The Archers

Helen certainly irritates some. I see her as an interesting character and wish her well

But her "bits of fun" always seem to go horribly wrong - like when she got drunk and ran over Mike Tucker, then let her brother take the blame. Or the bit of fun with someone else's husband which evolved into the Rob-saga.
TBH, I've always disliked the character intensely and don't at all mind her having fun so long as I don't have to know about it. I guess it's a tribute to the strength of the writing and the acting that I do feel such dislike for a fictional character!

No, helen needs and deserves a bit of fun. She’s had a tough time and survived

Oh, dear. Helen never learns does she? With a bit of luck, she'll be pregnant; Dane will be medically incapable of fathering a child and will dump her so she'll go waltzing happily off to Brigadoon or wherever this Finlay comes from and will never be heard from again.
Please, scriptwriters!

Nice to hear the U3a getting a mention. Makes a change from the WI.

Go, Miranda. 👏👏

I’m sure B and R are well aware of the parallels.
I’m a bit disappointed with the story line. It’s too twee. Look the wealthy can be rotters as well. Rory (sp) is a complex. Less than likeable character. But we’ve seen no inkling of a personality who’d smash a bottle over someone’s head.
TA is good because it draws characters, personalities, it fails for me when characters change - like Shula divorcing Alistair 😉

Bit ironic really that B and R are incensed that George tried to allow someone else to carry the can for his crime and now they are merrily doing the same thing ...

Einna

Merlotgran ….you were right !

That’s what I came on here to say!

Well I wasn’t expecting it to be him/her… no spoilers from me 😁

Well done, merlotgran.

Einna

Merlotgran ….you were right !

Merlotgran often is right about the Archers
I’ve listened to today’s episode lips sealed

Pity Brian confessed. It would have sent George into a dither if half the men in Ambridge had been given the same aftershave for Christmas thanks to influencer Amber. 😂

I wonder what his next move will be?

Merlotgran ….you were right !

Ok. I feel better if that us the case.

Finding podcasts for The Archers has opened up so much about the programme. I especially enjoy the clips from earlier shows stirring memories and sometimes reminding me of years when I had so much going on irl that I was out of touch with life in Ambridge. It is also good to hear views from SWs, actors, and others involved in making the programme.

Yes, it makes sense that Brian came along after George was attacked, possibly after seeing and maybe speaking with the actual culprit.We shall just have to wait and see…

Yes it does sound as if Brian is covering something up.

But what, or whom ?

This plot is dragging on and on.

I’m with merlotgran, Brian is covering for someone. Ruarie the obvious character but, does Brian fear it was Alice?

I’m relieved the sw have not redeemed the awful George

Lilian?

My money’s on Ruairi.

I hope so, otherwise it is nonsense.

merlotgran

Brian is covering for somebody else I’m sure.

I did wonder about that, too.

Brian is covering for somebody else I’m sure.

Yes I just didn't believe it, I thought it was all going to be a misunderstanding, it was jarring.

I didn't see that coming and thought it was a very clumsy resolution of the mystery, as if it had been devised by a group of 10 year olds.

I had begun to think that maybe George was genuinely trying to redeem himself - but maybe he doesn't plan to use that recording for blackmail snd will simply save it somewhere secure as in insurance policy in case he ever needs it.

Me too Elrel.

This is the silliest plot line I have ever heard on The Archers.

Is it a ramshackle excuse to write Brian out ? I believe Charles Collingwood wants to retire, and his wife who plays Shula has already gone.

Just when I was enjoying George making a bit of an effort.

I shall keep listening because of Chelsea. She is a delight.

Somewhat stunned by 12 February episode.