Ambridge on the Couch - this week on The Archers

Ruairí turns a corner and Brian goes round the bend.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hungary welcomes Adam, as if it hasn’t got enough to deal with; George’s drone has started vibrating; and Natasha’s leather trousers bring in the business.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Aldridges close ranks, and is Den as Dirty as he seems?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a new/old rude mechanical, and Alice and Rex hit peak couple: rowing after a dinner party.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam’s name’s come up, Carol’s had a personality transplant, and can we crowdfund therapy for Fletcher?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A senior love triangle and the irony of Bridge Farm’s mental health discussionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Miranda’s going to be home alone, Ben decides to fly the nest and Helen is winning friends and influencing people yet again.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin tries to impress and Brian hits peak AldridgeSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George gets it out, Brian wades in and Chris backs off.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Helen gets cheesy, Ruaridh gets tearful and the Grundys get together.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian plays Cilla Black and Helen plays away from home.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zach arrives, Josh departs and Akram doesn’t know a tulip from a turnipSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George becomes Columbo, Brian becomes Brando, and Ruth and David remain wacko.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we celebrate Clarrie, scoff at the world’s most half-hearted proposal, and wonder how long George can keep this up.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George’s cheered up, Justin’s messed up and Ben’s been shown upSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brad needs space, Emma needs Valium and Chelsea needs an awardSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s show we wonder if the miscreant wouldn’t fancy bottling Clive too; and the fan theories are narrowing...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listeners fear we may be in for months of tenterhooks, others that it’s Markie, so to cheer ourselves up we enjoy an Inspector’s Balls.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Predictions galore and Febreze is honouredSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look at the runners and riders for potential deaths in the anniversary episode and wonder why Fallon suddenly turned into the Hulk with no warningSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hope you all have a fabulous Christmas, and thank you so much for your support, your friendliness, your hilarious emails, your touching reminiscences and your all round good eggedness. We are very lucky to have you. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We spend a whole week with our heads down the lavatory and wonder if Leonard is going for sainthood and how Lily can be quite so blasé about Australia....Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So Brad and Amber are a thing, why has Joy become hysterical over the tractor run and has the shop finally settled down? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Brad struggling with his inner Machiavelli, and who was Rex thinking of...Alice or Krusty? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We spend a week in Blackpool and Scotland, welcome Peggy MkII to the clan and praise Brian for getting out of it....Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As if an eight hour minibus ride to Scotland with her extended family wasn't enough, Phoebe now has even more good news to contend with. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's more unusual to have the sandwiches after the funeral, not during, but this is Ambridge....Chris and Carly, George and Esme...it's all about to kick off.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harriet gets a baby girl named after her, Jeff doesn't, no-one wants Georgie and Lilian's becoming more like Justin every day. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We ponder the Great Ambridge Otch-Up - who will go where when Home Farm comes back into play, Georgie's new leaf didn't stay turned over for very long and how soon should Josh wait before he pounces on a grieving daughter? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we acknowledge Khalil's new grown-up voice, wonder where on earth Esme comes from and wonders why Lilian's' behaving so badly. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Georgie's out, the rats are in and Brad's in the middle. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian's put out to pasture and Alice is just put out. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Brian gets desperate, and there are near death experiences for Bartleby and Alan Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We wonder how Ambridge has produced so many over-protective parents, cringe at Paul, marvel at a medieval village being built in two days and enjoy our listeners' Martin/Krusty prediction....Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian tries to get rid of Kate, David tries to get rid of Stella and Kate tries to get rid of Amber. It's all go on The Archers this week....Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harriet's back but her wifi isn't, Pat's losing it and we have many, many pessimistic listener predictions. Plus back to school advice from the parents of Ambridge on BBC Radio Borsetshire. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cockamamie predictions abound and we wonder why it didn't occur to anyone that cold water swimming might not be Fallon's ideal pastime....Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lyndybottom upsets Robert and will Tracey and Jazzer regret their kind offer? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate steamrollers Krusty, and could we be looking at Strewth? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian throws his toys, Susan's clambering over hills of beans and Chris has the patience of a saint Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With new improved sound! "Don't panic!" Kenton becomes Corporal Jones, we wonder where Lynda's gratitude is and the risks of the Rosieeeeee relationship for Stella.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil goes full on Bruce Willis, Susan breaks our hearts and Martyn Gibson hasn't dressed for a party since 1979. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eddie becomes a consumer champion and poor Tortoise bears the brunt. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's Annabel Shrivener up to, why didn't Clarrie stand up for Neil and the wonder of school dinner ladies. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy birthday to us, Amber helps the Grundies pull together and would you ask your uncle for advice if you were having relationship problems?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pip is in denial and Stella's in a fit of fury Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A farewell to Peggy and a new arrival is announced #TheArchers Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony has a tantrum, Susan has a screwdriver and Fallon finds freedom #TheArchers Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Village shops, dating apps, anxious middle class parents and Jeff imagines bowling with Mother Teresa. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff has Dane lined up for Helen, Lucy has the sack lined up for Zainab and we wonder who's going to emerge alive from this extended family holiday. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.