Left the world better than he found it
A very fitting tribute to both Phil Archer and Norman Painting.
Norman did indeed leave the world a better place, even just for his involvement in The Archers – one of the original cast members, and as Archers scriptwriter Bruno Milna. As Phil was to Ambridge, Norman was to The Archers
"Woven horizontally into the fabric of village life"
He has achieved success he who has lived well, loved often and loved much
As Jill said, this is where life without Phil really begins
"So final like a full stop"
I could also have done without Jude in this episode – David’s
“Wish she’d get off the phone to Jude. She should be circulating”
was an irritating aside that, while is pertinent to that storyline, felt like an intrusion.
That’s probably just me annoyed that my sobbing was interrupted ...
"He’ll always be remembered with love"
He was such a lovely man
It doesn’t feel right to say anything other than to repeat Jill's sentiment on finding her Valentine’s card from Phil.
"He was such a lovely man"
- It’ll be a sad day indeed
- Ambridge sorted Annette out
- You never know who you’re going to meet next
It’ll be a sad day indeed
Looks like the rumours are true that Phil will be leaving us. Jill’s already heading down memory lane.
The difference between Jill and Peggy will be stark and awkward. As Jill said, Jack’s still here.
The last scene Norman Painting recorded, Stir-up Sunday, was a lovely one. He’s sorely missed, just as Phil Archer will be.
Ambridge sorted Annette out
“She was a real mess when she turned up. As least she sorted herself out.”
Come now Helen – even without you knowing who the baby’s father was (that bombshell will keep) – one can hardly say that Ambridge was a good experience for Annette.
Being treated like a shag-buddy by Jazzer, having to put up with Susan’s continuous moaning about the new arrangements for the Village shop, living with Helen (constant nagging about tidiness, stimulating (!) nights in with wine and DVDs, never being left alone to sort out her own thoughts etc), all the memories of her dad, not really making any friends of her own age, having an abortion ...
All Ambridge has done is scar Annette even further.
And, leaving to go and live with your Gran is hardly going onwards and upwards (no disrespect, but it’s still hardly the life that a young lass should be leading).
You never know who you’re going to meet next
Kirsty’s bird man is back, seems like quite a decent bloke and has a name (Patrick).
For a moment, it sounded like Kirsty was going to turn him down, and Helen seemed interested enough to volunteer to take her place.
Perhaps a bit of a cat-fight over a man in the offing?
Or, is Helen about to sample the delights of the veg man’s son?
