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19/06/2013

Today Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the Day.

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  1. Ambridge takes umbrage!

    Tuesday 18 June 2013, 22:11

    Nickie L Nickie L

    Find out what happened when listeners were forced to contemplate a life without The Archers.

    Nuclear war, unironed shirts and the Queen leading the uprising...

    Umbrage

    Read it now

  2. ‘Is he really dead or doing a Reggie Perrin?’ – Listener discussions to 12 June 2013

    Monday 17 June 2013, 10:40

    Tayler Cresswell Tayler Cresswell

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    Post from @HiggsBoz0 on Twitter Post from @HiggsBoz0 on Twitter

    Is Paul really dead? Would Tracy Horrobin have made such a bad cleaner for Peggy? Plus charming Jim, silly Clarrie – and memories of Zebedee Tring…

    Here’s my pick of online listener discussions between 7 – 12 June 2013

     

    Whilst some feel cheated out of a showdown between Matt and Paul, there has been praise for Sunny Ormonde’s portrayal of a distraught Lilian. Listeners say she should be relieved more than upset. And many think it’s not over yet – is Paul really dead? What will happen at the funeral?

    @BBCTheArchers I've never been so deeply moved by a performance as that of Sunny Ormonde, her portrayal of Lillian's torment is stellar! (@Drama_King12 on Twitter 

    This is like when Kathy went to cry on Pat's shoulder after her affair with Dave Barry. That went on for WEEKS AND WEEKS. #thearchers (@woolminer on Twitter 

    Instead of crying, Lilian should be wiping the sweat from her brow, for having lucky escape from Paul the loony tune! (Sue Pidgeon on BBC The Archers Facebook page)

    A very disappointing ending. I'd hoped that Lilian would tell Paul it was all over and that he, being the absolute fruit cake, would lock her in the wardrobe...

    Read more about ‘Is he really dead or doing a Reggie Perrin?’ – Listener discussions to 12 June 2013

  3. Ambridge ups and downs 17 June 2013

    Monday 17 June 2013, 08:45

    Keri Davies Keri Davies Web Producer, The Archers

    Scales

    Making hay

     

    Pip Archer

    A new (old) car at last

     

    Jazzer

    He does like a free feed

     

    Jim Lloyd

    Jennifer’s back onside

     

     

     

    In the slurry

     

    Emma Grundy

    Let’s hope George is praying for her soul

     

    Lilian Bellamy

    Having to go to the funeral! Torture...

     

    Clarrie Grundy

    Led up the (flower) garden path

     

    You can receive this light-hearted round-up in The Archers weekly email newsletter, along with other Archers-related news and features.

     

    Keri Davies is an Archers scriptwriter and web producer.

  4. Happy Father's Day

    Sunday 16 June 2013, 08:56

    Nickie L Nickie L

    Happy Father's Day from everyone at The Archers!

    Which Ambridge Dad do you think most deserves a nice, peaceful day?

    Ambridge dads

    Want to figure out who's who? See our character pages

  5. Ambridge Spies

    Wednesday 12 June 2013, 12:05

    Nickie L Nickie L

    If you, like Clarrie, had to get your hands on a spot of information (flower festival related or otherwise), which Ambridge resident would you choose?

    Ambridge Spies
  6. Ambridge ups and downs - 10 June 2013

    Monday 10 June 2013, 13:11

    Keri Davies Keri Davies Web Producer, The Archers

    Scales

    Salad days

    David Archer
    No rampaging bullocks this year

    Peggy Woolley
    Didn’t need help with the home help

    Pip Archer
    Passed. Phew...

    Silage clamp

    Lilian Bellamy
    She wanted to end it – but not like this

    Matt Crawford
    Be careful what you wish for

    Rob Titchener
    Know any good milking staff?

    You can receive this light-hearted round-up in The Archers weekly email newsletter, along with other Archers-related news and features.

    Keri Davies is an Archers scriptwriter and web producer.

  7. ‘OMG MY HEAD IS EXPLODING!’ – Listener discussions to 6 June 2013

    Monday 10 June 2013, 11:12

    Tayler Cresswell Tayler Cresswell

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    Post from @LucyLyons on Twitter Post from @LucyLyons on Twitter

    Listeners were in shock this week as Lilian and Paul’s love story came to an abrupt end! In the days beforehand, many speculated on the outcome and omnibusers broke with tradition and tuned in during the week.

    Meanwhile, listeners wonder if Rob has his eyes on the Bridge Farm heifers. Could Pat’s precious cows end up in Brian’s mega dairy? And at home, the elusive Jess Titchener is fuelling gossip – where is she?

    And as Jennifer tries to steer clear of Jim as she attempts to find her mum a home help, she has come under scrutiny – listeners think her...

    Read more about ‘OMG MY HEAD IS EXPLODING!’ – Listener discussions to 6 June 2013

  8. Lilian and Paul: the affair that wasn’t – and then was

    Tuesday 4 June 2013, 17:31

    Keri Davies Keri Davies Web Producer, The Archers

    Michael Fenton Stevens (Paul Morgan) and Sunny Ormonde (Lilian Bellamy) Michael Fenton Stevens (Paul Morgan) and Sunny Ormonde (Lilian Bellamy)

     

    In January 2010, Lilian Bellamy was approached by a stranger looking for her partner Matt Crawford and was surprised to discover he was Matt's half-brother Paul Morgan. Divorced with adult children, Paul ran a building business. He told her that he had always wanted to meet Matt. Their mother was terminally ill and had become more open about her past.

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    Lilian and Paul's first meeting (Jan 2010)

    Lilian told Paul that Matt was in prison but she would tell him about Paul’s visit. She was sure it would be something positive...

    Read more about Lilian and Paul: the affair that wasn’t – and then was

  9. THAT laugh, Paul, Matt, The Merry Widows' Club, and the secret of the perfect G&T...

    Monday 3 June 2013, 17:56

    Nickie L Nickie L

    Sunny Ormonde answered your questions after Thursday's episode of The Archers. Read the full Q&A here now

    Thank you all for taking part! 

    Ask Sunny

    Chart the ups and downs of Paul and Lilian's affair

  10. Ambridge ups and downs 3 June 2013

    Monday 3 June 2013, 08:38

    Keri Davies Keri Davies Web Producer, The Archers


    Scales

     

    Someone at the door!

     

    Adam Macy

    A mainly female workforce this year...

     

    Tom Archer

    At least the supermarket is keen

     

    Ed Grundy

    It’s spelled L... B... W...

     

    ...with a message from Matt

     

    Paul Morgan

    Badly shaken by the visit

     

    Jennifer Aldridge

    Aren’t mums a worry

     

    Josh Archer

    Beaten by a girl. The shame.

     

    You can receive this light-hearted round-up in The Archers weekly email newsletter, along with other Archers-related news and features.

     

    Keri Davies is an Archers scriptwriter and web producer.

     

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