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15 Aug 03 - 02:31 PM (#1002867) Subject: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie As a means of giving my age away, I will admit to having listened to The Archers almost from the beginning. However at this moment in time I am totally pissed off with this programme. Why are nearly all the male characters wimps and/or pratts? Or jokes!! Why does nothing good ever happen to the Grundys? Why do they drag obvious storylines out for months? What does it have to do with its' tag line "An everyday story of country folk"? It is almost totally irrelevant to todays farming and farmers. Insofar as it reflects any part of a farmers existance, that existance is relevant only to English farmers, and bears little or no relation to the life of a farmer in Scotland, or the north of England. I know that time moves on etc., but this programme is so far outside its' remit that it is in danger of becoming totalty irrelevant. Giok |
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15 Aug 03 - 07:17 PM (#1002969) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: harvey andrews All good things come to an end....... maybe it's time. |
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15 Aug 03 - 07:21 PM (#1002972) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: greg stephens i'm just worrried about Edward Grundy |
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15 Aug 03 - 08:21 PM (#1002989) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Noreen He wouldn't do that to the horses would he?? |
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16 Aug 03 - 11:12 AM (#1003207) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Shelley C No, its the new vicar's daughter who's been abusing with the horses. It's all to do with the fact that she hasn't got a mother. Or something. |
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17 Aug 03 - 07:05 AM (#1003540) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Gervase Nah, it's wee Damien, St Shula's dysfunctional son. He's out there in the moonlight. slashing the horses. |
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17 Aug 03 - 03:17 PM (#1003663) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Larkin I reckon it's the coke addict ex partner of Alaister although I like the Amy idea! We should know by Christmas 2004! |
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17 Aug 03 - 06:53 PM (#1003749) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Skipjack K8 It was Colin Thompson |
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17 Aug 03 - 06:57 PM (#1003756) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Rapparee Dang, I thought this was about something used in the UK to clean bows. |
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18 Aug 03 - 03:35 PM (#1004179) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Zany Mouse Who's Colin Thompson? I reckon it was Theo - the coke vet. Incidentally I don't think they use the "Everyday story of country folk" tag line anymore. ZM |
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18 Aug 03 - 04:35 PM (#1004203) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Skipjack K8 Oaklet, help me out here. You started it. |
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18 Aug 03 - 07:21 PM (#1004280) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Oaklet Colin Thompson is the reason for everything and the route of everything that happens to all of us. Forget Judith Chalmers, it was Colin Thompson. |
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18 Aug 03 - 08:54 PM (#1004328) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull who id this colin tomson bloke? 9i neber heard of him! he is sounds very dangerous, 9he did loads of bad stuff, somebody should sort him out.johh |
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18 Aug 03 - 09:04 PM (#1004334) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull ps- was it colin tohmsom waht killed that badger as well? woodent suprise me!, he did loads of bad stuff.johhn |
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19 Aug 03 - 08:42 AM (#1004581) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Strupag Preferred the Dales, myself! |
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19 Aug 03 - 10:44 AM (#1004670) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Yes Andy, and I'm still worried about Jim! Giok |
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04 Sep 03 - 02:27 PM (#1012774) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Noreen Well it can't be Daniel, can it? He was at home with his mum... |
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04 Sep 03 - 02:35 PM (#1012777) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Noreen Try this quiz to find which is your Archers alter-ego I got: Well heeled and charming, you enjoy the finer things in life, particularly members of the opposite sex. Your Archers alter ego is Brian Aldridge. :0) |
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04 Sep 03 - 03:43 PM (#1012816) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Eddie Grundy me, pass me my guitar and my hat with the cow horns attached. Sorry Clarrie, but I'm leaving you for Jolene. Ye Haaa [Anybody want a juvenile delinquent son?] Giok [Grundy] |
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04 Sep 03 - 04:40 PM (#1012856) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Well I'm Brian Aldridge too. Perhaps because we're both Scorpios! Damn, I got hooked on the quizzes for ages. Giok, we all go through these phases of denial aboute the Archers. I was off it for a good couple of years, but I drifted back. Now I can't wait until tomorrow evening when we will hear the horrible ----- revealed! I found out who it is by mistake! |
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04 Sep 03 - 04:43 PM (#1012860) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Peter from Essex "Its You!" and we get the pain old tum-ti-tum music. What happened to the dum-dum-dum-dum-dum-DUM for the dramatic endings? I think the slasher is Foursquare |
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04 Sep 03 - 04:58 PM (#1012875) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: sian, west wales Oh lordy. I'm Eddie Grundy too. sian |
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04 Sep 03 - 05:07 PM (#1012882) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: ard mhacha How`s oul Walter Gabriel,?. Ard Mhacha. |
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04 Sep 03 - 08:18 PM (#1013006) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John Routledge I'm Brian Aldridge too. Who is he? :0) |
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05 Sep 03 - 03:01 AM (#1013157) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Keith A of Hertford Walter can't be the slasher, he's been dead too long. Greg's brat has gone home so not her. If it's Robert Snell, who could blame him? |
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05 Sep 03 - 04:01 AM (#1013177) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Steve Parkes I reckon Matt Crawford and his cronies have been holding Black Magic rites, summoning the Powers of Darkness to drive the Good Fol of Ambridge out of the village so Borchester Land can redevelop it all. I think they've raised the 19th century Wyrley Slasher of Stffordshire from the dead to walk among the beasts of the village, hamstringing them. Just when you thoght itwas safe to go back in the stable! Steve |
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05 Sep 03 - 05:26 AM (#1013201) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Skipjack K8 What odds are William Hill giving on the slasher being Marjorie Antrobus?? |
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05 Sep 03 - 05:37 AM (#1013207) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: mooman Must've been Brian's illegitimate son.... moo (I miss Siobhan) |
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05 Sep 03 - 05:42 AM (#1013209) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Ralphie I just think it's amazing that they all turn up every evening, and every luchtime, to tell us about their lives, and then, get up on a Sunday morning, to do it all again.....in case we missed a bit.... Am I missing something here? |
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05 Sep 03 - 05:43 AM (#1013210) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Ralphie ....You mean....It's not real??? |
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05 Sep 03 - 08:19 AM (#1013261) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Steve Parkes Of course it's real, Ralphie! Only Countryfile is made-up. Steve |
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05 Sep 03 - 08:49 AM (#1013273) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: sian, west wales OK - so the closing line is, "Oh my God. It's YOU!" Who, then? I'm fairly new to The Archers but I thought Ed's ratty friend whassisname said that it was Ed what waz doin' the slashin'. Last call for bets ... sian |
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05 Sep 03 - 10:19 AM (#1013337) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Noreen Glad to see you have a heart, Ralphie... :0) |
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05 Sep 03 - 11:18 AM (#1013355) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Skipjack So you're odds-on for Jazzer, then, Sian. Interesting! |
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05 Sep 03 - 11:30 AM (#1013369) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Skipjack It's the old Ketamine getting to him, taking revenge on the closest thing to nasty Leo for ruining his life? |
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05 Sep 03 - 01:09 PM (#1013440) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,JTT Ar, I'm Eddie Grundy, and I've a bone to pick with you scriptwroiters. |
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06 Sep 03 - 07:05 AM (#1013832) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie It wasn't Clive wot dun it! Giok |
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06 Sep 03 - 11:52 AM (#1013925) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne What other reason is there for wandering around the countryside at night carrying a knife and with your clothes all covered in blood!!! If Clive didn't do it, what had he been doing?? |
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07 Sep 03 - 06:42 AM (#1014262) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Keith A of Hertford It's just circumstantial. |
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07 Sep 03 - 09:02 AM (#1014298) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Skipjack K8 Ah well, Clive met up with Leo in chokey, and Leo has promised Clive a ficticious fortune if Clive can ruin nasty Alistair, who, after all, ran off with their business after Leo had been caught doing a line or two of poets Persil. Personally, I never forgave Alistair for executing Doctor Richard, who was the only one who really made Saint Shula wriggle. |
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07 Sep 03 - 10:21 AM (#1014334) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: sian, west wales Yeh - but Clive obviously didn't know that the farm had changed hands since he's been 'inside' so ... (Don't even really know who Clive is, except for what my neighbour's now told me. He was packed off before I started listening ...) sian |
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08 Sep 03 - 08:43 AM (#1014682) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Steve Parkes Clive Horabin (should that ebe "Horrorbin"?) is Susan Carter's ne'er-do-well brother, who disappeared into the murky underworld kens of the Big Smoke (London to the innocent and ignorant). Last time he was around she got six months for sheltering him. This time she should murder hiom and bury his body under the patio. I think The Archers is the only Soap where nobody's done this yet. (They did it for real in Walsall, where I came from!) I still think mytheory is in with a chance; Clive was probably sacrificing chickens or goats (or horses) to Mammon. Steve |
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08 Sep 03 - 12:26 PM (#1014829) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Dave Bryant Perhaps Clive likes fresh horsemeat steaks ...or perhaps he's a vampire ! |
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08 Sep 03 - 06:37 PM (#1015014) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: vectis OHMEGOD I got Eddie too. It's the cider and song questions wat did it. Clive is covering up for the highly disturbed Amy. He's obviously besotted with her. |
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09 Sep 03 - 04:30 AM (#1015271) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Phil Archer I think it't Linda Snell's Llamas They're having kinky sex & S&M with the horses |
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09 Sep 03 - 05:02 PM (#1015730) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Mr Red Sorry to introduce a note of FOLK into all this but they are talking of another Barn Dance - as if they actually know the difference between E-ceilidh (English Ceildh) C&W. Not that I listen of course but the on/off switch is too far away while I am happytapping. FWIW I did listen to Charles Collingwood 2night at 6=30. Didn't everyone? |
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10 Sep 03 - 04:02 AM (#1016103) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Steve Parkes The next to come in is Charles Collingwood, He's a dirty old man and they bay for his blood ... Not Charles himself, of course, but his character. No, I missed him. What was it about? Steve |
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10 Sep 03 - 04:08 AM (#1016107) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie A little programme called With great Pleasure, on Radio4, in which an old or favoured actor is allowed to reminisce about his or her life and loves. Sometimes a boring programme, sometimes an uproarious romp. Charles fell somewhere between the two. Giok |
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10 Sep 03 - 05:13 AM (#1016128) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Steve Parkes Ah yes, I've heard some good ones. Saw him on This is your life though, and actually saw him act on a tv drama a while back. Not to mention Noel's House Party ... in fact, I wish I hadn't. Steve |
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29 Sep 05 - 06:36 AM (#1571946) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Keith A of Hertford Eddy's 21st already. I know its not real, but I remember him being born. Andnow poor Clarie, who has already suffered more hardships than anyone should, will see her family torn appart. Will there be a fight to the death by the bridge tonight? Oh no! |
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29 Sep 05 - 06:44 AM (#1571951) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Crystal Is it just me or is the Archers becoming as credible as Eastenders now? |
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29 Sep 05 - 06:51 AM (#1571964) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie And it's not even as funny as Coronation Street either! Giok |
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29 Sep 05 - 07:36 AM (#1571995) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,John J I reckon that Lillian is going to sort Hazel...a nasty piece of work. JJ |
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29 Sep 05 - 12:27 PM (#1572175) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: woodsie I think Hazel is right. I hope she squeezes every penny out of that senile tyrannical cretin Jack. |
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29 Sep 05 - 01:53 PM (#1572237) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: sian, west wales Nope - can't stand the woman to the point that I'm not listening so much now. siân |
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29 Sep 05 - 06:27 PM (#1572425) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne I stopped listening last time Hazel turned up, but I want to hear her get what's coming to her, and I don't mean Grey Gables! Go Lillian!! < Love Lynne |
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29 Sep 05 - 06:33 PM (#1572433) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Skipjack K8 Emma is torturing Ed with her fantasy that he's the father of little George. It was Jack Woolley wot dunnit, but he can't remember! |
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30 Sep 05 - 09:33 AM (#1572659) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Skipjack K8 How did he remember there are some good bits coming, Lynne? |
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30 Oct 06 - 10:09 AM (#1872184) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Keith A of Hertford Sam should heed the phantom cowman's warning. No good will come. Mark my words. |
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30 Oct 06 - 10:12 AM (#1872191) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie It'll all end in tears. G. |
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30 Oct 06 - 10:27 AM (#1872200) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Me Don't I remember a John Tregoran ? Could he have been responsible ? |
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30 Oct 06 - 10:28 AM (#1872201) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Leadfingers Are they building up to something interesting for the fifteen thousandth edition next week ?? |
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30 Oct 06 - 10:30 AM (#1872207) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Bunnahabhain They won't get to 15000, they'll mysteriously lose 7000 or so somewhere.... |
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30 Oct 06 - 10:48 AM (#1872223) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie John Tregorran had an affair with Jennifer Aldridge!! G. |
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30 Oct 06 - 11:01 AM (#1872230) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Ancient Briton where I come from David and Sam would sort it out with 12-bores why do I listen to all that politically correct crap? but I still do |
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30 Oct 06 - 12:03 PM (#1872277) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: The Shambles Kate Rusby and John MaCusker have split |
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30 Oct 06 - 03:43 PM (#1872436) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne It's bound to be Ed's fault..... |
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30 Oct 06 - 07:15 PM (#1872567) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: terrier Can this thread be relocated to MUSTARD LAND ? Somebody told me that the Archers was only a piece of fictional radio drama! Can you believe it!!! |
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31 Oct 06 - 03:06 AM (#1872769) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Not JUST a fictional radio drama! It's the longest running soap in the world. In February it reaches it's 56th birthday. One of the original actors is still in it. Lots of English people have grown up with it from hearing it when their Mum's and Dad's (and grandparents) listened to it. Some of the characters are the great grandchildren of the originals. It's a soap with history! And something of a British institution. Love Lynne |
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31 Oct 06 - 03:27 AM (#1872781) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,ancient briton hearing the Archers is yet another benefit of membership of the Empire upon whic the sun never sets. You american chaps should have thought about that AB |
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31 Oct 06 - 04:49 AM (#1872817) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Anne Lister There are several American listeners who post on the message board on the BBC site, so we don't need to get too imperialist about it all. And some Aussies, too. But nothing quite beats being brought up with it - listening to the omnibus edition on a Sunday morning as we cleared away breakfast. A bit like watching Dr Who with toast and marmite on a Saturday evening.... And when WILL Ruth come to her senses? Anne |
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31 Oct 06 - 05:04 AM (#1872819) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Folkiedave And when WILL Ruth come to her senses? Another week or so I reckon....... |
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31 Oct 06 - 06:08 AM (#1872840) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Usha Gupta will kidnap her, and keep her captive until she regains her senses. So we all have a long wait. Or maybe Sam will explode with desire, and make a nasty mess in the cowshed. Giok |
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31 Oct 06 - 06:20 AM (#1872850) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, Topsie For maximum drama, and subsequent agonising and soul-searching, Ruth will come to her senses the day after the big 'anniversary' episode, in which David will have caught her in flagrante in the cowshed. |
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31 Oct 06 - 06:44 AM (#1872856) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John J Whaddyamean it's FICTION??? |
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31 Oct 06 - 06:45 AM (#1872857) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, Topsie Actually, I prefer Giok's version. |
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31 Oct 06 - 07:59 AM (#1872900) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Bunnahabhain Some other possible story lines for the anniversery... They all lynch Linda Snell, to get out of having to do the pantomine again, and for the general greater good. Someone in the complicated triangle surrounding little george kidnaps him. This is not good for the fragile Ed. Bert Fry and Grundy senior develop a nasty case of competitive yokel-itis, which forces the goverment to introduce a protective presumtive cull of the whole village. TB outbreak at brookfield, to really make it a good week for david. Or possibly foot and mouth scare. |
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31 Oct 06 - 01:51 PM (#1873191) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: terrier I took a peek at the photo section on Mustardland website and guess what! They are all imposters. Not one of the pics look anything like the real people from Ambridge. I'm off to have my T.A. sausages for tea now, see ya. |
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31 Oct 06 - 03:20 PM (#1873243) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: IWTATBM I have a confession. I was one of those who damaged Tom's van. There the secret's out. There was a few of us actually. An unholy alliance of animal rights activists and rival burger vendors. We all hid behind a bush and giggled as Tom was raving - he looked so silly with his shirt half tucked in half out. Damn that meddling Crawford. |
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31 Oct 06 - 04:20 PM (#1873290) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: IWTATBM Anyway I was in The Bull this afternoon when Joe starts on me about the ghost of Willow Farm. "Joe", I says, "Give it a rest. I've just come in for a quiet pint and I've got you in one ear and Linda in the other, trying to get me to play Grumpy in the panto. I'm just not interested Joe, go and get your pigs in" (little does he know me and a mate will be setting them free later in the week tee-hee). "Have you finished your chores for the day IWTATBM?" says Joe. "What chores", says I?" "A pint of Shires" says Joe. Fell for that old one. He's a crafty old devil that Joe Grundy, always strutting around the village with a microphone in his hand and a story in the other. Why do they all have microphones around here? So, I buys him a pint and, oh, I've got to go 'cos I've just seen David and I want to chat to him about a rumour that Susan's spreading. Can't say any more, said too much already. They've never given me a microphone. |
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01 Nov 06 - 03:39 AM (#1873628) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Ancient Briton The static electricity generated by the grubby nylon sheets in the motel room where Ruth and Sam finally get down to business will set off an explosion of the methane emitted by cow crap on their wellies. The earth will truly move for them, just the once. |
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01 Nov 06 - 04:34 PM (#1874153) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Herga Kitty Does Sam know that Ruth isn't all there? Kitty |
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02 Nov 06 - 05:15 AM (#1874512) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: The Admiral Oooooh Noooo! |
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02 Nov 06 - 05:49 AM (#1874524) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Keith A of Hertford Poor Kirsty. First Tom then Sam. If you are ever in Hertford Kirsty... |
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02 Nov 06 - 06:01 AM (#1874528) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Scrump The Archers? Ah yes, I remember the theme tune, Here it is in its entirety: Dah, da-dah, da-dah, da-dahhhh, Dah, da-dah, da-dah, click. :-) |
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02 Nov 06 - 06:11 AM (#1874530) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Giok Wrong, everybody knows it's Rumpty tumpty ti tumpty tum. Honestly these amateurs; sheesh! Giok |
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02 Nov 06 - 08:28 AM (#1874595) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Bunnahabhain I can't find the dots for it in any of the previous Archers threads, but I know there about somewhere. The proposal last night was a bit of surprise..... |
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02 Nov 06 - 09:01 AM (#1874627) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: The Admiral Try looking for 'Barwick Green' Bunnahabhain and you might find it. Malc A and and I once learned for a challenge - it is quite tricky and needs disorchestrating from full orchestral parts but fun when you get there! Incidently Giok, it goes Dum, de dum de dum de dum, dum de dum de da da! Tony |
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02 Nov 06 - 09:52 AM (#1874674) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Yeah I suport the dum di dum. I know it's true because I have a badge with the whole tune on. Interesting how many people look at it for a minute then say "Ah...the Archers" It doesn't say anything else either, just Dum di dum etc. If anyone ever invites you out for a meal at the Feathers, you'll know what the score is! Love Lynne |
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02 Nov 06 - 10:49 AM (#1874726) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Bunnahabhain I looked for Barwick green before my last post, and found numerous references to it round here, including me using it in Mornington Crescent, but no actual music. Back to the choreography... |
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02 Nov 06 - 11:38 AM (#1874770) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Ancient Briton Are Ladbrokes giving odds on Ruth buggering off with Sam? Given the current editorial style of the soap I'd stake a fiver on it happening. Somebody tell Eddie Grundy - he'll run a book on it if no one else will. My real worry is for the Brookfield dairy herd. Milk yield is bound to fall. AB |
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02 Nov 06 - 11:54 AM (#1874782) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, Topsie I once tried to place a bet on a storyline in The Archers but none of the bookies round here were interested. It was their loss, as it turned out I was wrong. |
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02 Nov 06 - 02:47 PM (#1874906) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Ok...who's betting? I bet she will end up staying with David and the children...and the farm of course. There are troubled waters ahead before that though. Hehe! I'd love to have heard Brian's reaction when Matt Crawford offered his congratulations to the father of the bride!!! Love Lynne |
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02 Nov 06 - 03:00 PM (#1874920) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, Topsie But did the ring fit? And if so, how did Ian know what size to get? Did he borrow a ring from Adam's dressing table, like Oliver did from Caroline's? And how come Caroline's fingers are all the same size? My fingers are all different sizes. If someone borrowed one of my rings at random, chances are it would fit ONE of my fingers, but almost certainly not my ring finger as, at the moment, I am neither married nor engaged. I am puzzled. |
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03 Nov 06 - 03:42 AM (#1875207) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Ancient Briton About the bet All the Archers characters (with the possible exceptions of Jazzer and Matt who are mere outlines) are now essentially female. Listen to David and Brian talking about Siobahn (or any other of the male characters discussing females / family matters) for proof. However the overtly female characters are modern women so I'd guess that Ruth will be forced to kick right over the traces, just to show that women can be as irresponsible as men. The scriptwriters will also force the kids to be deleriously happy living in a garret with Ruth and Sam and David will stoically accept the position, seeking consolation in his worthy stewardship of the Brookfield land and in his Parish Council work. He'll probably achieve closure by planting a tree in memory of his happy years with Ruth. Pity the writers didn't have the b**ls to pursue a similar line with Mike and Clarrie when they had the chance. AB |
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03 Nov 06 - 04:06 AM (#1875211) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST Mike and Clarrie might have been more convincing. |
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03 Nov 06 - 04:29 AM (#1875220) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST I agree AB, there are no 'men' on the Archers they are all wimps, and mostly under the thumbs of their wives/partners. G |
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03 Nov 06 - 05:51 AM (#1875240) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Bunnahabhain You make that sound like a bad thing! |
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04 Nov 06 - 07:37 AM (#1875982) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,jOhn linda snell is bloody piss me off, always go on about bloddy stupif plays, someone should shoot her, and make her shut up. |
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04 Nov 06 - 07:55 AM (#1875991) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST mooooooooooooooooooooooo 100 for the cows. |
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04 Nov 06 - 08:07 AM (#1875997) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Linda Snell GUEST JOhn: may I suggest you try attending the Adult Literacy Class at the Borchester Community Empowerment Centre. These courses are specifically designeed to cater for poor unfortunates such as yourself. |
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04 Nov 06 - 08:09 AM (#1876000) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,jOhn get stuffed. |
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04 Nov 06 - 10:53 AM (#1876085) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Lol!! I must agree with jOhn though. I get really fed up with this same story line every bloody year. Twice in fact cos we have the Christmas show and the village fete. Can't totally blame Linda Snell...it's been going on since well before she moved into the village Love Lynne |
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04 Nov 06 - 04:09 PM (#1876277) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: terrier C'mon, it's not Linda's fault, she only reads the script. ITS NOT REAL.....is it??? |
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04 Nov 06 - 04:17 PM (#1876279) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: IWTATBM I was in The Bull today. It was empty. I had two pints of Shires and a packet of salted peanuts. Sid looked a bit miserable so i didn't stay for a third. That place is going down hill fast, despite its fancy new carpet and cutains. Oh for the Cat and Fiddle and a bit of sawdust on the floor. |
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05 Nov 06 - 06:42 AM (#1876593) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: IWTATBM Hi there. Can't speak too loud. Am addressing you from behind a bush at the moment, 'cos I've just seen Snelly. Seems she doesn't want me for a dwarf now but wants me to work 'behind the scenes' ("such an important job IWTATBM, perfect for you"). Well I'm not going to be Brian's lackey for no one and am going to tell her straight. Only I'm a bit busy at the moment, you understand. Anyway here she comes. Sshhhhh |
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05 Nov 06 - 07:00 AM (#1876608) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Ancient Briton You guys are taking your eyes off the ball Ruth's committed to Oxford Sam's only a whisker away from pulling it off Of course Dave's projected meeting with Sophie on 25 Nov is an opportunity for a counter-blow.... Go for it Ruth |
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05 Nov 06 - 08:47 AM (#1876640) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Folkiedave Will we hear sounds like in Sid and Jolene's shower scene? I do hope so!! OOOOOh Sam,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, |
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05 Nov 06 - 08:54 AM (#1876643) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Is this an under the counter blow? I think we should be told. Nah, the aristocracy don't do that sort of thing do they? G. |
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05 Nov 06 - 01:56 PM (#1876827) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Ancient Briton Only under certain conditions for example no more than three servants in the room Is Sophie an aristo? On reflection, she's lusty enough to qualify. Dave's as common as muck |
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05 Nov 06 - 05:09 PM (#1876993) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: terrier Now I am sure this is a scam and THE ARCHERS is just a figment of peoples imagination. I was in the Bull on the 4th NOV and IWTATBM was NOT there. The only people in that night were Jolene (of the deep sexy drawl), myself and a strange translucent apparition of a little drummer boy. Also, I believe that stRUTH and Sam have somehow passed over to the 'other side' because on the BEEB trailers of the ARCHERS (who do NOT exist)their voices now seem to have aquired an unearthly echo-y timbre. Why is there a man in a white coat with his hand on my shoulder.........Get away, it's not me you want........ |
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05 Nov 06 - 05:53 PM (#1877014) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: IWTATBM Not a mention. NOT A MENTION. Well hardly, one little line at the bottom of the back page of the Echo, "…and the winner of the modern tractor ploughing competition was IWTATBM." And old 'Fry-up' (he hates being called that), gets a half-page photo for driving a Dinky toy. Can you believe it? Still, did you see the photo? Caught mid cough with his tongue sticking out - silly old duffer. I don't know why they don't get rid of the engine on them old Fergies and just put in a set of peddles. Oh, and I saw old llama bum and told her straight about the panto, "I'm just not interested Linda, get it?" I said. Then she told me straight and now I'm third assistant backstage director. You know I'm glad I discovered this site. Didn't know why I was always one of the last to know the gossip in the village. And I see you're all using aliases, very wise. I suppose I should have done that, but what the hell, I'm used to taking stick; it's not easy being the only vegetarian in the village. And Terrier, I was in the pub, but took a sharp exit when you waltzed in, on the scrounge as usual. Hang on, someone's shouting me… "You what Bert?.... Oh, a pint of Shires please. You're a true gentlemen me old friend, I've always said so." Anyway, got to go. |
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05 Nov 06 - 06:08 PM (#1877022) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: terrier Sorry IWTATBM, I wuz in the Ploughmans, must have missed you. As for LLama Bum,well, poor old Persephone would turn in her grave if she heard that..... |
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06 Nov 06 - 04:50 AM (#1877264) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, Topsie I thought Usha was a vegetarian. |
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06 Nov 06 - 05:44 AM (#1877287) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie She eats vicars! G ¦¬] |
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06 Nov 06 - 01:19 PM (#1877543) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Thomas Hardy Now if I was writing the script there'd be more action and less talk In my day everyday country folk just got on with it - adultery that is - there was no telly you see, and Hindu guilt counsellors were thin on the ground |
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06 Nov 06 - 01:59 PM (#1877577) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne But in your day Tom, if Ruth were caught in her adultery David could cast her off, she would have no right to see her children if he didn't want to allow her to and she would be a social outcast...even more than Emma is now. It might have given her a little more to base her decision on. Love Lynne |
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06 Nov 06 - 02:51 PM (#1877643) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Folkiedave Well, it won't be the first affair in the Archers and I don't suppose it will be the last. Quite an adulterous lot when you think about it.....in fact when I do think about it there is a lot of it about........... |
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06 Nov 06 - 02:59 PM (#1877649) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Bernard Hello, me old pal, me old beauty...!! Bring back Walter Gabriel, if only as a flash back... |
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06 Nov 06 - 06:48 PM (#1877835) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Thomas Hardy ....and I certainly never needed to stoop to double-entendres like that to make a living better get cracking Sam, the vicar's gal is on your case now. If I were plotting this one the real Laura would turn up at Brookfield whilst Ruth was away and would sweep Dave off his feet. Phil would die of appoplexy and Jill would bake a cake. The kids would go into care then be fostered by Caro and Olly. |
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07 Nov 06 - 03:00 PM (#1878516) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: sapper82 And after all the build up, she bottled out. Suprised Sam didn't throttle her! |
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07 Nov 06 - 03:42 PM (#1878567) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Folkiedave Really she is still in lurve with Dayveed............. They will work it out..............eventually. Good luck to them both. Mind I would have liked the sound effects from the hotel, the slurping of the champagne.......the pictures are so much better on the radio! |
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07 Nov 06 - 03:45 PM (#1878570) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: greg stephens Poor old Sam. I think the least Ruth can do is make sure he gets a little bonus in the wage packet this week, that hotel, flowers and champers has got to be a big item for an Old Cow Hand from the Rio Am. |
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07 Nov 06 - 03:57 PM (#1878585) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: sian, west wales Well ... maybe he still will throttle her. It was all a bit of a fizzle but maybe they're just setting us up for What Happens Next. I reckon it's a toss-up between Sam snapping (see 'throttle', above) or a car accident on the way home. Anyone making book? sian |
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07 Nov 06 - 04:05 PM (#1878588) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: greg stephens 1) Sam shoots children 2) Sam hangs himself 3) Ruth says "Oooooooooooooh Nooooooooooo" 4) Vaness Whitburn issues new staement, denying that the Archers is being dumbed-down by making people act out of character 5) Bert dies of coughing fit |
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07 Nov 06 - 04:09 PM (#1878590) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Allen in OZ One of the best episodes of the Archers was that by Tony Hancock " Hello me old pal, me old beauty" Aaaargh AD 1943 |
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07 Nov 06 - 04:15 PM (#1878595) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Emma B "The Bowmen" I remember that - one of the best examples of a mummersetshire accent yet :) |
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08 Nov 06 - 02:48 AM (#1878822) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Well Friday's thingy in the Radio Times says "Sam has something to say at Brookfield". Will he tell all to revenge himself on Ruth? Will he hand in his notice? Which, presumably, has to happen now because he can hardly keep working there can he? I'm glad Ruth finally said "I can't do this to the kids". It's time she started thinking about them instead of herself for a bit Love Lynne |
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08 Nov 06 - 04:10 AM (#1878866) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Ruth Archer Selfish?! I've done nothing but think of those kids for 13 years. I just know I'll regret not shagging the arse off a cowhand for the rest of me life... |
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08 Nov 06 - 06:35 AM (#1878943) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Sam the cowman I'm going into lodgings with Derek Fletcher. Maybe I could score with Jean Harvey. |
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08 Nov 06 - 09:22 AM (#1879057) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Larkin i think sam could turn out to be a bunny boiler. |
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08 Nov 06 - 11:57 AM (#1879181) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Freda Fry Sam can boil my bunny any time |
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08 Nov 06 - 12:18 PM (#1879196) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Schantieman ...and anyway, it's not a soap, it's an everyday story of country folk. At least, that's what it says on my copy of the Radio Tomes, circa 1962. S |
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08 Nov 06 - 12:30 PM (#1879211) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie I've been 'in absentia' and haven't heard an episode for a whole week, but if all this means that Sam packs up and leaves, I shall remain dry eyed. Giok |
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08 Nov 06 - 12:41 PM (#1879224) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,the cow He probably will, and then David will be wondering why Ruth is crying hot tears, and I'll be wondering if some new cowman will be putting his hands in unspeakable places next ... mmmeughg |
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08 Nov 06 - 12:49 PM (#1879234) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Schantieman Does Sam know about Ruth's missing you know what? I thought that might, er, come out last night! S |
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08 Nov 06 - 12:56 PM (#1879240) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Liz the Squeak Damn, and there was me contemplating a bit meself.. Ah well, I'll go to the pictures and watch other people doing it... LTS |
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08 Nov 06 - 01:25 PM (#1879277) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Folkiedave Maybe I could score with Jean Harvey. Why not, everyone else has!! |
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08 Nov 06 - 02:17 PM (#1879344) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Actually, it's Ruth who puts her hands in unspeakable places...she does the AI on the farm. Lovely and warm for your hands on a cold morning.... Love Lynne |
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08 Nov 06 - 02:50 PM (#1879385) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie I thought it was 'wye aye' not AI, wor Rooth did Lynne! Giok |
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08 Nov 06 - 06:26 PM (#1879601) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Schantieman And you know all about AI, Lynne! S |
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09 Nov 06 - 02:53 AM (#1879941) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Indeed Steve. I always thought about writing to the beeb and suggesting they employ me as the Archers' local inseminator for a bit of verissimilitude. (Good word, but how the hell do you spell it??) Love Lynne |
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09 Nov 06 - 04:58 AM (#1879993) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Authenticity is easier to spell Lynne ¦¬] G. |
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09 Nov 06 - 09:39 AM (#1880149) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Oh yes Giok but it's not nearly so pretty! Love Lynne |
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09 Nov 06 - 04:44 PM (#1880558) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Herga Kitty Lynne Could you perhaps rephrase that as "the Archers' cows' local inseminator (inseminatrix?)" Schantieman Steve - I did pop the question, in an earlier post, of whether Sam knew Ruth wasn't all there. I've now heard Phil suggest she needs a tonic, so I hope she gets a large Gordons to go with it. Kitty |
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10 Nov 06 - 04:07 AM (#1881000) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne She couldn't cope with a large Sam's so how's she going to go on with a large Gordon's? Love Lynne |
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10 Nov 06 - 04:38 AM (#1881014) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Liz the Squeak Presumably, with the need for an AI person on the farm, the bull isn't up to much? LTS |
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10 Nov 06 - 05:09 AM (#1881034) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie By Farmer Brown's tractor, I'm virgo intacta, I've never had a bull by the horn! G. |
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10 Nov 06 - 05:21 AM (#1881040) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Liz the Squeak And there I thought you were a Capricorn.... The old Goat. (ducks for cover and hides in the barn....) LTS |
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10 Nov 06 - 06:02 AM (#1881063) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, Topsie Lynne, THAT was NAUGHTY [does Gordon come on mudcat?] |
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10 Nov 06 - 07:37 AM (#1881122) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: McGrath of Harlow A letter in today's Guardian has reminded me of something I'd quite forgotten - and I think it's the reason I've never been too keen on The Archers: "You extol the Archers (In praise of, November 8). I haven't forgiven them for the "death" of Dick Barton, Special Agent." What the writer meant is the slot on the radio which they gave to The Archers was the one which had previously been reserved for the exploits of Dick Barton. It was like taking away Doctor Who and replacing it with Come Dancing. |
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10 Nov 06 - 07:50 AM (#1881137) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie A few weeks ago we had both Kevin! |
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10 Nov 06 - 08:03 AM (#1881152) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Folkiedave Dum di dum di dum di dum di dum di dum di dum di dum di dum di dum di dar: Dar dar dee dar dar dar dee, dar dar dee dar dee dum.... The Archers has a much better tune...... I used to listen to Dick Barton. And I thought we used to mek us own fun in them days..... |
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10 Nov 06 - 08:32 AM (#1881210) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: McGrath of Harlow No it hasn't - just listen to The Devil's Galop. |
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10 Nov 06 - 11:53 AM (#1882276) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Good grief Topsie! That question really asks for a naughty answer! I don't think they have a bull at Brookfield...certainly not a friesian anyway. There may be a hereford. If you use your own bull, after a couple of years you are putting him on his own daughters which is not good breeding policy at all. With AI you can choose the right bull for a particular cow, vary the breeds etc. Of course this is all a load of old bull...... Love Lynne |
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11 Nov 06 - 03:30 AM (#1882913) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Ancient Briton I thought that Sam's farewell address to the Herd was really touching, until that tart Ruth came into the cowshed and broke the magical bond between mand and beasts. God, she's hard. She should have got Alister to put Sam to sleep (God knows Alister has that effect on me). Instead, poor Sam will now have to rove the airwaves alone, turning up occasionally to beg at the doors of miserable hovels like Start the Week and You and Yours. I don't know where he'll find work - I can't think of any other herd on the air. You can't call walk-on parts in Thomas Hardy serialisations a life can you? As I write here it's just been on R4 that a listener found Ruth and Sam's failed tryst to be an "anticlimax". Suggestions for next shocking plotline? |
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11 Nov 06 - 03:41 AM (#1882917) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Liz the Squeak I know my granfer (dairy farmer for about 50years) had an arrangement with 3 farms in the area... they'd all swap their bulls around every other year or so, to strengthen the herds. After several rotations, the bull would end up in the butchers across the road and we'd invariably end up having a large piece of him for Christmas dinner. That's what REAL farming folk do... don't recall any of these shenannigans going on in the milking parlour.... too much bloody work to do! LTS |
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11 Nov 06 - 06:18 AM (#1882985) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Them suction cups on the milking cluster are surely meant for more than one person at a time, there are 4 on each after all! Giok ¦¬] |
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11 Nov 06 - 07:10 AM (#1882996) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,buspassed I might be mistaken but have I not heard Sam the Milk in his new occupation doing the voice over on a Kwikfit ad? |
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11 Nov 06 - 08:04 AM (#1883019) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie So that's what he wanted to do to Ruth! She had a lucky escape then if you ask me. Wye aye wor lass, fancy a Kwikfit? That's just the sort of uncouth chat up line you'd expect from someone of an agricultural bovine background. Giok |
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11 Nov 06 - 08:50 AM (#1883042) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne OI!!!!!!! See you Giok!! There are some sof..sopisc....sophisticated, cultured people of bovine agricultural background I'll have you know. Yeah, you're right Liz, but walking the bulls round the farms as they used to do would these days mean he'd be too knackered to serve the cows since dairy farms are now few and far between. Shenanigans in the cowshed......ah, those were the days! I was a young, free,single inseminator going round a large number of farms where young farmers' sons and cowmen were stuck without female company most of the time......my ideal job, it were.... Love Lynne |
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12 Nov 06 - 03:45 PM (#1884048) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: IWTATBM Hi Guys, anyone seen Sam? I lent him £300 last week and he promised to pay me back yesterday. Said it was an emergency, needed to pick up some medical equipment in Oxford for his mum or summat. Anyway I didn't mind, as I know Sam's a reliable sort of feller. Only he did say he would let me have the money by Saturday at the latest. If it had been the Grundy's I'd have said they were avoiding me, but not Sam. I've knocked on his door but he's not answering, or is out. Hope his mom's OK. Anyway don't say anything if you see him, don't want to embarrass him. Just tip us the wink will yer. Ta very much. |
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12 Nov 06 - 05:06 PM (#1884113) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Aha you've seen the last of your cash now mate, that ruthless bugger's gone, moved away, done a bunk whatever. Giok |
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13 Nov 06 - 06:00 AM (#1884505) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Michael 'Ruthless bugger', Well done Giok Mike |
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13 Nov 06 - 06:41 AM (#1884519) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: greg stephens Glok: i thought you were Scottish. how come you're discussing the Archers? You'll be discussing Test matches next. |
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13 Nov 06 - 06:42 AM (#1884522) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: greg stephens You're not Jazzer's father are you? |
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13 Nov 06 - 07:43 AM (#1884565) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,... I believe they do get Radio 4 in Scotland, though there was a time when Radio 1 was not available in the north-west - the Radio 1 Roadshow went to Fort William and wondered why no one knew anything about it. |
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13 Nov 06 - 11:06 AM (#1884705) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Lol!! Ruthless!!! Love Lynne |
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13 Nov 06 - 11:33 AM (#1884730) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Sorry Greg, but yes I do like cricket, and we have country folk up here, any way Borsetshire is twinned with Tighnabruaich. BTW, what is Radio 1? Giok |
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13 Nov 06 - 11:47 AM (#1884743) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Skipjack K8 It is a wireless program about young people who inhabit an imaginary world of popular musical celebrity, and of course, there are trendy groups of 'believers' who maintain the cast list are 'real people'. I ask you? |
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13 Nov 06 - 12:17 PM (#1884769) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Sorry I forgot to add Achiltibuie, and Ecclefechan, as the others towns twinned with Ambridge. G |
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13 Nov 06 - 03:51 PM (#1884927) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: IWTATBM What's this wireless programme you're talking about. I can't get it in Ambridge. Is it only available on DAB? |
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13 Nov 06 - 05:11 PM (#1884996) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: IWTATBM So it's true, he's gone. I thought you were just jesting Giok but Kirsty confirmed it this morning. And he's taken my 300 quid with him. Sam, of all people, I ask you, Sam? Look 300 quid doesn't come easy to the likes of me as well you know, and, and I know you lot wouldn't want to see me go ungry at Christmas would you? So perhaps you could help us out on this one? See us alright, you know. Ta in advance. |
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13 Nov 06 - 05:20 PM (#1885006) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Well I can contribute a large quantity of apples from another thread...... Love Lynne |
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13 Nov 06 - 05:28 PM (#1885019) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Crab? |
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13 Nov 06 - 05:35 PM (#1885024) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: IWTATBM You couldn't sell them and let me have the cash could you 'Lynne'? And perhaps turn a few in to a nice drop of cider? |
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16 Nov 06 - 07:23 PM (#1886514) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Folkiedave There was a man who fed his wife to the pigs in the news last week, you don't think this could give David ideas could it........could it.....? |
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16 Nov 06 - 08:29 PM (#1886560) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Bunnahabhain No, don't be silly. Brookfield has cattle, not pigs... |
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17 Nov 06 - 03:09 AM (#1886788) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Isn't Phil's pet, Freda the sow still there in the orchard? Anyway, there are enough pigs in the vicinity... Love Lynne |
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17 Nov 06 - 12:16 PM (#1887019) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Folkiedave It could give a whole new taste to Tom's Prime Borsetshire Sausages. Course there are pigs locally........ Dave |
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17 Nov 06 - 12:58 PM (#1887031) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: terrier +++ Well I can contribute a large quantity of apples from another thread...... *** MBSL You mean that those awful Grundy people havn't scrumped that other thread yet for their cider buisness ? |
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18 Nov 06 - 08:30 AM (#1887555) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: danensis First time I'd think of Ruth as sizzling |
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18 Nov 06 - 08:34 AM (#1887560) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Bunnahabhain Wholesomeseems more apt, somehow. I'm not sure a wholesome sasuage is a good idea though.... |
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21 Nov 06 - 04:17 PM (#1890178) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: IWTATBM You'll never guess who's asked me for a character reference. Cheeky so and so. |
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22 Nov 06 - 02:55 AM (#1890508) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Ancient Briton ok so I got it wrong about Ruth's fall. But remember what I earlier pointed out about David's forthcoming night out with Sophie on Nov 25 (as I recall). Question is, have the scriptwriters remembered? Go for it Dave. |
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22 Nov 06 - 04:49 AM (#1890542) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Folkiedave I am hoping David tells Ruth that he and Sophie are having an affair just so we can hear her say "OoooooooooooH Daaaaaaaaaayvid"...... And I do like the way the sound effect people do heavy breathing, "Moooooh, Arrrghhhhh, Moooo Arrrghhhhh". |
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22 Nov 06 - 04:55 AM (#1890546) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, Topsie I don't think Ruth has told David about the phone call from Sophie so he doesn't know about the invitation - so she will ring him afterwards and ask why he missed it . . . |
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22 Nov 06 - 01:01 PM (#1890875) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Schantieman And then the undigested remnants will really come into contact with the air-moving device! |
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23 Nov 06 - 03:01 AM (#1891422) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Hey IW...how about Saturday night for the folk club, as long as there's nothing on in the room upstairs? Sounds like an ideal place for it to me. Is there still a piano in the Bull? I know the one in the Cat and Fiddle was never any good again after Eddie threw up in it Love Lynne |
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23 Nov 06 - 04:45 AM (#1891484) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Ancient Briton I'd be prepared to come along if you'll promise that Ed Grundy doesn't do his guitar thrashing thing. And can we agree that if Eddy comes the only American stuff we do is pre-war(II). And keep Jolene behind the bar or she'll take over. As a plus, I hear that Fallon's got quite a repetoire of Borsetshire songs, and Jazzer is a whiz on the bodhran when he can find the time and energy. |
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23 Nov 06 - 09:11 AM (#1891646) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne I bet Lillian knows a song or two if we can keep her G&T-filled. Since William has taken over a lot of Tom Forrest's inheritance, do you think he's also learnt "The Village Pump"? How about next Saturday if we can persuade Jolene? Love Lynne the Ambridge AI |
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23 Nov 06 - 11:36 AM (#1891791) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Ancient Briton You're right about Will picking up Tom's bad habits of being a boring and smug knowall so I suppose it's only a matter of time before he goes to air singing Tom's song. Next Saturday's cool. Lets go for it (by the way its also the night of Sophie's do. She might drop in the Bull looking fo Dave so we could set her right about Ruth etc) As I recall Tony used to have a hankering for folk music - wasn't he groupie to a singer called Allan in the 60's? See you Sat. Get em in if you're there first - mine's a Guiness. AB |
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23 Nov 06 - 12:26 PM (#1891844) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Folkiedave Mine's a pint of Shires. Best beer in Borsetshire. We need to get in touch with the morris dancers - they would help swell the crowd. |
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23 Nov 06 - 01:38 PM (#1891888) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Ancient Briton I was wondering whether to bring a North West side along but I guess Jolene wouldn't like clog iron scars on the dance floor. It'll have to be the local side I suppose - I think they dance in pumps in Borsetshire. |
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23 Nov 06 - 02:13 PM (#1891919) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Yeah..village pumps. I think the Ambridge side disbanded years ago. Don't suppose Jolene will allow some of Eddie's cider in? No I thought not. Actually, what kind of cider DO they serve in the Bull? Love Lynne |
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23 Nov 06 - 02:29 PM (#1891937) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: IWTATBM Want to know how to make Sid and Jolene go into hysterics? Ask them if you can hold a folk club in The Bull on Saturday night. Bloomin' embarrassing it was. "Saturday night? Saturday night?" they said, and then it was the hysterics. Said they hadn't had such a good laugh in ages and pulled me a pint of Shires for my sense of humour. When they realised I was serious they said they could do Tuesday no problem, or at a push, Thursday. (Sid said if he'd known I was serious at the start he'd have charged me for the pint). Can you manage any of these dates MBSLynne? If so perhaps we could get a list of Mudcat performers prepared to do a gig on the cheap (very cheap) to get us started. I think Ann Lister's posted on this thread, so perhaps we could sweet talk her into doing the gig for free? When we gets a few names we could put a flyer together. What do you think? |
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23 Nov 06 - 03:46 PM (#1891990) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Folkiedave Sounds like a good idea to me. The perfect bill for me would include someone with a sense of humour (Vin Garbutt, Les Barker), and up and coming group (Devil's Interval, Kerfufffle) A top celtic band, (Croab Ruah, Lunasa) and a solo artist who could do the Village pump and similar songs. |
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23 Nov 06 - 03:51 PM (#1891994) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, Topsie Weren't there some morris men in Loxley Barret a few years back? |
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24 Nov 06 - 03:10 AM (#1892266) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Yeah, sounds good to me. Thursdays are not bad, except they clash with our Quarter session. Still, that's only once every three months. We need some singers/session nights as well as guests though. Love Lynne |
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24 Nov 06 - 05:59 AM (#1892331) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie I can't resist the urge to post 200 Ruth I know who you are, so behave! Giok |
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24 Nov 06 - 02:06 PM (#1892612) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne I bet Matt can do a good turn as well. How about "Champagne Charlie"? Any suggestions for appropriate songs from toher Ambridge folk? Love Lynne |
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24 Nov 06 - 02:44 PM (#1892636) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: IWTATBM So shall we start off with a monthly guest then and see how it goes? Demo CDs/tapes* for those interested in a gig to LBSLynne or IWTATBM c/o The Bull, Ambridge. * Demo CDs/tapes are non-returnable and may be sold for profit at a later date. |
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24 Nov 06 - 02:45 PM (#1892638) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: IWTATBM MBS - SORRY! |
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24 Nov 06 - 02:53 PM (#1892643) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Bernard MBS - Farmer's Boy... what else?! |
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24 Nov 06 - 03:12 PM (#1892649) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie 'Sing if you're glad to be Gay' by Tom Robinson for Brian? Giok |
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25 Nov 06 - 03:41 AM (#1893002) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Ancient Briton A few suggestions - assuming that some cast members are competent instrumentalists "Man of constant sorrow" for David or Tony? "D-i-v-o-r-c-e" for Ruth? "Hate to the Wedding" for Adam "Speed the plough" for Bert "The disappointed coquette" for Emma "The unfortunate rake" for Ed "The maid behind the bar" for Jolene or "the drunken landlady" |
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25 Nov 06 - 04:43 AM (#1893021) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, Topsie And there's Buttercup Joe, of course. And 'The Cow' could sing Hey Diddle Diddle. |
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25 Nov 06 - 06:24 AM (#1893063) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Lol! Keep it going. I like Giok's best so far. How about "Forget-me-not" for Jack Woolley? Love Lynne |
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25 Nov 06 - 10:04 AM (#1893181) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, Topsie Maybe the vicar would do Richard Thompson's '1952 Vincent Black Lightning'? |
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25 Nov 06 - 03:16 PM (#1893402) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST Mr Pullen - 'Skip to ma Loo'? |
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26 Nov 06 - 06:08 AM (#1893794) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne LOL!!! |
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26 Nov 06 - 06:15 AM (#1893799) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, Topsie Debbie singing 'I've Got a Brand New Combine Harvester' could sound really sexy. |
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26 Nov 06 - 06:19 AM (#1893803) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Linda Snell. 'Oh Lord but it's hard to be Humble'? G. |
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26 Nov 06 - 08:23 AM (#1893875) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Ancient Briton a few more tune suggestions Matt Crawford: "Jack's the lad" Paddy Macey (Adam's natural father) "The Connacht Man's Rambles" Chris Carter "the merry blacksmith" Fallon "the wise maid" Ruth Archer "dusty windowsills" Clive Horobin "the 9 points of roguery" the vicar "the musical priest" or "the holy land" Mrs Wooley "pretty peggy morrisey" |
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28 Nov 06 - 03:28 AM (#1894314) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Sorry to be pedantic Ancient Briton...Adam's natural father was Paddy Redmond. The Macey comes from Roger Travers-Macey, Jennifer's first husband and Debbie's father. Love Lynne |
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28 Nov 06 - 06:09 AM (#1894416) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Gervase *swoon* Debbie singing anything would be sexy! |
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28 Nov 06 - 06:27 AM (#1894428) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Yup, tasty lady in real life, not such a nice character on T'Archers. G. |
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28 Nov 06 - 09:21 AM (#1894585) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne I've never seen Fallon, but if I were a fella I'd fancy her voice. She sounds like that rabbit on the Cadbury's caramel ads Love Lynne |
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28 Nov 06 - 09:28 AM (#1894595) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Fallon looks good to me Lynne. Giok |
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28 Nov 06 - 10:15 AM (#1894632) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Keith A of Hertford The False Bride...Emma. |
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28 Nov 06 - 01:25 PM (#1894786) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Ancient Briton Well I was serving my thatching apprenticeship over in Loxley Barratt when Paddy was around so I didn't catch every nuance of the affair. More tunes? Mike Tucker - Boil the Breakfast Early (the late) Marjorie Antrobus - The Dogs among the bushes |
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28 Nov 06 - 01:28 PM (#1894789) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Emma B The "real" Cadbury's bunny |
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28 Nov 06 - 02:07 PM (#1894823) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Good heavens! I didn't realise it was her. Fallon looks like her voice sounds...I should think you guys would prefer her to Debbie. Personally I like the sound of Jazzer Love Lynne |
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28 Nov 06 - 02:34 PM (#1894842) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Emma B "Debbie" and friends |
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28 Nov 06 - 11:08 PM (#1895226) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: TRUBRIT Where/how can I listen to The Archers over here????? |
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29 Nov 06 - 03:32 AM (#1895306) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Ancient Briton I think Sophie sounds interesting - she's obviously been around a bit and might have a few sophisticated novelties to offer. |
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29 Nov 06 - 03:42 AM (#1895314) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne The BBC has a listen again thingy so you can listen on line. Someone with more techy knowledge than me would have to tell you how to do it. Love Lynne |
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29 Nov 06 - 04:09 AM (#1895327) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Keith A of Hertford http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/archers/ enjoy |
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29 Nov 06 - 08:58 PM (#1896085) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: TRUBRIT Thank you - now I can wallow in the affairs of the Grundy's again.... |
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30 Nov 06 - 06:59 AM (#1896386) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Elfcall Any one seen the cartoon in this week's Private Eye .. The Archer's new theme is 'Rumpy Pumpy Rumpy Pum Rumpy Pumpy Rum Pum'. Elf |
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30 Nov 06 - 11:27 AM (#1896552) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Folkiedave And there was a cartoon in the previous edition with the sounds of love-making coming from the cowshed. "Moo! Ahhhh! Moo! Ahhhh! Mooo Ahhhh........." However the sounds of rumpty tumpty in the Archers are not new.......Given a couple of days and a few reference books I could probably list them all. We used to mek us own fun in them days. Dave |
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30 Nov 06 - 02:23 PM (#1896716) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Remember Nigel's "Cuckoo" as he searched the house for Shula and ended up in Phil and Jill's room? Remember Shula and Simon whatsisname? John and Sharon? Jennifer and Roger (on his reappearance in the area, not when they were married) etc etc Btw, what do we think the solution is to the current Brookfield impasse? I think Ruth should up sticks and take the kids to her mother's for Christmas telling David she's had enough and if that's how he wants it....He'd soon climb down off his high horse. Love Lynne |
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30 Nov 06 - 02:27 PM (#1896719) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie He's not the one who cuddled in the cowshed, or even considered adultery, he's the one who turned it down when it was offered to him on a plate! Giok Stay in the saddle David! |
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30 Nov 06 - 02:31 PM (#1896725) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, Topsie Whereupon David would get particularly friendly with 'Mrs Whoeveritwas' that he was arranging to deliver two boxes of who knows what to the other day on the telephone. |
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30 Nov 06 - 02:33 PM (#1896730) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Folkiedave he's the one who turned it down when it was offered to him on a plate! Well, he was having intimate conversations with Sophie, glamorous get-togethers to which Ruth was invited as an afterthought. And let us not forget the trigger that finally sent her into the arms of Sam....or not as it happens. And I know her type, that Sophie, she would carry on trying to seduce David until he finally succmbed, lucky sod....... We used to mek us own fun in them days. |
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30 Nov 06 - 03:12 PM (#1896770) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie This just typical, a man is inconsiderate, and by way of revenge it is all right for a woman to do absolutely anything ! Yes let's have sexual equality, let's stop women dominating men, and while we're at it, annexing the moral high ground even when they're in the wrong! Giok I'll get me coat! |
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30 Nov 06 - 08:51 PM (#1897073) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Noreen Just say what you feel, Giok, don't hold back... |
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01 Dec 06 - 03:00 AM (#1897212) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne But in the end she didn't actually go through with it, so she hasn't really done much more than David. Like him, she turned it down when it was offered on a plate Love Lynne |
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01 Dec 06 - 03:32 AM (#1897238) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Ancient Briton David flirted mildly and when confronted with the prospect of physical action, stepped back. Ruth made a profound and repeated emotional committment with a certain prospect of bedroom action before drawing back. David enjoyed a single stolen kiss, whilst Sam's grubby prints are goodness knows where. No real equivalence there I'm afraid. The subtext of the plotline seems to be that the envelope for "moral" behaviour for men is much smaller than that for women. It doesn't seem fair. |
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01 Dec 06 - 03:33 AM (#1897239) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST David should kick Ruth out, the only questions that arrise are haw hard and how far!!!!!! |
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01 Dec 06 - 05:01 AM (#1897259) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, Topsie Where Ruth went wrong was in wallowing in self-pity instead of getting on with the life she chose - not so promising for future storylines though. |
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01 Dec 06 - 07:21 AM (#1897317) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Michael On the Helen and Ross story; Helen isn't like that, She wouldn't have been that stupid, I sometimes wonder if the the current script writers (at any given time) ever listend to the programme. Mike |
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01 Dec 06 - 07:57 AM (#1897339) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Folkiedave She would have been that stupid, IMHO it is just like her!! Scriptwriters? What do you mean scriptwriters? |
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01 Dec 06 - 08:21 AM (#1897369) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne I agree, it's just like Helen. She's a pain in the bum who wallows in self pity if anything doesn't go her way. Love Lynne |
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01 Dec 06 - 09:01 AM (#1897403) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Lots of pity for Ruth then, who kissed and cuddled in the cowshed with a man not her husband, and none for Helen who is free agent, and has been taken advantage of by a known lothario! I smell female double standards! Giok |
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01 Dec 06 - 02:04 PM (#1897667) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne I sympathise with her being taken advantage of but I still think she's a humouless, self-pitying bitch. :-) Love Lynne |
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01 Dec 06 - 03:50 PM (#1897783) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, ... which one, Lynne, Helen or Ruth (or both)? |
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02 Dec 06 - 03:23 AM (#1898086) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Ancient Briton My tractor's on your lawn, Guest. Leave Lynne alone or I'll harrow your turnips. (this is how rural feuds really start) Come to Ambridge and we'll sort it out man to man outside the Bull (although as this is an Archer's thread you're probably a girl anyway). People like you just can't see that it's a waste of time trashing imaginary characters. Stick to picking on Helen or Ruth..... |
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02 Dec 06 - 04:25 AM (#1898099) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie It looks to me like feuds start with misread or badly punctuated posts AB, as "Guest,..." is so obviously fond of commas, he/she appears to have put an extraneous one in after the word one in their post. However he/she goes on to say both which can only mean that he/she meant 2 people i.e. Helen and Ruth. So put your tractor away like a good boy, and go and hoe yer turmits! Giok |
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02 Dec 06 - 04:38 AM (#1898106) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, ... Thanks Giok. I/me did in fact put in too many commas. But no one (apart from Ancient Briton, apparently) could possibly think I was applying that description to Lynne. |
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02 Dec 06 - 05:19 AM (#1898126) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Helen, not Ruth. I've never liked Helen she was a miserable little cow in her teens as well. What is called "White and spiteful" by the older people around here. Love Lynne |
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02 Dec 06 - 05:31 AM (#1898137) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Helen Archer Pretty lady, and a compatriot of El Greko's too, by the look of things! Giok |
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02 Dec 06 - 05:55 AM (#1898153) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, Topsie Helen looks just as I expected, unlike Fallon, who is much more 'full of life' on my radio. |
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02 Dec 06 - 03:39 PM (#1898498) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne So what does Jazzer look like? Or will I be disappointed? I imagine him to be shortish, stocky with curly black hair and blue eyes Love Lynne |
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02 Dec 06 - 03:45 PM (#1898504) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Hah! I was wrong! He's six feet tall and has glass eyes 'cos he's blind!! Not really very close Love Lynne |
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02 Dec 06 - 04:45 PM (#1898549) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Skipjack K8 Well, Lynne, thanks for that, turns out old Jazzer is a Stomach Steinway Man! I must try some K. |
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15 Dec 06 - 05:06 AM (#1910054) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Well the much trailed gay wedding on the Archers last night, left no cliche untouched. I laughed my way through almost the entire episode. Vanessa Whitburn has reduced the programme to a vehicle for her own personal agendas, that's my opinion. Giok |
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15 Dec 06 - 06:13 AM (#1910084) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, Topsie Maybe not just her own agenda - I believe Hayley may be a victim of a government-sponsored clamydia awareness campaign. (But then, The Archers began as a medium for government-sponsored awareness campaigns aimed at 'countryfolk', so we shouldn't be too surprised.) |
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15 Dec 06 - 09:51 AM (#1910229) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Well I must say RAT-W and I shared the sick-bucket during the wedding, but I did enjoy the episode. Love Lynne |
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15 Dec 06 - 03:33 PM (#1910473) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Gervase Not a dry leg in the house! I must confess, though, that when I saw the photo of Adamanian in the Guardian i almost choked on my toast - two uglier coves it would be hard to picture. Truly the love that dare not show its face. In our household we're taking bets on whether Helen's Tenerife shagfest will be the harbinger for a story line on chlamydia (why isn't one of Lynda snell's god-daughters cslled that?), AIDS or pregnancy. And, if it's the latter, if Helen will hand the sprog over to Hailey. |
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15 Dec 06 - 03:39 PM (#1910476) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Ancient Briton Sorry for the lapse I've been away hedge laying. I've run out of TVO so the tractor stays where it is. Suburban sopisticates who can't punctuate really bring out the beast in me. Which reminds me that there's another more rural sexual pastime that Vanessa's yet to add to the Archers mix......will Ed start getting dewy-eyed about Daisy the Jersey? It's only a matter of time... Someone should alert the RSPCA in time to prevent another radio atrocity. AB |
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16 Dec 06 - 07:08 AM (#1910895) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Hmmm...one of the few things that hasn't been on the Archers in it's 55 year history. You're right Gervase...I saw the photo of AdamandIan in the Radio Times. I had seen Adam before so he was no surprise but Ian was so totally unlike his voice I could hardly believe it. He looks something like Alexi Sale!! So who's up for a Christmas sing in the Bull as a preliminary to the Folk Club? Love Lynne |
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16 Dec 06 - 07:59 AM (#1910926) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Sid Perks is too bloody miserable, anyway I don't suppose he has a PEL in place. Giok |
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16 Dec 06 - 12:33 PM (#1911091) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Ancient Briton The Bull must be ok as Fallon has promoted a number of rock evenings there. How about a ceilidh - our band would do it for a small consideration. We'll also back Jolene in a little half-time cameo spot. AB |
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16 Dec 06 - 01:39 PM (#1911129) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, Topsie I was wondering which was Adam and which was Ian (not having your advantage, Lynne). And I suppose Adam must be pushing forty, so we can't expect a young Adonis. Maybe Ian has been sampling too much of his own cooking. |
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17 Dec 06 - 06:12 AM (#1911601) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Tell you what...let's talk to Lillian! She'll be in it if we tell her it will be a laugh and she'll get right up Jolene's nose by arranging it whether they say so or not! Adam will be 40 next June. I know some pretty gorgeous guys of 39 or so! Love Lynne |
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13 Feb 07 - 12:57 PM (#1966232) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: sian, west wales OK - someone here is gonna want t' be caught red-handed. sian |
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16 Apr 07 - 04:16 AM (#2026518) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne So would YOU take on Rory? Love Lynne |
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16 Apr 07 - 04:30 AM (#2026523) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Difficult one, lad should be with his Dad if possible, but I can understand Jennifer's angst too, although for a lady with her history, wringing her hands about what the neighbours will think is a bit hypocritical. She also claims to be worried about what her ghastly spoilt brat Alice will think. Well from what I have heard so far, her response would be 'Cool', as that's about the sum total of her conversation. Giok |
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16 Apr 07 - 04:31 AM (#2026524) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Folkiedave It´s the hypocrisy of Jennifer "four children by three different fathers" Aldridge making out she is some sort of rural lairdette when in fact she is little better than a Trollope |
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16 Apr 07 - 04:46 AM (#2026532) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Doesn't she live near Barchester Towers? G ¦¬] |
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16 Apr 07 - 05:47 AM (#2026559) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne AND she had an affair with Debbie's father in fairly recent years. However, I can understand her point of view. In this instance I feel really sorry for Brian who, with all his shortcomings has always been a pretty good father. To take on someone else's children is not an easy thing but he does appear to consider the two step-children as his own. No surprise then, that he should care about little Rory. The whole crux of the matter is that at some point before long, there will be a little boy of, what, five? with no mother. He needs his father. Interesting to see what Debbie's reaction will be. Do we know if Kate knows about it? My bet is that, in the end Jennifer will give in and take him Love Lynne |
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16 Apr 07 - 06:00 AM (#2026563) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Much as I love the actress who plays Debbie in her real skin, I loathe the Debbie character, and if she's upset, then that makes it all worthwhile in my book. Kate is another waste of space, and South Africa's not far enough away for her, even the Moon's not far enough! I do though agree that somehow Rory will end up in Ambridge, maybe Roy and Hayley will be paid to adopt him? Giok G. |
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16 Apr 07 - 06:04 AM (#2026570) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull Brian's an arsole, I can't stand him. |
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16 Apr 07 - 06:07 AM (#2026572) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Paco Rabanne hEllo JoHn, i hav senT yoU a pm. |
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16 Apr 07 - 06:09 AM (#2026574) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: sian, west wales Na, I think Adam and Ian should adopt him. It's very weird - feeling sorry for Brian, of all people. I'm with MBSL: Jennifer will fold. sian |
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16 Apr 07 - 06:10 AM (#2026575) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie I thought for a minute that was a fake Sir j0hn, then I spotted the deliberate mistake. Hello John, how's the taxi trade? G. |
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16 Apr 07 - 06:12 AM (#2026577) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Adam and Ian were the ones I thought of first funnily enough, but although Adam started feeling sorry for Brian in an episode the other night, do you think he hates Debbie enough to take on Rory just to upset her? G ¦¬] |
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16 Apr 07 - 06:36 AM (#2026586) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Anne Lister I think Lizzie and Nigel will adopt the little scrap. Personally (and surprisingly, as I generally think she's a pain) I'm with Jennifer on this one - can't see she has any responsibility at all for Brian's by-blows. Brian took her on knowing her history and the score, so his attitude to her kids is of course different. Anne |
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16 Apr 07 - 07:07 AM (#2026605) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Michael Just been reading the synopsis; it's spelt 'Ruari' Mike |
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16 Apr 07 - 08:16 AM (#2026658) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Yes, I thought it would be spelled the Irish way but couldn't work out how that went. No Jennifer has no responsibilty for him at all, but Brian does. That's what makes it so difficult. And responsibilty apart, this is a little boy with no mother. He needs family. Actually I like Brian. With him you know exactly what you're getting. And I agree with Giok, Debbie is a pain. Not half so much of a pain as Adam though. Love Lynne |
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16 Apr 07 - 08:29 AM (#2026666) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie A pain in the arse Lynne? |
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16 Apr 07 - 08:40 AM (#2026673) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Morticia I just wish Jennifer and Brian would stop angsting all over the place. Personally I can't understand why Siobhan would push it further when Jennifer was so blunt with her, I wouldn't chance my child to her under these circumstances. |
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16 Apr 07 - 09:19 AM (#2026710) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Well not to me Giok...maybe to you... Love Lynne |
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16 Apr 07 - 09:24 AM (#2026714) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Keith A of Hertford Perhaps Ruary could replace Ed's lost "son".? |
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16 Apr 07 - 09:46 AM (#2026746) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull Waht deliberate mistake? anyway-maybe Maddona will adopt him? |
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16 Apr 07 - 04:40 PM (#2027216) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: terrier Oh Lizzie, I feel so guilty about how I treated poor Siobhan, we'll just have to adopt poor little Ruary now ! Now, now, Nigel, we mustn't get involved...... 'scuse me while I go and eat some grass...... |
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16 Apr 07 - 07:17 PM (#2027342) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Ruth Archer I reckon it's Lizzie and Nigel who'll end up with him. This is, of course, a set-up for what may be the most slow-burning storyline in soap history: who gets the farm when Brian - well - buys the farm. Answer in 2032? |
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16 Apr 07 - 08:11 PM (#2027376) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: terrier Struth, Ruth, great minds an' all that. |
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17 Apr 07 - 07:38 AM (#2027672) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, Topsie If Nigel and Elizabeth adopt him he could be up for inheriting Lower Loxley as well as Brookfield [just have to arrange for Lily and Freddy to drown in the lake]. |
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17 Apr 07 - 07:50 AM (#2027686) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST Ian and Adam would be a very good solution though Lizzie and Nigel are the most likely adopters. |
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17 Apr 07 - 08:08 AM (#2027696) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne The script writers would have to get rid of an awful lot of other heirs for him to inherit Brookfield! It could be the theme for a good disaster folk song....mass deaths of David, Ruth, their three children, Shula, Kenton, Lizzie and their children, not to mention Tony, his kids, Jennifer and her kids and her kids' kids..... Love Lynne |
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17 Apr 07 - 08:40 AM (#2027725) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, Topsie Oops! Sorree, I got my farms muddled - I meant Home Farm, not Brookfield. |
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17 Apr 07 - 10:40 AM (#2027811) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Folkiedave The script writers would have to get rid of an awful lot of other heirs for him to inherit Brookfield! It could be the theme for a good disaster folk song....mass deaths of David, Ruth, their three children, Shula, Kenton, Lizzie and their children, not to mention Tony, his kids, Jennifer and her kids and her kids' kids..... Of course those older Archers fans will remember something similar in a Tony Hancock script called "The Bowmen" - when as they all came walking across a field towards him (Hancock) an ancient quarry opened up and they all fell in.............as my memory has it. |
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17 Apr 07 - 08:25 PM (#2028401) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: terrier I think maybee an ancient quarry has opened up and the scriptwriters are about to fall in! Yawn!!! |
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18 Apr 07 - 03:30 AM (#2028607) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne I think that over the last five years or so the scriptwriters have come up with some brilliant stories. At times I've been hardly able to wait for the next installment. They must be pretty good or why are we a)listening to it and b) spending time discussing it. Love Lynne |
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18 Apr 07 - 04:22 AM (#2028646) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Thing is, that to pull off these stories Lynne, it is often necessary for people to act totally out of character, which is what annoys me. Giok |
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18 Apr 07 - 05:25 AM (#2028689) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, Topsie What worries me is that Nigel was getting his wine made by the nasty man who was causing Tom problems with his sausage van last year, and now the same chap seems to be advising Ruth and David about their new hedge. OK, I know he is appearing under different names, but I reckon they are just pseudonyms. I wouldn't trust him with my wine. |
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18 Apr 07 - 05:33 AM (#2028691) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne And I think they all sound like Kenton..... I don't think people act out of character often. In fact I've been impressed in the past by how3 they manage over 55 years to make people's characters consistent. Lots of people in the other world (ie Not Borsetshire) will suddenly do something unpredicted when something happens that knocks them out of their usual channel. Who were you thinking of in particualr Giok? Love Lynne |
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18 Apr 07 - 05:46 AM (#2028703) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Keith A of Hertford Ruth was an unlikely candidate for a fling with the cowman. |
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18 Apr 07 - 07:08 AM (#2028732) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne I don't think so Keith. She'd felt threatened by David's 'friendship' with Sophie. He was taking very little notice of her and she was already low on self-esteen, possibly still carrying over from her mastectomy. She's also reaching a 'certain age' where people start to realize that time is creeping on and they aren't as young as they were (sorry about the cliches there!) And there, telling her how wonderful she was, was this hunky cowman. I think it would be in character for almost any woman to succumb. She did so fairly reluctantly and with a lot of wringing of hands, which was totally in character, and even then backed out at the last minute Love Lynne |
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18 Apr 07 - 07:47 AM (#2028753) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Keith A of Hertford I see what you mean Lynne. |
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19 Apr 07 - 07:10 AM (#2029806) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Morticia After last night, I am wondering if they are setting it up for Brian to bugger off with Siobhan? |
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19 Apr 07 - 05:18 PM (#2030420) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Schantieman to that great big agribusiness in the sky perhaps? |
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19 Apr 07 - 05:23 PM (#2030427) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie The poor man's hag ridden, he's surrounded by women, odd ones at that all of them, and then there's Adam! G. |
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19 Apr 07 - 06:26 PM (#2030484) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Ruth Archer Thank you, Lynne. I'm glad some people see things from my perspective. And Sam WAS hunky...had an arse that could crack walnuts... |
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19 Apr 07 - 08:42 PM (#2030597) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull Also=David was gambling a lot with that Mat Crawford character (I can;t stand him!), and not paying attention to his wife. |
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20 Apr 07 - 03:17 AM (#2030771) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Sorry j0hn but that was Sula's husband Alastair the vet, who was doing the gambling with oily Matt. Do try and keep up, there's a good chap ¦¬] Giok |
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20 Apr 07 - 03:41 AM (#2030784) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Folkiedave David could gamble if he wanted to. After all isn´t he related to the Duke of Portland? But you are right it was stupid Alistair, Shula´s hubby, and I believe is still goes to Gambler´s Anonymous. Ruth didn´t gamble but she nearly gambolled. But it is all right now................... |
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20 Apr 07 - 05:28 AM (#2030828) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Ruth Archer *sigh* Oh, for a gambol at the Randolph! Sorry - did I say that out loud? |
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20 Apr 07 - 09:21 AM (#2031005) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Folkiedave When are you free? Or at least very reasonable............... xx |
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04 May 07 - 05:50 AM (#2043013) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: sian, west wales OK - am I being dim or what? How does Rauri end up with this irritatingly precious English accent when he's been brought up in Germany by an Irish mother????? sian |
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04 May 07 - 05:56 AM (#2043016) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne What?? His accent when I heard him last night sounded distinctly Irish to me. Love Lynne |
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04 May 07 - 10:01 AM (#2043169) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: sian, west wales Did it? Sheesh. Must be my Canadian ears. Better check out the Belfast accent thread, I guess... sian |
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04 May 07 - 11:47 AM (#2043262) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, Topsie And it's not just Rooery [Jennifer's pronunciation]. Did anyone else think that was a decidedly dodgy sounding cuckoo the other day? |
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04 May 07 - 01:52 PM (#2043320) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Probably Nigel again..... |
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04 May 07 - 02:30 PM (#2043338) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Herga Kitty Sian - the accent's meant to be Dublin, not Belfast! It's Ian the chef who comes from the north, and I don't think Ruairi is his child.... Kitty |
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04 May 07 - 02:43 PM (#2043344) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Morticia It sounded vaguely like a Dublin accent..but of course, the child wasn't brought up exclusively there, was he? |
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05 May 07 - 05:26 AM (#2043757) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne No, he has mostly been brought up in Germany hasn't he, so his accent would reflect that. Any Irish presumably comes just from his mother which is not the same as learning it from other kids and people around you Love Lynne |
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05 May 07 - 06:24 AM (#2043795) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Ruth Archer I thought his accent was well dodgy, too. It's interesting that Jennifer pronounces Ruairi's name quite closely to its Irish spelling...almost as though she's reading it from a script or something. Everyone else just calls him Rory. Wonder if he's ginger? |
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05 May 07 - 12:48 PM (#2043978) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Ancient Briton |
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13 Jul 07 - 03:03 PM (#2101841) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Oh I DID enjoy that! I have sooo been wanting to tell Alice just exactly those things. I thought it would be Lillian or Kate who finally told her to grow up. Adam put it perfectly. Love Lynne |
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14 Jul 07 - 06:00 AM (#2102290) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,jOhn I agree, andf i wonder who left the rubbish in the field? |
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14 Jul 07 - 09:37 AM (#2102388) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Who has been having building work done lately? My heart stopped when I heard that bit from Ruth. All to easy to imagine the horror of going down the field to fetch the cows and finding four dead! I've found one before but four! Love Lynne |
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14 Jul 07 - 10:27 AM (#2102408) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Well I'm afraid that in our neck of the woods if there is garden rubbish and builder's rubble fly tipped, it is usually travellers sadly. They really should get their act together. In the Archers the only other person we know who is doing that sort of work apart from Eddie Grundy, is Robert Snell. Now there IS a thought! Giok |
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14 Jul 07 - 02:02 PM (#2102563) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne oooh! It could be couldn't it? For once we can be sure it's not Eddie. No farmer would do that. Where I am it tends to be 'ordinary peope' who do the fly tipping. The same ones who leave their old mattresses, settees etc on the side of the road. You know, the ones who think that the countryside is their own personal rubbish dump. Love Lynne |
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14 Jul 07 - 03:41 PM (#2102648) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Mrs Dale "i'm just worrried about Edward Grundy " I'm still worried about Jim. |
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15 Jul 07 - 09:18 AM (#2103204) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Herga Kitty I reckon Alice thinks it would be grown up to join the RAF, so that she gets a financial contribution to her uni course... Kitty |
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15 Jul 07 - 10:32 AM (#2103231) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Ruth Archer Hurrah! Let Alice join up! Spoilt, self-centered little madam. I bet they don't have ponies in Iraq. I remember my friends having a load of rubbish fly-tipped onto their farm, including a sofa, some old carpet and a number of black bags. Well, they opened up the black bags, and lo and behold, found a load of post addressed to a house in the neighbouring village. They loaded all the stuff into a trailer, drove it to the house, and dumped it on the drive. As there was never any comeback from the offenders, I guess they got the message. |
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15 Jul 07 - 10:40 AM (#2103239) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Leadfingers Ruth - WHY does that remind me of 'Alice's Restuarant' !??? |
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15 Jul 07 - 11:10 AM (#2103266) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Keed, we found a envelope with your name on it, at the bottom of a half a ton of garbage! G. |
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15 Jul 07 - 11:44 AM (#2103307) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Have you noticed how often Alice has said "They didn't think about ME!"? I should think she's doing enough of that for everyone. Love Lynne |
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15 Jul 07 - 11:55 AM (#2103318) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: greg stephens Yew clippings? Sounds like the churchyard to me, I think a visit to the vicar might be in order. |
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15 Jul 07 - 12:22 PM (#2103341) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Ruth Archer Or a stately home. I bet Lower Loxley is chocka with topiary yews. And they're building that stupid memorial to Uncle Rupert. Families at war. Bring it on. |
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15 Jul 07 - 12:33 PM (#2103352) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Herga Kitty But the clue on the bag was "undy....post" (which reminds me of the late lamented Alan Bond.....) Kitty |
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15 Jul 07 - 01:01 PM (#2103386) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Morticia Can't see Nigel or Bert flytipping somehow.Isn't Matt Crawford in the building game though? Hurrah for Adam, I honestly didn't think I could stick much more of whiny Alice or worse still, how cowering and cringy Jennifer became when dealing with her. |
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15 Jul 07 - 01:11 PM (#2103405) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Ruth Archer Some children haven't been smacked enough. Alice and Kate clearly fit into this category. |
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15 Jul 07 - 01:21 PM (#2103420) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Herga Kitty Hope it wasn't Jason. Kitty |
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15 Jul 07 - 05:01 PM (#2103578) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Anne Lister Me, I wish Tony would go and give Brian the good smacking he needs (and has needed for some time). I'm not normally a violent person but this whole storyline has irritated me beyond tolerance levels. And I don't blame Alice one bit for how she feels about both her stupid parents. Anne |
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15 Jul 07 - 05:09 PM (#2103583) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Alice is being selfish, and there's no need to wonder from whom she inherited that trait. Jennifer is just a stupid woman, why can't she call her daughter Alice instead of 'darling'? G. |
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16 Jul 07 - 05:53 AM (#2104014) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,jOhn Mat Crawford is an arseole. |
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16 Jul 07 - 06:08 AM (#2104026) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie At least he's macho j0hn, unlike the other men on the Archers who are wimps, with the possible exception of Eddie Grundy. Whys does Jennifer put up with Brian, Pat with Tony, Sula with Alastair, Kathy with Kenton, Elizabeth with Nigel, Jolene with Sid, Clarrie with Eddie, Susan and Neil with each other. Giok |
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16 Jul 07 - 06:09 AM (#2104027) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Morticia hEllo jOhn, good to see you. Matt is an uber-creep....and I wonder what he really wants with Hayley? |
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16 Jul 07 - 06:17 AM (#2104032) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Or even Brenda Tucker! |
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16 Jul 07 - 06:56 AM (#2104049) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: greg stephens Thanks for dropping in, JOhn. Hope your house is not still underwater. And your analysis of the Archers is as penetrating as ever. |
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16 Jul 07 - 07:34 AM (#2104073) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Folkiedave Never trust an Archer - except for Ruth. |
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16 Jul 07 - 07:58 AM (#2104085) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Morticia Oh yes of course, Brenda.....I still get them mixed up. |
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16 Jul 07 - 11:06 AM (#2104212) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Captain Ginger Brenda's the gold-digging tart, Hayley's the one with the heart of gold. How long before she flashes her baps at Crawford and sets Lillian off on one again? |
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16 Jul 07 - 12:22 PM (#2104275) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Baps Cap'n, is that a nautical expression? Hayley isn't Hayley any more. G. |
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16 Jul 07 - 12:42 PM (#2104295) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Ruth Archer At least she sounds more like Hayley these days. At first she was like Hayley on valium. I really don't know where Jennifer gets her moral indignation. Didn't she have an affair with Adam's dad when he came back? I'm still praying Alice joins up and gets sent to Iraq. Hopefully she'll take bloody Spearmint with her. |
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17 Jul 07 - 03:18 AM (#2104889) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Yes Ruth, that was my thought too, though it was just the one fling, where Brian has been consistently unfaithful most of their married life. Besides, it's different when the shoe is on the other foot isn't it? What I want to know is what country Borsetshire is in to be having perfect weather for the harvest?? Love Lynne |
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17 Jul 07 - 04:41 AM (#2104920) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Will Adam make it to Norfolk and back without having an accident? G |
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17 Jul 07 - 03:00 PM (#2105238) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Ruth Archer But Lynne, she's not exactly the most conventional woman to be holding up the values of the county set: four kids, three different fathers...and her first child born out of wedlock, to the cowman (ooooh nooooo!)...her mortification over what the village would think about Ruaridh coming to live with them seemed a touch misplaced. |
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17 Jul 07 - 04:10 PM (#2105303) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Kampervan Of coure all the men are wimps, the programme is controlled by women! |
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17 Jul 07 - 04:30 PM (#2105321) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Ruth Archer What, because the editor is a woman? Last tome I checked, Agrcultural Story Editor Graham Harvey was a bloke. Anyway, where's the logic in saying women write wimps? I think it was a woman who dreamed up Mr Darcy. And another who gave us Heathcliff. |
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17 Jul 07 - 04:38 PM (#2105328) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Graham Harvey only checks the veracity of the farming bits, he doesn't write the scripts. G |
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17 Jul 07 - 04:55 PM (#2105347) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Ruth Archer I thought he had a more strategic role in deciding which important farming issues would be incorporated into the storylines... Anyway, I'm pretty sure there are a fair few men on the scriptwriting team. |
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17 Jul 07 - 05:44 PM (#2105386) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Captain Ginger One of them is Simon Frith, currently chief judge in the Mercury Music awards. It's true, though - the blokes are either drips or cads. The women seem to be more, er, rounded. Sorry, I'll get my coat... |
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18 Jul 07 - 07:43 AM (#2105816) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Ruth Archer Adam's lovely. I'd have him. |
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18 Jul 07 - 09:49 AM (#2105888) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Ian's lovely but Adam is a whining, complaining, humourless Aldridge. I still fancy Jazzer Love Lynne |
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18 Jul 07 - 11:34 AM (#2105938) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Ruth Archer I have this image in my head of tanned, blond Adam in his cricket whites... *sigh* He moans a bit sometimes, but he's one of the few I'd have dinner with. Him, Ian, Lillian, and Joe Grundy. There's a dinner party for you. |
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18 Jul 07 - 01:36 PM (#2106052) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Ah now Lillian! I think she's probably my favourite character. As straightforward as it's possible to be, loves a bit of fun and doesn't seem to suffer from all the angst and hand-wringing that everyone else does. Love Lynne |
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18 Jul 07 - 02:56 PM (#2106119) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Ruth Archer One of my best friends claims Lillian for her role model. |
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29 Jul 07 - 02:18 PM (#2114106) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,jOhn waht was David up to? |
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29 Jul 07 - 02:49 PM (#2114114) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: greg stephens Something involving muck-spreading? |
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29 Jul 07 - 02:52 PM (#2114116) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Yes that's what I think, I reckon a load of slurry delivered somewhere. G |
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29 Jul 07 - 03:02 PM (#2114121) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Leadfingers The Builder who dumped the rubble and yew clippings !! |
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29 Jul 07 - 03:11 PM (#2114135) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Ah but was it actually him wot did it? |
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30 Jul 07 - 06:17 AM (#2114554) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne I think it was him and I also thought it was something to do with muck spreading. It will be interesting to see Love Lynne |
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30 Jul 07 - 06:28 AM (#2114562) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Michael They'll suffer for it, anything Kenton is involved in goes wrong. And remember David and the badger!! Mike |
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30 Jul 07 - 07:46 AM (#2114610) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Kenton's due to suffer anyway. How often lately has someone said "Aren't you supposed to be helping Kathy?" to get the reply "She's coping ok"? His chickens will come home to roost! Love Lynne |
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30 Jul 07 - 12:27 PM (#2114834) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: greg stephens Due to the puerile storylines we are getting these days, I imagine they have hilariously tipped ten tons of shite into the wrong person's garden. This one will keep us laughiong till poor Alice is killed on her first training flight/bombing mission over Basra(whichever the script-writer feels is more likely when advised by her mentor on the GCSE Creative Writing Course). |
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30 Jul 07 - 12:48 PM (#2114858) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie I expect Brian wants a Nanny for Ruaridh in order to get another bit on the side. Alice won't join the RAF, she just wants to upset her Father, and one way of doing that is to reject his monetary input. Will Debbie even speak to Brian when she arrives? If he's lucky, she won't, stupid bitch. No wonder she can't keep a man. G. |
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31 Jul 07 - 03:54 AM (#2115304) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Morticia Don't hold back there, John, tell us what you think. We should have an Archer's meeting club at Sidmouth for those of us who will be huddled over our radios on Sunday morning. Personally I can't imagine the RAf wanting whiny, spoilt brat Alice but you never know |
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31 Jul 07 - 06:20 AM (#2115358) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Leadfingers OK - Where are we meeting on Sunday at ten am to listen to the omnibus ?? |
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31 Jul 07 - 06:25 AM (#2115363) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Terri, for many years "The Archers' Workshop" took place on Sunday morning on the campsite. It used to be a great way to start Sunday. There were, in the early days, probably 20 people at them and they had different names. One year it was called "The Grundys and their opressors". It used to take place on camp Derby at the bottom of the field though later migrated up to Steward's village when camp Derby became sparser. One year there was a shelter between the tents called "The Grace Archer memorial Hall". It bore a sign "No admission after Midnight". We even used to have an Archers' quiz. Should we resurect (How the bloody hell do you spell that??) it? Love Lynne |
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31 Jul 07 - 10:22 AM (#2115514) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Morticia Sounds good to me, how many people would be interested and at Sidders? |
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31 Jul 07 - 05:42 PM (#2115969) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: vectis Liz and I will be having an Archers "where did all that shite come from?" workshop in my van on Sunday morning. All welcome to join us but the van will only hold six of us. |
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31 Jul 07 - 05:45 PM (#2115973) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Sic Transit Gloria G |
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01 Aug 07 - 08:18 AM (#2116376) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Michael Or more probably: Sic Transit Lilian |
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01 Aug 07 - 09:00 AM (#2116404) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Leadfingers Lillian in a Transit ?? Heven Forbid !! |
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19 Aug 07 - 06:14 AM (#2129027) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, Topsie So, what kind of a surprise is in store for Clarrie and Eddie when they finally get to meet Nik? Is she black perhaps? My guess is Chinese. |
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19 Aug 07 - 06:35 AM (#2129034) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Menno I was once a party to an evil and wicked plot to smuggle the Archers' theme tune onto someone's phone as a ring tone, just to watch him projectile-vomit the next time someone called him. And we would have gotten away with it, if it wasn't for those pesky kids. |
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19 Aug 07 - 07:22 AM (#2129046) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne What's wrong with the Archers' theme tune as a ringtone?? It's what I have! She won't be black...they've already done that with Kate's husband. Love Lynne |
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19 Aug 07 - 07:24 AM (#2129047) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Anyway...Susan's met her and if there were anything at all different about her Susan would have been rushing to tell everyone. all she could say was "She's not as pretty as our Emma". I think the fact that she's got two kids is probably enough for Clarrie Love Lynne |
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19 Aug 07 - 07:40 AM (#2129053) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, Topsie Amy is black as well, so it would be overdoing it if she was black. But there is something I'm sure. Susan was leaning over backwards NOT to be racist/disablist etc. Maybe Nik only has one arm, and that's why she was struggling with the pushchair - or she could be Chinese AND only have one arm. |
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19 Aug 07 - 08:05 AM (#2129058) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Ancient Briton I see an analogy of rising rate of sin and fornication in Ambridge in the manifestation of the Ambridge Worm - surely a subconcious re-run of the biblical Eden story. But why should The Lone Ranger have to die to atone for Will's bit of fun? What next? David parting the waters of the Am to get the cows across to new grass? Sid turning water into Shire's? Discuss |
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19 Aug 07 - 09:59 AM (#2129089) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Knowing Susan, I think she'd fight a losing battle to keep quiet about something gossip-worthy. She would at least have told Neil. I think the problem is going to be Clarrie not Nik. It's Nik whose going to get a nasty surprise. Mind you, she thinks's Joe's 'sweet' so her taste may be sadly lacking. Love Lynne |
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19 Aug 07 - 10:25 AM (#2129109) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Morticia I think Emma is going to be the problem...another spoilt brat.They must breed them specially in Ambridge. |
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19 Aug 07 - 12:17 PM (#2129161) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Do you think Ed will fancy Nik? Love Lynne |
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19 Aug 07 - 12:51 PM (#2129176) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, Topsie And just how put out would Fallon be, if he did? |
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20 Aug 07 - 12:36 PM (#2129737) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Folkiedave Mind you, she thinks's Joe's 'sweet' so her taste may be sadly lacking. Joe is sweet. Her taste in older men is immaculate. "Never trust and Archer". (Ruth does not count.......) |
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20 Aug 07 - 02:22 PM (#2129807) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Morticia So, Scarlett Delmonte, eh? Will the girl from Delmonte say yes to any but Bertie? I could positively hear drooling. |
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20 Aug 07 - 03:12 PM (#2129849) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne Lol! One of the more amusing Archers' scenes! Love Lynne |
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26 Aug 07 - 04:12 PM (#2134006) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Michael What about this Dead Aunt then? She must have been introduced for a reason. I can't see an inheritance for Eddie but Will or Ed perhaps? |
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27 Aug 07 - 04:13 AM (#2134324) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne One but not the other to cause more dissent and resentment. Love Lynne |
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27 Aug 07 - 05:04 AM (#2134330) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Michael That's my theory, Lynne. Probably to Will to p off Ed AND Emma in one go. Mike |
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27 Aug 07 - 05:53 AM (#2134341) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Oh no, let it be Ed, I can just imagine social climber Susan's apoplexy. Not to mention the fact that it would piss off just about everybody else except Oliver and Fallon. Giok |
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27 Aug 07 - 06:57 AM (#2134358) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne If it's Will it will make Clarrie even more suspicious of Nik Love Lynne |
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27 Aug 07 - 01:49 PM (#2134646) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Leadfingers 400 !!!! But what about Mike and the Lonely Hearts ? |
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27 Aug 07 - 03:47 PM (#2134729) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: MBSLynne No unattached women of the right age in Ambridge at the moment, are there? Love Lynne |
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07 Oct 08 - 10:27 AM (#2459268) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, Topsie Does Mike Tucker realise that his former date has changed her name and got a job at Lower Loxley? (I can't remember her name, but I do remember that voice.) |
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07 Oct 08 - 10:56 AM (#2459299) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Does she realise that he is the evil Davros, Dalek Master? XG |
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08 Oct 08 - 05:26 AM (#2459961) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: sian, west wales Mike is going to hook up with that single woman that Phil and Jill were enthusing about from their ... was it a cruise? Didn't Jill go visit her? Yep. Mike's a gonner. sian |
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08 Oct 08 - 07:59 AM (#2460057) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Ruth Archer At the moment I'm loving Christopher's transformation into Mellors. Alice is actually a bit of a comedown after the uber-posh Venetia, isn't she? |
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08 Oct 08 - 08:58 AM (#2460106) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Keith A of Hertford Mellors would not have slept in a chair outside the tent. |
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08 Oct 08 - 09:09 AM (#2460116) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Ruth Archer I doubt he's "sleeping outside the tent" now, though... Someone needs to teach Alice that song Jim Causley sings about the blacksmith.... |
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02 Apr 09 - 02:21 PM (#2603302) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, topsie So ... Harry was snuggled up with Barbarella. Will we be hearing the patter of tiny trotters? |
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03 Apr 09 - 06:06 AM (#2603769) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Michael And to get back at Eddie fot his 'bill' will Tom ask for an insemination fee? Mike |
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03 Apr 09 - 06:38 AM (#2603777) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, topsie That'll be why he wanted the photographic evidence (a bit like an old-fashioned divorce case with a private detective producing evidence of a 'dirty weekend' in Brighton). |
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03 Apr 09 - 03:07 PM (#2604073) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: sian, west wales OK - so who's this new chick who's just hitch hiked in? Greg's daughter? And why is Tony so little enthused by her arrival? I think I started listening in about the time Greg departed the series ... sian |
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24 May 09 - 05:51 AM (#2639770) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, topsie You know - that Marshall sounds suspiciously like the awful Ryan ... |
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24 May 09 - 06:43 AM (#2639780) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Morticia Can't be, Ryan got 6 months. I think Tony is unhappy about Annette because she reminds everyone of Greg. |
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24 May 09 - 02:06 PM (#2639938) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Leadfingers And why didnt Tom and Brenda get straight on to the police and have Chalkie done for assault ?? |
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24 May 09 - 02:58 PM (#2639965) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: greg stephens I must have missed an episode or two. Brenda/Tom/Chalkie assault: what's that about? And when did Tom and Brenda get back together? |
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24 May 09 - 03:50 PM (#2639983) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Noreen Breaking news, greg- all will be revealed if you listen again to Friday's edition. |
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25 May 09 - 03:34 PM (#2640663) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Herga Kitty Tom and Brenda are so back together that he let her win the single wicket competition... Kitty PS Who's pigs are these....? |
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25 May 09 - 04:59 PM (#2640724) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, topsie Pigs? I reckon they should be due towards the end of July. |
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28 May 09 - 12:39 AM (#2642442) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: TRUBRIT OHMIGD -- I ttok the quix -- Eddie Grundy is my alter ego. The Archers must never end - how would I know I was home???? |
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28 May 09 - 07:25 PM (#2643201) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,jOhn i hope mat crawford goes to jail, i can;t stand him, he;s an arseole. |
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29 May 09 - 08:51 AM (#2643549) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Noreen Poor Lilian though, jOhn. Though it might be better for her if Matt was sent away for some time to think on the error of his ways, and for her to get some independence back. |
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29 May 09 - 08:55 AM (#2643551) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: David C. Carter Haven't listened to this in over 30 yrs.How old is Walter Gabriel now? I'll get me wellies. |
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29 May 09 - 02:16 PM (#2643744) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: sian, west wales SHE SAID YES! OK - now what horrors will befall. It has to end in tears, surely? sian |
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29 May 09 - 03:19 PM (#2643781) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Rifleman (inactive) The Mudcatters: an everyday story of simple folk |
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29 May 09 - 03:36 PM (#2643785) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Daily Mail reader It was a great series, I would not have missed it. |
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29 May 09 - 06:24 PM (#2643880) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Gervase It was a great series, I would not have missed it. I think you'll find it still is, if you can get your head out of your arse for a moment. |
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25 Jun 09 - 09:12 AM (#2664289) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Noreen "The waiting will be over for Lillian this evening"... What's happened to Matt then? Amnesia in a hospital in Inverness and he recovers as caring and responsible? |
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25 Jun 09 - 10:28 AM (#2664321) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: theleveller Nah! He'll be sunning himself on a beach in Rio. |
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25 Jun 09 - 12:54 PM (#2664443) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Morticia he doesn't have a passport but I suppose he's the type that would know how to 'fix' that. I hope he has pushed off, personally he gives me the pip. |
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25 Jun 09 - 05:42 PM (#2664721) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Keith A of Hertford I am sure there is nothing between him and Pip! We will no more when he gets back tomorow. |
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25 Jun 09 - 06:44 PM (#2664781) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Leadfingers How DO we stand the suspense ?? Neil going bust , Mike Tucker being suckerd ? and Matt as well !! |
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26 Jun 09 - 06:29 PM (#2665569) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: vectis I don't believe it! She's left him.. Omigod... This cannot possibly be the end And the blood on his collar... Watch this space |
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03 Jul 09 - 09:33 AM (#2670611) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, topsie Has anybody noticed any flies hovering above the Dower House? |
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03 Jul 09 - 10:30 AM (#2670654) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: greg stephens All a load of bollocks these stories, they are invented by Vanessa Whitburn. Actually Matt and Lilian are fine, going through a spot of bother but taking it on the chin, as are the rest of the cast, Shula still goes to church, Mike's new lady is getting on extremely well with Brenda, Jazzer is still using his own accent instead of the recently added cail-yardery, and Brian is not actually at all curious about what he feels about the rest of the inhabitatants feelings about their feelings about other peoples' feelings. |
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03 Jul 09 - 12:27 PM (#2670737) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Noreen :0) |
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11 Sep 09 - 05:21 PM (#2721878) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Noreen Who was that at the Dower House and what has he done with the real Matt Crawford? |
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14 Sep 09 - 12:30 PM (#2723456) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: sian, west wales What? Brian & Jennifer are having Martin Gibson over for lunch? OUR Martin Gibson? sian |
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14 Sep 09 - 12:49 PM (#2723467) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Darowyn No silly, it's two guitars they are talking about. They are going to perform as a folk duo, with Jennifer playing a Martin, and Brian on a Gibson. Obvious! Cheers Dave PS We've moved and don't live in Borsetshire any more. Still well south of Coronation Street, and east of Hollyoaks though. |
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14 Sep 09 - 12:56 PM (#2723472) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie I thought Brian was usually on the fiddle? |
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08 Oct 09 - 12:06 PM (#2741207) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Jos That financial adviser of Brian's sounds suspiciously like Ryan from AA, who stole things from Alistair - I can't remember if he went to gaol, but if he did he must have been let out. |
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13 Nov 09 - 03:06 PM (#2765482) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Herga Kitty So, Matt's due for release on 12 August 2010 (at the earliest).... Kitty |
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13 Nov 09 - 03:37 PM (#2765502) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Morticia Too late for Sidmouth...harsh. Who reckons Leon is on the make then? |
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25 Mar 10 - 10:32 AM (#2871520) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST How many episodes will it take before Helen realises that she already knows a 'nice' young man who might be persuaded to supply a small bottle of the required substance? |
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25 Mar 10 - 10:38 AM (#2871524) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Keith A of Hertford No, the gay sperm doner story has been done already, remember. I would offer had I not had the snip. |
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25 Mar 10 - 11:05 AM (#2871546) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, topsie But last time it came to nothing - just anguish and disappointment. This time it could be successful, and they could by-pass the clinic and save Helen a load of money. Or maybe they could just have Helen making arrangements over the 'phone and not let on who she's talking to, then they could play 'Guess the Father' like they did years back with Jennifer. |
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25 Mar 10 - 11:16 AM (#2871553) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Keith A of Hertford Suppose they mixed up the turkey basters at Grey Gables. |
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25 Mar 10 - 11:35 AM (#2871562) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, topsie Keith, you just made me spill my tea! |
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25 Mar 10 - 01:42 PM (#2871672) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Michael It's been so obvious from the start, not only has Ian know all about Helen's plans from the start, he's already been screened prior to his previous abortive (Sorry didn't intend that)attempt with Maggs. Mike |
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25 Mar 10 - 01:44 PM (#2871675) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Morticia No-one ever accused The Archers of subtlety. Doubt Adam would be keen though. |
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25 Mar 10 - 03:38 PM (#2871753) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Just because the child's mother and father won't be married, that's no reason to call it a baster! |
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25 Mar 10 - 09:28 PM (#2872085) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Leadfingers Kate can still blow the story dont forget !! |
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26 Mar 10 - 05:00 AM (#2872259) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, topsie Kate has problems of her own. I reckon Lucas has more than one wife. |
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26 Mar 10 - 07:21 AM (#2872306) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST If the child isn't a baster could it be a turkey? Mike |
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26 Mar 10 - 08:44 AM (#2872359) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: theleveller Is it just me or are the scripts getting more and more trite and stilted? They sound like they're being written by an eldely maiden aunt living in sheltered accomodation in Cheltenham Spa who really needs to get out more. Real people just don't talk like that! |
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26 Mar 10 - 01:54 PM (#2872620) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Lots of the characters are made to do things alien to their normal behaviour, in order to further the scripts. Some of the plot devices are so clunky it makes you wince. |
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26 Mar 10 - 03:09 PM (#2872704) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Mavis Enderby Indeed. I keep waiting for Pat to say "oh, by the way, we're having turkey for easter" and the penny to drop. |
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26 Mar 10 - 05:20 PM (#2872804) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie It's not the turkey Helen wants, it's the stuffing! |
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26 Mar 10 - 07:03 PM (#2872875) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: theleveller "It's not the turkey Helen wants, it's the stuffing" OMG I've just wet mesen. |
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02 Jan 11 - 08:50 AM (#3065502) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, topsie The trailers are promising something spectacular this evening - "Ambridge will never be the same again . . ." My guess is Helen will miscarry, Tony will be unable to hide his delight, and the field will be open for Ian to become a daddy. Any other suggestions? |
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02 Jan 11 - 09:52 AM (#3065525) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie My partner has the idea that Helen will have her baby, and it will turn out the donor sperm was mislabelled, and the baby will be black. My guess is the death of a big charcter, like Nigel, or Debbie might be finally written off. I'd like Susan and Linda to run off with Helen, to live in a lesbian menage a trois. |
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02 Jan 11 - 10:08 AM (#3065532) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, topsie I thought Helen was a lesbian way back when she was being mysterious about her love life before she revealed that the secret lover was Greg - I was convinced it would turn out to be a girlfriend. |
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02 Jan 11 - 01:03 PM (#3065618) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, topsie And the advert that appeared above that post on my screen was for "Queer as Folk" - do they read the posts before choosing which to include? |
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02 Jan 11 - 02:29 PM (#3065675) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Morticia OMFG! |
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02 Jan 11 - 02:33 PM (#3065678) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Herga Kitty I think that might be the last we've heard from Nigel....? Fingers crossed that Helen and Henry continue to thrive! Kitty |
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02 Jan 11 - 03:02 PM (#3065703) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Michael After all that build up it seems a silly story, two grown men doing something really stupid and presumably killing Nigel (and possibly David). Mike |
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02 Jan 11 - 04:03 PM (#3065734) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie He's not the real Nigel anyway. |
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02 Jan 11 - 04:49 PM (#3065788) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Van So what did happen? |
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02 Jan 11 - 05:21 PM (#3065810) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, topsie BBC Radio 4 news said there were 'life-changing events' for two of the major characters, Helen and Nigel - which suggests he isn't dead, or it would be life-changing for his family rather than him, what with the death duties they'd have to pay. Maybe he'll be in a wheelchair and they can have lots of 'public information' about 'disability'. |
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03 Jan 11 - 02:13 PM (#3066384) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Morticia blimey, they really did kill him off..... |
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09 Dec 11 - 10:06 AM (#3271014) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Skipjack K8 Now we're limbering up for the first anniversary of Nigel's ill-advised teeter along the ridge tiles, I thought it was high time this gem was returned to the top of the charts. Wasn't that a storming performance by Sharern, mother of Koyloi and the yet-to-be-unveiled Rich the other night? Quite how Koyloi turned out to be such a charming young lady is a mystery, spawned from loins of aggravated-manslaughterer Cloive Horrobin, but we'll give that to the nurture-over-nature brigade and the steady stepfatherhood of the equally-yet-to-be-unveiled Eamon. And just while I'm getting a year's worth of Ambridge conspiracy theories off me chest, who agrees with me that the Bridge Farm salmonella disaster was in fact caused by Sewzerne, and not that poor 'dirty woman' Clarroi? Another sleeper, that one, mark my words.... |
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09 Dec 11 - 11:15 AM (#3271044) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie I certainly cheered aloud when Sharon, set drippy Pat to rights, the other evening. |
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09 Dec 11 - 12:01 PM (#3271061) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Leadfingers Has any one else noticed that one of the members of the Borchester Land board is named Martin Gibson ? |
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09 Dec 11 - 12:57 PM (#3271079) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: the lemonade lady Can't wait to hear jazzer singing again, he's wonderful. Sal |
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21 Dec 11 - 05:11 AM (#3277610) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Leadfingers And the song Jazzer WANTS to sing is Hamlish Imlach's rewrite of 'As Usual' , Brenda Lee's Hit recording ! |
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21 Dec 11 - 05:29 AM (#3277616) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie One of the better parodies. |
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21 Dec 11 - 07:27 AM (#3277644) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: JHW Was the Higgs Bosun particle named by Jack Wooley? |
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21 Dec 11 - 09:55 AM (#3277691) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Keith A of Hertford He can't remember. I hope Higgs found another job. |
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21 Dec 11 - 04:11 PM (#3277904) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Edthefolkie Higgs got a job as a bosun on the Pequod and learned to sing shanties. He can be seen in the film of Moby-Dick behind Bert Lloyd. Came to a bad end, Queequeeg ran him through with a harpoon. Not a particle of him survived. |
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21 Dec 11 - 05:04 PM (#3277936) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Michael Higgs Bosun aka 'The God particle' therefore doesn't exist. |
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05 Mar 12 - 04:53 PM (#3317855) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Michael Any one notice tonight when Tom said 'Let's have some music' he put on 'The Wild Goose' by Kate Rusby? Slowly but surely eh? Mike |
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05 Mar 12 - 05:02 PM (#3317860) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Yes indeed, I noticed it was KR, although I don't know the song, I recognised the voice. |
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05 Mar 12 - 05:20 PM (#3317871) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Bainbo So is Tom about to be "outed" as a folkie? Has there been any hint of this in the past? (I'm an irregular listener). In fact, the only other Ambridge folkie I recall (if you don't count Eddie and Jolene's country music) was also a Tom - Tom Forrest. Coincdence? Or is there a secret agenda here? |
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05 Mar 12 - 05:32 PM (#3317876) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Yup, the actor was called Bob Arnold, and he made at least one recording, where he was backed by The Yetties, in about 1972 |
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05 Mar 12 - 05:32 PM (#3317877) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Keith A of Hertford Yes, it was good to hear it quietly but unmistakeably in the background. |
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06 Mar 12 - 07:52 AM (#3318107) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Leadfingers Back in the Hey Day of Folk there was a campaign to get a Folk Club in The Bull after Tom Forrest sang The Village Pump in the bar , Bob Arnold was a noted Cotswold Source Singer ! |
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06 Mar 12 - 08:09 AM (#3318120) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Skipjack K8 No one whispers sweet nothings about polytunnels quite like Sossidges, do they? Terry, the beastly Martin Gibson moniker wasn't lost on me, either. Must be the same fellow. |
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25 Apr 12 - 02:19 PM (#3343184) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Noreen What about that Carl then? Imagine trying to get away with something like that- in Ambridge! |
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25 Apr 12 - 03:13 PM (#3343202) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie I knew he was married. Looking after his mum's house most weekends indeed! Set Helen on him. |
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25 Jul 12 - 11:05 AM (#3381292) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Bainbo Kathryn Tickell unmistakeably piping in the background of this afternoon's episode, which will have been a repeat of last night's. I was only half-listening - sounded like it was set at a village fair or something. Was Ms Tickell actually supposed to have been there, or were they playing a record through the PA? It wasn'r just someone who sounded like her - it was definitley her. |
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25 Jul 12 - 11:50 AM (#3381317) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Keith A of Hertford I wondered if it was her. Poor Keith. Anyone could fall over a hamster. He is being set up. |
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25 Jul 12 - 02:44 PM (#3381407) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Not a sentiment you hear very often is it? Poor Keith ;) |
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26 Jul 12 - 03:25 PM (#3381863) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: sian, west wales Linda's managed to get Ms Tickell in her travelling theatre group apparently - how strange. sian |
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27 Jul 12 - 08:15 AM (#3382185) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Michael Well Ruth comes from Prudhoe in Northumberland... Mike |
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27 Jul 12 - 09:23 AM (#3382215) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, topsie I reckon Vicky is pregnant. |
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27 Jul 12 - 02:19 PM (#3382334) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Bullseye Topsie. What will Mike say? I think he'll be chuffed. |
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27 Jul 12 - 03:04 PM (#3382356) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, topsie I've suspected it ever since she came over all tired on Lakey Hill - I think it was at the Jubilee beacon lighting. |
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29 Jul 12 - 06:38 AM (#3383069) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, topsie Does it mean they programme planners have decided to "do" Doen's syndrome? And on a separate story line, now that Adam and Ian are not seeing eye-to-eye, which of them is going to get off with Pavel? |
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29 Jul 12 - 06:43 AM (#3383072) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, topsie Having trouble with my thumbs this morning - that was meant to be 'the programme planners' and 'Down's syndrome'. Sorry |
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29 Jul 12 - 08:37 AM (#3383127) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie I was wondering about Pavel's intentions too. |
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29 Jul 12 - 03:24 PM (#3383310) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Rusty Dobro Who was the Brookfield farm worker who sang 'Barbara Allen' ('Oxford Town', not 'Scarlet Town')in a Borchester talent contest circa 1950-something? |
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29 Jul 12 - 03:41 PM (#3383318) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Well it could have been Jethro, but I don't remember |
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29 Jul 12 - 03:49 PM (#3383324) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Sorry I meant Ned. Ned Larkin, Clarries father. |
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29 Jul 12 - 03:52 PM (#3383331) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Oops, I'm all at sea here. Jethro is Clarries father, and Ned was her grandfather, |
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07 Aug 12 - 05:07 PM (#3387320) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Noreen Top marks to topsie- are you on the scriptwriting team? :) I thought Vicky was going to have something nasty- and I'm shocked at Adam and Pavel! It'll either be a Down syndrome or miscarriage storyline I imagine, since we can't have any straightforward happy stories any more on the Archers. I do think the writing has improved in the last couple of weeks- have they got rid of the new writers who wrote such out-of-character rubbish recently? |
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10 Aug 12 - 04:56 AM (#3388255) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: the lemonade lady Here are some clues as to why the storyline is changing Sal |
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10 Aug 12 - 05:21 AM (#3388263) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Wello I'm getting pretty near to dumping the Archers. It's so like the TV soaps now anyway, and I don't watch them. |
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10 Aug 12 - 07:37 PM (#3388532) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Ebor_Fiddler I t would be nice if the Editorial staff took some notice of us punters! |
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11 Aug 12 - 04:13 AM (#3388628) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie I sort of think of the BBC editorial staff as being in the same league as facebook. When it comes to listening to the punters! No BBC producer, or even director, has ever admitted they might have been wrong, when asked onto Feedback on Radio4, to answer criticism from listeners. Self justification, and Auntie knows best, seem to me the order of the day. |
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27 Aug 12 - 06:02 AM (#3395796) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie When will Darrell tell Matt to sling his hook, and go and work with Mike Tucker, as a milkman? |
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28 Aug 12 - 05:58 AM (#3396305) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Michael I hadn't thought of that one John, but it would solve two dilemmas. Mike |
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28 Aug 12 - 08:40 AM (#3396349) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Herga Kitty Rusty Dobro - I reckon the singer was probably Tom Forrest, played by Bob Arnold, who grew up in Oxfordshire and was heard singing quite a few times (including "The Village Pump")over the years. I think John Heydon hoped to get him to the National Festival one year, but he was a bit too frail by then... Kitty |
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20 Sep 12 - 11:23 AM (#3407750) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie So, will Adam prove to be HIV positive? |
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20 Sep 12 - 04:15 PM (#3407863) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST,Abdul away in the sun John, it can't always be so predictable.........can it? Al...thinking about trying to give it up. |
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29 Mar 13 - 04:05 PM (#3496470) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, topsie How close is Amy's new pad to Paul and Lilian's love nest I wonder - sounds like a recipe for disaster. |
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29 Mar 13 - 05:09 PM (#3496497) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: John MacKenzie Can somebody please call Mark in, to deal with Alice. Just a wee jab in the forearm, and she'll slip peacefully away. It would be an act of kindness to all concerned. |
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12 Nov 13 - 09:09 AM (#3574988) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, topsie A couple more predictions: 1. Kirstie decides she can't bring herself to play Maid Marian and is replaced by . . . Helen, who plays it so convincingly that it causes trouble between Rob and Jess. 2. (Maybe not just yet though) Ian reveals that he is Henry's father. |
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08 Jun 14 - 06:40 AM (#3631342) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: GUEST, topsie Do all the women in Ambridge have fingers that are all the same size? Rob has had an engagement ring made for Helen, and got the size right by borrowing a ring, at random, from her dressing table. When Caroline got engaged a few years back it was the same story. I am neither married nor engaged, so if someone took one of my rings, the only finger it would be guaranteed NOT to fit would be the ring finger on my left hand. PS The first prediction above was wrong - but I'm still holding out for the second. |
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14 Sep 16 - 06:49 PM (#3809998) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Steve Shaw Of course, I never listen to The Archers. Good God, no. Humph. Been damn good lately though, hasn't it... |
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15 Sep 16 - 03:34 AM (#3810021) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Keith A of Hertford But what will Rob do if he is not awarded custody? |
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15 Sep 16 - 05:29 AM (#3810033) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Morticia well I imagine he's going to hang around to make Helen's life a misery, which is another rewarding plot line. I suppose it depends on whether Justin gives him the job or not. |
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15 Sep 16 - 07:21 PM (#3810109) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Steve Shaw At least the Grundys are happy. I thought for one horrible minute that Joe, in his sheer joy, was going to snuff it there and then. Naturally, this is all second-hand, for, as you know, I never listen to The Archers. Mustn't miss tomorrow night though... |
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16 Sep 16 - 04:51 AM (#3810134) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Keith A of Hertford Eddie won't have to grovel to William to get the cottage anymore, so he can take the boy poaching again. |
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16 Sep 16 - 05:28 AM (#3810136) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Steve Shaw You mean foraging. Don't argue with me on that one, Keith. |
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16 Sep 16 - 06:23 AM (#3810140) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Keith A of Hertford William would, but I won't. Just 2 for the pot. |
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16 Sep 16 - 08:21 PM (#3810201) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Steve Shaw As you know, I don't listen to The Archers, but wasn't tonight's outcome good! I think that the Tony/Pat/Tom/Helen axis should tell Titchener to sling his hook, otherwise they'll get him for abuse. There are legal precedents. Or maybe Rob will lose it and go for a kidnap. Nah. C'mon, Justin. Sack the bugger before he's even started! Of course, I hope that any of you who actually listen will keep me updated, as I clearly don't follow it... |
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17 Sep 16 - 09:38 AM (#3810232) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Morticia I kind of saw the Kirstie/ Tom thing coming ( excuse the pun), well, didn't we all but not sure it's very convincing. And that's two couples doing the 'friends with benefits' thing. Oh Archers, how modern you are becoming, totally down with the kids. And yes certainly I will keep you appraised of incidents, Steve, although I hardly ever listen to it myself either. |
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17 Sep 16 - 10:45 AM (#3810238) Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap From: Steve Shaw Even though I hardly ever listen to it, I've gleaned that it does seem that the role of village bicycle, once occupied by Caroline, has now been taken over by Pip. |