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I’d forgotten all about Cathy

Where is Cathy Perks and her errant son these days? She used to work at Elizabeth's oranges tea room. Was she fired, never to return?

Thanks for this Merlotgran, I have only been listening to The Archers for a little over a year and I am hooked! It will be great to follow along here with you all, and I will check out the older thread to get some of the back stories I have missed.

I think the last time we heard from Usha was when she was trying, unsuccessfully, to advise Elizabeth about Freddie's court case.

The Flower and Produce show is usually the most boring storyline of the year so Mary Berry turning up as Leonard's sister would be brilliant!!

Just LOVE some of these comments

Perhaps Rosie will gain an extra name - Rosie Ruth Jill Grace Archer.

I too have wondered where Usha has gone. Have I missed something? Have they separated?

Did we ever we hear whether Pat and Tony retained control over the 900K that the Bridge Farm Archers got for the Elliottville land (which would have been 1M had Tom stuck to making baby food or kefir or whatever Nuffield fad he was interested in at the time). I recall Helen and Tom had big plans for expansion but apart from buying the French cows (and paying off Helen's legal costs?) I can't recall any major expenditure so presumably most of it is still in the bank. It might just cover Natasha's credit cards, tax bill and social aspirations.

On a lighter note I do so want Leonard Berry to have a sister called Mary Berry who enters the best lemon drizzle cake ever at the next Flower and Produce show. That's assuming he stays around after witnessing the meltdown Jill is likely to have when she hears the name Rosie Ruth Grace Archer at the font.

Ah, but how will foolish Freddy and rascal Russ get on ? When will Lilly come to get senses? Will Gill marry whatshisname. Will Roy get his lady back? Lots of imponderables.

Also where had the lost characters gone? Sid's old wife, Eleanor Bron, Alan's wife and many more. Why do the youngsters keep changing their voices? Creepy.
Cue the music.

Have they actually signed for their new home though?

That issue about the expensive Christmas presents she bought is also slipping into place now I think Tom should google her ( as should Lee google Helen)

She probably has a poor credit rating so must have suggested that gullible Tom do all the dealing with regard to the rent agreement.

crystaltipps, Natasha knows about Hannah because Tom told her (at Hannah's insistence) She wasn't at all bothered, probably because she had Bridge Farm in her sights.

This is going to be a great storyline. I just hope Pat doesn't go all weepy/waily like she did with the Helen/Rob one.

Well they were gossiping about Natasha’s expensive tastes weren’t they?

You're right merlot, she said 'cards' didn't she. It seems Tony was right about her.
A case of marry in haste, repent at leisure.

When will Natasha find out about Hannah?
Is slimy Russ wheedling his way into Elizabeth’s affections?
Why doesn’t Lee just have a chat with Susan and find out about Helen?

OOOHHHHH yes I'm sure this is the beginning of a real debt/money problems storyline. One thing I have also been thinking about re this recent marriage, how is Tom's share of the family business protected if he and N were to divorce? Pip is just such a bore.

I don't think it's going to be just one credit card!

Why does Pip make funny humming noises when she's amused about something?

I'm not a complete addict but tend to listen when it's on, though can't keep up with all the storylines. I had my suspicions about Natasha, and from this evening's episode it looks like I'm right. Not sure what her game is though. Anyone got any ideas?

Thanks Merlot