10 Dec Paul fears for a friend, and Alan makes an unexpected offer.
11 Dec There’s an emergency at the surgery, and Josh faces disappointment.
12 Dec Akram makes a decision, and harmony is restored for one residence.
14 Dec Clarrie puts her foot down, and a plot is afoot for Ben.
15 Dec Chris has the rug pulled, and Eddie spots an opportunity.
16 Dec Pat offers some pearls of wisdom, and there’s tractor trouble at Bridge Farm.
17 Dec David has concerns for a loved one, and Jazzer finds himself the subject of ridicule.
18 Dec Susan has cause for celebration, and Emma’s worries escalate.
19 Dec The Archers come together for the festive season, while Emma attempts to make plans.
21 Dec Fallon is left shaken, and Ruairi has a Christmas conundrum.
22 Dec Suspicions are raised for Harrison, and Joy realises a new approach might be needed.
23 Dec Kenton makes an admission, and Hannah gets competitive.
24 Dec Eyebrows are raised at the Christmas parade, and Lynda offers some yuletide help.
25 Dec Jolene receives an unexpected Christmas present, and there’s a changing of the guard at The Bull.
26 Dec George strikes a nerve, and Pat talks of the past.
28 Dec Brad struggles with his conscience, and Chris is determined to move forwards.
29 Dec Events spiral out of control for the Grundys, and Amber makes a big decision.
30 Dec Hell is unleashed at the Horrobins, and Rex lends a friendly ear.
31 Dec George goes on the rampage with shocking consequences, and Alice finds herself facing a difficult negotiation.
01 Jan It’s panic stations in Ambridge, and one resident makes a heartbreaking discovery.
02 Jan A vigil is held at the hospital, and one villager has some surprising news to impart.
04 Jan The residents reel from the events of New Year, and Jolene makes a shocking discovery.
05 Jan Tony offers the benefit of his experience, and Joy has a suggestion.
06 Jan Will’s behaviour causes concern, and Helen has reservations.
07 Jan Emma makes a decision, and Jazzer is surprisingly unwilling.
08 Jan There’s a change of heart at the Bull, and Akram attempts to help.
Radio Times Ambridge Diary - December 7th-12th
It’s the time of year for an NHS crisis and it’s no different in Ambridge, where it’s all hands on deck at the GP surgery. Akram sees Azra is under strain and makes a controversial suggestion, which may not play well with his wife and daughter. There’s also panic at the Stables when Shula plans a visit and illness strikes the staff. Meanwhile, Alan makes an unexpected offer and Lawrence causes chaos.
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Dail Mail Weekend Magazine Archers Update
There’s a crisis at the surgery, and panic at the Stables as Shula plans a visit - and is Josh heading for heartbreak?
Thanks to LadySusan of The Ambridge Reporter
Total TV Guide - December 7th-12th
Azra usually copes admirably with the demands of juggling her stressful and demanding job as a GP with family life, but after not one but two emergencies at the surgery this week, Akram sees the strain is getting to her. So he makes an unexpected suggestion, which confounds his wife and daughter.
Meanwhile, Lily gets wind of alarming news - Auntie Shula is planning to drop in at The Stables! And Lily and Paul prepare to break out the Marigolds, but when illness puts paid to their cleaning blitz, Leonard is forced to step in to help. So much for people worrying whether he’s overdoing things…
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Radio Times Ambridge Diary - December 14th-19th
When Tom throws a spanner in the works of Tony’s plans for the tractor run, Helen suspects the ensuing frosty atmosphere hides an underlying issue that could scupper Christmas at Bridge Farm.
Meanwhile, Eddie has forced Jazzer into his plan to drum up turkey sales. With a free bird on offer, Tracy is keen Jazzer sells, sells, sells.
Thanks to fleetingeileenm of The Archers in Mustardland
Total TV Guide - December 14th-19th
There’s wheel drama in Ambridge this week, as the annual Tractor Run chugs on to Tony’s mental landscape, trailing neat furrows in its wake. But his plans to wow the competition go awry when Tom delivers harrowing news. Can Tony plough on under the circumstances?
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas in The Archers were festive spirit not as rare as snowflakes in August, with Helen worrying about the gloom settling over Bridge Farm, and Emma fretting about both George and Keira.
While Esme impresses with her farming know-how, Jazzer is unimpressed when Eddie turns turkey salesman, and over at the Village Shop, Susan is finally back in charge - but thoughts of celebration prove a little premature.
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Radio Times Ambridge Diary - December 20th-January 2nd
Christmas may see a tractor parade in Ambridge but the main drama is at New Year.
Brad detonates a bomb under the Grundys when he struggles to contain his feelings. We’re promised shocking truths, violence and “Hurricane George” causing devastation. That storyline is set to run for months, and who knew in 1951 that this is how the “everyday story of country folk” would mark its 75th anniversary?
The New Year’s Day edition is followed by The Archers: Truth and Lies (a drama starring Claire Skinner) and an Archers Podcast special.
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Credits December 7th-12th
Writer… Keri Davies
Director… Rosemary Watts
Editor… Jeremy Howe
Ben Archer… Ben Norris
Josh Archer… Angus Imrie
Leonard Berry… Paul Copley
Alan Franks… John Telfer
Ed Grundy… Barry Farrimond
Lawrence Harrington… Rupert Vansittart
Paul Mack… Joshua Riley
Akram Malik… Asif Khan
Azra Malik… Yasmin Wilde
Zainab Malik… Priyasasha Kumari
Lily Pargetter… Katie Redford
Lottie Summers… Bonnie Baddoo
Credits December 14th-19th
Writer… Sarah Hehir
Director… Pip Swallow
Editor… Jeremy Howe
Ben Archer… Ben Norris
David Archer… Timothy Bentinck
Helen Archer… Louiza Patikas
Pat Archer… Patricia Gallimore
Tony Archer… David Troughton
Tom Archer… William Troughton
Chris Carter… Wilf Scolding
Susan Carter… Charlotte Martin
Martyn Gibson… Jon Glover
Clarrie Grundy… Heather Bell
Ed Grundy… Barry Farrimond
Eddie Grundy… Trevor Harrison
Emma Grundy… Emerald O’Hanrahan
Tracy Horrobin… Susie Riddell
Joy Horville… Jackie Lye
Jazzer McCreary… Ryan Kelly
Esme Mulligan… Ellie Pawsey
Credits December 21st-26th
Writer… Naylah Ahmed
Director… Peter Leslie Wild
Editor… Jeremy Howe
Jolene Archer… Buffy Davis
Kenton Archer… Richard Attlee
Pat Archer… Patricia Gallimore
Tony Archer… David Troughton
Harrison Burns… James Cartwright
Ruairi Donovan… Arthur Hughes
Alan Franks… John Telfer
George Grundy… Angus Stobie
Joy Horville… Jackie Lye
Adam Macy… Andrew Wincott
Jazzer McCreary… Ryan Kelly
Esme Mulligan… Ellie Pawsey
Hannah Riley… Helen Longworth
Fallon Rogers… Joanna Van Kampen
Lynda Snell… Carole Boyd
Credits December 28th-January 2nd
Writer… Tim Stimpson
Director… Jessica Bunch
Editor… Jeremy Howe
Brian Aldridge… Charles Collingwood
Lilian Bellamy… Sunny Ormonde
Alice Carter… Hollie Chapman
Chris Carter… Wilf Scolding
Neil Carter… Brian Hewlett
Susan Carter… Charlotte Martin
Rex Fairbrother… Nick Barber
Amber Gordon… Olivia Bernstone
Ed Grundy… Barry Farrimond
Eddie Grundy… Trevor Harrison
Emma Grundy… Emerald O’Hanrahan
Will Grundy… Philip Molloy
Brad Horrobin… Taylor Uttley
Tracy Horrobin… Susie Riddell
Jazzer McCreary… Ryan Kelly
Fallon Rogers… Joanna Van Kampen