The Archers: Slow day in Ambridge … Fallon needs to go to the hairdressers, Brenda has a sandwich, Jamie wants “spag bol”, Kathy runs out of petrol, Adam/Kate/Debbie buy Alice/Chris a hotel room …
- Did we need the entire job description read out?
- Jamie finds a kindred spirit in Fallon
- Alice’s alternative favours
- So that’s what was wrong with Marshall
- Kenton is second best
Did we need the entire job description read out?
This will be a recurring theme throughout today’s posting, but why such a slow day in Ambridge?
After helping Fallon to write the job advert for a new barperson, Brenda then read out the thing in entirety.
I thought that only happened in the old days with new instructions from the Agriculture Department …
It doesn’t seem like Fallon had heard Jolene might be selling up, but at least she has a ‘girls night out’ to look forward to at some point.
Jamie finds a kindred spirit in Fallon
It seems like more and more people are starting to understand what Jamie’s going through.
Last night Kenton, tonight Fallon.
“you got your guitar from your dad - I got my cricket bat”
Over a plate of spaghetti, Fallon’s able to coax Jamie a bit more out of himself, and encourages him to writer (a song, poem or story) to deal with what’s going on.
Now that Jamie is able to talk to folks, does it mean that Kenton is about to split with Kathy, and Fallon has to leave because Jolene sells her share in the pub? That’d send Jamie right over the edge …
Alice’s alternative favours
Which are a donation to an Alzheimer charity on behalf of each guest.
Debbie, Adam and Kate have also gifted Alice and Chris a couple of nights in the honeymoon suite at Grey Gables.
It was a nice chat between Alice and Debbie (hurrah to Debbie being home!), but not exactly the most scintillating of conversations (I’m most perturbed to report!).
So that’s what was wrong with Marshall
Is it just me, or do we really care that Marshall’s gone?
Anyway, Debbie split up with him because his
“agenda was different than mine”
Seemingly, his baking cakes and ‘new man’ attributes were all an act to
“get him where he wanted to go”
In other words, he was playing nice with the aim of getting Debbie pregnant, then barefoot in the kitchen.
Ah well. At least they split up quietly and away from our ears. Maybe Kathy and Kenton could learn a few things from them.
Kenton is second best
After the drama of running out of petrol (steady!), Kathy finally admits that Kenton is not the same as Sid. And that Sid was the “real hub”.
Maybe time for her now to realise that they need to split up? (at last!)
The Archers: Debbie returns … will Clive Horrobin also return? … Emma’s being stalked
- “The one who does Ozzy in a Black Sabbath tribute band”
- Clive could really be coming for the party
- Someone’s in the bushes …
- The immaculate conception
- Is anyone bothered that Marshall and Debbie have split?
“The one who does Ozzy in a black Sabbath tribute band”
Tee-hee!
Chris’ family sound colourful indeed.
Whatever will the neighbours think?
Clive could really be coming for the party
Seemingly Chris is sure he’ll be allowed to attend. It’s seen to be good for his rehabilitation.
Putting any discussions of text payers money being spent on a prisoner going to a party (I’ll leave that to the professionals), is anyone thinking about how folks who Clive robbed/attacked/tricked will feel?
I’d imagine the folks must unamused will include Christine (firebomb attack and many attacks on George), Kate and Debbie (post office raid), Peggy (Jack’s collapse at the post office raid), Neil (Susan being forced to hide Clive will on the run).
Any I’ve missed?
The biggest question is, will Susan be pleased to see him again? Or, is all forgiven?
Someone’s in the bushes …
After the anonymous presents, Emma’s not getting silent calls.
Later on, while she’s hanging out the washing, Emma hears someone the bushes.
After Ed rushes back home, Ruth pops over and happens to have an idea …
As expected, it was Josh.
Though it was a bit disturbing that he moved from gifts to stalking so quickly.
I thought Emma was lovely to Josh (when Ruth forced him to admit what he’d been up to). He hadn’t meant to frighten her, and she realised that this was just a teenage crush.
Ed was a bit of a cheeky chap though. Although he didn’t give Josh that hard a time, how could he say that he
“Shouldn’t go round chatting up the girlfriends of your mate”
and keep a straight face?
Or, was he just trying to make sure that Josh doesn’t make the same mistakes that he had made?
I felt so sorry for wee Josh. It must have been excruciatingly embarrassing to have to confess.
But, I’m also a bit concerned about how far he took this. He could be going in completely the wrong direction with his filming …
The immaculate conception
Alice was explaining Helen’s pregnancy to Debbie, but I agree with Jennifer that she did make it sound rather strange (“no man involved”).
I was a bit surprised at Jennifer’s attitude. Saying it was “foolhardy”, Jennifer seems to think that Helen’s a tad bonkers for taking on all that work by herself.
And there was me thinking Jennifer would be supportive after her experience with Adam. Maybe she just can’t remember any of it being a positive.
Is anyone bothered that Marshall and Debbie have split?
Well, Jennifer seems to be really upset.
Alice thinks she saw it coming because Debbie wasn’t waxing lyrical about Marshall, in a loved up manner), and Brian reckons Marshall was
“far too namby pamby”
for Debbie anyway.
It seems Jennifer isn’t so much about upset about Marshall per say – she’s more concerned about Debbie being single when she’ll be 40 this year.
“too late for happiness”
Aha.
Doesn’t Jennifer watch any TV or films? Does she not realise that 40 is the new 30, with women (and men) living very full lives without a partner?
Honestly. Jennifer sounds more and more like Peggy …
