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

Matthew Weir, Keri Warbis, Peter Fickling

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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58:31

Celia Creams Helen

The Cider Shed - Ploughing through BBC"s "The Archers" ·

2025/02/23

A big welcome to new Patrons: Paul, Claudia and Catherine and a big up to long time Patron Helen.Join us this week as we try to pick the right housesitting service, we plan a little cosmetic alteration round the back and we consider a trip down Panama way for one of Wayne's signature pancakes.Now, somewhere on this remote control is the button for:Dairy Me: Helen samples defeat.House of Gill Repute: Joy isn't remotely interested.Hard Cheese: Bridge Farm fails again.Hide and Geek: Robert treats

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43:45

Borshitshire

The Cider Shed - Ploughing through BBC"s "The Archers" ·

2025/02/16

Hey everyone.A big welcome to new patrons: Becky and Molly, thanks to Helen for being patient and a massive Bristol big-up to Louise for the membership upgrade.Further thanks to Mr Snodes for his inspired title idea on Bluesky.Aside from that, we're in serious mode this week, no silly ads or giggles about poop, oh no, absolutely not.I think we've finally grown up.Now, let's power-hose this lot down the drain:Scat Awareness Week : Borsetshire Brown on special offer?Pie Lies : Wayne's flaky reputation

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43:05

Lawrence Bowls a Wrong'un

The Cider Shed - Ploughing through BBC"s "The Archers" ·

2025/02/09

Join Keri and Matthew at the crease this week as they attempt to win the toss.Batting order as follows:Googly-eyed: Lawrence is in for his maiden over.Swine Clue : Hannah hogs Chris's attention at the pub quiz.Isosceles Love Triangle : Brad, Ben and Zainab just don't add up.Produced by Matthew WeirBecome 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

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49:12

Panto Loons

The Cider Shed - Ploughing through BBC"s "The Archers" ·

2025/02/02

Matthew comforts Keri as they piece together the criminal reconstruction of a week that felt like curtains for The Archers.A big thank you and welcome to our nine new patrons : Julie, Cushla, Benedict, Lizzie, Lisa, Linda, Charlotte, Jenny and Lorraine.Further thanks to all of you who listen and support us.Entering stage left:Button It : Mick gives Joy the silent treatment.Berwick on Speed : Ambridge's latest mystifying blow in.Dame Over : Tony loves tractors more than his children.Produced by

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44:20

Nelly, The Elephant in The Room

The Cider Shed - Ploughing through BBC"s "The Archers" ·

2025/01/26

Join Keri and Matthew this week as they sabotage the roof of Felperham Arts Centre.A huge welcome to new patrons : James, Mark, Diana, Mary and John.Props to Rutherian for the title of this week's episode.On the physical menu list:Casey Meat-up : Vince get's romantic.Thai The Knot : Ben and Zainab bond pad it out.Gen Sex : Brian can do whatever the f*ck he wants.Thanks for all your support.Produced by Matthew WeirBeaver/Hat histol link :

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54:01

Brian Chooses Bridge Over Troubled Beavers

The Cider Shed - Ploughing through BBC"s "The Archers" ·

2025/01/19

Hey everyone,A huge welcome to new Patrons: Sian, Heather, Budleigh Belle and Allan. Thanks so much for supporting us.Join us this week for the following:Visit Borsetshire's latest theme park.Try dating in the Borsetshire dairy community. Slip into the world's first Prog Rock Hot Tub.Get to know your onions with the beloved Tom Archer.Keri quizzes Matthew.The AI Archers take over the planet and much, MUCH more.Produced by Matthew WeirBecome a beautiful patron of The Cider Shed and receive early

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42:01

Harrison Has his Chips

The Cider Shed - Ploughing through BBC"s "The Archers" ·

2025/01/12

Hello everyone!A big welcome and massive thanks to new Patrons Yvette and Penny.Join us this week as we hear more about the David Archer movie franchise, Matthew manifests scenes in The Archers and we hear how Harrison gets on undercover up north.The dips this week are:Dam it : Khalil puts David in the gnaw about rewilding's beaver plans.Wotsit all about? : Ben and Leonard consider life in the orange dream machine.Sum thing's wrong : Brad considers subtracting himself from Uni.Produced by Matthew

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42:36

Wild Release Me

The Cider Shed - Ploughing through BBC"s "The Archers" ·

2025/01/05

Hello everyone.Join Keri and Matthew returning from their Christmas break with 14 (count 'em!) new Patrons along for the ride.Massive thanks to Catherine, Aimee, Julian, Robert, Jennifer, Angus, Douglas, Suzanne, William, Elizabeth, Kate, Kath and both Paulas for signing up as well as a huge thank you to all our existing patrons too for their help.Carving up the family farm this week, we found:How to claim your money back on mis-sold Grundy items.What really happened up on Lakey Ridge Farm.Explore

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2:01

Patreon Christmas Special 2009 Trailer

The Cider Shed - Ploughing through BBC"s "The Archers" ·

2024/12/22

Hey everyone,Hope you're all having a cracking festive build up.They certainly were back in the mists of time in Ambridge with a vertiable banger of a week.Joe selling bootleg cider punch at Deck the Halls (Gills).Nigel doing a gorilla striptease (possibly).Helen doubling up as a baby laxative (always).New Netflix series just dropped : Mike Tucker in Paris (Oui Oui!),We loved every minute of it, as I think you'll detect in this episode of the pod.Listen to the full Patreon special: 2009 Christmas by

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44:32

The Golden Cauldron

The Cider Shed - Ploughing through BBC"s "The Archers" ·

2024/12/15

Hey all.A big welcome to new Patrons: Charlie, Jerry, Richard, Annabelle and Anna. Thanks so much for your support.Check out David's pedantry here: https://www.bikeradar.com/features/long-reads/cycling-environmental-impactAnd go see Christmas Present and Correct here : https://www.lichfieldgarrick.com/events/christmas-present-correctHave a very merry Christmas, see you on the other side.Produced by Matthew WeirBecome a beautiful patron of The Cider Shed and receive early ad-free episodes and our

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38:21

Santa's Grotty

The Cider Shed - Ploughing through BBC"s "The Archers" ·

2024/12/08

Huge shoutout and hugs to new Patrons: Sarah, Laura, Joanne, Jaqui, Harriet and Deborah.Props also to legend Andrew Miles for his upgrade.Join us this week as we zoom round the lanes of Ambridge trying to keep up with the lunatic Leonard.On our list for Scary Santa:Saint Mick : The carpark roadie gives us a nightmare before Christmas.Zain-y Races : David goes in hot pursuit.Keeping Council : Is Emma getting booted from the parish?Produced by Matthew WeirBecome a beautiful patron of The Cider Shed

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50:00

Scambridge

The Cider Shed - Ploughing through BBC"s "The Archers" ·

2024/12/01

If there's another Archers' podcast out there covering Napalm Death, Carly Simon and Iron Maiden this weekend, we'd like to see them in The Bull car park. Preferably NOT next to Mick's van.Huge love to new patrons Amanda and Louise, thanks so much!As always, massive respect to all in The Cider Shed Patreon Gang, link to join below.Now, if you don't mind, we booked the following:Camp David : The Brookfield Saint saves the hay.Cottage Industry : Borsertshire Fakes dot comLeap of Faith : An ex-Ambridge

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51:55

Taking The Mick

The Cider Shed - Ploughing through BBC"s "The Archers" ·

2024/11/24

Join us this week as we take you to the Borsetshire Hereford Cattle Society's afterparty, we discuss Mick giving Keri the ick and Brad and Kirsty making a beaver flick.Huge welcome to new Patrons, Paul, Tony, Aimée and Jason.What we naming this goat then?Turf War : Helen goes to ground in the house sale.Droning On : Should Brad be divided?Feline Good : When you have no more stories, throw a dead cat onto on the table.Produced by Matthew WeirBecome a beautiful patron of The Cider Shed and receive

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55:52

Beaver Patrol

The Cider Shed - Ploughing through BBC"s "The Archers" ·

2024/11/17

Produced by Matthew WeirBecome 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 😊).:

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1:02:29

Nobody Puts Fallon in a Corner

The Cider Shed - Ploughing through BBC"s "The Archers" ·

2024/11/10

Join Keri, Matthew and their AI assistant Rex this week as they cover that slightly early Christmas Carol plot.We're also visited by a ghost of Ambridge future that you DIDN'T hear from on The Archers this week.Rest in Power June Spencer: We pay tribute.Massive thanks to new patrons, Richard, Melanie, Marie and Sam and a big shout-out to Chloe for the upgrade. Much appreciated, all of you.Now, where do you want to go today?Curtains for Kirsty? : Helen loses the drapes of wrath.Rex Education : Justin

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1:04:28

Ashtrays to Ashtrays, Clunk to Clunky

The Cider Shed - Ploughing through BBC"s "The Archers" ·

2024/11/03

What can we do when Ambridge dishes up a week like THAT one we just had?Make a pod about it I guess.Thanks to new Patrons: Richard, Steven, Claire, James, Lauren, Luke, Caroline, Colin and Hannah, and a big up to John and Francesca for their upgrades.Name the following kittens:Death by Bonfire Cheese : Will Helen's plans hamper Fallon.Butt of The Joke : Wesley wins The Ashes.You Rexy Thing : All is Fairbrother in Love and War.Produced by Matthew WeirBecome a beautiful patron of The Cider Shed and

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57:59

Ruth Speaks Truth to Plougher

The Cider Shed - Ploughing through BBC"s "The Archers" ·

2024/10/26

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

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1:00:37

Georgement Day

The Cider Shed - Ploughing through BBC"s "The Archers" ·

2024/10/12

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

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58:29

Ben Gets The Hornet

The Cider Shed - Ploughing through BBC"s "The Archers" ·

2024/10/05

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 WeirGo see Susie Riddell in this : https://millatsonning.com/shows/the-whistling/And go see Madeleine Leslay in this :

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1:01:46

The Mystery of The Missing Plotlines

The Cider Shed - Ploughing through BBC"s "The Archers" ·

2024/09/28

Hey there you lot, Matthew was almost annoyed this week, while Keri was rocking in the corner.Our entries are:Table Emotion : Wish this storyline was on a wobbly table.I GET THAT REFERENCE! : Thanks Oliver and Pat.Cop Out : Harrison isn't feeling the force.Produced by Matthew WeirIt'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-tpAnd her instagram :

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