MiriamOctober 13, 2025 at 3:18 PM Will Bridge Farm take him back? There are 2 reasons for this idea:- 1) Pat gave him a character reference at his sentencing hearing, based on his work + loyalty there - well I think so. 2) Adam is now at Home Farm, so does Bridge Farm still need another pair of willing hands to help out?
Probably another ridiculous thought, as per usual!
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Cheshire CheeseOctober 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM I was wondering who's doing Adam's job at Bridge Farm, there's been no mention of that. Not a ridiculous thought Miriam, maybe the SWs are thinking the same.
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maryellenOctober 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM I think Tony would be the stumbling block to George’s employment at Bridge Farm. As Alice’s uncle, he can’t be seen to be disloyal to her or he could start a family feud..... I quite like the idea of George joining his parents’ tree surgery business, properly trained of course, and possibly Amber too. Bet she’d be as proficient with a chainsaw as she is with a tractor!
ArcherphileOctober 13, 2025 at 3:34 PM I too, thoroughly enjoyed this week’s Archers podcast, mostly about George. I loved Angus Stobie’s own accent which has a lovely soft Scottish twang to it, much more pleasant to listen to than George in aggressive mode.
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MiriamOctober 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM What I loved hearing about was the recording of George's prison scenes, as to how he was isolated and having to speak quietly. My mind went into overdrive though, when the lovely Angus Stobie talked about the river scenes. What was it, faces in buckets of water, walking on wet + sodden bath mats and whatever her
Cheshire CheeseOctober 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM I liked the accent as well Archerfile. I'm still getting used to having 2 grandchildren growing up with a Scottish accent.
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MiriamOctober 13, 2025 at 4:34 PM When I was in Aberdeen, I was lost at first on hearing the phrase - I'm going for the messages. At least Jazzer has never said that! Imagine what Tracy would have replied..
Lizzie DeeOctober 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM I live in Northern Ireland and am very familiar with the expression ' going for my messages ' and l agree, it is strange. But , hey, we all understand it. Part of the hamely tongue .
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BasiaOctober 13, 2025 at 6:29 PM I always like to know someone's first name even though I don't use it when greeting them. I always introduce myself with mine. When I use first names when talking to my neighbours about others, some look at me confused until I say Mr/Ms this and that. We have known each other for nearly 20 years.
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MiriamOctober 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM Anyone else like me, has just frantically tried to find their map of Ambridge to find where Meadow Farm is?
I've found my map in my very disorganised + untidy room, I call my study and found Meadow Farm. The character of Esme Mulligan in this week's cast list, is now known to be a relation of the late Farmer Mulligan.
Janice I've had exactly the same idea. There's another thought to go with this, in that IF Justin buys it, the farmhouse is tarted up for rental - Helen + the boys? They must be fed up living with Tom + Natasha by now.
The TA team are playing fast and loose with Ambridge. Not only has David Archer never mentioned farmer Mulligan or his Meadow Farm over several decades, but I have no memory of Phil Archer, or indeed Dan of ever mentioning them either. After 70 odd years, we suddenly have another farm appear in the district. The Ambridge Fairy worked very hard overnight to achieve that little miracle.
I think Akram will think of applying for Meadow Farm as he seems stressed as a plumber and Azra as a “rare” full time GP should be able to support him financially. He could employ George.
This will allow Helen to move across the road to the Maliks’ house. I went to see the play Haywire on a circuitous journey from Surrey to Manchester two weeks ago. This was after hearing about it on The Archers Podcast. It was very fast with a small cast who switched seamlessly from RP accents in the 1948 just as thinking about educating farmers to “1960s” accent when deciding to do a play about the startup of The Archers. It reminded me of the Farther Brown episode with the parody of The Archers recording live in “Kembleford” but without the murder.
MiriamOctober 13, 2025 at 3:18 PM
ReplyDeleteWill Bridge Farm take him back? There are 2 reasons for this idea:-
1) Pat gave him a character reference at his sentencing hearing, based on his work + loyalty there - well I think so.
2) Adam is now at Home Farm, so does Bridge Farm still need another pair of willing hands to help out?
Probably another ridiculous thought, as per usual!
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Cheshire CheeseOctober 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I was wondering who's doing Adam's job at Bridge Farm, there's been no mention of that. Not a ridiculous thought Miriam, maybe the SWs are thinking the same.
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maryellenOctober 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I think Tony would be the stumbling block to George’s employment at Bridge Farm. As Alice’s uncle, he can’t be seen to be disloyal to her or he could start a family feud.....
I quite like the idea of George joining his parents’ tree surgery business, properly trained of course, and possibly Amber too. Bet she’d be as proficient with a chainsaw as she is with a tractor!
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ReplyDeleteArcherphileOctober 13, 2025 at 3:34 PM
ReplyDeleteI too, thoroughly enjoyed this week’s Archers podcast, mostly about George. I loved Angus Stobie’s own accent which has a lovely soft Scottish twang to it, much more pleasant to listen to than George in aggressive mode.
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MiriamOctober 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
What I loved hearing about was the recording of George's prison scenes, as to how he was isolated and having to speak quietly.
My mind went into overdrive though, when the lovely Angus Stobie talked about the river scenes. What was it, faces in buckets of water, walking on wet + sodden bath mats and whatever her
Cheshire CheeseOctober 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM
ReplyDeleteI liked the accent as well Archerfile. I'm still getting used to having 2 grandchildren growing up with a Scottish accent.
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MiriamOctober 13, 2025 at 4:34 PM
When I was in Aberdeen, I was lost at first on hearing the phrase - I'm going for the messages.
At least Jazzer has never said that! Imagine what Tracy would have replied..
Lizzie DeeOctober 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
ReplyDeleteI live in Northern Ireland and am very familiar with the expression ' going for my messages ' and l agree, it is strange. But , hey, we all understand it. Part of the hamely tongue .
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BasiaOctober 13, 2025 at 6:29 PM
I always like to know someone's first name even though I don't use it when greeting them. I always introduce myself with mine. When I use first names when talking to my neighbours about others, some look at me confused until I say Mr/Ms this and that. We have known each other for nearly 20 years.
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MiriamOctober 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Anyone else like me, has just frantically tried to find their map of Ambridge to find where Meadow Farm is?
Just a random picture of Autumn for this thread, I didn’t want to find a picture of a dead farmer.
ReplyDeleteLovely picture thanks.
DeleteI've found my map in my very disorganised + untidy room, I call my study and found Meadow Farm.
ReplyDeleteThe character of Esme Mulligan in this week's cast list, is now known to be a relation of the late Farmer Mulligan.
Well that's convenient, the scriptwriters have materialised 120 acres for Justin to buy for his conservation project.
ReplyDeleteThe 1980 map of Ambridge in my Archers book shows Meadow Farm at the foot of Lakey Hill. It's not mentioned in the text, however.
DeleteJanice I've had exactly the same idea. There's another thought to go with this, in that IF Justin buys it, the farmhouse is tarted up for rental - Helen + the boys? They must be fed up living with Tom + Natasha by now.
DeleteLove the peaceful picture.
ReplyDeleteMe too.
DeleteThe TA team are playing fast and loose with Ambridge.
ReplyDeleteNot only has David Archer never mentioned farmer Mulligan or his Meadow Farm over several decades, but I have no memory of Phil Archer, or indeed Dan of ever mentioning them either.
After 70 odd years, we suddenly have another farm appear in the district.
The Ambridge Fairy worked very hard overnight to achieve that little miracle.
Is it a clever way to bring in the inheritance tax on farms, without it affecting one of the main Ambridge family farms?
DeleteQuite possibly Miriam.
DeleteI’m just moaning at what seems unlikely scenarios.
George did say too much. Fallon wasn't ready for it, not at work.
ReplyDeleteIf Oliver doesn't want a party then please respect his wishes, but I fear he might.
I think Akram will think of applying for Meadow Farm as he seems stressed as a plumber and Azra as a “rare” full time GP should be able to support him financially. He could employ George.
ReplyDeleteThis will allow Helen to move across the road to the Maliks’ house.
ReplyDeleteI went to see the play Haywire on a circuitous journey from Surrey to Manchester two weeks ago. This was after hearing about it on The Archers Podcast. It was very fast with a small cast who switched seamlessly from RP accents in the 1948 just as thinking about educating farmers to “1960s” accent when deciding to do a play about the startup of The Archers. It reminded me of the Farther Brown episode with the parody of The Archers recording live in “Kembleford” but without the murder.
Welcome ANROL
DeleteAnd thank you for telling us about the play.