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I, like many of you, love Radio 4. It is the greatest civilizing influence in the land; everyone should be forced to listen to at least 2 hours a day. It would, quite frankly, do them good.

But those 2 hours should not span 19:05-19:15 every weekday. That's right The Archers. I just don't get it. A load of old people with funny accents stood in a radio studio trying to read their lines while sound-fx people close doors and make sounds like supermarket tills. It just doesn't work. You can see the set wobbling even on radio. And before you tell me that that is the charm of it...don't be silly. Are we really expected to think that these people exist. No, no, no.

Yes I can suspend disbelief, but only if scriptwriters and actors take me there.

And as for Agricultural Story Editor! Anyone could do that job. Cows eat grass. Vets sort them out when they go wrong. End of.

And then there's that music. So bloody jolly after 15 minutes of Altzheimer's.

No, no, no...it must go.

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it's written in the wind that we're two, carved out in the sand that we're real,
it's lit up in the stars that we're true, we're destined in the sky to be glad
Paul Weller
http://johntygreentoes.blogspot.com/

I almost remember the day Doris died. We used to endure the omnibus edition on Sunday mornings. given that we lived in the country, and played on the farm, it seemed a bit pointless to me at that age, and has never been the same since Dan retired.

I'm with Johnty on this one.

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Regards, Jane
What sane person could live in this world and not be crazy? The creative adult is the child who has survived.
Ursula LeGuin
http://www.etribes.com/madderbat

Motion: This blog believes that The Archers should be banned

For: 2
aGAINST: 0

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it's written in the wind that we're two, carved out in the sand that we're real,
it's lit up in the stars that we're true, we're destined in the sky to be glad
Paul Weller
http://johntygreentoes.blogspot.com/

Not something I've ever bothered with, so can't really comment, but I do think that those who like it should be allowed to carry on listening to it, free will n all that, so I'm for against banning it!

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Suzanne (aka Mrs Dobby)

'Garden naked - get some colour in your cheeks'!

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Blimey you're a pair of ol' farts! The Archers is ground-breaking stuff....who else would tell all the ossified R4 listeners what really goes on in the real world? The only gays in the village! Sizzling sausages. Living over the brush. Nigel sells his car in a concern for the environment. Lillian gives up booze for Lent......

C'mon.

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Manda.

"Wouldn't it be nice
For maybe an hour
To not have a care."

It must make somebody happy or it would not be on . Listener figures must show a demand for the Archers . Not my cup of tea but each to their own.

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Et tū, quis es?

My MIL would bury you alive if she read your comments!!
She cooks supper to it every night!

It's like you think they are real...

...amazing

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it's written in the wind that we're two, carved out in the sand that we're real,
it's lit up in the stars that we're true, we're destined in the sky to be glad
Paul Weller
http://johntygreentoes.blogspot.com/

There is one good thing about the Archers. It's on at a regular time and when you hear the signature tune it's as good as an alarm clock

Motion: This blog believes that The Archers should be banned

For: 2
aGAINST: 4

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it's written in the wind that we're two, carved out in the sand that we're real,
it's lit up in the stars that we're true, we're destined in the sky to be glad
Paul Weller
http://johntygreentoes.blogspot.com/

LOL.
It's been so many years since I actually heard it that I'm sure (just like Corrie) I'd no longer recognise anything about it. What happened to the cow with mastitis? When did the Grundy's take over the pub? What is Shona, and did Princess Anne really play a part?

Given the 'reality' shows that are broadcast these days, perhaps it's not so bad after all - think about it Johnty - Big Brother or The Archers....

Maybe we should just ban ALL broadcasting?????

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Regards, Jane
What sane person could live in this world and not be crazy? The creative adult is the child who has survived.
Ursula LeGuin
http://www.etribes.com/madderbat

They called it Linda Snell.

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it's written in the wind that we're two, carved out in the sand that we're real,
it's lit up in the stars that we're true, we're destined in the sky to be glad
Paul Weller
http://johntygreentoes.blogspot.com/

I disagree - the Archers is great - compare it to the afternoon plays and it's a winner - the afternoon plays DRIVE ME MAD!

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Hoots here, well said! (By the way, what was the panto this year??)

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Regards, Jane
What sane person could live in this world and not be crazy? The creative adult is the child who has survived.
Ursula LeGuin
http://www.etribes.com/madderbat

As long as The Archers don't get to meet Emerdale if they breed we are all b******d! (love Bubblewrap)

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Regards, Jane
What sane person could live in this world and not be crazy? The creative adult is the child who has survived.
Ursula LeGuin
http://www.etribes.com/madderbat

err, what are you trying to say? Of course they're real!

Next you'll be telling me there's no such place as Borsetshire!!!!

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Manda.

"Wouldn't it be nice
For maybe an hour
To not have a care."

Just leave them be!!!!
(bit like Zebedee land.......!)

that's so funny - I caught the start of Emerdale this evening - never seen it before in my life - It was appauling and crammed to the brim with stereotypes - I couldn't stop laughing, then just HAD to switch off.

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Should bring back Wagners Walk if you ask me,

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My phone has more Processing power than the Computers NASA used to fake the Moon Landings

I'm sure that you put stuff on the vine just to get me going JG!! The Archers is excellent - however I do confess that the SX are not all they might be!

You're gonna have to put me down as an 'against'.

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Hazel
www.hazelandjanesallotment.blogspot.com
update Sun 30/11/2008......Indoor Allotmenteering too!.....

do you mean SFX or SEX?

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Ha ha! I did mean SFX, actually............! For the record, I think that any SEX going on in Ambridge is toe-curlingly embarassing to listen to!

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Hazel
www.hazelandjanesallotment.blogspot.com
update Sun 30/11/2008......Indoor Allotmenteering too!.....