The Ambridge Socialist
11th May
The Archers Dynasty in Conclave to elect a new Peggy
So, farewell then Peggy Woolley veteran Matriarch of the Archer Dynasty. Her alter ago June Spencer died in November 2024 aged 105. Perhaps it was symbolic that Peggy departed on VE Day, the end of era. That does however mean that the Archers Dynasty must meet in Conclave to elect a new Peggy.
Will it be the radical choice of Pat Archer, or the more conservative Elizabeth, or will a generation be skipped and Helen be appointed…
VE Day, Lawrence and racism
There are two special 1940s Archers programmes but the VE Day celebrations were handled surprisingly well. There was little for the Telegraph to savour. Lynda again called out the racism of Lawrence, and reminded him that thousands of BAME service men and women had fought on the British side in World War Two
Animal Rights & Rochelle
After fairly dismal BBC reporting of the animal rights protest at the abattoir, this week saw some improvement with Rochelle allowed to explain why she protested and also make clear that she was not on board with the unwarranted violence that had taken place. Rochelle’s bail conditions see her located outside of Borsetshire so presumably she’s off to a role in Coronation St for a bit. In a quid pro quo an incoming Corrie actress is about to cause something of a stir in Ambridge it appears..
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