15 Dec There’s a surprise for Kirsty, and Emma struggles with reality.
16 Dec Feathers are ruffled by a visitor, and Leonard overdoes it.
17 Dec It’s checkmate for Natasha, and the pressure increases on Brad.
18 Dec Susan attempts to offer a solution, and celebrations begin at Brookfield.
19 Dec Will Eddie wave the white flag? And life becomes complicated for Helen.
20 Dec Ed has a controversial suggestion, and there’s a breakthrough for Natasha.
22 Dec Eddie has his eye on the prize, and Mick makes a big sacrifice.
23 Dec Plans are coming together for Kate, and Alan’s negotiation skills are tested.
24 Dec The Rev Alan Franks has secured a major musical act for the Christmas concert at St Stephen’s Church but is keeping their identity a closely guarded secret. At the Bull, Mick has a Christmas surprise of his own.
There’s a Christmas Eve surprise in Ambridge, and Brian is not amused.
25 Dec Joy has a big question to ask, and the Aldridge family face an alternative Christmas.
Dec 26 There’s a Boxing Day challenge for Paul and the events of the year catch up on Will.
Dec 27 Jolene puts her foot in it. Alice makes a decision.
29 Dec Lynda makes a friend, and it’s an emotional day for Susan.
30 Dec Joy hits a brick wall, and Pat stands firm.
31 Dec Rex looks to the future, and it’s an unexpected evening for Hannah.
01 Jan Kirsty makes a controversial move, and Neil opens up about his past.
02 Jan Henry faces some surprising news, and Joy’s actions may come back to bite her.
03 Jan Khalil makes his presence felt, and Chris’s evening doesn’t go as planned.
05 Jan David receives some interesting information, and Jolene makes a rash decision.
06 Jan Brad has a confession to make, and there’s backtracking at the Bull.
07 Jan Harrison finds himself in a delicate situation, and Lily takes matters into her own hands.
08 Jan Leonard faces an emotional day, and there’s a surprise for Ben.
09 Jan Harrison reaches a crossroads, and there’s good news at Brookfield.
10 Jan Emotions run high for Fallon, and Henry is on a mission.
12 Jan Justin faces a dilemma, and plans forge ahead for Ruth.
13 Jan Joy isn’t herself at all, and Helen considers her options.
14 Jan Rex is left confused, and Neil has questions.
15 Jan The verdict is in for Kirsty, and Brian finds himself out of his comfort zone.
16 Jan Emotions run high at Beechwood, and Adam offers the benefit of his experience.
17 Jan Mick’s feelings are hurt, and Tom faces a tricky negotiation.
Radio Times Ambridge Diary December 15th-20th
Kirsty finds the house sale increasingly complicated. Could a surprise visitor offer her a way out?
Emma and Ed struggle to face reality, and with tensions high in the family the matter of Christmas lunch could prove the breaking point.
Leonard is desperate to earn his keep at Brookfield, Brad finds the pressure on him increasing, Susan makes a suggestion that may not have the desired effect and one resident makes an enemy - but is the feeling mutual?
Thanks to fleetingeileenm of The Archers in Mustardland
Daily Mail Weekend Magazine Archers Update - December 15th-20th
Life’s getting complicated for Kirsty as she tries to sell her house - and then a surprise visitor turns up.
Pressure mounts on Brad, and Leonard makes himself at home at Brookfield.
Thanks to LadySusan of The Ambridge Reporter
Credits December 15th-20th
Writer…. Tim Stimpson
Director…. Pip Swallow
Editor…. Jeremy Howe
David Archer…. Timothy Bentinck
Helen Archer…. Louiza Patikas
Natasha Archer…. Mali Harries
Ruth Archer…. Felicity Finch
Leonard Berry…. Paul Copley
Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin
Vince Casey…. Tony Turner
Clarrie Grundy…. Heather Bell
Ed Grundy…. Barry Farrimond
Eddie Grundy…. Trevor Harrison
Emma Grundy…. Emerald O’Hanrahan
Brad Horrobin…. Taylor Uttley
Kirsty Miller…. Annabelle Dowler
Credits December 22nd-27th
Writer…. Avin Shah
Director…. Jess Bunch
Editor…. Jeremy Howe
Brian Aldridge…. Charles Collingwood
Jolene Archer…. Buffy Davis
Kenton Archer…. Richard Attlee
Alice Carter…. Hollie Chapman
Mick Fadmoor…. Martin Barrass
Alan Franks…. John Telfer
Eddie Grundy…. Trevor Harrison
Will Grundy…. Philip Molloy
Jakob Hakansson…. Paul Venables
Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye
Paul Mack…. Joshua Riley
Kate Madikane…. Perdita Avery
Credits December 30th-January 3rd
Writer…. Sarah McDonald Hughes
Director…. Kim Greengrass
Editor…. Jeremy Howe
Helen Archer…. Louiza Patikas
Henry Archer…. Blayke Darby
Pat Archer…. Patricia Gallimore
Tony Archer…. David Troughton
Lee Bryce…. Ryan Early
Chris Carter…. Wilf Scolding
Neil Carter…. Brian Hewlett
Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin
Rex Fairbrother…. Nick Barber
Emma Grundy…. Emerald O’Hanrahan
Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye
Khalil Malik…. Krish Bassi
Kirsty Miller…. Annabelle Dowler
Hannah Riley…. Helen Longworth
Lynda Snell… Carole Boyd
Credits January 5th-10th
Writer…. Shaun McKenna
Director…. Peter Leslie Wild
Editor…. Jeremy Howe
Ben Archer…. Ben Norris
David Archer…. Timothy Bentinck
Henry Archer…. Blayke Darby
Jolene Archer…. Bufffy Davis
Kenton Archer…. Richard Attlee
Ruth Archer…. Felicity Finch
Leonard Berry…. Paul Copley
Harrison Burns…. James Cartwright
Justin Elliot…. Simon Williams
Brad Horrobin…. Taylor Uttley
Tracy Horrobin…. Susie Riddell
Khalil Malik…. Krish Bassi
Kirsty Miller…. Annabelle Dowler
Lily Pargetter…. Katie Redford
Fallon Rogers…. Joanna Van Kampen
Inspector Norris…. Bharti Patel
Scarlett…. Beatrice White
Credits January 12th-17th
Writer…. Liz John
Director…. Jessica Bunch
Editor…. Jeremy Howe
Brian Aldridge…. Charles Collingwood
Helen Archer…. Louiza Patikas
Tom Archer…. William Troughton
Ruth Archer…. Felicity Finch
Neil Carter…. Brian Hewlett
Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin
Justin Elliott…. Simon Williams
Miranda Elliott…. Lucy Fleming
Mick Fadmoor…. Martin Barrass
Rex Fairbrother…. Nick Barber
Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye
Adam Macy…. Andrew Wincott
Azra Malik…. Yasmin Wilde
Kirsty Miller…. Annabelle Dowler