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Will Pat persuade Peggy to change her mind about her inheritance plans? Should Tony bring cows back to Bridge Farm? Listeners offer plenty of advice.
George’s behaviour is causing concern, there’s sympathy for Jill – and high hopes the dashing PC Burns will be back, plus Susan Carter gets a millionaire makeover.
Here’s my pick of listener discussions between 23 and 29 January 2014.
Pat’s got the bit between her teeth when it comes to persuading Peggy to think about Tony’s feelings when it comes to her will. But listeners think Pat’s no match for Peggy.
"He's incredibly hurt Brian, and that's why I'm rampaging round the family." Pat becoming more unhinged by the minute #TheArchers#willgate (@AnnieAtJali on Twitter)
Normally I can’t stand Brian but I agreed with what he said tonight. It’s Peggy’s money she should decide who to give it to. Pat and Tony have a real chip on their shoulders sometimes … not everything is about them and not everyone is passing judgement on them. (Emily Atkins on BBC The Archers Facbook page)
I’m glad Pat is going to have it out with Peggy. The woman needs to be told (Sue Jones on BBC The Archers Facbook page)
Jesus, Pat. LET IT GO. #thearchers (@TheVintageYear on Twitter)
Listeners were divided about Peggy’s will. Some think she’s being harsh, while others say that it’s her money. She should do what she likes with it.
All respect to Peggy - telling it like it is #bravewoman#thearchers (@AmbridgeChurch on Twitter)
She really got what for, didn't she? She thought Peggy hadn't thought it through. Boy was she wrong. (Kim Bowyer on BBC The Archers Facbook page)
Peggy is right on the money, shrewd aged parent, grandparent methinks #thearchers (@PeterS35280231 on Twitter)
There isn't really a soft side to Peggy is there? #thearchers (@helenwalker on Twitter)
Peggy is being a terrible mother to Tony, what right has she to be so judgemental just because she has money. Tony & Pat have always done the best for their family (Angela Blanchard on BBC The Archers Facbook page)
I can’t help feeling that Tony’s being just a little thin-skinned here, and that Peggy’s right—he ought to take a back seat now and give way to the younger generation. (Sue Gedge on BBC The Archers Facbook page)
Tom and Helen's vision for the farm is what's important . Ooh Peggy you don't know what you've unleashed ! #TheArchers Bring it on .... (@northdevontwit on Twitter)
Plenty of listeners have offered Tony advice after he announced his plans to bring cows back to Bridge Farm
Good idea Tony. A few sucklers or store cattle would cheer the place up for you and a lot less work than dairy. Go for it! It is still T and P's farm, they're not dead yet. (Lorna McLaren on BBC The Archers Facbook page)
Tony you idiot, you won't be happy until you've worked yourself into the ground. #thearchers (@DarbyshireMark on Twitter)
I'm not a Tony basher I just wish he wouldn't moan so much! There is much to admire him for - sticking to his organic principles in the face of much family criticism for example - he just needs to stand up for himself more and not let the negative opinions of others - even those of his mother - affect him so much (Liza Mccarron on Archers Addicts Facebook group)
Remind me Tony... How much did the herd fetch? #thearchers (@salvatorRosa on Twitter)
Even better sell the farm and bugger off to somewhere warmer/drier. Piggy is looking after Hellon and Tom now #thearchers (@DavieBerg on Twitter)
I think he's going to come up trumps now that he doesn't have to worry about providing for his spoilt selfish brat children... (Robin Harding on Archers Addicts Facebook group)
After George's puppy, Holly, moved to Greenwood Cottage to live with Will, many listeners think George might follow suit. Most think that George is behaving badly, but they blame the parents
Oi Ed! Oi Emma! … GROW A SPINE and stop that child emotionally blackmailing you both… he needs some basic ground rules (Marina McQuade on BBC The Archers Facbook page)
Poor wee George. Nought but a pawn. #TheArchers (@gnome_alice on Twitter)
I'd leave George with Will & Nick. He's miserable enough to fit in there permanently. #thearchers (@willemharvey on Twitter)
George is not ‘his boy’. Ed isn’t George’s father – his brother is whether he likes it or not. George is not a very nice child but then I think living with Ed and Emma would bring out a degree of unpleasantness in anyone. (Helen Blackburn on BBC The Archers Facbook page)
Not sure why a child wouldn't be entitled to spending as much time as they want with their dad, Ed. #thearchers(@MagneticFlea on Twitter)
Feel sad for Ed, he tries hard to do the right thing, but is angled to almost fail every time, please can the powers that be give him some ‘look how well I’ve done…’ news to share with family… (Jacky Smith on BBC The Archers Facbook page)
Over at Glebe Cottage, Jill’s anxious phone call to Brookfield had many sympathising. And some secretly hoped that the dashing PC Burns would be back.
Poor Jill. I got quite emotional this evening. Isn’t she lucky she's got family near? So many older folk haven’t. (Sarah Begley on Archers Addicts Facebook group)
@BBCTheArchers Jill's going to move in with David & Ruth, I reckon #nomoreburntofferings#cakeeveryday#thearchers (@lauradavies24 on Twitter)
I think Jill should go and live at Lower Loxley... Plenty of room there. By selling the house she'd have a nice pension pot (Meg Molyneux on Archers Addicts Facebook group)
Jill and Christine have both had traumas with the fire and burglary stories. They live close, they get on well; they visit hat museums together. If Jill can't cope on her own, better to share with an equal than to be household-drudge for Ruth or patronised by Elizabeth. (Maggie Barfield on Archers Addicts Facebook group)
This is all an elaborate ploy to see PC Burns again. Obvs. Nice one, Jill. #thearchers (@andydmakethetea on Twitter)
The amazing PC Burns needs to appear more often I feel. Ambridge lacks heroic hunks #TheArchers (@Evidently_Z on Twitter)
And after the Ambridge rumour mill turned Susan into a millionaire, listeners joined in the gossip imagining what she’d do with a million pounds.
There will be a facelift, lots of rhinestones and a muscular gardener. #thearchers (@girloon on Twitter)
@BBCTheArchers I want to see the footage of her first visit to Waitrose! #thearchers (@olympians on Twitter)
@BBCTheArchers It'd be worth it just to hear her looking down on Jennifer. #thearchers (@SteveBrooks13 on Twitter)
Tracey et al will be falling over themselves to carry her bags when they get back to the airport. (Chris Walmsley on on BBC The Archers Facbook page)
@BBCTheArchers Soosan on the wrong end of wicked speculation. Who'd have thunk it? #scandal (@greenoff on Twitter)
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