s thinking of Paul but making plans with Matt
  • Wolfgang’s found dead
  • The Lower Loxley art exhibition is “challenging”
  • Elizabeth’s plan b


Emma and Helen, the odd couple: Fri 15.02.13 #thearchers

The Archers Friday 15th February 2013
  • The brown sauce is nearly finished
  • Ed’s confused by Emma and Helen
  • Paul and Lilian, and a seafood platter
  • There’s no cream at the King’s Arms
  • No shearing?
  • Dougal McHenry
  • Helen misremembers Annette
  • Helen got a Valentine’s card
  • Paul gives Lilian a key

Saturday 23 February 2013

Valentine’s Day 2013: Thurs 14.02.13 #thearchers

The Archers Thursday 14th February 2013
  • Tiger and Pusscat love each other
  • Tom really told Pip what’s what
  • The bank wants to meet Tom again
  • Jennifer’s decorating the dining room
  • Lent
  • Tom on about starting a family again
  • Bunty Hebden: death by sofa
  • Rhys and Fallon move up a step


Pip’s still behaving badly: Wed 13.02.13 #thearchers

The Archers Wednesday 13th February 2013
  • It’s the Nigel stuff that’s worth something
  • Lambs!
  • Pip lets everyone down
  • Anyone good at mathematics?
  • Ifty and Kirsty have split up


Brenda needs feeding: Tues 12.02.13 #thearchers

The Archers Tuesday 12th February 2013
  • The Mike Method
  • A milk round is like ice cream
  • What to call Ed and Jazzer’s new venture?
  • Bethany’s visual learning sessions
  • The Ed and Jazzer double act
  • Tom didn’t make dinner
  • Is Jazzer for or against Scottish Independence?
  • Fallon’s staying at Jaxx


Elizabeth has to sell the family silver: Mon 11.02.13 #thearchers

The Archers Monday 11th February 2013
  • Car boot sale at Lower Loxley
  • Matt will never be great pals with Paul
  • Matt plays a blinder
  • Maurice doesn’t enjoy Valentine’s Day
  • Of course Peggy is interested in Tom’s business!
  • Lilian wants to walk
  • Peggy senses a great grandchild
  • Peggy finally ‘gets’ Bethany


Monday 18 February 2013

Will's 30th birthday: Sun 10.02.13 #thearchers

The Archers Sunday 10th February 2013
  • Will got a knife but didn’t give a penny
  • Alice’s moaning about her job (again)
  • Clarrie speaks!
  • Ed gives Will a present
  • All’s well in Chris’ world
  • Clarrie tries to make Ed and Will hug


Rob goes a-hunting: Fri 08.02.13 #thearchers

The Archers Friday 8th February 2013
  • Rob’s a milk marketing genius
  • Emma makes Ed go to the party
  • Rob’s a super chap
  • Mike won’t give Ed one more penny
  • It’s a “no” to the badger road signs
  • Rob joins the hunting set
  • The hens loved the mash
  • Hayley gets the shopping, but then gets Valentine’s out


Sunday 17 February 2013

Brief Encounter, Ambridge style: Thurs 07.02.13 #thearchers

The Archers Thursday 7th February
  • What an odd woman
  • Josh makes mash for the hens
  • The odd woman ruins Paul and Lilian’s moment
  • Pip, the teenage 20 something


All ends well: Thurs 07.03.12 #ambridgeextra

Ambridge Extra Thursday 7th February 2012
  • Usha’s back
  • Alan confronts Michael
  • Back to the fold
  • Will Alan and Usha move?
  • Amy to move

Ifty and Elizabeth: Wed 06.02.13 #thearchers

The Archers Wednesday 6th February 2013
  • Shula already knew Rob’s height
  • Ifty and Elizabeth enjoy their chats …
  • Nic still feels only pity for Bethany
  • Hayley stops the jungle drums
  • Poultry tonic
  • Nic tells Will that Ed is coming to his party


Ed’s invited to Will’s birthday: Tues 05.02.13 #thearchers

The Archers Tuesday 5th February 2013
  • Ed and Jazzer to become supremo sheep shearers
  • Ed’s turned to be Rob’bed
  • Rhys isn’t very sensitive to Jazzer
  • Valentine’s plans at The Bull
  • Rob’s joining the hunt
  • Fat Paul hit Derek Fletcher
  • No Pancake Night at The Bull?
  • The Jungle Drums reckon Lower Loxley needs £1m
  • Nic wants Ed at Will’s birthday


Alan meets Michael’s mystery woman: Tues 05.02.13 #ambridgeextra

Ambridge Extra Tuesday 5th February 2013
  • Amy talks sense
  • The Colonel apologises
  • Another excuse for Amy not to move out?
  • Alan needs Usha
  • The Colonel has problems of his own
  • Sadie Walsh of Appletree Cottage
  • Amy has a go at Michael


Elizabeth needs £300,000: Mon 04.02.12 #thearchers

The Archers Monday 4th February 2013
  • The computer says “no” (to Elizabeth)
  • Bert’s latest rhymes
  • Lynda’s doing Vicky’s washing
  • Vicky turns on Lynda


Peggy ignores Bethany: Sun 03.02.13 #thearchers

The Archers Sunday 3rd February 2013
  • Omelette for Sunday lunch
  • Should Lilian be leaving Matt to the Gilbert Cross project?
  • There’s nowt in Mike and Vicky’s cupboard
  • Peggy talks weather rather than baby
  • Lilian and Paul to do a Brief Encounter
  • Calling any smokers …


Saturday 9 February 2013

Paul is officially Lilian’s bit on the side: Fri 01.12.13 #thearchers

The Archers Friday 1st February 2013
  • Pip’s been squatting
  • Scruff and Tig disagree
  • Paul begs to be Lilian’s other man


Thursday 31 January 2013

Pusscat and Tiger back to normal? : Thurs 31.01.13 #thearchers

The Archers Thursday 31st January 2013
  • Team Pusscat and Tiger
  • Alice’s eyeing a job in Canada
  • Jim’s not good at turning wood
  • Archaeology gig = ideal gap year?
  • Bunty will be 91 soon


Usha shouts at Alan: Thurs 31.01.13 #ambridgeextra

Ambridge Extra Thursday 31st January 2013
  • Who is Sadie?
  • Colonel Aubrey Shawcross does not approve
  • Amy also wants Michael gone
  • Usha’s suspicious
  • Now Colonel Aubrey Shawcross’ accusing Alan
  • The physio who won’t stop talking
  • Usha sees Michael eating a pizza
  • Usha has a go at Alan


Rob visits Brookfield: Wed 30.01.13 #thearchers

The Archers Wednesday 30th January 2013
  • Ruth doesn’t like Rob
  • Helen agrees with Tom
  • Emma and Helen … best friends?
  • Rob makes disparaging remarks about Lynda
  • What’s so funny about Susan?
  • Pip’s creating trouble by not even being there


Won’t anybody think of Tom’s children?: Tues 29.01.13 #thearchers

The Archers Tuesday 29th January 2013
  • Tom wants to breed
  • Bethany meets The Bull … and a reluctant Nic
  • Jim made Bethany cry
  • Will’s nearly 30


Colonel Aubrey Shawcross is a bigot: Tues 29.01.13 #ambridgeextra

Ambridge Extra Tuesday 29th January 2013
  • Usha just wants privacy to kiss Alan’s eye
  • Michael is special
  • Alan just can’t say no
  • Michael borrows £20
  • Colonel Aubrey Shawcross doesn’t like divorce and is a sexist
  • Colonel Aubrey Shawcross doesn’t like gay marriage
  • Colonel Aubrey Shawcross meets Usha
  • Usha’s obsessing about Michael’s car


Pip’s being stroppy: 28.01.13 #thearchers

The Archers Monday 28th January 2013
  • Pip’s “on virgins”
  • A 20 year old teenager
  • Rob wants to connect with Alice on Facebook
  • Alice lies about Canada
  • Chris has grubby internet habits?
  • Chris had a mini Swiss roll for dinner
  • Business advice from Jennifer
  • Rob corners Ruth


Susan breaks her crystal bowl: Sun 27.01.13 #thearchers

The Archers Sunday 27th January 2013
  • Paul REALLY wants to see Lilian
  • The vicar with a black eye
  • Emma falls out with Susan
  • Neil helps change Bethany’s nappy
  • The Parish Council not to do Lynda’s bidding?


Saturday 26 January 2013

Paul’s back: Fri 25.01.13 #thearchers

The Archers Friday 25th January 2012
  • Matt and Lilian see a papermill
  • Lynda and David have a set too over badgers
  • Trevor’s milking will be limited
  • Brenda delivers during her lunch hour
  • Rob corners Tom
  • Matt just doesn’t get Lilian
  • Lynda corners Rob
  • Paul calls Lilian


Lynda wants badger signs: Thurs 24.01.13 #thearchers

The Archers Thursday 24th January 2013
  • Rob and Brian go shooting
  • Lynda has a plan to save the badgers
  • Vicky’s worried Bethany will go back to hospital
  • That Rob’s a bit odd
  • Ed could help where Will couldn’t
  • Joe quashes Ed’s pride
  • And still on about Bob Pullen


Alan has a really, really bad day: Thurs 24.01.13 #ambridgeextra

Ambridge Extra Thursday 24th January 2013
  • Drunk calling
  • Colonel Shawcross
  • Bert saves Alan
  • Usha’s furious


Poor badger: Wed 23.01.13 #thearchers

The Archers Wednesday 23rd January 2013
  • Pure llama wool cot blanket
  • Bethany’s still not eating properly
  • Ed’s frustrating David
  • Jim’s not amused by the final Ifty article
  • Freddie passed his maths test
  • Lewis and Bert are having a spat
  • Rumours about Liverpool
  • Scruff finds a badger


Matt burnt the crumpets: Tues 22.01.13 #thearchers

The Archers Tuesday 22nd January 2012
  • Matt talks fire alarm
  • Was it really Jennifer this time?
  • Henry’s not for sharing
  • Rob is Brian’s long lost son?
  • Team Pusscat and Tiger, back together
  • “The fleshpots of Liverpool”


We’re at the Vicarage: Tues 22.01.13 #ambridgeextra

Ambridge Extra Tuesday 22nd January 2013
  • The Ballad of Bob Pullen’s Last Ride
  • Alan! I’m not sure that’s appropriate!!!
  • Rachel the Arch Deacon has a problem
  • Amy wants to move out
  • Alan to leave St Stephen’s?
  • Michael’s bored of his flock

Bethany Tucker arrives home: Mon 21.01.13 #thearchers

The Archers Monday 21st January 2013
  • Tom and Helen make some money
  • Who was talking to Kirsty?
  • Kenton cleaned farm equipment
  • Bethany meets her room
  • Ed to turn sheep shearer?
  • Henry’s off to playgroup


Wednesday 23 January 2013

Lilian ends it with Paul: Sun 20.01.13 #thearchers

The Archers Sunday 20th January 2013
  • Matt’s REALLY angry with Lilian
  • Bethany’s stared sucking!
  • Farmhouse Breakfast Week (tomorrow)
  • Brenda’s birthday tomorrow
  • The Liverpool Lads are home
  • Fallon’s also going gingham
  • Bethany gets home tomorrow
  • Paul and Lilian, no more


The Bull celebrates Bethany: 18.01.13 #thearchers

The Archers Friday 18th January 2013
  • Paul and Lilian, back together
  • Everyone loves a baby
  • Amy helps Vicky
  • Rob woos Neil
  • Jazzer offers himself to the dark side
  • Mike’s a dad


Vicky’s first day as a mum: Thurs 17.01.13 #thearchers

The Archers Thursday 17th January 2013
  • Lynda’s ecstatic
  • Bethany won’t feed
  • Vicky doesn’t like her stepfather
  • David gets excited
  • Pip’s no longer the golden girl
  • Ed still needs Mike to see sense
  • Bethany still won’t suck
  • Brenda’s skiving
  • Rumours about Liverpool

Bob Pullen’s secret is revealed: Thurs 17.01.13 #ambridgeextra

Ambridge Extra Thursday 17th January 2013
  • The rest of the second final clue
  • Just who is Mrs Jones?
  • The final clue
  • Joe’s sad
  • Bert has an inappropriate joke
  • Secrets
  • Mrs Jones wants to know more
  • Joe, the executor


Bethany Clair Tucker: born Wed 16.01.13 #thearchers

The Archers Wednesday 16th January 2012
  • It was a very loud birth
  • Bethany had a quiet start
  • Brenda meets her new sister
  • Mike sounded like Pa Larkin
  • Tony tries to put his foot down

Vicky and Mike’s baby is on her way: Tues 15.01.13 #thearchers

The Archers Tuesday 15th January 2013
  • Flour for Rob Titchner
  • Vicky wants to give birth
  • Lilian’s annoying Jennifer
  • Brian wears reading glasses
  • Susan interrogates Rob
  • Brian’s being quite hilarious
  • Vicky’s water breaks


Off to Aintree: Tues 15.01.13 #ambridgeextra

Ambridge Extra Tuesday 15th January 2013
  • Bert Fry appreciates the Cathedral
  • Bert Horrobin solves another clue
  • Mrs Jones, the B&B lady
  • There’s no racing until April, but Bert Horrobin has his bag
  • The less salubrious surroundings of a betting shop
  • Red Rum!


Pat shouts at Tom: Mon 14.01.13 #thearchers

The Archers Monday 14th January 2013
  • It’s cold in Ambridge
  • Pat’s being creative with leftovers
  • Lilian likes tinned tomato soup
  • Lilian slips up
  • Tom uses John’s name in vain
  • James unwittingly plays cupid


Sunday 13 January 2013

Lilian samples Watford: Sun 13.01.13 #thearchers

The Archers Sunday 13th January 2013
  • Lilian wakes up with Paul
  • What has Watford got to offer?
  • The arks are on the move again
  • Pat puts her foot down
  • Lilian can’t comprehend anonymity
  • Tom’s so full of himself
  • Lilian has the perfect Sunday


Friday 11 January 2013

Hellin (aka Cheesestraw) is back: Fri 11.01.13 #thearchers

The Archers Friday 11th January 2013
  • How many Matt’s does it take to change a light bulb?
  • Helen and Henry are back
  • Kenton’s vague on bacon and sausages
  • Tony wants his cows back
  • Peggy had a marvellous time, despite Lilian …
  • Will Matt and Peggy gang up?
  • Lilian stands-up Matt


Paul and Lilian, back in bed: Thurs 10.01.13 #thearchers

The Archers Thursday 10th January 2013
  • Paul's back
  • Maurice has the best approach to Tom
  • Tom's off on one again
  • Pat and Tony want a holiday
  • Mike's nervous
  • Peggy was flirting?
  • Pip was on the lash again


Four men in a car: Thurs 10.01.13 #ambridgeextra

Ambridge Extra Thursday 10th January 2013
  • Bob asked for Joe to collect him
  • Preparations for a jaunt to Felpersham
  • The Beatles
  • I Spy ...
  • Tea and wet wipes
  • Bert Horrobin needs a wee
  • Chewing gum, bubble gum, a hat and a lack of a jack
  • Time for a Bert Fry poem
  • And more poetry ... this time, from the grave


Kenton wants to borrow a tractor: Wed 09.01.13 #thearchers

The Archers Wednesday 9th January 2013
  • Pip's still in holiday mode
  • Freddie has a math test looming
  • David still has time on his hands
  • Ed should have bided his time
  • Farmhouse Breakfast Week
  • Lower Loxley sold a Passport
  • The Shires Rare Breed Centre opening ceremony
  • Utter shock at taking a trip to Liverpool


Tuesday 8 January 2013

Ed asks Mike for (please sir!): Tues 08.01.13 #thearchers

The Archers Tuesday 8th January 2013
  • Lilian's in a foul mood
  • Tom's pleased with himself
  • Vicky's an animal
  • Brenda doesn't need to hear Mike and Vicky's sexual habits
  • Ed asks for more from Mike
  • Sabrina likes Rod
  • Neil sits on the plumped cushions
  • Rickyard’s being redecorated


Ambridge Extra goes a bit Last of the Summer Wine: Tues 08.01.12 #AmbridgeExtra

Ambridge Extra Tuesday 8th January 2013
  • The balaclava
  • The fence
  • The birdbath
  • Bert Horrobin has a Mary Poppins bag
  • A tin box, a jigsaw and a Christmas card
  • Pickled cows
  • A B&B in Liverpool


Monday 7 January 2013

More of Rob, more moaning from Lilian: Mon 07.01.12 #thearchers

The Archers Monday 7th January 2013
  • Rob likes the Super Dairy
  • Super Dairies are better than Windfarms
  • Lilian’s running from Matt
  • Lilian’s moaning about Whitby (once again!)
  • Jennifer has to make her own Quince and Apple Pie
  • Brian’s shocked
  • Rob and Adam talked arable
  • Seems Rob is a looker
  • Rob would love a ghost
  • What’s Paul said to Lilian?


The Three Year Anniversary of Pondering the Archers, #thearchers blog

I started this blog on the 7th of January 2010, posting about the eavesdropping episode of 6th January 2010.

As I’ve said many times – I only started the blog to have somewhere to put my witterings about Ambridge. Most of my friends don’t eavesdrop, and my wife certainly doesn’t. I had no idea about blogging, and no expectation.

How amazed was I that folks actually started commenting on the blog!

The visits to the blog shot up in their hundreds almost overnight (now at thousands every day). My Twitter profile (@thearchersfan) starting getting followers. The official BBC website pages about The Archers link to my blog. And I’ve even been interviewed by the press (even from outside of the UK).

Though I am sometimes late with my posts due to life outside of Ambridge interrupting, I always catch up eventually. Life just isn’t in sync if I have Pondered the Archers.

It’s really because a way of life for me now. As self-employed, it’s one of the few parts of my life which is purely a hobby. No fee applies.

A huge thanks to you for reading the blog, and I look forward to celebrating the 5th … 10th … 20th … 40th … anniversary of the Pondering the Archers blog.

Yours Aye,
Inga

‘Hello’ to Rob Titchner: Sun 06.01.13 #thearchers

The Archers Sunday 6th January 2013
  • Ruth yanks down Christmas
  • Who is this Rob Titchner?
  • Pip’s using young people’s language
  • Lilian deepens her lie to Peggy
  • Ruth’s on about insemination again …
  • Lilian’s moaning about Whitby (again)
  • Brenda’s not a Pusscat replacement


Saturday 5 January 2013

Bob Pullen's funeral: Fri 04.01.13 #thearchers

The Archers Friday 4th January 2013
  • Bob has a busy funeral
  • Peggy wants to go on a train
  • The Robert Pullen Memorial Toilet
  • The One-Hundred-and-Ninety-Ninety-Steps
  • "I am officially the oldest man in the village"
  • How is Elizabethan not English?
  • Lynda thanks Kenton
  • Lilian is very rude to Peggy


Thursday 3 January 2013

Lilian and Peggy hit Whitby: Thurs 03.01.13 #thearchers

The Archers Thursday 3rd January 2013
  • Vicky’s still hooting about the Elizabethan Christmas Extravaganza
  • Mike’s still worried
  • It’s windy in Whitby
  • Peggy’s’ never seen a Goth
  • Neil and Mike reckon they had Christmas off this year
  • Lilian seriously needs to lie better
  • Deirdre = drain cleaner

Bob’s mysterious poem: Thurs 03.01.13 #ambridgeextra

Ambridge Extra Thursday 3rd January 2013
  • Bert and Bert
  • Bert (H) blames himself for Clive
  • Bob has the last laugh … a mysterious poem for Joe
  • Joe was very negative
  • Joe and Bert (F) on suits

Susan’s feeling positive: 02.03.12 #thearchers

The Archers Wednesday 2nd  January 2013
  • Pip hasn’t broken any bones
  • Josh to be a banker?
  • Jack enjoyed his cake
  • Off to Whitby!
  • Jill’s in charge of Bob’s funeral
  • Ruth sets Ed onto Mike
  • Susan knows about Donna and Clive
  • “How much further?”
  • Happy days in the Carter household

New Year 2012 in Ambridge (prt 2): 01.01.13 #thearchers

The Archers Tuesday 1st January 2013
  • The Bells
  • Nic and Will’s anniversary
  • Peggy and Jack, married 22 years
  • Alice meets reality with a bump
  • Susan’s loving a full house
  • Tracey had been round
  • Can Jennifer do the catering from her kitchen?

Joe and Bert (Fry) ransack Bob Pullen’s: 01.01.13 #ambridgeextra

Ambridge Extra Tuesday 1st January 2013
  • Poochy gets 4 biscuits
  • Clive’s away for 4 years
  • Tracey apologises to Emma
  • All sorted?
  • Have Joe and Bert (Fry) no shame?
  • What was in Bob’s letter to Joe?