The Cider Shed

Well, what a week in Ambridge. Keri and Matthew do their detective best with this one, even requiring an 11th hour add on after our initial reaction.A big thank you and welcome to our new Patreon members, Paul, Rachel, Frances and David.This week there's a new drop of wine around the Brookfield dinner table, a healthy snack to lower your spirits and a smashing new aftershave doing the rounds.You're all getting the following in the will :Brookfield Beef : The Eldest daughter pips the others to the farm.On the Record : Did Brian console George?Mane and Maintain : Chelsea thinks inside the box.Thanks for all your support.Produced by Matthew WeirYou can send the most treasured person in your life a Cider Shed Patreon membership as a gift : https://www.patreon.com/thecidershed/giftBecome 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/thecidershedTo 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/id1561411185Email us at: hello@thecidershed.comChat with us on Bluesky : https://bsky.app/profile/thecidershedpod.bsky.socialJoin the Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/357567078923256/?ref=shareFind us on: https://www.instagram.com/thecidershedpod/?hl=enAI is used minimally in the making of this podcast. There, now we can't be shafted.

A big thank you and welcome to new Patreon members : Karl, Oliver, Sue and Belinda. We see you just joining in the last hour there, Sara. Thank you. Your jingle will be in next week's.This week, David's got a movie coming out, a new tv show AND a speaking event.Our cooperative rituals are as follows :Stubborn Stains : Justin enters the wrong dimension.Brought to Heal : Susan and Neil pass the plates of peace.Caber of Love : Rex enjoys a bit of tossing amid Rochelle rejection.Produced by Matthew Weir.Spinal Tap's Justin moment : https://youtube.com/shorts/McpHX5CLrkc?si=aot8neztEVWyVv13You can send the most treasured person in your life a Cider Shed Patreon membership as a gift : https://www.patreon.com/thecidershed/giftBecome 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/thecidershedTo 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/id1561411185Email us at: hello@thecidershed.comChat with us on Bluesky : https://bsky.app/profile/thecidershedpod.bsky.socialJoin the Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/357567078923256/?ref=shareFind us on: https://www.instagram.com/thecidershedpod/?hl=enAI is used minimally in the making of this podcast. There, now we can't be shafted.

A big thank you and welcome to Patreon new members Jessica and Sam.This week we're enjoying a mindful serialisation in The Echo, there's a new hotel open for business and Brad and David are putting the 'Dam' in damnation.On the list for the highland games :TB or not TB? : Esme gets herd mentality.Chelsea Morning : The sister act gets Brad out of bed.David Hay : Eddie´s price proves the last straw.Produced by Matthew Weir.You can send the most treasured person in your life a Cider Shed Patreon membership as a gift : https://www.patreon.com/thecidershed/giftBecome 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/thecidershedTo 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/id1561411185Email us at: hello@thecidershed.comChat with us on Bluesky : https://bsky.app/profile/thecidershedpod.bsky.socialJoin the Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/357567078923256/?ref=shareFind us on: https://www.instagram.com/thecidershedpod/?hl=enAI is used to create parts of this podcast. There, now we can't be shafted.

A massive thank you and warm cidery welcome to our twelve new Patreon members:Rosie's Closet, Martin Freeman, Geraint Buse, Rachael Kennedy, Lousies Mitchell and Templeton, David Thomas, Rowan Bird, Mary Savage, Libby Ustic, Hannah Law and Jo.Clive's back with a new cosmic workshop, we've got Adam relief for your small business, there's a new early warning system in Ambridge and we're offering support for anyone who may have breached the rules of a certain Archers facebook page.On our list of things to apologise for :Da Brian Intervention : George gets Ruaired at.Malik Mushrooms : Akram goes organic.Spiritual Own : Clive returns with some cosmic truths.Produced by Matthew Weir.You can send the most treasured person in your life a Cider Shed Patreon membership as a gift : https://www.patreon.com/thecidershed/giftBecome 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/thecidershedTo 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/id1561411185Email us at: hello@thecidershed.comChat with us on Bluesky : https://bsky.app/profile/thecidershedpod.bsky.socialJoin the Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/357567078923256/?ref=shareFind us on: https://www.instagram.com/thecidershedpod/?hl=enAI is used to create parts of this podcast. There, now we can't be shafted.

A big thank you and welcome to our new members, Angela, Joan and Julie.This week we try to match you all up via the horsey dating app, we get a second installement of the divisive 'Truth and Lies' and we explain the health benefits of this week's titular highland game.Maybe Akram can help with the following :Bend your Will : Emma gets practical.Tunnel of Love : Akram and Helen go a bit Poly.Brad News : Amber goes back to George.Produced by Matthew Weir.You can send the most treasured person in your life a Cider Shed Patreon membership as a gift : https://www.patreon.com/thecidershed/giftBecome 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/thecidershedTo 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/id1561411185Email us at: hello@thecidershed.comChat with us on Bluesky : https://bsky.app/profile/thecidershedpod.bsky.socialJoin the Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/357567078923256/?ref=shareFind us on: https://www.instagram.com/thecidershedpod/?hl=enAI is used to create parts of this podcast. There, now we can't be shafted.

Hey everyone, we're back.Happy New Year!Hope you've all recovered from the rampage.A huge thank you and welcome to our 19 new Patreon members joining over the festive break :Paul, Lilian, Ali, Pauline, Wilden Wooley, Rosemary, Ruth, Lorraine, Naomi, Ian, Belgian Paul, Martin, Hannah, Aeron, Beau, Sharron, Tom, Sarah and Chris.Your shoutouts coming after the closing credits in this episode.This week we look at the last week in Ambridge and the wonderful Truth and Lies.First up for questioning :Who's got The Bottle? : George doesn't go on the rampage.Back on The Horse : Chris is a shoe-in for a dating app.Achy Reiki Part : Uncle Clive steals the show.Title inspired by the very funny Peter Bowker.Produced by Matthew Weir.The NPR show about the Archers sent in by Vincent : https://www.npr.org/2025/12/27/nx-s1-5638357/radio-drama-the-archers-turns-75You can send the most treasured person in your life a Cider Shed Patreon membership as a gift : https://www.patreon.com/thecidershed/giftBecome 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/thecidershedTo 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/id1561411185Email us at: hello@thecidershed.comChat with us on Bluesky : https://bsky.app/profile/thecidershedpod.bsky.socialJoin the Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/357567078923256/?ref=shareFind us on: https://www.instagram.com/thecidershedpod/?hl=enAI is used to create parts of this podcast. There, now we can't be shafted.

All is calm.All is bright.And that goes for ALL our listeners.Thanks so much for listening, supporting and reviewing The Cider Shed in 2025.It means so much!Now, what's going on the top of that tree?Stringed Along : No sex or violins for Josh this Christmas.Flat Refusal : No room at the shop for Chris and Carly ex-communicates.What The Pluck? Jazzer lands a real turkey of a job.Produced by Matthew Weir.You can send the most treasured person in your life a Cider Shed Patreon membership as a gift : https://www.patreon.com/thecidershed/giftBecome 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/thecidershedTo 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/id1561411185Email us at: hello@thecidershed.comChat with us on Bluesky : https://bsky.app/profile/thecidershedpod.bsky.socialJoin the Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/357567078923256/?ref=shareFind us on: https://www.instagram.com/thecidershedpod/?hl=enAI is used to create parts of this podcast. There, now we can't be shafted.

Hey everyone,Massive thanks and welcome to new Patreon member Carl.As it's a bubble week, we'll give the writers the same respect they deserve in our bullet points : You can send the most treasured person in your life a Cider Shed Patreon membership as a gift : https://www.patreon.com/thecidershed/giftBecome 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/thecidershedTo 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/id1561411185Email us at: hello@thecidershed.comChat with us on Bluesky : https://bsky.app/profile/thecidershedpod.bsky.socialJoin the Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/357567078923256/?ref=shareFind us on: https://www.instagram.com/thecidershedpod/?hl=enAI is used to create parts of this podcast. There, now we can't be shafted.