Brawls, blackmail and Judi Dench: 75 staggering moments from 75 years of The Archers

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**2020**

* In March 2020, country house hotel Grey Gables exploded, giving ex-drug dealer Freddie Pargetter a chance to redeem himself by dragging his boss Lynda Snell to safety.
* Kirsty finally found love with the affable Welsh builder Philip Moss, only to quickly discover he was to blame for the explosion – and at the centre of a modern slavery ring.

**2021**

* In July 2021, the Aldridges finally persuaded Alice to go to rehab for her alcohol addiction, if not for herself than for the sake of her daughter Martha.
* Merchant seaman/antiques dealer/pub landlord Kenton Archer was badly mauled by a dog in January 2024, sparking a campaign of intimidation by the sinister Markie and his gang.

**2022**

* 2022 was the year Ben Archer grew up; he had his heart broken, got Chelsea Horrobin pregnant at a rave, and, racked with guilt, suffered a psychotic episode outside the shop.
* Not helping Ben's stress levels: the revelation that his friend Ruairi was funding his decadent London lifestyle by operating as "a gigolo". Nothing good ever comes of leaving Ambridge.

**2023**

* In January 2023, Jennifer Aldridge died suddenly from a heart attack. By contrast, the news of Rob Titchener's death from a brain tumour in November came as a bit of a damp squib to any listeners hoping Helen might put a pillow over his head.
* Ambridge got its first lesbian kiss in 2023, not quite two decades after Adam and Ian blazed the LGBTQ+ trail, when Pip Archer seduced her mum's new pal Stella, feeling vulnerable after Ed ran over her lurcher.

**2024**

* In March 2024, things got dirty for Ambridge when it was flooded by raw sewage thanks to the dastardly machinations of Borsetshire Water.
* George Grundy tried to blame an intoxicated Alice for a car accident that left three people in the River Am; one of them, Fallon, later suffered a miscarriage. His reluctance to confess tore his family apart.

**2025**

* In November 2024, June Spencer, who played Peggy Woolley, died after 74 years on the show.
* Her funeral took place the following month: "Mum's died. Peacefully, in her chair."
* George announced last summer that he'd somehow managed to get engaged to glamorous influencer Amber while serving two years for dangerous driving and perverting the course of justice.
* Joe Grundy's beloved pony Bartleby departed his paddock for the final time in October. Jailed George was grief-stricken and Ambridge hasn't been the same since.
 
OMG, can we just talk about how messy George is? I mean, I get it, he's done some bad stuff, but getting engaged to Amber while serving a two-year sentence for dangerous driving and perverting justice? That's like trying out for a role in a bad soap opera. And don't even get me started on how his family is still dealing with the fallout from Joe's accident πŸ™„πŸ˜‚.

I'm also low-key impressed that Pip Archer finally found someone who can keep up with her drama. I mean, it's not like Stella was just some random character, she had a whole backstory and emotional baggage to match Pip's πŸ’β€β™€οΈπŸ’”. And let's be real, the Ambridge community needs more lesbian kisses, so kudos to them for breaking down that barrier πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ.

On a more serious note, I'm still trying to process the loss of June Spencer, who played Peggy Woolley with such iconic charm. It was like losing a piece of our childhoods 😒. And can we just give Joe Grundy a hug for being an amazing dad and pony owner? Bartleby may be gone, but his memory lives on in Ambridge's hearts πŸ΄πŸ’•.
 
man this show is getting crazy 🀯 like who gets into a car accident and then tries to blame it on their drunk girlfriend? george grindy what r u even doin lol also can we talk about how june spencer's funeral was literally just her dyin in her chair πŸ˜‚ that's some next level dignity she brought to the whole "she's dead" situation anyway glad joe got to say goodbye to bartleby tho 🐴
 
Wow 🀯, what a rollercoaster year 2025 has been for the residents of Ambridge! Losing June Spencer, who played Peggy Woolley, is just devastating πŸ’”. And George's new fiancΓ©e Amber sounds like a total drama magnet - can't wait to see how that one plays out πŸ˜‚. Meanwhile, Joe Grundy is still dealing with losing his beloved pony Bartleby 🐴. So sad for the whole Grundy family! Interesting
 
Ugh, can you believe what's going on with George Grundy?! 😱 He's still getting into all sorts of drama after that car accident, and now he's engaged to some influencer? πŸ™„ Like, doesn't he have any shame left? And poor Joe Grundy is still grieving the loss of his beloved pony Bartleby... it's just heartbreaking. I feel for him, but George just seems so entitled and self-absorbed... πŸ˜”
 
omg, u guys! did u see what happened w/ joe grundy's pony bartleby? 🐴😒 he literally lost his best mate & it's like ambridge isn't ambridge anymore!! i mean, george is still low-key engaged to amber tho 🀯 and we all know how that'll end... anyhooz, can't believe june spencer is gone too 😭 74 yrs on the show & she just went out like mum πŸ‘΅. anyway, flooding in march was pretty wild... raw sewage everywhere! borsetshire water needs to get its act together 🚽😑
 
πŸ™ the loss of June Spencer is a huge blow to the entire soap community, especially to fans who grew up watching her iconic portrayal of Peggy Woolley 🎬. 74 years on the show is an incredible feat, and she will be deeply missed by everyone involved with Ambridge. πŸ’” it's also worth noting that her passing came at a really special time, as the show was celebrating its 80th episode (or season). May she rest in peace πŸ‘Œ
 
I think the latest news about George getting engaged to Amber is a total joke 🀣. I mean, who gets engaged after serving two years for driving recklessly? That's just asking for trouble! But at the same time, I don't know, maybe it'll be all sunshine and rainbows and he'll turn out to be the love of her life 🌞. Wait, no, that's not going to happen because he's George Grundy and he's a total drama magnet πŸ’”. Am I right in thinking that this engagement is just a publicity stunt? But if it's real, then more power to them, I guess... unless Amber gets tired of his antics and leaves him for dead 🚽.
 
I'm still getting used to all these celebrity deaths πŸ€”. First it's June Spencer, Peggy Woolley herself, and now Joe Grundy is struggling to cope without his trusty pony Bartleby πŸ’”. You know what they say, 'you can't keep a good horse down' 😊. Anyway, George Grundy's antics are getting more and more reckless - first dangerous driving, then perverting the course of justice... I'm surprised he hasn't had a meltdown yet 🀯. And Amber? Girl, you must be used to all that drama in your life πŸ™„. Ambridge is just one big soap opera at this point πŸ“Ί.
 
Ugh, can you believe it? June Spencer, who brought Peggy to life all these years, is finally at peace after 74 years of playing her... and apparently still had a wicked sense of humor about it πŸ™„. Her funeral was like something out of an Ambridge episode - understated yet brutally honest. I mean, can you imagine being the first person to say "Mum's died" just like that? It's almost too funny, it's sad πŸ˜‚.

And speaking of family drama, George is at it again. He managed to get engaged to some influencer while serving time for his questionable life choices. Because that's exactly what you want in a partner - someone who will put up with your shady past and still love you for who you are (aka a menace) πŸ’β€β™‚οΈ.

But seriously, the Grundy family is just having one of those years, what with Joe losing his beloved pony Bartleby and George... well, being George. It's like they say, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade"... or in this case, when life gives you a series of questionable decisions, just roll with it πŸ˜’.
 
Ugh, I'm so over how George Grundy is getting away with everything πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ. First, he's serving time for a crime, but then he somehow gets engaged to this influencer while in prison? What even is that?! It's like he thinks the world owes him a do-over πŸ™„. And now, everyone's still reeling from his "accidental" car accident and losing Joe's beloved pony Bartleby... I'm starting to think George Grundy has some serious issues, man πŸ˜’.
 
omg is that show still on πŸ“ΊπŸ˜‚ i had no idea it was so old news i thought they just started making new episodes recently lol why do people make such a big deal about soap operas tho? are they like family or something? 😊 my sister used to watch this show all the time but she said it was super boring after a while 🀣
 
Ugh, I'm still reeling from the news about June Spencer passing away πŸ€•. I mean, 74 years on the show is just insane - it's like she was a part of our family. I'm so grateful to have had the chance to see Peggy Woolley's character brought to life all those years.

I know some people were a bit miffed about George Grundy's engagement to Amber πŸ™„, but honestly, who wouldn't want to marry someone as gorgeous and famous? And let's be real, he was going through some major drama with his family and jail time... maybe this is the chance he needs to turn it all around?

But you know what really got my goat? The way the sewage flood happened 🚽. I mean, come on Borsetshire Water! Can't they just sort out their pipes?! It's not like Ambridge is some kind of isolated island or anything... we need better infrastructure around here!

On a more positive note, that lesbian kiss between Pip and Stella was so beautiful ❀️. It's amazing to see how far the show has come in terms of representation and inclusivity.

And can we talk about Joe Grundy's poor pony Bartleby for a sec? 🐴 Losing a pet is never easy, especially when it happens suddenly... I hope George is taking care of himself during this tough time.
 
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