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

Matthew Weir, Keri Warbis,

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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44:29

Pryor Engagement

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

2026/02/07

A huge thanks to new Patreon members : Sara, Rose, Rob and Partis'Anne'.This week there's some shocking new movies on at Felpersham Orpheus, there's a farming awareness campaign for the brain and a new, ill-fated theme park opening.On the milking list:Just Joshing : Is George milking Esme?Ring of Pryor : Stella signs a pact with Satan, sorry, PIP.Risk it or Brisket : George meats the parents.Produced by Matthew WeirYou can send the most treasured person in your life a Cider Shed Patreon membership

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39:36

Growing Panes

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

2026/01/31

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

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52:36

Two Out of Three Ain't Brad

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

2026/01/24

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

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45:16

Clive Aid

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

2026/01/17

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

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36:45

Tossing The Adam?

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

2026/01/10

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

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1:08:09

Chardonn-Freude

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

2026/01/03

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

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34:35

Silage Night

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

2025/12/20

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 :

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39:18

Tractor Runs

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

2025/12/14

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

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38:36

Too Junk to Pluck

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

2025/12/06

A big thank you and welcome to new Cider Shed Patreon members : Susan, Drabzer, Wendy and Lowty.Don't forget, you can give someone else a TCS Patreon membership as a gift. Details can be found below.This week David takes us on a diminutive culinary tour, Eddie starts WW3 and Adam branches out.On the list for our offender manager :To Sum Up : Amber gives love a Brad name.Octopuses? Pardon? : Joy gets taken for a ride by Tony and Hannah.Space ODD-yssey : George stares into the worm hole.You can send

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44:32

Cold (Turkey) Feet

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

2025/11/29

Hello everyone.As it's pertinent and as mentioned in this episode, we've made the Patreon special in which we reviewed the week of John's tractoring available to all. You can listen to it after you've listened to this week's episode by clicking here : https://www.patreon.com/posts/106953405?collection=703112We hope you enjoy it.Right, on our wedding to do list :Dam It! : An emotional release for Alice and the beavers.What You Stairing At? : George takes Ed down a floor.In Full Swing : Leonard paints

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45:03

Uh-Oh! Bonnar Alert!

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

2025/11/22

A big thank you and welcome to our new Patreon members : Annie, Jilly, Claudia and Sonya.We decided to start with a recap of last Friday's episode before taking the high road to Scotland via Blackpool.Make sure you've packed the following :Rock Bottom :Blackpool grabs Justin, Jakob grabs a teddy.Highland Fling : Helen stands accused of love in the firth degree,Wrenalty Shootout : Tom dreams his son was a keeper.Produced by Matthew WeirBecome a beautiful patron of The Cider Shed and receive early

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46:21

George and Amber Split The Bill

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

2025/11/15

A big thank you and welcome to Aine for becoming a new Cider Shed Patreon member. Much appreciated.Matthew is bracing himself for the slings and arrows of his (not really) outrageous opinion of Susan.Elsewhere, we check in with the Borsetshire Bakery that's raising the dead, Waterley Cross gets into the travel industry and David goes all clerical.A few nice bargains on the forecourt :A Massage to you Phoebe : Kate rubs her daughter up the wrong way.That's yer Lot : George makes a deal with the

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36:35

Loaf Thy Neighbour

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

2025/11/08

A big thank you and welcome to our new Patreon members : Melissa and Krystyna and a big cheese egg for Tom for his upgrade.Let us take you on an excellent adventure of our very own this week.Mulligan's Wake : Brown bread and in a crate.Protein Barred : Mick is cast out of church.Go Hard (Cheese) or go Home : Tom and Helen get absolutely grated.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

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50:14

Pip 'Enjoys' Hallowhine

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

2025/11/01

A big thank you and welcome to new Patreon member Barry and an equally big thanks to Mandy and Melanie for upgrading their memberships.Join us this week as we ponder the wonder of Freddie and the enigma that is Pip.Adam's cooking something up in the polytunnels, there's something out on those moors and a certain Vincent (not that one) comes back the thrill you twice.Thanks for all you support.Produced by Matthew WeirBecome a beautiful patron of The Cider Shed and receive early ad-free episodes and

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44:01

Flouncy Castle

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

2025/10/25

Hey there everyone.A big thank you and welcome to new Patreon members : Russell and Sara.This week we go healthy with a new spread at the breakfast table, we plan ahead with Josh, we find the ultimate Ambridge tipple and we invest in Meadow Farm's backstory on cassette.Pinned in the family holiday groupchat :Back Behind Bars : George takes The Bull by the horns.Burning Ambition : Ruairi lights a fire under Home Farm.Milking on Sunshine : Will Josh cluck up the courage with Esme?Produced by Matthew

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45:48

Deadow Farm

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

2025/10/18

Hey there everyoneThanks to Kate for her Patreon upgrade this week. A big thank you and welcome to Russell who signed up post recording too. Flowers incoming next week!Join us this week as David tries his big hand at stand up, St Stephen's opens its backdoors to another needy cause and we find out exactly how Kenton and Jolene come up with all their 'brilliant' ideas.Our TCS random generator gave us :Bought The Farm : Alas poor Mulligan. We knew him not at all.Not That Well Done : George raises the

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45:10

The Sadness of King George

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

2025/10/11

Hello all.A big thanks and welome to our newest Patreon member Claire.This week we're breaking out of jail and headed to the service station for some flowers.On our discharge sheet:Bored Games : Adam puts Paul into a coma.Neil Before Me : No such thing as a lazy Susan.You're George-ous : Our favourite Grundy gets it on.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

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47:10

The End is Neigh

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

2025/10/04

Hey all.A big thank you and welcome to new Patreon members : Alice, Bosie and Christine.Bartleby's very excited to be back, Adam's calling long distance to Scotland and Mr Appleby is offering up his services to a wider audience.Our crisp flavours are:Brush with The Law : Is George telling the tooth?Brad Medicine : Junior Horrobin almost gets the Amber Nectar.Self Farm : Ruairi and Adam commit a Coup D'Twat.Produced by Matthew WeirBecome a beautiful patron of The Cider Shed and receive early ad-free

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44:55

Umm... Maize and Grace?

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

2025/09/27

A big thank you and welcome to new our newest Patreon member Kate.We wrapped up our listening a little early this week due to work and travel demands but it seems we've ended up with a pod as long as usual. Go figure.We go back and give Wally's Buns the send off they deserve after being culled from the omnibus, we head to a rave up on Lakey Hill to get 'mashed', Adam gets a second season on Radio Borsetshire and there's a new branded product range available in Ambridge to rival Bridge Farm

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37:10

Praise The Lloyd

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

2025/09/21

A big thank you and welcome to new members : Holly, Jean and Ian and a huge shoutout to Amanda 'Ketchup' Kitely for upgrading.Slighter later than usual, bit of disruption over at the Portugal branch of TCS, massive Tony style apologies for that.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

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