Monday 25 October 2010

The Archers Mon 25th Oct 2010: Alice at Felpersham?

The Archers: Brian has to deal with Lilian and Kate … Pip’s buying a dress … Alice has plans

  • Brian is grumping about Lilian
  • Kate and Hayley have come to an arrangement
  • Poor Ruari didn’t get to Apple Day
  • “Can’t you just give me the money”
  • Only 10 tickets left
  • Pip off to Uni
  • Ruth has a stubborn cow
  • “Well I never … my daughter … a master of engineering”
  • The great debate




Brian is grumping about Lilian


And she hasn’t even done anything wrong.

All Lilian is doing is trying to make sure she’s properly informed for the new mart business.

Now that’s not the attitude to start with, Mr Aldridge!


Kate and Hayley have come to an arrangement


When did that happen?

I’ll bet Roy is a happy man.


Poor Rurai didn’t get to Apple Day


How very dare Kate not take Ruari to Apple Day at Lower Loxely. Especially after all that fuss she made about Jennifer not letting Ruari stay up for Harvest Supper.

[Jennifer] “As if she ever listens”

Hmmm. As if you ever tell her outright, Jennifer.


“Can’t you just give me the money”


Well, it must happen to all mums.

Their teenage kid doesn’t want to be seen shopping with them (or at all in public).

Jamie’s being his usual ‘whatever’ self, but Kathy doesn’t seem to get the hint.

The poor lad is dragged round the shops, regardless that he’s blatantly unhappy to do so.

Kathy’s also now trying to keep Jamie close by letting him invite his mates over (which can only end up in a burnt carpet and vomit).

As much as Jamie has been a wee toe rag, Kathy just needs to back off.

He really doesn’t need a ‘cool’ mum. He just needs a clip round the ear.


Only 10 tickets left


Phew! I was worried about Pip and her dinner dance.

But all now seems well.

Apart from Ruth badgering Pip about who she’s going to the dance with.

Seemingly no-one, now that Izzy has snatched up Matthew.


Pip off to Uni

So what do we think – will Pip eventually choose Felpersham, or will she branch out and go away for a few years?


Ruth has a stubborn cow


And seemingly Izzy’s boyfriend Gary is a bit boring (which is why she’s off with Matthew).



“Well I never … my daughter … a master of engineering”


so says Jennifer

“a master of science, actually”

so corrected Brian.

Alice is thinking about doing a masters, but might decide to do it at Felpersham.

Jennifer is horrified:

“ … ending up on a substandard course … at this time in her life, Alice should be aiming for the best”

I think I actually agree with Jennifer. Brian’s right that it’s good that Alice is planning for her future, but should she be settling for second best because of her marriage?

At least she’s planning ahead


The great debate …

… falcons or not

“Alice has to sort out her future – I’ve got to face down Lynda Snell”

I know what I’d rather do!


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