Brenda Selwyn
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Question about past events in #TheArchers? Written summaries of almost all episodes from July 1996 to August 2018 can be found at thearchersarchives.org.uk. Unlike the official BBC summaries, they are fully & easily searchable.
Brilliant spot! #TheArchers
Of course Phoebe is going to give birth in a stable. #TheArchers #SecondComing
November 18, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Brilliant spot! #TheArchers
Presumably they have some sort of maximum budget. Ruairi did say they got a big discount on the castle booking though. What happens to that extra dosh?
I don't know why we're trying to rationalise any of this, the plot has more holes than a colander 😄 #TheArchers
I don't know why we're trying to rationalise any of this, the plot has more holes than a colander 😄 #TheArchers
But it’s not their money they’d be spending. They could charter a jet 🤣
#TheArchers
#TheArchers
November 17, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Presumably they have some sort of maximum budget. Ruairi did say they got a big discount on the castle booking though. What happens to that extra dosh?
I don't know why we're trying to rationalise any of this, the plot has more holes than a colander 😄 #TheArchers
I don't know why we're trying to rationalise any of this, the plot has more holes than a colander 😄 #TheArchers
Though really, they should be going by Omnibus 🤣 #TheArchers
Going by minibus, They will have transport when they get there. #TheArchers
November 17, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Though really, they should be going by Omnibus 🤣 #TheArchers
Just caught up with today's #TheArchers. Tom's comeuppance - the SWs are spoiling us 😄.
Especially after the way he tried to get Natasha to stay at home.
Jacob was great as well.
I know it's a silly plot full of holes, but I think I might enjoy this week.
Especially after the way he tried to get Natasha to stay at home.
Jacob was great as well.
I know it's a silly plot full of holes, but I think I might enjoy this week.
November 16, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Just caught up with today's #TheArchers. Tom's comeuppance - the SWs are spoiling us 😄.
Especially after the way he tried to get Natasha to stay at home.
Jacob was great as well.
I know it's a silly plot full of holes, but I think I might enjoy this week.
Especially after the way he tried to get Natasha to stay at home.
Jacob was great as well.
I know it's a silly plot full of holes, but I think I might enjoy this week.
I've just remembered... Keith Horrobin was in the motor trade. I wonder if Bill knows him? 😁
It was because his business was in trouble that he borrowed money from some dodgy bloke, who then extorted him into setting fire to the Brookfield barn. #TheArchers
It was because his business was in trouble that he borrowed money from some dodgy bloke, who then extorted him into setting fire to the Brookfield barn. #TheArchers
Amber's dad's a car dealer.!? Tread careful George, when I worked in the motor trade many years ago it wasn't unknown for dealers to be accompanied wherever they went by big blokes wearing specially tailored overcoats even in summer, sawn-offs tucked into their lengthened pockets... #TheArchers
November 16, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I've just remembered... Keith Horrobin was in the motor trade. I wonder if Bill knows him? 😁
It was because his business was in trouble that he borrowed money from some dodgy bloke, who then extorted him into setting fire to the Brookfield barn. #TheArchers
It was because his business was in trouble that he borrowed money from some dodgy bloke, who then extorted him into setting fire to the Brookfield barn. #TheArchers
This...
#TheArchers
#TheArchers
A whirlwind in cheesecloth...line of the week so far for me.!! #TheArchers
November 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM
This...
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#TheArchers
The advice against university isn't even the most disturbing part of that quote.
'Let's get you into a flat. And then we can find you a nice boyfriend' 😬
Thank goodness she only has sons.
'Let's get you into a flat. And then we can find you a nice boyfriend' 😬
Thank goodness she only has sons.
November 15, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The advice against university isn't even the most disturbing part of that quote.
'Let's get you into a flat. And then we can find you a nice boyfriend' 😬
Thank goodness she only has sons.
'Let's get you into a flat. And then we can find you a nice boyfriend' 😬
Thank goodness she only has sons.
So that's 2 young women currently in #TheArchers who could've gone to university but decided not to 🤔
Oh, and I reckon Brad & Amber is definitely on...
Oh, and I reckon Brad & Amber is definitely on...
November 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
So that's 2 young women currently in #TheArchers who could've gone to university but decided not to 🤔
Oh, and I reckon Brad & Amber is definitely on...
Oh, and I reckon Brad & Amber is definitely on...
#TheArchers. Dividing opinion since 1951 🤣
November 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
#TheArchers. Dividing opinion since 1951 🤣
Just caught up with yesterday's #TheArchers & I haven't read the comments yet. It felt like there was a definite theme to the episode; difficult mother-daughter relationships.
November 14, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Just caught up with yesterday's #TheArchers & I haven't read the comments yet. It felt like there was a definite theme to the episode; difficult mother-daughter relationships.
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I didn’t know Neil had released his autobiography!
#TheArchers
#TheArchers
I try my hardest to stop buying books but sometimes it is just too difficult.
November 13, 2025 at 3:13 PM
I didn’t know Neil had released his autobiography!
#TheArchers
#TheArchers
Well, Amber's dad wasn't what I was expecting at all. #TheArchers
November 12, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Well, Amber's dad wasn't what I was expecting at all. #TheArchers
George talking about how great things will be when he gets a job & wanting to spoil Amber with big romantic gestures reminds me so much of Eddie (good job, SWs 🙂).
However, while Clarrie is a sucker for big romantic gestures, I don't think Amber feels the same. #TheArchers
However, while Clarrie is a sucker for big romantic gestures, I don't think Amber feels the same. #TheArchers
November 12, 2025 at 10:34 AM
George talking about how great things will be when he gets a job & wanting to spoil Amber with big romantic gestures reminds me so much of Eddie (good job, SWs 🙂).
However, while Clarrie is a sucker for big romantic gestures, I don't think Amber feels the same. #TheArchers
However, while Clarrie is a sucker for big romantic gestures, I don't think Amber feels the same. #TheArchers
Sorry (not sorry 😁), I'm going to be that person who points out the bedroom thing is a myth. The SWs screwed up by giving BHC a 3rd bedroom during the Rob era, which they've admitted. But otherwise it seems to me they've been consistent for the last 35 years. And I notice these things 😂 #TheArchers
Oh we know. It’s like farmhouse bedrooms vary depending on need! But people on #TheArchers feed have them flying to Inverness instead of driving!!! That castle could be hundreds of miles from Inverness!
November 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Sorry (not sorry 😁), I'm going to be that person who points out the bedroom thing is a myth. The SWs screwed up by giving BHC a 3rd bedroom during the Rob era, which they've admitted. But otherwise it seems to me they've been consistent for the last 35 years. And I notice these things 😂 #TheArchers
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It’s the BBC v Trump, Farage and co. Who in their right mind would want to be its new boss? | Marina Hyde www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
It’s the BBC v Trump, Farage and co. Who in their right mind would want to be its new boss? | Marina Hyde
Public life is a minefield and the best and brightest just don’t want to know. How convenient for foes of the most trusted news organisation in the world, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
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November 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
It’s the BBC v Trump, Farage and co. Who in their right mind would want to be its new boss? | Marina Hyde www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
As few people have liked this, in the interests of accuracy I should admit I have been labouring under a misapprension & Will probably had a small mortgage.
With a £120k deposit on a 3-bed ex-council house in 2007, I expect he has paid it off by now. #TheArchers
With a £120k deposit on a 3-bed ex-council house in 2007, I expect he has paid it off by now. #TheArchers
He never had a mortgage. He bought the house outright with the money left to him by Great-aunt Hilda (which he refused to share with Ed). #TheArchers
November 11, 2025 at 9:34 AM
As few people have liked this, in the interests of accuracy I should admit I have been labouring under a misapprension & Will probably had a small mortgage.
With a £120k deposit on a 3-bed ex-council house in 2007, I expect he has paid it off by now. #TheArchers
With a £120k deposit on a 3-bed ex-council house in 2007, I expect he has paid it off by now. #TheArchers
Newer #TheArchers listeners may not be aware that Ben was delivered by David in the living room at Brookfield.
And I bet poor old Jakob will have to deliver it! #TheArchers
November 10, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Newer #TheArchers listeners may not be aware that Ben was delivered by David in the living room at Brookfield.
I'd forgotten the Neil being a foundling storyline. I disliked the way that was dropped in much more than the Mulligan storyline. New information about a well-known character is more unsettling than a newly invented character. #TheArchers
#theArchers surprise backstories:
Neil is a foundling. Everyone knew. No one mentioned it.
Esme lived next door to Archers. Appears to be ages with Brookfield kids despite 'old' dad. No one knew her.
Neil is a foundling. Everyone knew. No one mentioned it.
Esme lived next door to Archers. Appears to be ages with Brookfield kids despite 'old' dad. No one knew her.
November 9, 2025 at 2:59 PM
I'd forgotten the Neil being a foundling storyline. I disliked the way that was dropped in much more than the Mulligan storyline. New information about a well-known character is more unsettling than a newly invented character. #TheArchers
It was an observation rather than a pointed comment & I didn't have a particular editor in mind. Thinking about it since, the relevant period would be 1990-2000, for most of which Vanessa Whiburn was in charge.
I assume the other poster meant SOC, I haven't looked at births then. #TheArchers
I assume the other poster meant SOC, I haven't looked at births then. #TheArchers
I think I know what you’re talking about here Brenda.
I remember another poster saying a while ago that there was a distinct lack of births while a certain someone was in charge of #TheArchers.
(I think).
I remember another poster saying a while ago that there was a distinct lack of births while a certain someone was in charge of #TheArchers.
(I think).
November 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM
It was an observation rather than a pointed comment & I didn't have a particular editor in mind. Thinking about it since, the relevant period would be 1990-2000, for most of which Vanessa Whiburn was in charge.
I assume the other poster meant SOC, I haven't looked at births then. #TheArchers
I assume the other poster meant SOC, I haven't looked at births then. #TheArchers
I haven't seen this (I'll probably wait until it's on the telly tbh), but I thought it might be of interest to #TheArchers listeners because:
a) Taylor Uttley (Brad Horrobin) is in it, and
b) it's about a performance of The Dream of Gerontius
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cho...
a) Taylor Uttley (Brad Horrobin) is in it, and
b) it's about a performance of The Dream of Gerontius
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cho...
The Choral - Wikipedia
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November 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
I haven't seen this (I'll probably wait until it's on the telly tbh), but I thought it might be of interest to #TheArchers listeners because:
a) Taylor Uttley (Brad Horrobin) is in it, and
b) it's about a performance of The Dream of Gerontius
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cho...
a) Taylor Uttley (Brad Horrobin) is in it, and
b) it's about a performance of The Dream of Gerontius
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cho...
Roughly when in the Omnibus (or which episode) was this? #TheArchers
It sounded like she was post Uni with a job which doesn't make sense.
#TheArchers
#TheArchers
November 9, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Roughly when in the Omnibus (or which episode) was this? #TheArchers
Is this where Peggy's family are staying? 🤣 #TheArchers
Lots of midges and ticks on Rum, and quite a hike to the butcher and deli, so no thanks
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www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/1...
Check out this 20 bedroom detached house for sale on Rightmove
20 bedroom detached house for sale in Kinloch Castle, Isle of Rum, PH43 for £750,000. Marketed by Savills Rural Sales, Edinburgh
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November 5, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Is this where Peggy's family are staying? 🤣 #TheArchers
Don't know if you've noticed, but the week of 23rd - 28th November is up now, *with* spoilers (it was up without spoilers yesterday).
Still no spoilers for the week of 16th - 21st. #TheArchers
Still no spoilers for the week of 16th - 21st. #TheArchers
November 5, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Don't know if you've noticed, but the week of 23rd - 28th November is up now, *with* spoilers (it was up without spoilers yesterday).
Still no spoilers for the week of 16th - 21st. #TheArchers
Still no spoilers for the week of 16th - 21st. #TheArchers
Alan was going on about the theft of a banner. Has he forgotten about the theft of the Village Hall Curtain Fund from the vestry in 2016? #TheArchers
November 4, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Alan was going on about the theft of a banner. Has he forgotten about the theft of the Village Hall Curtain Fund from the vestry in 2016? #TheArchers