In this week's episode we discuss Ben sticking his oar in to the body shape debate, Harriet shares her disastrous audition and Mr Newbie is revealed.

Cow cuddling and equine therapy

George becomes Columbo, Brian becomes Brando, and Ruth and David remain wacko.

Just one more thing….

In which we celebrate Clarrie, scoff at the world’s most half-hearted proposal, and wonder how long George can keep this up.

Stools at the breakfast bar, and a crusty ring

George’s cheered up, Justin’s messed up and Ben’s been shown up

Rewilding's Tribute to Spinal Tap

Brad needs space, Emma needs Valium and Chelsea needs an award

Maternal maelstrom: BBC The Archers fan podcast

On this week’s show we wonder if the miscreant wouldn’t fancy bottling Clive too; and the fan theories are narrowing...

Clive vs Chris

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.

Anti-Climarkie

Predictions galore and Febreze is honoured

On the Rampage!

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 warning

The Great Ambridge Apocalypse Sweepstake!

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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.

It's the Christmas Show!  

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