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Old 27-08-2016, 07:35
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The Caz thing really shocked me. It's not like The Archers to get so dark.

I hope she was found in time. For Helen to lose 2 people she's close to to suicide would be just dreadful.
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Old 27-08-2016, 07:39
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I've got about 4 months podcast downloads to catch up on at some point.
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Old 27-08-2016, 17:45
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I've got about 4 months podcast downloads to catch up on at some point.
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Old 27-08-2016, 19:09
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We did hear the call, and Helen was mostly blaming herself for what was happening but she did, after gentle coaxing, more or less admit that Rob had raped her. Helen had to end the call abruptly but the person at the end of the phone line gave her a reference number to quote if she should call again, so there is obviously a record somewhere of the call.
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I'm assuming Caz tried to top herself.
This story is seriously starting to rattle now; tonight was farcical.
Using a suicide (which is very serious) as a mere catalyst for Helen's epiphany in another story is very un-Archers like imv. Pity.

Toby slobbering over Pipkin wasn't welcome either.
I am no prude, but the sound of kissing on the radio makes me want to stuff pillows in my ears and/or scratch my skin off. Bleeuurrgh.
I know there's no other way to convey what's going on, but...*involuntary twitch
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Old 27-08-2016, 19:16
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I'm assuming Caz tried to top herself.
This story is seriously starting to rattle now; tonight was farcical.
Using a suicide (which is very serious) as a mere catalyst for Helen's epiphany in another story is very un-Archers like imv. Pity.

Toby slobbering over Pipkin wasn't welcome either.
I was also surprised there wasn't the usual "If you have been affected by any of these issues, please call this number" message at the end. I know it would have been pre-emptive, but if they're really serious about helping people who are genuinely affected -rather than tacking on such messages just to follow the rules- a little thing such as a spoiler alert shouldn't stop them.

But I reckon they'll get to Kaz in time and save her.
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Old 27-08-2016, 20:38
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I am no prude, but the sound of kissing on the radio makes me want to stuff pillows in my ears and/or scratch my skin off. Bleeuurrgh.
I know there's no other way to convey what's going on, but...*involuntary twitch
It has that effect on me too. I also can't stand it when they're eating. So that we're aware that they're having a conversation around the dinner table, they talk with their mouths full, which is nauseating.
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Old 27-08-2016, 22:20
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It has that effect on me too. I also can't stand it when they're eating. So that we're aware that they're having a conversation around the dinner table, they talk with their mouths full, which is nauseating.
It just makes me roll my eyes because I know that sound effects are all added afterwards, -or by some production assistant 10 feet away from the microphones- so I have immovable images in my head of the actor, or some other bod, furiously kissing the back of their hand or eating plums all by themselves. I'd much rather the producers put all that effort instead into choosing actors who sound more different from each other.

That said- it's all part of the rich tapestry of drama on the radio.
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Old 28-08-2016, 00:14
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It has that effect on me too. I also can't stand it when they're eating. So that we're aware that they're having a conversation around the dinner table, they talk with their mouths full, which is nauseating.
. They could just clatter cutlery or say 'mmmmm this is nice' when guzzling one of Jill's briskets!

The most recent actually disturbing slob-fest was David necking Ruth on top of Lakey Hill during their 'Route B' triumphant love-in.
I was making fairy cakes at the time and got cake mix all over the radio in my frantic haste to turn the atrocity off.
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Old 28-08-2016, 01:30
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. They could just clatter cutlery or say 'mmmmm this is nice' when guzzling one of Jill's briskets!

The most recent actually disturbing slob-fest was David necking Ruth on top of Lakey Hill during their 'Route B' triumphant love-in.
I was making fairy cakes at the time and got cake mix all over the radio in my frantic haste to turn the atrocity off.
I love the little insights we get into your world Welsh-lad. I have a distinct image of you in your rustic stone built Welsh homestead. I can see your rugby kit on the line, wafting in the breeze through the kitchen window as a big blokey bloke with a bit of a shiner from yesterday's game delicately ices his fairy cakes before turning his attention to his knitting (or was it crochet?)
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Old 28-08-2016, 01:33
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I've been peeking at the one liner show synopsis for the next couple of weeks and it seems
Spoiler
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Old 28-08-2016, 01:40
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I love the little insights we get into your world Welsh-lad. I have a distinct image of you in your rustic stone built Welsh homestead. I can see your rugby kit on the line, wafting in the breeze through the kitchen window as a big blokey bloke with a bit of a shiner from yesterday's game delicately ices his fairy cakes before turning his attention to his knitting (or was it crochet?)
Yup that's me! Not so much rugby these days though - more cycling and swimming, which is more befitting my age! I'm 35 on Monday . Crochet rocks
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Old 28-08-2016, 12:01
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Yup that's me! Not so much rugby these days though - more cycling and swimming, which is more befitting my age! I'm 35 on Monday . Crochet rocks
Young whippersnapper . 35 isn't old. Wait until you hit your late 40s/early 50s. You'll start making involuntary groaning noises whenever you bend down to pick something up, and if you kneel on the floor for something you'll look around to see what else you can do while you're down there (and groan when you're getting up again )
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Old 28-08-2016, 18:45
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I've been peeking at the one liner show synopsis for the next couple of weeks and it seems
Spoiler
Hallelujah!
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Old 28-08-2016, 21:38
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Well done Ian . That told the warped scumbag.

What was even sweeter though was Johnny and Adam going off down the pub, leaving Rob squealing and bleating after them "ADAM, JOHNNY! Come BACK!"

Awww diddums: no-one is listening to you Rob
And there's no woman to bully either, to make you feel better about your tiny micro dick and your mummy issues.
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Old 28-08-2016, 21:53
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Young whippersnapper . 35 isn't old. Wait until you hit your late 40s/early 50s. You'll start making involuntary groaning noises whenever you bend down to pick something up, and if you kneel on the floor for something you'll look around to see what else you can do while you're down there (and groan when you're getting up again )
Oh dear! Been doing all those for quite a while now!
My knees are a bit gammy.

Pretty soon I shall start complaining of 'damp' and 'draughts' and worrying if I haven't 'been' today yet, just like my mum does!
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Old 29-08-2016, 06:30
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Well done Ian . That told the warped scumbag.
I've just listened on catch-up and was mentally cheering Ian (a bit early for proper out-loud cheering). I'd forgotten what a vile homophobe Rob was.

Ian was bloody brilliant, 10 times the man Rob could ever be. When Rob made that jibe about petit fours, I was half-hoping Ian would say "No, just a carcass that needs butchering" or something. Anyway, he's now my favourite character, he's even surpassed my beloved Lilian.

I suspect Ian's visit to Helen could be the catalyst for her telling the whole story at last.
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Old 29-08-2016, 06:33
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Young whippersnapper . 35 isn't old. Wait until you hit your late 40s/early 50s. You'll start making involuntary groaning noises whenever you bend down to pick something up, and if you kneel on the floor for something you'll look around to see what else you can do while you're down there (and groan when you're getting up again )
And in your 60s, you'll find you have to get someone else to open a new jar of marmalade and start forgetting the words for things.
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Old 29-08-2016, 09:20
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And in your 60s, you'll find you have to get someone else to open a new jar of marmalade and start forgetting the words for things.
I'm 53 and forget words already I've got a jarkey to open jars
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Old 29-08-2016, 10:29
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And they have started to trail the denouement on radio 4 between other programmes. I heard a trail this morning of git face trying to coach Henweee. I think we are approaching the final furlong folks.

I love Ian too. I wish they would give him a proper story line - a nice one, instead of him always being the foil fro everyone else. If it were a dual story line with Lillian even better.

Do we think Caroline and Oliver will ever move to Tuscany?
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Old 29-08-2016, 10:47
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Ooooooooooo!!!!

Just listened to last night's on catch up. Well played Ian! He may not play cricket but that was a boundary in my book. Yay!
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Old 29-08-2016, 10:56
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Young whippersnapper . 35 isn't old. Wait until you hit your late 40s/early 50s. You'll start making involuntary groaning noises whenever you bend down to pick something up, and if you kneel on the floor for something you'll look around to see what else you can do while you're down there (and groan when you're getting up again )
LMSO - such as what? Pray?
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Old 29-08-2016, 11:06
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LMSO - such as what? Pray?
Well - when I'm down on the floor I generally look around for something to grab onto to pull myself up by.
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Old 29-08-2016, 11:19
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And they have started to trail the denouement on radio 4 between other programmes. I heard a trail this morning of git face trying to coach Henweee. I think we are approaching the final furlong folks.
Was that during Today? The presenter - Justin Webb I think, sounded distinctly unimpressed after the trailer. They think themselves above such as soaps I reckon!
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Old 29-08-2016, 11:45
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I love Ian too. I wish they would give him a proper story line - a nice one, instead of him always being the foil fro everyone else. If it were a dual story line with Lillian even better.

Do we think Caroline and Oliver will ever move to Tuscany?

Maybe Oliver and Caroline will move to Tuscany and actually retire. Then Justin could buy Grey Gables and give Lillian a role in overseeing things there.

This "overseeing" would, of course, consist mostly of sitting in the bar with a large G&T or having beauty treatments in the spa. She could have chats with Ian about menus and catering special events though, and they could bump into each other fairly often.
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Old 29-08-2016, 11:54
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Charlotte will be a comfort to Rob during the days ahead I think, and he's going to need it. He came very close to losing it with Ian - I wonder how he'll cope in court when things aren't all going his way. Only a matter of time before he shows everyone his true colours.
I suppose Helen is going to tell Anna all just in time

I feel very sorry for poor Caz, but I didn't find her attempting suicide that convincing tbh. I hope she can return to the MBU.

I listened to the omnibus yesterday as I'd missed a couple of episodes. I really enjoyed it but wasn't inspired to do any ironing or housework unfortunately

I even made myself listen to Alice again She is played by an appallingly poor actor imo - I felt sorry for the ones that play Adam, Phoebe and Josh for having scenes with her. Her voice is all over the place - she seems to stress the wrong parts of her lines quite often so it's difficult to understand what she's on about. And that strident, whiny tone is an assault to the ears

I don't think many of you watch Corrie, but Alice reminded me of a character called Joni - played, very badly, by one of Girls Aloud.
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