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

Greetings fair listeners. This is Podcastery manifest. RIP to Jack Karlson who we (and Metallica) pay tribute to at the start of this episode, don't be alarmed. Elsewhere, hear about the latest fruity cider hitting the village shelves, who to call in case of broken hero glass and witness the miracle that is Film Warbis 84. So, relax and let Keri and Matthew ferry you on a horse-drawn dray, between...

Hello you lovely bunch. Ok, so it was a bit of a week in Ambridge, we know. But don't worry, we're here to help. Find out exactly what Ambrose has been up to, book a mediation session with Jakob and don't forget to call in to Adam's brand new podcast. Among the Rom-com titles, we dug out: Hen Don't : Barnstormer of a party or a Mani-Pedi-Tragi-Fest? George the Confessor : Emma is called on to be a...

Hello fine folk of The Cider Shed. Join Keri and Matthew this week as they scrimp and save at the Cost of Living Fete, go undercover with Meat Squad and get a fair bang for their buck at Celia Sparrow's first foray on the festival circuit. Among the cheap cuts were: Shattered Myths : He don't need another hero (glass). Every Day is like Sundae : Fallon is getting creamed off with The Archers. Vet'...

Hello fine, foraging folk. Join Keri and Matthew this week as they play 'Dinner or Death', invite you to ALL of Bridge Farm's new fun events, and also reflect on the inconvenience of your partner turning to stone. Among the Pineapple weed, we plucked the following: Trough Day at The Office : Freddie's not enjoying his pig of a job. Weed Yourself : Neil shows Jazzer where the wild things grow. Part...

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Alright my lovers? Join Keri and Matthew this week as they celebrate Celia Sparrow's resounding win, plan a trip to the Wrinkley Music Festival and then, perhaps a little discreet visit to feed some ducks. Never fear, all will be explained. As will this lot, to some extent: Sub-Terfuge : Denise benches Paul in favour of Alistair Tedder Boy : George burns for the tenuous case of Tilly Button B.L.SH...

Greetings fine folk, Join Keri and Matthew this week as they scale the Alp that is German humour about Bonnie Tyler. And some Archers stuff, honest... Wine and Dash: Alice nabs Blue Nun. Tree's the magic number: Ed, Emma and George hit the road That boy needs therapy: Josh gets Jealous? Produced by Matthew Weir To help us out with a lovely worded 5 star review hit the link below. Then scroll down...

Hello all, Keri and Matthew have had their manes plaited, daisies shoved in their hair and are ready to be paraded into your ears. On the village fete running order: Megxit : Bartleby rides into the sunset. Carter before the Horse : Lilian keeps the stable door open for Alice. Twist of Fete : Joy's plans are not to be sniffed at. Produced by Matthew Weir To help us out with a lovely worded 5 star...

Hello you smashers! Join Keri and Matthew this week as they delve into the murky election campaign of Helen Archer. We hear from the latest in equine lefty lawyerdom and we discover why some sloppy, clip-cloppy nomenclature may be holding you back. In no particular horsey order: Bush Tucker : All that's missing is Roy. Not Guilty : Alice refuses to string a sentence together. Caravan of Love : Mic...

Welcome you lovely lot. Join Keri and Matthew this week as they enter the sticky world of Meg Mellor, X-Rated Bartleby and Harrison's potty training with Alan. First up at the County Fair : Horse Trading : The Grundys get nagged into a sale. Stable Relationships : Paul's chap wants to open up. On Harrison's Secret Service : Alan saves a prayer for Sgt Burns. Produced by Matthew Weir Big Train, 'Lo...

Join Keri and Matthew this week as they take the Footloose Trivia challenge, sneak a look at the promising new pop-up 'Markie's Meats' and hear the latest from Celia Sparrow on the campaign trail. We'll do you a sweet deal on any of these out the back of a van: Jason Meats his Maker : But is it Casey closed at the abattoir? Wrong and Whining Roadie : Mick gets a bad reception. Don't Playlet with M...

Hey you lovely lot, Join Keri and Matthew this week as they go on a merry ramble across Omaha Beach via The Bull, Ambridge Hall and a lay-by on the B1985. Steak Out : The Famous, er....Three have a meating of minds. Snell is for Heroes : Lynda sends half of Ambridge to the front. Cinnamon Challenge : Jakob and Lilian decide to spare the horses. Produced by Matthew Weir To help us out with a lovely...

Join Keri and Matthew this week as they discuss 'Jill Rescue', 'Danger Sausage' and angry pigs. Water Way to Save a Cow : Alistair gets a bit wet. Burns Out : Harrison loses the toss. Crumbling Defence : George takes the biscuit (to the pub like no one ever does) Produced by Matthew Weir To help us out with a lovely worded 5 star review hit the link below. Then scroll down to ‘Ratings and Reviews’...

Hello good people! Join Keri and Matthew this week as they skip through 'The Archers', discuss the Joy of Ambridge AND The Joy of Sex. We vet Alistair, we judge The Aldridges, we even open up a portal on Keri's road just down from the launderette. We also welcome six new patrons including one who you MIGHT be familar with... Does Paul smell a rat? Or is the cat already out of the bag? Alice in Blu...

Well, that was a car-flipping week in The Archers, wasn't it? Join Keri and Matthew as they do vodka-infused doughnuts on the bridge trying to make sense of it all. Booty Callout : Paul smells a rat, or a sheep, or a ewe. Bridge Over Bubbled Water : Will Alcopops pop George to the Cop Shop? Fall of The House of Aldridge : The family knives are out again. At last. Keith Mandeman, Pool Inspector : h...

Join Keri and Matthew this week as they discuss 'Murder She Wrote', The Iran-Contra Affair, Badger Bags and much, much more. A big welcome to new Patrons: Sarah, Vivien, Jennifer and Susan. Our starters for ten are: Mystic Smeg : Is Bartlelby worth a fortune? "Venison's a bit deer" : The Partridge Family go to Grey Gables. Let's Vet it On : Alistair and Denise in a massive dull-off. Ancient Wonder...

Keri and Matthew umpire the following grudge matches this week on the village green : Bartleby vs Cranford Crystal. Disney Princesses vs Austin Princesses. Picky Teas (plain wrong) vs literally any other term. Mike and The Mechanics vs The World. But, the most important thing : WHAT DO YOU THINK OF SUPERTRAMP? There's a load of The Archers stuff too, obviously. Love you all! Produced by Matthew We...

Hello lovely folk Join Keri and Matthew as they go to war this week over The Archers. WARNING: Keri makes some funny noises. Chelsea Blagger : Our favourite Horrobin takes the Bull and The Tearoom by the horns. On The Case : Brad mixes messages and luggage. Eggs and Runs : Listeria strikes Ambridge Produced by Matthew Weir. To help us out with a lovely worded 5 star review hit the link below. Then...

Hey you shiny, lovely lot. Join a slightly delirious Keri and Matthew this week as they discuss Keri's growing love of Harry, pay glowing tributes to Miranda and Kate and we hear the latest venture from Grundy Media: The Village Shop Testimonies. Top of the batting order are: Sounds a Little Horse : Bartleby launches the Ambridge wing of TMZ. Out For a #uck : Hannah gets sent to the pavilion by Vi...

Hey you. There you are! Join Keri and Matthew as they return this week. There's plenty of animal magic as we discuss 'Grundy Media', elaborate, overwrought egg races and there's an exclusive Cider Shed listener chance to avail yourself of the 2025 item EVERYONE is after. Spoons at the ready for: Egg Nob : George and Eddie hatch an awful Easter plan. Cop Block : Robert ruins Burns' night. Guilty as...

Hello everyone, as you probably know, we're having a little break from the regular pod this weekend. Normal service will resume shortly. Over at our Patreon there's a bumper Easter episode released as a little thank-you. Join us as we travel back to Easter 2014 in Ambridge, the week before Tom and Kirsty were to tie the knot, witness a Chrisifixtion on Lakey Hill and meet Cocoa, Shula's bomb-proof...

Hey you lovely lot. Join Keri and Matthew this week as they ride Badger The Wonder Horse into town. Saddle up because we've got the following varmints in our sights: Poacher turned Wicket Keeper : New Robert gets egged on by Tracy. Hannah Bull-Letcher : Does Chris fancy a life of Riley? Sett The Controls : George plans to rein supreme with Badger's successor Bartleby. Pip it in The Bud : We gave S...

No sign of Harry this week but, come on William! We needs answers! (are you going to fund the tree surgery business or what?) Join Keri and Matthew in Jocky Wilson's hot tub as they discuss Cherry Brandy, Keri going royal spotting at a George Michael tribute act gig and 1970's TV show 'Survivor'. Also, see if you can spot the moment one of your hosts develops psychic powers on air. So, we've looke...

Let Keri and Matthew whisk you away to the animal medicine store cupboard for a bit of heavy vetting. As well as The Archers, you'll find an in depth review of 'Spencer' The Movie, a tour of Ambridge's escape rooms and find out what we wouldn't do for love. BUT, we will do these: ChrisAlice (say it quickly) : Martha's parents watch her turn into a caterpillar. You should see a Prof : More Jim love...

All aboard! Join Keri and Matthew as they navigate the canals of your mind. The following locks have been opened. Horseplay costs lives : Harry's got no chill. Get to the Chopper : Neil and Susan watch Justin getting wood. It's an Unfair Cop : Harrison joins Alistair and Marky in the 'no one asked mate' fessing up tradition. Jim is back : That's it. Produced by Matthew Weir. To help us out with a...