Archers Addicts 5 !!!!!

Jill starting with dementia I wonder? - her behaviour is out of character.

Good evening merlot, I'm home, so hoping to catch up and follow properly after the pressure of trying to find wifi and at least have some idea what's happening in Ambridge.

I think you're right, Rob grabbed Henry and Pat responded by asking the family court to place Henry with his family at Bridge Farm. The legal fees for Patony, Rob and Helen will be fairly huge I should think.

I missed tonight's episode because of broadband problems, now fixed thankfully.

Morning, Iam

There's speculation on Mumsnet as well about Helen's right to legal aid. Maybe the SWs will sweep previous info under the carpet. I'm SURE they said she'd get it for the criminal trial.

Who organised the Bridge Farm side of the family proceedings. Was it Pat when she realised Rob had abducted Henry?

I wish we had an edit button, I should have said that if the family proceedings had been public law, that is care proceedings, I believe parents do get legal aid. Henry and jack were involved in private law proceedings, where legal aid is rare.

I'm still away but managed to listen to Friday evenings episode just now. It was vintage archers, even Kate was a more positive character. I do enjoy her focus on chakra realignment. Sooosan was excellent and Neil a good husband,. Kirstie continues to be a good friend and there is hope Helen just may emerge from this a stronger person.
Merlot, I thought Helen qua.ified for legal aid in the criminal but I don't believe she would in the family proceedings. I'll check.

Don't listen myself but always leave it on that channel when I go out for the dogs. Horrified- thought it was a safe bet, but judging by these threads it's a hotbed of sin! My poor pooches are probably traumatised??

Why is Helen having to pay Anna? I thought she qualified for legal aid.

No surprise money gone from joint account. Hooray for divorce proceedings.

That was quick MG.

What a good idea!

Kate actually said, 'You're chi's blocked' but it took a while for the penny to drop.

That's what I thought she said too. Was it Chi??

Roy is cheese-blocked???

Bridge Farm is supporting an awful lot of people. How are they .managing it. ( Is Rob still on the payroll too?)

Thanks, Merlotgran.

I expect Knob will get wind after the operation, Merlot, and I hope it causes him great discomfort and embarrassment!

Rob's having his stoma reversal today but if Ursula gets wind that Helen's taking Henry and GiddyJack to the playground after school they'll probably hatch a plan.

Helen is in the playground after school? Hope there's lots of people about

They certainly do, phoenix.

Johnny is so sweet. He reminds me of DS when he moved out to share a flat with friends. I had to make three trips in the landrover to deliver all his stuff. He was so homesick (and broke) after three weeks I had to bring it all back again!!

Pip, Josh and Alice need a damn good slap!

(Tin helmet, behind the sofa time)

It's about time Jill threw a strop. She waits on that family hand and foot and the very least spoiled brat Pip could have done would have beeen to explain to Tobeeeee that as their relationship has only just become public knowledge it might be better if she didn't invite him as she hadn't asked Jill.

Poor old Jill just wanted them to make a fuss of HER for a change but it all had to be about bloody Pip

I entirely agree that Jill had every right to be cross about Pip inviting Toby without Jill's knowledge or consent. Whether her dislike of Toby is reasonable or not, Jill should be able to invite or veto anybody she wishes. Whose party is it, anyway?

Pip is pain in the arse. Jill was right.

Does anyone else feel that although Jill did go OTT about Toby coming to party, that Pip is at fault for dishing out invite to him when she knows Jill can't stand him. David and Ruth acknowledged this but it is all sympathy for Pip none for Jill. Worried they are setting Jill up for illness/dementia storyline.