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

We cordially invite you to join us in the TCS Easter Sherry Club.There's tons of nonsense, a quiz for Keri and Jeff to battle it out over and an exciting new feature : 'Who Said it, on Reddit?'You can sign up to The Cider Shed Patreon today for this and hundreds more bonus episodes here :https://www.patreon.com/posts/sherry-club-2026-155421648 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We may be on holday this week, but that shouldn't stop you joining in the fun, as we go 40 years back in time to Easter 1986.Engraved into our Tankard :Match Made in Hog's Heaven : Not on Jethro's watch.Short Shrift : David gets brown-trousered by Sophie.On The Fiddle : The Cider Shed is cool for The Cat.Lizzie Boredom : Brookfield's youngest tests Beecham's resolve.Sign up today for just three (THREE!) Ambridge pounds a month. Link to the full episode can be found here.: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tcs-midweek-1986-154955426?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Props to Academic Archers for their help with our title this week.A huge thank you and welcome to new Patreon members, Flora and Kathleen.This week we go on a food tour across the class spectrum, Brian breathes the 'Air' and Tony makes a wish.Hanging on our Easter wotsit tree :Bit Prickly : Pip and Carol talk Mr Hedgehog.Lynda Before Wicket : Robert finds his Googlies.Sweet Caroline : Oliver has a Bone to pick.Don't forget, we're on an Easter break after today but you can catch brand new episodes next week by becoming a Cider Shed Patreon member.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: [email protected] with us on Bluesky : https://bsky.app/profile/thecidershedpod.bsky.socialJoin the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Aq7usDGG5/Find 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest Cider Shed is here people.A bug thank thank you and welcome to our newest Patreon member Ivan.A lot on the syposium agenda this wee k:There's a new manure conference dropping.'Wee' have a new sponsor.Those seeds of Tony's are starting to come up.Wearing a tag near helen might be a bit dodgy mate.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: [email protected] with us on Bluesky : https://bsky.app/profile/thecidershedpod.bsky.socialJoin the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Aq7usDGG5/Find 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cinnamon Bun.A big thank you and welcome to new Patreon members : Catherine, Vickie, Jen and Verity.Listener Andy's facebook quip gave us a helping hand with the title this week.Join us this week as we hear an aural glimpse how The Archers might sound in the glazed pastry future, there's a gritty, new reality show following the bad seeds of Ambridge and a banging club night is ruffling Felpersham's feathers.Ruair Deal : Brian offers to drone on.Venetian Binds : Anna's holiday gets floored by Carol.Heart Acre : Does Esme like George best?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: [email protected] 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A big thank you and welcome to our five new Patreon members : Nick, Andrea, Sooz, Nicholas and Tim.This week we look at the latest egg-citing offers from Felpersham College, there's a new Borsetshire cop drama to get your heart jingling, we investigate a possible Helen Psyop and David wants to take you by the proportionally small hand.Our following Ducks are in a row :Tag Team : George's No.1 lands him in No.2Egg Stravaganza : David rolls out the sushi carpet for Josh.Out of The Blue : Kirsty and Kate can't see the light(s).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: [email protected] 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A big thank you and welcome to new members : Cathy, Scott, Nancy and Martin.This week we have the latest alarm system to save your sanity, a troubling new addiction is sweeping Ambridge and there's something off about that yellow milk from Waterley Cross dairy.In our veg box audit :Och Aye the No : Finlay takes the high road.Photo Finish : George and Eddie bond over Barry (Island=.Curtains for Brian : Ruairi draws too much attention to himself.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: [email protected] 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keri said she wouldn't forgive me if I didn't use that title.A big thank you and welcome to our newest Patreon member Vanessa who signed up this week. It's incidentally our 250th episode too.Join us as we double down on poor Rex in the ad dept, we imagine the Borchester Show as curated by David and we have look into the aphrodisiac properties of 'Coagulum'.We're looking for willing volunteers for the following :I Want Su, To Show Me the Whey : It's a sister act in the dairy.A Show of Big Hands : David gets pushy, again.Hose B4 Glows : Jazzer and Chelsea de-shite the salon.Hitting a Brick Wall-E : Kirsty wrecks Rex and Alice's date night.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: [email protected] 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A huge thank you and welcome to our new Patreon members : Lila, Simon, Frances, Annie and Frank.This week we take you up the Ambridge Mile, Tony tries his hand at WWE on the green, Tom pulls some old Bridge Farm bangers out for his set at Beckwell Garden Centre and all our 'high' expectations about the barn party prove to be totally misplaced, sadly.In the Pre Nup :Sowing The Seeds of Bruv : Tony freaks out brother Pryor.Crawl Intentions : Alice and Rex join the mile high club.Career Arc : Is Ruairi ageing like a fine swine?Barn Storm : Zach eggs Josh onProduced 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: [email protected] 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: [email protected] 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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: [email protected] 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: [email protected] 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: [email protected] 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: [email protected] 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: [email protected] 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.