The Cider Shed - Ploughing through BBC's 'The Archers'

By: Matthew Weir Keri Warbis Peter Fickling
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  • Life's too short to a be a Pat, Shula or Adam.
    Let’s not take anything, least of all BBC "The Archers" , too seriously.

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    Matthew Weir, Keri Warbis, Peter Fickling
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  • Ruth Speaks Truth to Plougher

    Ruth Speaks Truth to Plougher
    Oct 26 2024

    Hey everyone.


    WE. ARE. BACK.


    Join Keri and Matthew this week as they cover Brian making his big screen debut, Darrington cooking up an event to rival 'Apple Day' and Adam going raving in the jungle.


    A huge, warm, mulled-cidery welcome to our SEVEN new Patrons: Tom, Steve, Frances, Debbie, Adam, Sally and Katy.


    Empty your pockets of the following please:


    In Cell : George sums up prison for Brad.

    Core Skills : An Apple Day a day keeps the Grundys in pay.

    Salem's Lottie : It's spooky disco inferno time with Ian and Adam's new bestie.


    Produced by Matthew Weir


    Become a beautiful patron of The Cider Shed and receive early ad-free episodes and our exclusive Patreon-only midweek specials. It really REALLY helps us out.

    https://www.patreon.com/thecidershed


    To help us out with a lovely worded 5 star review hit the link below. Then scroll down to ‘Ratings and Reviews’ and a little further below that is ‘Write a Review’ (this is so much nicer than just tapping the stars 😊).: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-cider-shed/id1561411185


    Email us at: hello@thecidershed.com


    Message us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCiderShedPod


    Chat with us on Bluesky : https://bsky.app/profile/thecidershedpod.bsky.social


    Join the Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/357567078923256/?ref=share


    Find us on: https://www.instagram.com/thecidershedpod/?hl=en


    AI is used to create parts of this podcast. There, now we can't be shafted.


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    58 mins
  • Georgement Day

    Georgement Day
    Oct 12 2024

    Join us as we get into exactly what's waiting for George at Handale Prison, what's showing at Felpersham Orpheus this weekend and we ponder what might be the issue with the Ambridge tourist industry.


    Huge thanks to Rachel, Neil and Lara for becoming patrons and to James Griffiths who upgraded his membership. Bless you all.


    We're very grateful to Heather Jones and Legal Beagle for their lovely reviews and last but not least, to our listener and patron Courtney (he of the mighty Mr Cartwright impression) who selflessly gave us our title this week.


    Please rise:


    Rage Against The Tagine : Is there something fishy about Lynda's peace offering?

    Thick End of The Wedge : Adam helps out in The Tearoom.

    Boycott The Bull : Lilian reaches a new low.


    Produced by Matthew Weir


    Mike Tucker singing the theme tune from Casualty on TV Burp : https://youtu.be/_i0Ti1cvVD0?t=219


    Become a beautiful patron of The Cider Shed and receive early ad-free episodes and our exclusive Patreon-only midweek specials. It really REALLY helps us out.

    https://www.patreon.com/thecidershed


    To help us out with a lovely worded 5 star review hit the link below. Then scroll down to ‘Ratings and Reviews’ and a little further below that is ‘Write a Review’ (this is so much nicer than just tapping the stars 😊).: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-cider-shed/id1561411185


    Email us at: hello@thecidershed.com


    Message us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCiderShedPod


    Chat with us on Bluesky : https://bsky.app/profile/thecidershedpod.bsky.social


    Join the Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/357567078923256/?ref=share


    Find us on: https://www.instagram.com/thecidershedpod/?hl=en


    AI is used to create parts of this podcast. There, now we can't be shafted.



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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Ben Gets The Hornet

    Ben Gets The Hornet
    Oct 5 2024

    Join Keri and Matthew this week AND 22 NEW PATRONS! (shoutouts at the end you lovely people) as they kick the hornets' nest that is The Archers into the long grass.


    Baking in the oven, we have:


    Love at First Sting? : Zainab scooters into Ben's life.

    Bad-Time Story : Alice reads George his wrongs.

    Fake Off : Khalil likes to stir, but still gets his cake.


    Produced by Matthew Weir


    Go see Susie Riddell in this : https://millatsonning.com/shows/the-whistling/


    And go see Madeleine Leslay in this : https://www.warhorseonstage.com/


    It's Lonely At The Centre Of The Earth by the immensely talented Zoe Thorogood:

    https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/its-lonely-at-the-centre-of-the-earth-tp


    Become a beautiful patron of The Cider Shed and receive early ad-free episodes and our exclusive Patreon-only midweek specials. It really REALLY helps us out.

    https://www.patreon.com/thecidershed


    To help us out with a lovely worded 5 star review hit the link below. Then scroll down to ‘Ratings and Reviews’ and a little further below that is ‘Write a Review’ (this is so much nicer than just tapping the stars 😊).: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-cider-shed/id1561411185


    Email us at: hello@thecidershed.com


    Message us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCiderShedPod


    Chat with us on Bluesky : https://bsky.app/profile/thecidershedpod.bsky.social


    Join the Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/357567078923256/?ref=share


    Find us on: https://www.instagram.com/thecidershedpod/?hl=en


    AI is used to create parts of this podcast. There, now we can't be shafted.




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    58 mins

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Funny and engaging way to enjoy a radio show about farming!

This podcast is extremely enjoyable to listen to. If you like the archers, it’s better, but that certainly does not seem to be a prerequisite.

Imagine dropping into your favorite bar, and overhearing three people, who are all a little different, get together to discuss a radio show. You would hear far more than some bland review, and here you do.

The show is definitely discussed, but in a slightly ‘grumpy old people way’. Constantly complaining about any banality or boring storylines, but with a genuine affection for a show that is, in fact, a rural, middle class, English drama about farming.

Always funny, sometimes insightful and nicely blending of the omnipresent online chatter about the show (in which the presenters are very active) and the show itself.

Personally I love the Archers, with all its banality, but this show makes it better.

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