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Old 13-05-2016, 13:14
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It sounds like you have absolutely suspended disbelief Fredster. Nothing wrong with that either. It is a testimony to how well this plot is being performed. But don't worry too much about Henry.

When you do just remind yourself he isn't a real 5 year old boy so isn't being used, exploited or hurt for the sake of drama. And for further reassurance the child that plays Henry records his lines separately and not in conjunction with the recording of the drama. Louisa Patikas ( Helen) says she has never even met the Henry actor.

In fact I have just been looking for the name of the actor playing Henry and his age; chances are he is a child somewhat older than 5. However I can find no trace of the actors name and age anywhere. Is anybody able to find it?
I have been an Archers addict for many years and it's hard to tell myself it's not real, hoe sad am I.
I remember Norman Painting (Phil Archer) on Desert Island Discs, saying he had never met his "Grandchildren".
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Old 13-05-2016, 19:17
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Peggy was excellent with Helen, fair play. Certainly better than Pat would have been.
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Old 13-05-2016, 19:31
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Peggy was excellent with Helen, fair play. Certainly better than Pat would have been.
I was thinking exactly the same thing Welsh-lad Pat just collapses every time Helen wobbles a bit
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Old 14-05-2016, 05:28
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Peggy was excellent with Helen, fair play. Certainly better than Pat would have been.
Yes, it's great to hear Peggy stepping up and making sense for once. I could almost have started liking her.

I'm longing for a Peggy v Arsula match. Peggy would make mincemeat of Arsula.
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Old 14-05-2016, 08:49
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Yes, it's great to hear Peggy stepping up and making sense for once. I could almost have started liking her.

I'm longing for a Peggy v Arsula match. Peggy would make mincemeat of Arsula.
Did Helen get a place at the Mother and Baby home?
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Old 14-05-2016, 09:16
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Did Helen get a place at the Mother and Baby home?
It seems so, from Peggy's conversation with Helen
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Old 14-05-2016, 10:27
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Peggy was fantastic and that scene was played superbly.

What a woman.

I am sooooooo looking forward to Peggy v Ursula or Peggy v Rob.
She will annihilate any opposition.

Isn't the light relief about fairies just so cute? I'm going to pinch that idea for my grandchidren.
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Old 15-05-2016, 11:16
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Peggy was fantastic and that scene was played superbly.

What a woman.

I am sooooooo looking forward to Peggy v Ursula or Peggy v Rob.
She will annihilate any opposition.

Isn't the light relief about fairies just so cute? I'm going to pinch that idea for my grandchidren.

Can I come too?

I so agree. Peggy was magnificent. She may have old fashioned views sometimes but given her age I guess we shouldn't hold that against her. But when the chips are down everyone should have a Peggy in their camp.
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Old 15-05-2016, 11:23
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I have been an Archers addict for many years and it's hard to tell myself it's not real, hoe sad am I.
I remember Norman Painting (Phil Archer) on Desert Island Discs, saying he had never met his "Grandchildren".
About as sad as I am it seems. Despite what I said earlier - of course its real! Every bliddy one of them is as real as Welsh Lad, Diamond Doll, Lakie Lady, Postit, Sam Gee and all the others who post on here - including you.
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Old 15-05-2016, 12:44
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Can I come too?

I so agree. Peggy was magnificent. She may have old fashioned views sometimes but given her age I guess we shouldn't hold that against her. But when the chips are down everyone should have a Peggy in their camp.
About as sad as I am it seems. Despite what I said earlier - of course its real! Every bliddy one of them is as real as Welsh Lad, Diamond Doll, Lakie Lady, Postit, Sam Gee and all the others who post on here - including you.
I just love your posting style. xx
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Old 15-05-2016, 12:51
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I just love your posting style. xx
Ah Shucks Thank you Diamond.
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Old 15-05-2016, 19:21
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I can't understand why Anna isn't delving into Rob's behaviour, not just with Helen, but with Pat, Kirsty and so on. She's the one who will have put up a defense, but it doesn't seem that she's doing that, but simply allaying Helen's fears and saying "there, there, it'll be alright"

Same goes for the family. They know Rob was married before, why hasn't one of them thought to get hold of Jess, if only to see if she can corroborate Helen's assertion that Rob was a control freak?
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Old 16-05-2016, 07:57
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I can't understand why Anna isn't delving into Rob's behaviour, not just with Helen, but with Pat, Kirsty and so on...

... They know Rob was married before, why hasn't one of them thought to get hold of Jess, if only to see if she can corroborate Helen's assertion that Rob was a control freak?
She said she can't have any contact with the prosecution witnesses, which include Pat and Kirsty.

Jess isn't a prosecution witness though, and I suspect when she hears about Jess from Helen, she'll be having a chat with it her...
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Old 16-05-2016, 08:18
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She said she can't have any contact with the prosecution witnesses, which include Pat and Kirsty.

Jess isn't a prosecution witness though, and I suspect when she hears about Jess from Helen, she'll be having a chat with it her...
I think Jess is going to be the key which will unlock the truth about Rob's behaviour. Of course, I can only speculate, but I can believe that the prosecution would give her a terrible time after her evidence for the defence. She will be so convincing that the jury will be won over (after hearing from Peggy too) and Helen will be found not guilty.

Who needs storyliners? The BEEB can get all the ideas right here on DS.
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Old 16-05-2016, 14:25
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If they all put half as much effort into getting Helen's defence together as they're putting into the birth of Spawn, Helen might stand a chance.

Instead, Tony and Anna now seem on a mission to get that blubbering wreck Pat present at the birth.

When Spawn does come along can she swap it for Henry? Worth a try. Get Rob to drop charges in return for Spawn.
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Old 16-05-2016, 14:56
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If they all put half as much effort into getting Helen's defence together as they're putting into the birth of Spawn, Helen might stand a chance.

Instead, Tony and Anna now seem on a mission to get that blubbering wreck Pat present at the birth.

When Spawn does come along can she swap it for Henry? Worth a try. Get Rob to drop charges in return for Spawn.
Only a man could write a post like that.
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Old 16-05-2016, 15:59
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Only a man could write a post like that.
Well it was meant a bit tongue in cheek, like most of my posts are.
Lighten up.
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Old 16-05-2016, 16:55
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Well it was meant a bit tongue in cheek, like most of my posts are.
Lighten up.
I agree with you and I'm a girl. Why Helen would want to keep Spawn is beyond me.
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Old 16-05-2016, 17:06
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I agree with you and I'm a girl. Why Helen would want to keep Spawn is beyond me.
I guess because its her baby and she has felt it growing inside her and carried it for 9 months. And because nature has programmed us to feel overwhelming attachment to our unborn children (we call it love ) so that the species perpetuates. If mothers didn't feel this most compelling emotion to their children, they would be abandoned all the time. It doesn't even seem to matter if the child was conceived in bad circumstances. I know some mothers can't bond with a baby that is the consequence of rape, but plenty can. Seemingly the natural programming overcomes the social programming in many (although not all) cases.
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Old 16-05-2016, 17:07
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How much will Anna make of Helen's hint about Spawn being the result of rape?
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Old 16-05-2016, 17:11
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How much will Anna make of Helen's hint about Spawn being the result of rape?
lets hope someone wakes up soon, although I suppose ths is just the script writers et al playing with us like cats with mice.
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Old 16-05-2016, 17:41
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How much will Anna make of Helen's hint about Spawn being the result of rape?
Depends how much Helen reveals I guess. When on earth is she going to twig that only exposing Rob for the monster he is will give her a chance of getting out of this pickle?
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Old 16-05-2016, 17:54
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If they all put half as much effort into getting Helen's defence together as they're putting into the birth of Spawn, Helen might stand a chance.

Instead, Tony and Anna now seem on a mission to get that blubbering wreck Pat present at the birth.

When Spawn does come along can she swap it for Henry? Worth a try. Get Rob to drop charges in return for Spawn.
Will Rob be told where she had gone? I would think it's pretty certain he will try for custody of the little one.
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Old 16-05-2016, 19:07
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I think Anna is trying not to rush Helen, and to get her to tell her story in her own time. There's no rush is there? Haven't they got until September to get the defence together?
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Old 16-05-2016, 19:10
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If they all put half as much effort into getting Helen's defence together as they're putting into the birth of Spawn, Helen might stand a chance.

Instead, Tony and Anna now seem on a mission to get that blubbering wreck Pat present at the birth.

When Spawn does come along can she swap it for Henry? Worth a try. Get Rob to drop charges in return for Spawn.
I'm really starting to hate Pat Her - Oh my child, she'll be moved like livestock in handcuffs - tonight made me want to slap her

I feel for Johnny now Tom's said the pigs have got to go
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