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#3826 |
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As anyone who has done jury service will know this episode stank. Trials run quite slowly and thoughtfully, the judge would have stopped interrogation of this nature, if he didn't the defence would have demanded the case stopped and a retrial under another judge which would be very serious for the judge indeed. The writers were far too lazy to go to their nearest crown court and see how it is done, their research seems to have been watching Judge Judy or some other rubbish. I suspect it will end like Perry Mason of years ago when someone, probably Robs ex wife, will rush into the courtroom and tell all. Utter rubbish, the BBC should know considerably better.
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True but the over sensationalism was out of order and could discourage people from seeking justice on other matters. It should be possible for a professional script writer to produce something that at least feels real. The standards on this episode were unacceptably low.
For me its a realistic representation and these characters and story progression mean a lot to me (and I suspect lots of others in this thread.) It wasn't utter rubbish to me, nor were the standards unacceptably low. You do realise that its a story about everyday folk, don't you? ![]() I found the skills of the actors totally believable and was gripped by the episodes this week. The writing too, has imho been excellent. Maybe The Archers is just not for you as it has been highly praised by many professionals and media commentators.
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Of course! Just got the go ahead for temporary change of residential dwelling for 'assembly and leisure' use
.The outdoor cocktail bar will be a prominent feature! ![]() ![]()
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Maybe The Archers is just not for you as it has been highly praised by many professionals and media commentators.
![]() There have been negative comments in the press this week re Anna's handling of the case and some of these comments are quite illuminating. For me, having the case done and dusted within a week's broadcasting works fine and I understand the need to skip over some of the legal procedures in order to speed things along a bit, but I still expect a realistic portrayal of what might happen in court. |
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She might not appear, she had made a statement.
As she has been willing to make a statement, she has to appear. The prosecution cannot cross examine a statement, it needs a person in court. |
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To be fair, there has been a huge amount of media attention surrounding the issues in Helen's case which serve rightly to highlight the situation that some people may find themselves in. I personally think that because it is such a serious issue, the programme makers have a duty to portray every aspect tof the story in a realistic way, fictional storyline or not. The journey that Helen has been on has been totally believable and extremely well researched but the court case and the legal process has been a little bit iffy and not following what truly might happen in such a situation.
There have been negative comments in the press this week re Anna's handling of the case and some of these comments are quite illuminating. For me, having the case done and dusted within a week's broadcasting works fine and I understand the need to skip over some of the legal procedures in order to speed things along a bit, but I still expect a realistic portrayal of what might happen in court.
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No surely Welsh lad is at his local council planning meeting getting everything sorted for Archer Con 2017 at his place
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I think Linda Snell has some spare time to help with organising this?
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I think Linda Snell has some spare time to help with organising this?
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Adam and Ian are going to have to have a talk.
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Bruce is beyond horrible, isn't he? So judgmental.
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"Tweeting" !!!
Of all soap opera duff-duffs, I did not see that one coming! Love it
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Bruce is beyond horrible, isn't he? So judgmental.
I actually feel sorry for Arsula and Rob for having to live with him all those years.
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Please, not a retrial! My nerves wouldn't stand it.
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If this is going to end in a mistrial I shall become an alcoholic!
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"Tweeting" !!!
Of all soap opera duff-duffs, I did not see that one coming! Love it ![]() Adam must be bricking it
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He is vile - he doesn't seem to have a clue how appalling he and his views are
I actually feel sorry for Arsula and Rob for having to live with him all those years. |
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Anyone reckon that the judge will order the jury to acquit?
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I hope Rob's dad is done for contempt of court. Surely he won't be allowed back in...
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He's probably most of the reason Rob's like he is. Bruce bullies Arsula, and Rob thinks that's the normal way to relate to women.
I can't imagine what it must have been like for Arsula trying to keep the hateful man sweet for so long. |
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If this is going to end in a mistrial I shall become an alcoholic!
Ian, |
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Yes, Rob seems so desperate to please him it's quite sad. I bet some boys with a dad like that go the other way though, and abhor violence to women.
I can't imagine what it must have been like for Arsula trying to keep the hateful man sweet for so long. |
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And I think that Shula might be available to run the buffet, she may even do her speciality - meatpaste sandwiches!
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The weird thing is ever since that episode I have had a hankering for a Shiphams paste sandwich. Also reminded me of something called 'sandwich spread' which I remember quite liking even if it did look like finely chopped vomit.
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Is it wrong that I'm currently eating tuna bake...?
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Oh sorry Dippy. I shouldn't have posted that at dinner time.
![]() And another fan of Sandwich Spread too: kind of chutney-for-kids as I remember it.
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I actually feel sorry for Arsula and Rob for having to live with him all those years.