Archers Addicts 5 !!!!!

Hooray for Lillian!
Hooray for Oliver!

I do hope Oliver makes it known to Justin that his precious Estate Manager has been refused a hunt subscription and WHY.

AjayF - I'll second that. The man is becoming even more dangerous. Psychopath can't grasp that he's lost, he can no longer divide people who have known and trusted each other for years. Plus sensible Johnny of course who was but briefly dazzled by the attentions of Mt T.
He should go home to mummy and maybe Daddy Bruce will find him a nice quiet padded cell, He could still end up in nasty noisy prison like other rapists of course.

Rob is getting more isolated + possibly deranged. Love where this storyline is going.

I think that this story is becoming a pantomime in itself, never mind "Mother Goose". I do want to believe in storylines just a little bit, and Rob's carry on and his unlikely employment is stretching it. Am almost feeling sorry for him and his mental health! I did say almost. As for Pip and boyfriend shenanigans - more pantomime.

Alcoholic poisoning for the Christmas storyline?

Agree Pip needs a good shaking ( not a euphemism!!)

Oh my word, another classic line tonight!

Susan "I got exactly the same from your Father,when I suggested getting his nose hairs lasered!"

Now on my list, along with:

Pip "I'll never eat one of your cakes again!"

And:

Neil (or Neal?) "Wine! On a Monday!!!

What happens when Justin wants Rob to work/ travel at weekends?

Shula feels she + Alastair have such a wonderful relationship now. Oh dear. What could possibly go wrong??

I wonder if the new vet will be the next tenant at BHC?

Ayjay - I had a bad feeling as soon as the young, talented, equestrian one turned up. Maybe not Alistair though, won't she be working sloseley with the jolly and hunky young farrier? Alice has really been riding (oops!) for a fall recently.

Lots of clodhopping hints that Alistair will have his leg over the fair Anisha pretty soon.

The dreaded Rob is know as Rob Titchyknob in our house.

Actually I was thinking more that Alastair will have more time ( + money) for gambling. Can't imagine the new vet would fall for him

I wonder who will be the first to tip her off about Rob?

Will Rob also have a copy of the psychologist's report?

There's a delicious spoiler on the Mumsnet thread for anyone who enjoys reading them and I wonder who was phoning Helen on a witheld number?

Yes , Rob will have received his copy of the psychological report. It makes me smile just to think about his reactions. No doubt, he'll dismiss it out of hand as the work of a 12 year old girl guide who knows nothing of life. I don't expect the Judge will though.

Luckygirl My thoughts about Alistair as well. Just as Shula is rabbiting on about how much better she and Alistair seem to be getting on. If she is off being a master of foxhounds Alistair could get up to anything. And Shula could get time with Dr Locke but I very much doubt if he would be impressed by fox hunting.

Pity Justin didn't make Rob undergo psychometric testing before employing him. On second thoughts maybe ruthless psychopaths are what they want in business these days!

I think it's all leading up to an 'explosive' (Rob's handy with a shotgun) Christmas storyline. He'll be working his way through as many Ambridge residents as he can terrorise and the psych report won't have put him in the best frame of mind.

Can't wait

Bring it on, Rob!

Can I ask why Rob had to have a psychological test? Was it the family court who asked for it, and did Helen have one also?
I seem to have missed something.

The family court ordered a psychological assessment after the Judge found the social work assessment of Rob as having emotionally abused Henry and so leaving Henry and Jack at risk of 'significant harm' in Rob's care. The court returned Henry to Helen's care and left Jack with her.

That psychological assessment of Rob was beyond what Helen could have hoped. Everyone seems to have summed him up correctly except Justin who just sees what he wants to see.

Exactly Eirel. I didn't hear Lilian's disagreement with Justin last week but I did hear part of her summary of that when she was talking to someone in the pub, I think. My focus was distracted by tiny grandson, who of course got my full attention. I like Lilian as a flawed but likeable character and I do hope that Justin's support for Rob has convinced her that Justin isn't for her.

Justin is well cast in Lynda's Christmas show, isn't he, as the Villain. What next for Rob though? It does seem some kind of drama is going to unfold with him at the centre.