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

By: Matthew Weir Keri Warbis Peter Fickling
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  • Life's too short to a be a Pat, Shula or Adam.
    Let’s not take anything, least of all BBC "The Archers" , too seriously.

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    Matthew Weir, Keri Warbis, Peter Fickling
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  • Peg Out

    Peg Out
    May 10 2025

    Welcome one, welcome all. Keri and Matthew are here with the latest Cider Shed episode.


    A big thank you and welcome to our six new Patreon members: Alison, Claire, Gill, Lee, Phillipa and Zizi.


    And of course, a broader thank you to all of you supporting the pod via Patreon. It means so much and helps enormously.


    In the slide projector this week :


    • Scatasha : The Tearoom boss comforts her No.2 over a Poo Cake.
    • Rosseran-in-the-Fail : Ambridge wins the toss. The Tosser loses the match.
    • I Want My Soy-licitor : Rochelle gets a grilling from Usha.


    Thanks for all your support.


    Produced by Matthew Weir


    Become a beautiful patron of The Cider Shed and receive early ad-free episodes and our exclusive Patreon-only midweek specials. It really REALLY helps us out.

    https://www.patreon.com/thecidershed


    To help us out with a lovely worded 5 star review hit the link below. Then scroll down to ‘Ratings and Reviews’ and a little further below that is ‘Write a Review’ (this is so much nicer than just tapping the stars 😊).: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-cider-shed/id1561411185


    Email us at: hello@thecidershed.com


    Chat with us on Bluesky : https://bsky.app/profile/thecidershedpod.bsky.social


    Join the Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/357567078923256/?ref=share


    Find us on: https://www.instagram.com/thecidershedpod/?hl=en


    AI is used to create parts of this podcast. There, now we can't be shafted

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    43 mins
  • Plant-Based Riot

    Plant-Based Riot
    May 3 2025

    Psssst! Keri and Matthew have snuck you an access-all-areas pass for The Cider Shed this week, just don't forget the fluffy handcuffs, ok?


    A big thank you and welcome to new patrons : John, Diana, Emily, Stuart and (checks notes) Grundy's Gusset.


    Join us this week as we hack into the public address system of Felpersham Shopping Centre to expose the following:


    • Elbow Room : An injured Rochelle comes aboard.
    • Minging Vase : Day One in the Beechwood House and they're smashing it.
    • I've Got a Bone to Pick : Saskia doesn't mince her words.


    Produced by Matthew Weir


    Seventies Rug Safety ad courtesy of our Patreon member Claire : https://youtu.be/1z8Vg20G4kI?si=TXQOkVsb8AFVgoeh


    Become a beautiful patron of The Cider Shed and receive early ad-free episodes and our exclusive Patreon-only midweek specials. It really REALLY helps us out.

    https://www.patreon.com/thecidershed


    To help us out with a lovely worded 5 star review hit the link below. Then scroll down to ‘Ratings and Reviews’ and a little further below that is ‘Write a Review’ (this is so much nicer than just tapping the stars 😊).: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-cider-shed/id1561411185


    Email us at: hello@thecidershed.com


    Chat with us on Bluesky : https://bsky.app/profile/thecidershedpod.bsky.social


    Join the Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/357567078923256/?ref=share


    Find us on: https://www.instagram.com/thecidershedpod/?hl=en


    AI is used to create parts of this podcast. There, now we can't be shafted

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    49 mins
  • Rex Appeal

    Rex Appeal
    Apr 26 2025

    A big thank you and welcome to new Patreon members: Beata, Nikki, Amy, Tim, Kate, Ruth, Naomi and Libby.


    And a broader thanks to all of you for your support.


    Join Keri and Matthew this week as they book Saskia in for a consultancy session, go wild at 'Laser Thing' and watch a fully recovered Edgley Morris in all their jingley glory.


    On the list for V.E. Day are :


    • You Saski Thing : Rochelle meats up.
    • Kilty as Charged : Jazzer goes full morris major.
    • House of Wax : Henry's polish brings Natasha to heel.


    Produced by Matthew Weir


    Become a beautiful patron of The Cider Shed and receive early ad-free episodes and our exclusive Patreon-only midweek specials. It really REALLY helps us out.

    https://www.patreon.com/thecidershed


    To help us out with a lovely worded 5 star review hit the link below. Then scroll down to ‘Ratings and Reviews’ and a little further below that is ‘Write a Review’ (this is so much nicer than just tapping the stars 😊).: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-cider-shed/id1561411185


    Email us at: hello@thecidershed.com


    Chat with us on Bluesky : https://bsky.app/profile/thecidershedpod.bsky.social


    Join the Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/357567078923256/?ref=share


    Find us on: https://www.instagram.com/thecidershedpod/?hl=en


    AI is used to create parts of this podcast. There, now we can't be shafted


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    43 mins
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Funny and engaging way to enjoy a radio show about farming!

This podcast is extremely enjoyable to listen to. If you like the archers, it’s better, but that certainly does not seem to be a prerequisite.

Imagine dropping into your favorite bar, and overhearing three people, who are all a little different, get together to discuss a radio show. You would hear far more than some bland review, and here you do.

The show is definitely discussed, but in a slightly ‘grumpy old people way’. Constantly complaining about any banality or boring storylines, but with a genuine affection for a show that is, in fact, a rural, middle class, English drama about farming.

Always funny, sometimes insightful and nicely blending of the omnipresent online chatter about the show (in which the presenters are very active) and the show itself.

Personally I love the Archers, with all its banality, but this show makes it better.

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