BS: The Archers UK Soap

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: Emma B
Date: 07 Nov 06 - 04:15 PM

"The Bowmen" I remember that - one of the best examples of a mummersetshire accent yet :)

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: GUEST,Allen in OZ
Date: 07 Nov 06 - 04:09 PM

One of the best episodes of the Archers was that by Tony Hancock
" Hello me old pal, me old beauty"

Aaaargh

AD 1943

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: greg stephens
Date: 07 Nov 06 - 04:05 PM

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

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: sian, west wales
Date: 07 Nov 06 - 03:57 PM

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

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: greg stephens
Date: 07 Nov 06 - 03:45 PM

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.

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: Folkiedave
Date: 07 Nov 06 - 03:42 PM

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!

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: sapper82
Date: 07 Nov 06 - 03:00 PM

And after all the build up, she bottled out.
Suprised Sam didn't throttle her!

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: GUEST,Thomas Hardy
Date: 06 Nov 06 - 06:48 PM

....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.

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: Bernard
Date: 06 Nov 06 - 02:59 PM

Hello, me old pal, me old beauty...!!

Bring back Walter Gabriel, if only as a flash back...

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: Folkiedave
Date: 06 Nov 06 - 02:51 PM

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...........

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: MBSLynne
Date: 06 Nov 06 - 01:59 PM

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

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: GUEST,Thomas Hardy
Date: 06 Nov 06 - 01:19 PM

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

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 06 Nov 06 - 05:44 AM

She eats vicars!
G ¦¬]

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: GUEST, Topsie
Date: 06 Nov 06 - 04:50 AM

I thought Usha was a vegetarian.

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: terrier
Date: 05 Nov 06 - 06:08 PM

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.....

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: IWTATBM
Date: 05 Nov 06 - 05:53 PM

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.

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: terrier
Date: 05 Nov 06 - 05:09 PM

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........

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: GUEST,Ancient Briton
Date: 05 Nov 06 - 01:56 PM

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

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 05 Nov 06 - 08:54 AM

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.

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: Folkiedave
Date: 05 Nov 06 - 08:47 AM

Will we hear sounds like in Sid and Jolene's shower scene? I do hope so!!

OOOOOh Sam,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: GUEST,Ancient Briton
Date: 05 Nov 06 - 07:00 AM

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

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: IWTATBM
Date: 05 Nov 06 - 06:42 AM

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

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: IWTATBM
Date: 04 Nov 06 - 04:17 PM

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.

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: terrier
Date: 04 Nov 06 - 04:09 PM

C'mon, it's not Linda's fault, she only reads the script.
ITS NOT REAL.....is it???

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: MBSLynne
Date: 04 Nov 06 - 10:53 AM

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

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: GUEST,jOhn
Date: 04 Nov 06 - 08:09 AM

get stuffed.

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: GUEST,Linda Snell
Date: 04 Nov 06 - 08:07 AM

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.

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: GUEST
Date: 04 Nov 06 - 07:55 AM

mooooooooooooooooooooooo

100 for the cows.

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: GUEST,jOhn
Date: 04 Nov 06 - 07:37 AM

linda snell is bloody piss me off, always go on about bloddy stupif plays, someone should shoot her, and make her shut up.

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: Bunnahabhain
Date: 03 Nov 06 - 05:51 AM

You make that sound like a bad thing!

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: GUEST
Date: 03 Nov 06 - 04:29 AM

I agree AB, there are no 'men' on the Archers they are all wimps, and mostly under the thumbs of their wives/partners.
G

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: GUEST
Date: 03 Nov 06 - 04:06 AM

Mike and Clarrie might have been more convincing.

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: GUEST,Ancient Briton
Date: 03 Nov 06 - 03:42 AM

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

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: GUEST, Topsie
Date: 02 Nov 06 - 03:00 PM

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.

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: MBSLynne
Date: 02 Nov 06 - 02:47 PM

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

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: GUEST, Topsie
Date: 02 Nov 06 - 11:54 AM

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.

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: GUEST,Ancient Briton
Date: 02 Nov 06 - 11:38 AM

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

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: Bunnahabhain
Date: 02 Nov 06 - 10:49 AM

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...

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: MBSLynne
Date: 02 Nov 06 - 09:52 AM

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

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: The Admiral
Date: 02 Nov 06 - 09:01 AM

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

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: Bunnahabhain
Date: 02 Nov 06 - 08:28 AM

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.....

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: GUEST,Giok
Date: 02 Nov 06 - 06:11 AM

Wrong, everybody knows it's
Rumpty tumpty ti tumpty tum.
Honestly these amateurs; sheesh!
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: Scrump
Date: 02 Nov 06 - 06:01 AM

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.

:-)

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: Keith A of Hertford
Date: 02 Nov 06 - 05:49 AM

Poor Kirsty.
First Tom then Sam.
If you are ever in Hertford Kirsty...

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: The Admiral
Date: 02 Nov 06 - 05:15 AM

Oooooh Noooo!

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 01 Nov 06 - 04:34 PM

Does Sam know that Ruth isn't all there?

Kitty

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: GUEST,Ancient Briton
Date: 01 Nov 06 - 03:39 AM

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.

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: IWTATBM
Date: 31 Oct 06 - 04:20 PM

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.

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: IWTATBM
Date: 31 Oct 06 - 03:20 PM

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.

Subject: RE: BS: The Archers UK Soap
From: terrier
Date: 31 Oct 06 - 01:51 PM

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.