"A 'selfie', the perfect description of Kate." The Archers Listener Discussions to 23 January.
Radio 4
Ed and Emma feel the pinch, Kate becomes a social whirlwind, Jolene gets an eyeful and Helen drops a bombshell… it’s the listeners’ take on the week in Ambridge.
Poor Phoebe has had to suffer the full force of her mother’s attention, which has lead some listeners to express concern:
A 'selfie', the perfect description of Kate. [Stephen Ah Burroughs on Facebook]
If anyone is wondering, I've looked it up, and Kate is 37!!! No wonder poor Phoebe is cringing. [Tina Hackett on Facebook]
If Hayley does not reappear this instant I am going to find her myself and drag her back!!! [Julia Derbyshire on Facebook]
The thing that annoys me most about this story line is that it is an insult to vegans and just stereotypes them and plays into people's prejudices. [Ann Brosnan on Facebook]
I have spent the last two weeks screaming at the radio either OH DO SHUT UP ROB or OH DO SHUT UP KATE a match made in heaven [Lisa Thompson on Twitter]
Ed Grundy faces money worries after failing to pay his rent, and Eddie advises he contact the Tenant Farmers association:
Hurrah! Please help him quickly before his brother throws him out and makes him homeless too! [JPMEvans6 on Twitter]
We asked Archers fans how Ed and Emma could save money on their forthcoming wedding—which they are clearly going to need—and lo, the tips did flow:
Sign up for Don't Tell the Bride. [Jill Cooper on Facebook]
Sell George [Sue Webb on Facebook]
Don't listen to a word Susan says. [Helen Daly on Facebook]
Just get married that's the point isn't it! If people want a party they could throw one for the blissful couple lol [Jaq Flip on Facebook]
Would be good for programme to get the message across that a lovely wedding can cost next to nothing. Vicar and organist can wave any charges by paying them for them. Hand made dress (there's a difference between 'home' made and 'hand' made. Village hall reception with all friends chipping in with food. Horse drawn cart, etc... Would be a lovely message to send out especially after the overly expensive Tom and Kirsty fiasco. [Jane Phillips on Facebook]
Just don't bother. Archaic social construct. [Sarah Shell on Facebook]
Jolene wandered in on PC Burns taking a shower, and took slightly too long to wander back out again:
Did you get a long enough look Jolene? [Darrell on Twitter]
I <3 Lilian's filthy cackle [Maggy on Twitter]
Upon finding a naked man in the shower, Jolene rummages for a towel to match his eyes. It takes some time [Radio Ambridge on Twitter]
Helen’s decision to entrust the secret of Adam and Charlie’s new year snog to Rob did not meet with universal approval:
Helen may as well have confided in Susan Carter if she wants that bit of news kept quiet #TheArchers [Jenni Willows on Twitter]
Why, oh why did Helen tell Rob that? What business of hers is it to rat Adam out to the most horrible man in the Archers? [Amanda Rose on Facebook]
Hats off to Rob for making "wouldn't he just" sound so very sinister! [Sarah on Twitter]
Bet Rob spills the beans first chance he gets [Rosalind Locke on Facebook]
Any ambiguity about whether Rob is a lovely, misunderstood chap who really wants what is best for Helen should evaporate in the next couple of weeks. Let's see just how sensitively he deals with the ammunition she has lovingly handed him. Idiot girl. [Pauline Hooley on Facebook]
