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This week, Lucy and Jeff debate Harrassment’s motives, Brian’s entitlement and daft baby names. #TheArchersSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listeners' theories on Alan's financial dealings with Carol abound, we find Amber's take on childbirth surprisingly refreshing and Bishop Cyril's anxious about Alan's pagan leanings.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we say a not terribly fond farewell to Carol, muse on what kind of trouble Alan has now inevitably got himself into and remain in awe of Kenton’s brass neck. #TheArchersSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff and Lucy discuss death, divorce and whether or not ‘Monty’ would be allowed in a Scrabble game. There's jacket potato chat, and Lucy can't tell her balalaikas from her bouzoukis. #TheArchersSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back with a bumper episode, we marvel at George’s entitlement; Jeff wonders how Meadow Farm keeps going; Lucy cannot understand why Harassment is now sounding as if he’s on Last of the Summer Wine; and we’re both alarmed at Fallon’s guffawing.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff can’t bear the Harassment/Lily relationship, Lucy thinks Ruth’s immature, and they both love Lynda. Also we receive the best map ever and hear an eye-opening tale about waking up with a Dobermann.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff gets Bert back-up, Carol gets Lucy’s back up, Ruth goes barking mad and we wonder whether it’s death row for MontySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We get the giggles at Adam’s back catalogue, wonder at Keira’s timing, and Jeff continues his misguided support of Bert.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff and Lucy discuss whether Alice should have banished Rex to the bedroom on his first night as a co-habitee, whether Bert’s character will ever settle down, and some truly terrible parenting advice.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we wonder if Harassment and Fallon’s uncoupling will remain cordial, and look forward to “Ambridge Tinder”Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everybody's suspicious of Amber's Mum, Jeff gets picked up on his Wankel, and Lucy calls time on Fallon and Harassment.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Lucy thinks Jill was too easy to dismiss as a gingham housewife, Jeff foresees the end of the road for Brian, and Febreze hopes to meet a QueenSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate is pushed to the brink about a stink.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruth finds herself marshalling egos and Keira breaks her silence.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We contemplate Annabill; a gory PSA; and Kate’s renaissance. Katenaissance? Rekatessance? [That's enough - Ed]Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.