The Archers
Contemporary drama in a rural setting.
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13/09/2024
Friday, 13 September 2024
At the Bull, Will apologises to Chris and tells him George is desperate to tell Alice how sorry he is, but he isn’t allowed to speak to her. Chris is furious when he realises Will, like Emma, knew about George’s crime. Brian and Alice are in London for Ruairi’s graduation ceremony, but Brian’s flustered as they realise they had the wrong time and need to hurry. However, they make it in time and enjoy the ceremony, before Ruairi apologises for mixing up the times – he’s been to too many parties and job interviews recently. Brian’s delighted Ruairi has a place on a City graduate scheme and ag...
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12/09/2024
Thursday, 12 September 2024
Robert lectures Joy and Jazzer about excess packaging on items bought at the shop and the action needed to curb it. He’s confident he can win today’s litter-picking competition, although Joy points out that young Jack Archer is also determined to win. Later, Robert hears Jazzer rustling in the bushes on Brookfield land, just before David shows up. When Robert spots the sunflower, Jazzer distracts David and tries to dissuade Robert from letting on that David has a prize specimen on his hands. Nevertheless, Jazzer realises he’ll need to hide the sunflower somewhere else. Robert wins the p...
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11/09/2024
Wednesday, 11 September 2024
Will fusses around George who refuses to leave the house for any reason. Charged with perverting the course of justice and dangerous driving, George hopes the judge will go easy as he’s pleading guilty to everything. Brian charges round and bangs on the door, demanding that George come out and face him. Terrified George hides inside until Will tells him Brian has gone. Outside the village shop Neil and Tony attempt to calm furious Brian, who’s anger brings on an angina attack. Tony stays with Brian, having informed Neil that George is sacked and banned from Bridge Farm. Later as they look a...
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10/09/2024
Tuesday, 10 September 2024
Brad’s decided to go to his Freshers’ Ball and Jazzer and Alistair encourage him to make friends at Uni. Brad has told Alistair about Jazzer’s giant sunflower and Alistair teases Jazzer that his precious bloom may get damaged or eaten before the Flower & Produce Show. They discuss George - they’re all baffled by what happened and Jazzer warns Brad to steer clear of him. Jazzer and Brad help Alistair redecorate Greenacres for him and Denise. With Jim away they feel they have free rein. But as they go to move some significant items, Robert turns up – in the nick of time, and with a list from ...
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09/09/2024
Monday, 9 September 2024
At Woodbine Cottage Fallon can scarcely believe it when Alice tells her about George. Alice has been crying herself to sleep for weeks, but not anymore. Fallon remembers George’s apparent modesty about being a hero, when in reality he was lying. Alice, though, still feels some responsibility for being drunk in her car and for Fallon ending up in the river. They wonder about the effect the full story will have on Brian and Harrison. At No.1 The Green Harrison loses it with George, blaming him for killing his unborn child and making Harrison hateful towards Alice. He barely restrains himself ...
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08/09/2024
Sunday, 8 September 2024
A dazed Alice tells Chris her solicitor’s called to say all the charges against her have been dropped. After enduring the worst few months of her life Alice is off the hook. Delighted Chris hugs Alice, perhaps longer than he should, before she checks her email for confirmation that it really is true. They head to Ambridge View to collect Martha for a trip to the water park, only for downbeat Neil and Susan to explain that George was arrested last week and charged with causing the crash.Later, at the Rewilding Site, Chris confronts Emma about George. Emma admits she knew some time ago about ...
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06/09/2024
Friday, 6 September 2024
Emma hasn’t slept and as Ed and Will return from a job Emma tells them what’s happened. Ed’s stunned to learn the truth about George and the accident, and he’s angry that Emma told Will but not him. Emma called the Police herself, and Will’s upset that he was away when it happened. George returns, on bail and yet to be charged, and doesn’t want anything to do with Emma - he said nothing about her to the police, but only for Keira’s sake. Susan’s desperate to know what’s happening. Neil realises that the police will soon speak to Alice and the truth will be all round the village. Emma vis...
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05/09/2024
Thursday, 5 September 2024
Emma makes George dinner and has planned to get him alone to talk, which he soon realises. George doesn’t think Clive will say anything incriminating, but Emma worries, pointing out that Ed knows something’s up. They are running out of time. Susan and Neil turn up, with Susan eager to speak to George and be there for Emma if it turns out George had any involvement with the accident in the Am. Susan and Neil cover - they just need to run something by Emma, about the accident. Susan mentions a few things that have caused her to wonder, including the cider - was George in the car with Alice...
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04/09/2024
Wednesday, 4 September 2024
Mia and Brad set off for their picnic and day together, and she’s impressed he’s bought vegan pains au chocolat from Fallon at the Tearoom. They enjoy the view from the top of Lakey Hill, discussing her career options around climate change and their general futures. Mia notices something’s up. Brad admits he’s not sure it’s going to work out. He doesn’t want to break up, but is certain that Mia’s new life in Newcastle means they’ll have to. He doesn’t want her to feel pulled back by him or only half-able to enjoy things. They both make clear how much they love each other, but Brad has tho...
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03/09/2024
Tuesday, 3 September 2024
Ian and Adam are proud parents as they drop Xander off for his very first day at school. They’re surprised but relieved by how unphased he is. Pip’s friend Lottie spots them and says hi, dropping off Maddie. Later they collect Xander and chat with Lottie about the teachers and parents – the class group chat drives Lottie mad, but it is useful. Ian wastes no time in wanting to sign up, and Lottie warns Ian the PTA will snap him up! Later at home, Ian’s pleased to see lots of people joining the group he’s set up. Adam warns him about all the extra admin, and he’s not as keen as Ian starts to ...
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02/09/2024
Monday, 2 September 2024
Mia and Brad relax on the Green and she shows him a virtual tour of her Uni halls in Newcastle. She leaves on Saturday and it all suddenly feels very real. Brad is starting at Felpersham and they need to do something special before they go – agreeing a walk and a picnic up Lakey Hill on Wednesday. Ruth’s impressed as one-woman community litter campaigner Joy gets to work outside the shop. As they recall what happened to Ruth’s heifer, and the threat to livestock from choking on litter, they know that official action will be slow. So Ruth joins Joy to make it a two woman litter campaign! The...
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01/09/2024
Sunday, 1 September 2024
It’s a big day for the Ambridge cricket team, but George is off his game. Emma’s heart sinks as she spots Clive Horrobin, and Will fears Clive will reveal all about George. Emma tells Clive to disappear, but Clive needs to see his daughter Kylie. In return for Kylie’s number from Susan, Clive will persuade George to do the right thing and turn himself in. Susan asks Emma if George is ok – is the court case worrying him? As Susan talks disparagingly about Clive, Emma subtly sympathises with him in her aim to extract Kylie’s number from Susan. But Susan works it out and insists Clive is bad n...
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30/08/2024
Friday, 30 August 2024
Neil bumps into Kate on her way to The Stables to see Alice and apologises to her for the shock of bumping into Clive – his unwelcome return has rattled everyone. Neil, on his way to supervise Clive’s latest visit with Bert, wishes he would just go away. Alice lays on a spread of Greek treats for Kate as she reflects on how her experience of panic as a teenager during Clive’s robbery might have inspired her to set up Spiritual Home. She tells Alice she has been feeling bad about something for some time. She sticks to her view that Brian treats her as the favourite. But she never meant to ...
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29/08/2024
Thursday, 29 August 2024
Clive chats affably with Joy in the shop – he’s all charm as he ponders whether to buy chocolate or ciggies. He reveals he used to be local but doesn’t give details. Clive decides to try some real ale and lager. As he’s selecting crisps, Kate comes into the shop. She recognises Clive. He doesn't recognise her, but she tells Joy about Clive robbing the shop, holding a gun to her face and calling her a bitch. A man can change, says Clive. He tells her he does yoga and a visit to Spiritual Home might be healing. Joy tells him to leave, she won’t serve him. A furious Clive shouts at them as he ...
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28/08/2024
Wednesday, 28 August 2024
George is waiting for Brad outside the cinema and speaking on the phone to Clive who thanks him for persuading Susan and Tracy to allow him to see Bert. George is keen to get off the phone – until Clive offers to pay for the popcorn.Tracy is laying down the law to Clive when he gets ‘mystical’, telling her to let go of her hostility. He tells her he wants to reconnect not only with Bert, but her and Susan too. Tracy doesn’t believe a word of it. Later Susan arrives and both are aghast to see that Bert is delighted by Clive’s return – Bert cried when Clive walked into the garden. Susan doesn...
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27/08/2024
Tuesday, 27 August 2024
Justin moans that his flat white is lukewarm but Emma has no time for his complaints. He’s been chatting and let it go cold, she says. If he wants a hot one he’ll have to buy another. Fallon intervenes and gives Justin a fresh coffee and complimentary croissant. Fallon asks Emma what’s going on – she’s been stressed out for days. Emma apologises but avoids telling the truth about George, saying ‘he’s just not right at the moment’ and ‘very nervous about going to court’. Fallon tells her to try not to worry and to reassure George: he did a wonderful thing. George rings and tells Emma Clive’s...
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26/08/2024
Monday, 26 August 2024
George declines Clive’s offer to join him in morning yoga and listens to him moaning about his B&B. Later as they have a beer in the garden, George reveals Will is still pressing him to go to the police. Clive says he should tell Will and Emma to back off and hold his nerve. George worries about prison, for him or Alice. But Clive says wealthy people like Alice don’t go to prison. Impatient, he tells George the crash was an accident: stop going on and enjoy your beer.Alistair and Harrison discuss the fete, where Harrison bought a brilliant book about cricket coaching. Alistair grumbles abou...
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25/08/2024
Sunday, 25 August 2024
It’s the day of the Ambridge fete and Joy is full of praise for Azra’s book stall, despite her misgivings about having the fete on the same day as the grand re-opening of the Stables. She shocks Azra with talk of an open surgery and a free consultation for everyone who buys a book. But Azra turns it to her advantage, guilt-tripping anyone who asks about their health into buying a book. George isn’t happy about being dragged to the fete by Emma. And he can’t understand why his family and everyone has such a downer on his uncle Clive. Emma doesn’t want Clive anywhere near George or Poppy. Lat...
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23/08/2024
Friday, 23 August 2024
Lilian and Paul celebrate National Plum Day with themed cakes and a chat. Lilian is thrilled that Alice is throwing herself into The Stables’ event, producing wonderful work on branding. To Paul’s delight, he receives a large bag of branded medals from Alice, meaning he can give out numerous prizes to the riders in the fancy dress competition, from ‘Best Hat’ to ‘Best Embellished Horse’. No one will be disappointed!Emma and Will greet George, who arrives at Number One The Green with his unwelcome guest. Clive Horrobin says that he was happy to help George, and that he was a chip off the old...
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22/08/2024
Thursday, 22 August 2024
Lilian is disappointed that Kirsty has arranged to litter-pick at the fete – there is a potential donor at The Stables’ rival event who may help the Rewilding Project so she needs to switch allegiance. At The Bull, Denise is happy to take on the litter-picking role. She and Kirsty agree to house-share and toast their future: cups of tea amongst the hollyhocks and late night gossip on the landing. Roy puts paid to their plans when he calls with disappointing news. He needs to quickly put Willow Farm on the market.Will comes to congratulate Emma on her Grade 8 result in GCSE English Literatur...
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21/08/2024
Wednesday, 21 August 2024
Picking damsons for Jim’s jellies, Alistair and Jazzer discuss Alistair’s living arrangements. Jim has been bending over backwards to make Denise welcome and comfortable, but it’s not ideal for them. Yet Alistair feels moving in with her now wouldn’t be right with his Dad getting older. Kirsty greets them as she passes to put a poster up in the shop. She is advertising for a house-mate now that Roy has left, as she can’t afford Willow Farm on her own. Denise visits Kirsty to view the property. Kirsty misses Roy’s company and enjoys sharing. Denise wonders what it will be like to have her ...
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20/08/2024
Tuesday, 20 August 2024
It’s all hands on deck at Bridge Farm ahead of the barley and wheat harvest, with the threat of rain making plans more difficult. With Adam about to leave for a holiday, and George’s day off yesterday, the staff are working extra hard and late. Natasha is taking time out from Summer Orchard to help Pat. As they sort the veg boxes, they fantasise about a week or two off work. Natasha longs for more quality family time, they are exhausted with the businesses and the twins, and Tom is working all hours in the fields. Pat suggests she and Tom book an autumn break to look forward to. George has ...
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19/08/2024
Monday, 19 August 2024
Don James, Alistair’s boss, is annoyed to have to be dealing with a complaint about the Ambridge practice. Alistair apologises, explaining that Denise’s marriage was almost over when they started a relationship. Don does not want to know the details but reminds him that Head Office should have been made aware. He discloses that the complainant reported that Denise and Alistair were distracted by each other when treating a dog. To Alistair’s relief, Don confirms that he would not be disciplining them. Both he and co-owner Doug Lovell highly value them and know they would always give their fu...
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18/08/2024
Sunday, 18 August 2024
Lilian is looking forward to the Cantering On event at The Stables and tells Paul about the promotional video they’ve made, featuring Justin as a ringmaster. Paul will be representing the vets practice at the event and Lilian would like him to judge the fancy dress competition. Justin is keen to give medals out but Paul would prefer to take out the competitive element to avoid disappointing the young riders. He agrees to come up with a plan they’ll all be happy with. George, claiming illness, is holed up in his bedroom, with Will and Emma unable to coax him out. They try to convince George...
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16/08/2024
Friday, 16 August 2024
As George gets ready to head off to Bridge Farm, Will reminds him that they’re celebrating Mia’s A level results later. She’s got into her first choice of Newcastle University. George says Mia’s results are nothing compared to Brad, who got four A-stars! Emma arrives to give George a lift, telling them that Alice’s hypnotherapy appointment is this morning. Panicked George worries that Alice will remember what really happened on the night of the accident. They’ve got to stop her! He discovers the probable location of the appointment and demands to have Will’s car. Emma’s incredulous when Wi...
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15/08/2024
Thursday, 15 August 2024
David and Ruth spruce up Hereford heifer ‘High Heels’ ready for a wedding photo at the Brookfield Events Barn. Afterwards they sip some champagne given to them by the bride’s father and toast another successful Brookfield wedding. They agree that ‘High Heels’ would make a great show Hereford and David admits he’d like to do more showing as he gets nearer retirement. Ruth’s shocked he’s mentioned the ‘R’ word!At the Vets Surgery Paul makes an effort with Alistair and surprises him by offering an apology. Although he’s been struggling it’s no excuse for the way he’s been behaving and delib...
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Making Mince Pies with Jill Archer
Monday, 9 December 2019
Join Jill in the kitchen at Brookfield as she makes a batch of her much loved mince pies
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