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Blog posts by year and monthNovember 2011

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  1. "Oh poor Susan (never thought I'd say that)" - listener discussions to 26 November 2011

    Should Susan take Neil's advice and leave Bert and Gary to fend for themselves? Is Ambridge becoming overrun with Horrobins? There's been a huge amount of debate about Pat's quest to find out if Rich is her grandson. Should she leave him be? Could you if you were in her shoes? Helen's childcare ...

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  2. Ryan Kelly (Jazzer) wins AMI award

    Ryan Kelly (Jazzer) has won an award for his contribution to broadcasting excellence and diversity. The Ability Media International (AMI) awards were created by Leonard Cheshire Disability. They identify outstanding creative projects that encourage a more inclusive world for disabled people. ...

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  3. Anyone feel sorry for Henry... at all?" - listener discussions to 16 November 2011

    Ivy's funeral was deemed "bloody good" and "EastEnders" on Thursday. Listeners wonder why Susan is spending so much time looking after her dad and Gary. Others are doing their sums to work out if Rich could really be John Archer's son - what would it mean for Helen, Tom and Henry? And what d...

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  4. Brookfield and direct milk contracts

    Ruth is keen to improve hard-pressed Brookfield's milk contract arrangements. The Archers agricultural advisor Steve Peacock explains the background - and why the supposed holy grail of a direct contract might have its drawbacks. Beef has done well for David and Ruth Archer this year. So ha...

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  5. "Lock up your silver Alan , Clive's coming" - listener discussions to 9 November 2011

    Plans for Ivy's funeral and the seating plan for Peggy's lunch - bets are on for which will host a "full on punch up" - the Archers or the Horrobins? Memories of Sharon Richards, her undies, and her relationship with John Archer have surfaced - bringing with them some speculation. Elona'...

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  6. "I'm going to miss Ivy" - listener discussions to 3 November 2011

    This week, The Archers' listeners remember Ivy Horrobin - "The village will be a poorer and quieter place without her." Brenda's place in the family has been debated after Tony excluded her from the Bridge Farm meeting, and Tom's successful pig video is upsetting some. There's more on Will a...

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