Welcome to this bonus episode in which Alex listens to The Archers' pub quiz special celebrating 70 years on the air. At one point he says 'genitals' very emphatically. It's a good time all round. This recording has been condensed, but if you
The metaphysical paradoxes of pub quiz patrons. Some bawdy cricket talk. Phillip Moss' slavery. One of these is not like the others and we wish we didn't have to talk about it.
Borsetshire is only on the other side of the looking glass, a world of cake and wellies is but a whisper away from our reality. A chosen one may one day pierce the astral veil between our divided realms. Until then our only window across the co
cw: underage drinking, drinking while pregnant, alcoholism, modern slaveryAs you can tell from our content warnings, The Archers really brought the festive spirit this month.
In this Joycean epic we encounter mathematics, birthday wishes, a lost fortune, and a trying test of will. By 'will' I mean memory. It's a test of memory.
CW: brief mention of passive suicidality.Why does Ray listen to The Archers? Why is a Weetabix not like a Shreddie? Can a horse Uber itself? Why have I used so many brand names in this month's blurb? These are the big questions.
Does playing squash make you a villain? Ray and Alex don't find the answer to this and many other life-affirming questions in this month's episode, dedicated to evil(ish)-doers and their (quite) evil deeds.
CW: mention of abuse of minors, related trauma, and re-encountering abusers. Ray and Alex talk about a recent Archers plotline surrounding the character Jim Lloyd. Conversation separated from our usual episodes due to sensitive content.Record
If you're often stumped when people ask you about BBC's The Archers, stop by our wicket to count our runs.Disclaimer: When Ray said granola they meant flapjack. We would like to apologise for this grievous oversight.Recorded June 2019.