The Cider Shed - Ploughing through BBC's 'The Archers'
By: Matthew Weir, Keri Warbis, Peter Fickling
Language: en
Categories: Tv, Film, Arts, Performing, After-Shows
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Episodes
Flouncy Castle
Oct 25, 2025Hey there everyone.
A big thank you and welcome to new Patreon members : Russell and Sara.
This week we go healthy with a new spread at the breakfast table, we plan ahead with Josh, we find the ultimate Ambridge tipple and we invest in Meadow Farm's backstory on cassette.
Pinned in the family holiday groupchat :
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Duration: 00:44:01Deadow Farm
Oct 18, 2025Hey there everyone
Thanks to Kate for her Patreon upgrade this week. A big thank you and welcome to Russell who signed up post recording too.
Flowers incoming next week!
Join us this week as David tries his big hand at stand up, St Stephen's opens its backdoors to another needy cause and we find out exactly how Kenton and Jolene come up with all their 'brilliant' ideas.
Our TCS random generator gave us :
The Sadness of King George
Oct 11, 2025Hello all.
A big thanks and welome to our newest Patreon member Claire.
This week we're breaking out of jail and headed to the service station for some flowers.
On our discharge sheet:
Bored Games : Adam puts Paul into a coma.
Neil Before Me : No such thing as a lazy Susan.
You're George-ous : Our favourite Grundy gets it on.
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Duration: 00:45:10The End is Neigh
Oct 04, 2025Hey all.
A big thank you and welcome to new Patreon members : Alice, Bosie and Christine.
Bartleby's very excited to be back, Adam's calling long distance to Scotland and Mr Appleby is offering up his services to a wider audience.
Our crisp flavours are:
Produced by Matthew Weir
Become a beautiful...
Duration: 00:47:10Umm... Maize and Grace?
Sep 27, 2025A big thank you and welcome to new our newest Patreon member Kate.
We wrapped up our listening a little early this week due to work and travel demands but it seems we've ended up with a pod as long as usual. Go figure.
We go back and give Wally's Buns the send off they deserve after being culled from the omnibus, we head to a rave up on Lakey Hill to get 'mashed', Adam gets a second season on Radio Borsetshire and there's a new branded product range available in Ambridge to...
Duration: 00:44:55Praise The Lloyd
Sep 21, 2025A big thank you and welcome to new members : Holly, Jean and Ian and a huge shoutout to Amanda 'Ketchup' Kitely for upgrading.
Slighter later than usual, bit of disruption over at the Portugal branch of TCS, massive Tony style apologies for that.
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To help us out with a lovely worded 5...
Duration: 00:37:10Cleopatra vs Pip : Queen of Denial
Sep 14, 2025A big thank you and welcome to new Patrons : Alison, Karen and Jo.
A wider thank you to all of you for supporting the pod, it means a lot.
Did you survive WW3? (Warburton Week)
We did, just.
First over the top:
Lots of love,
TCS
<... Duration: 00:35:37Lawrence is a Big Red Flag
Sep 06, 2025Hello you lovely bunch.
Normal service has resumed and the Cider Shed is back.
A massive thanks and warmest of welcomes to our eleven new Patrons : Sophie, Stella, Sharon, Shirley, Debra, Robert, Bronnie, Jonathan, Mark, Tilly and Teona.
Join us this week as we apply the best pest repellent Ambridge has to offer, we proudly don our Home Farm merch and we pop over to Roserran in the Vale for a spot of patriotic retail therapy.
Just a couple of knots we need to massage out :
<... Duration: 00:50:28TCS Holiday Special Part 4 Trailer
Aug 30, 2025Our 4th Holiday Special is here.
All the way back to November 2006 and Ruth's on her way to Oxford to meet Sam, David's cooking up a wild Italian storm in the kitchen and Adam is being funny, apparently.
You can hear this and all our other midweek/holiday specials in full by becoming a Patreon member here for as little as £3 a month : https://www.patreon.com/thecidershed
Thanks for all your support.
TCS
Produced by Matthew Weir
Become a beautiful p...
Duration: 00:05:29TCS Holiday Special Part 3 Trailer
Aug 28, 2025Hello you lot!
It's time to see what we made of midsummer 2014.
You can hear this and all our specials in full by signing up here for as little as £3 a month : https://www.patreon.com/thecidershed
Sure, Roy and Elizabeth have still got their Greenbury Fields wristbands on, but have they showered the fetid festival filth off completely?
David does his bit for Borsetshire tourism and later on he attempts to hit the high notes (he can't).
Warning : Our review of Pat and T...
Duration: 00:04:39TCS Holiday Special Part 2 Trailer
Aug 23, 2025Hello fair folk of The Cider Shed listenership.
Our second review of June 1986 is here.
You too could come back to 1986 with us by clicking here : https://www.patreon.com/thecidershed
The Howards have gone (cries) but it hasn't dampened Brian's ire towards folk staying on his land.
We open the file on Elizabeth investigating Nelson's recent visitor and we have VIP tickets to Eddie's acoustic set up on Lakey Hill for Midsummer Fest. Just don't ask what we had to do to get them.
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TCS Holiday Special Part 1 Trailer
Aug 20, 2025A little taster of our first holiday special for you.
You can listen in full by signing up at https://www.patreon.com/thecidershed
It's late May 1986, Jethro, David, Neil and Phil are getting the hay in at Brookfield.
Brian and Jenny have converted The Rookeries into holiday cottages although their first family may be arriving a LITTLE early. Peggy and her Mum watch on.
David has agreed to go away with Sophie Barlow to Paris and then the South of France.
Caroline has...
Duration: 00:05:18Clean Up on Aisle Heaven
Aug 16, 2025Hello all.
We'll be taking a two week break after this week's episode but don't worry, there will be four time-travel holiday specials going out on both the Wednesdays and Saturdays that we're off. If you fancy trips back to 1986 and beyond, you can sign up here : https://www.patreon.com/thecidershed
Thanks and welcome to new members Amanda and Cumnor Jules.
Join us this week as we discover how to distract an angry farmer, unearth the mysteries of the bypass and we put in a claim for wronged hotel...
Duration: 00:47:05Grundy Turkey Teeth
Aug 09, 2025Welcome one, welcome all. Your teeth look FANTASTIC!
Huge thanks and welcome to new members : Matt, Sue, Joshua and a returning Nollaig.
Wider thanks to all of you for supporting the podcast.
Tugging at our heartstrings this week :
Produced by Matthew Weir
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Duration: 01:03:10Akram Gets a Tug Job
Aug 02, 2025A massive thank you and welcome to Clare and Dan for becoming Patreon members this week and further thanks to all of those who support the podcast.
Join Keri and Matthew this week as we track down an ensemble from the Borsetshire underground, we give Akram his plumbing flowers and we have a second look at Rosseran-in-The Vale.
On our best man to-do-list :
Steam a Little Dream, Marlene
Jul 26, 2025A big thank you and welcome to new Cider Shed Patreon members : Bronwyn, Angie, Liz and EJ.
Join us this week as we take a sauna-fied tour of Borsetshire's finest villages.
On our cocktail menu:
Pryor Commitment : Mum's the word. Just not for our Stella.
Scratch That : Markie's got the key. He's got the secret.
Bully Beef : Amber doesn't want to go to Chelsea.
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Duration: 00:54:07Bouncer's Dream
Jul 19, 2025A big thank you and welcome to new Patreon members: Lakey Bill and Rachael Stevens and further lovin' shoutouts to Kath and Rachel for their gorgeous upgrades.
We plan something 'traditional' in the Ambridge summer calendar, we check out neighbouring village Mitton Rise and Brian has an alternative to 'Vertical Farming'.
Well, it was a Warburton week after all...
On our subcommittee to do list this week :
Grunge Farm
Jul 12, 2025While Keri and Matthew may be disappointed at the break up of Dross (again), they didn't let that stop them plugging in and turning themselves up to eleven this week.
A huge thank you and welcome to new Patrons: David, Imogen, Julie and a mystery supporter, Massive props to John for his upgrade too.
As always, a wider thank you to ALL of you who make this pod happen. BISOUS!
Join us as we attend a Henry Ted Talk, we check out the county's latest influencer and we watch The...
Duration: 00:48:49You Are Now Entering Amberidge
Jul 05, 2025A huge thank you and welcome to new TCS Patreon members ; Clare, Dan, Christine and Sally.
We weren't all that taken with the first half of the week in Ambridge but oh my, how that changed!
See if you can spot the moment we completely turned our tractors around.
We also got to hear Clarrie going gritty in the canteen, Netherbourne and Waterley Cross vying for village of the year and we look into whatever happened to all of those long lost relatives of fine Ambridge folk.
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Duration: 00:55:49Amber Alert
Jun 28, 2025The latest Cider Shed is here to boom and shake your room.
A big thank you and welcome to new Patreon members Margaret and Anne and their generous gifters.
Dating in prison, an all-new festival for Ambridge and Underwood's Local targets its audience.
On our comback setlist:
Produced...
Duration: 00:39:55Corn to Be Wild?
Jun 21, 2025A big thank you and welcome to new Patreon members : Kat, Holly and Lou. Much respect.
Join Keri and Matthew on the pod this week as David swears badgery revenge, we discover a hidden corner of Albania and we get the latest feedback regarding the village shop.
Now, on our agenda today:
Produced...
Duration: 00:50:37Farms Wide Open
Jun 14, 2025Hi everyone.
Come join Keri and Matthew as we open our farm gates wide open for you this weekend.
A warm welcome and big cider hugs to our new Patreon members : Ros, Chloe, Siobhan and Nicola.
Further TCS props/love to Paul Newman for his membership upgrade.
The order of service is as follows:
Hammer Horror
Jun 07, 2025A big cidery welcome to new Patrons : Kathryn, Alison, Colin and Kath.
Join Keri and Matthew this week as they discuss where you can go to get away from it all for 7-9 minutes when Ambridge life gets too much. David has a spoken word event coming up and Susan's got a book in her, apparently.
We've got a decent selection of absolute bangers for you:
Come Dane With Me
May 31, 2025Hello all!
A huge thank you and welcome to new Cider Shed Patreon members : Paul, Maria, Rohan and Alison.
We can see you're all done with The Archers this week and seem to have dropped your napkin. Do you need a lift home to normality?
Join Keri and Matthew this week as we check out the latest liquifying options at the EV charging station, we launch an all-new Ambridge road safety campaign and we enjoy a nutritious bowl of something to get us moving.
Now, how satisfied...
Duration: 00:56:38Cheese Singles
May 24, 2025Ask for Angela : https://askforangela.co.uk/
Refuge : https://refuge.org.uk/
Women's Aid : https://www.womensaid.org.uk/
NCDV : https://www.ncdv.org.uk/
From The BBC : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp3wwkk6e5vo
We'll sidestep the levity in the description this week.
Peace and love.
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Duration: 00:53:29The Archers Get a Pounding
May 17, 2025Join Keri and Matthew this week as they hear from Borsetshire's most trustworthy investment capital firm, tour Felpersham's renewed luxury cat home and then make you uncannily fancy a radish.
Huge cidery hugs and thanks to new Patreon members : Michael, Tamsin, Carol, Joker TV, Lee and Rachel.
To our listeners, we leave the following:
Produced by Matthew Weir
Become...
Duration: 00:43:38Peg Out
May 10, 2025Welcome 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 :
Plant-Based Riot
May 03, 2025Psssst! 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:
Rex Appeal
Apr 26, 2025A 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 :
The Cider Shed Easter Patreon Swapshop Special
Apr 20, 2025Happy Easter everyone.
We hope all is good with you.
Our Easter Special is now out, exclusively for Patreon members.
You can find it here : https://www.patreon.com/posts/cider-shed-127001235?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Join us as we go rampaging though the Magi-Maze all the way back to August 2005 and Lynda Snell's inspired lifeswap.
There's even a special guest.
We'll be back on main duty next week, in the...
Duration: 00:03:45The Cider Shed is 4
Apr 14, 2025Hello you lovely lot,
Four years eh? We can barely believe it either.
Huge thanks and big welcome to new Patreon members: Anna, Laura, Craig, Mason, Sarah and Kirsty.
As always, a wider thank you to all of you who support us and make the pod possible.
Thanks for all the birthday messages. Those of you that left audios earlier in the week might just hear yourself at the end.
On the chopping block this week:
Casey Meets Rochelle
Apr 05, 2025Hello you fine folk.
A big thank you and welcome to our new Patreon members: Frosty Fox, Louise Peterkin, Aunty Mary from The Dairy, Terry Cross, Tom Roe, Deborah Shields and Lindorfan.
Welcome one, welcome all, and of course, a broader thank you and collective mulled cider hug to all those who support us and make the pod possible.
So, on your CV...you've written the following:
Joy Division
Mar 29, 2025Hello all,
A big thank you and welcome to new Patrons : Emma, M.Squike and Adam L.
Join us this week as we attend the slamdown of the century in the Tea Room carpark, offer a helping hand to those in need and Keri gets tough at Bridge Farm.
We've memorised the following things for our big interview:
Thanks for all you...
Duration: 00:46:51Lily Stumps Freddie
Mar 23, 2025Hey there everyone.
Welcome to our 8 new Patreon members, Lori, Umm Saavo, Kevin, Heather, Moira, Jennifer's Voice, Julia and Jo.
Join Keri and Matthew this week as they leaf through the Borsetshire Echo Sunday supplement looking for the following:
Thanks for all your support.
Produced by Matthew Weir
Become...
Duration: 00:55:45Curds Not Turds
Mar 16, 2025A big thank you and welcome to new Patrons: Steve and Carolyn.
Join Keri and Matthew this week as they seek out Freddie's latest compilation CD, discover a positive podcast to rival TCS and pick out the perfect hamper for you all.
On our protest placards this week:
Produced by Matthew...
Duration: 00:44:03The Hunt for Red Pesto
Mar 09, 2025Hey there folks.
A big thank you and welcome to new Patrons : Daniel and Catherine.
This week we delve into Ambridge's premier toilet store, the cold war and a little bit of local radio.
Produced by Matthew Weir
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Duration: 00:34:49The Fast and The Spurious
Mar 01, 2025Hi all you lovely folk.
A big welcome and thank you to new Patrons: Daniela, Helen and David.
Join Keri and Matthew this week as they attempt to get Borsetshire Water on the blower, dream up the ultimate crowd-puller for The Bull and they look into the unknown terror of Ambridge's very own Bermuda (Cheese) Triangle.
The toppings this week include:
Celia Creams Helen
Feb 23, 2025A big welcome to new Patrons: Paul, Claudia and Catherine and a big up to long time Patron Helen.
Join us this week as we try to pick the right housesitting service, we plan a little cosmetic alteration round the back and we consider a trip down Panama way for one of Wayne's signature pancakes.
Now, somewhere on this remote control is the button for:
Dairy Me: Helen samples defeat.
House of Gill Repute: Joy isn't remotely interested.
Hard Cheese: Bridge Farm fails again.
...
Duration: 00:58:31Borshitshire
Feb 16, 2025Hey everyone.
A big welcome to new patrons: Becky and Molly, thanks to Helen for being patient and a massive Bristol big-up to Louise for the membership upgrade.
Further thanks to Mr Snodes for his inspired title idea on Bluesky.
Aside from that, we're in serious mode this week, no silly ads or giggles about poop, oh no, absolutely not.
I think we've finally grown up.
Now, let's power-hose this lot down the drain:
Lawrence Bowls a Wrong'un
Feb 09, 2025Join Keri and Matthew at the crease this week as they attempt to win the toss.
Batting order as follows:
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Duration: 00:43:05Panto Loons
Feb 02, 2025Matthew comforts Keri as they piece together the criminal reconstruction of a week that felt like curtains for The Archers.
A big thank you and welcome to our nine new patrons : Julie, Cushla, Benedict, Lizzie, Lisa, Linda, Charlotte, Jenny and Lorraine.
Further thanks to all of you who listen and support us.
Entering stage left:
Produced by...
Duration: 00:49:12Nelly, The Elephant in The Room
Jan 26, 2025Join Keri and Matthew this week as they sabotage the roof of Felperham Arts Centre.
A huge welcome to new patrons : James, Mark, Diana, Mary and John.
Props to Rutherian for the title of this week's episode.
On the physical menu list:
Thanks for all your support.
Produced by Matthew Weir
...
Duration: 00:44:20Brian Chooses Bridge Over Troubled Beavers
Jan 19, 2025Hey everyone,
A huge welcome to new Patrons: Sian, Heather, Budleigh Belle and Allan.
Thanks so much for supporting us.
Join us this week for the following:
Produced by Matthew Weir
Become a beautiful...
Duration: 00:54:01Harrison Has his Chips
Jan 12, 2025Hello everyone!
A big welcome and massive thanks to new Patrons Yvette and Penny.
Join us this week as we hear more about the David Archer movie franchise, Matthew manifests scenes in The Archers and we hear how Harrison gets on undercover up north.
The dips this week are:
Wild Release Me
Jan 05, 2025Hello everyone.
Join Keri and Matthew returning from their Christmas break with 14 (count 'em!) new Patrons along for the ride.
Massive thanks to Catherine, Aimee, Julian, Robert, Jennifer, Angus, Douglas, Suzanne, William, Elizabeth, Kate, Kath and both Paulas for signing up as well as a huge thank you to all our existing patrons too for their help.
Carving up the family farm this week, we found:
Patreon Christmas Special 2009 Trailer
Dec 22, 2024Hey everyone,
Hope you're all having a cracking festive build up.
They certainly were back in the mists of time in Ambridge with a vertiable banger of a week.
We loved every minute of it, as I think you'll detect in this episode of the pod.
Listen...
Duration: 00:02:01The Golden Cauldron
Dec 15, 2024Hey all.
A big welcome to new Patrons: Charlie, Jerry, Richard, Annabelle and Anna. Thanks so much for your support.
Check out David's pedantry here: https://www.bikeradar.com/features/long-reads/cycling-environmental-impact
And go see Christmas Present and Correct here : https://www.lichfieldgarrick.com/events/christmas-present-correct
Have a very merry Christmas, see you on the other side.
Produced by Matthew Weir
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Duration: 00:44:32Santa's Grotty
Dec 08, 2024Huge shoutout and hugs to new Patrons: Sarah, Laura, Joanne, Jaqui, Harriet and Deborah.
Props also to legend Andrew Miles for his upgrade.
Join us this week as we zoom round the lanes of Ambridge trying to keep up with the lunatic Leonard.
On our list for Scary Santa:
Produced by Matthew Weir
<... Duration: 00:38:21
Scambridge
Dec 01, 2024If there's another Archers' podcast out there covering Napalm Death, Carly Simon and Iron Maiden this weekend, we'd like to see them in The Bull car park.
Preferably NOT next to Mick's van.
Huge love to new patrons Amanda and Louise, thanks so much!
As always, massive respect to all in The Cider Shed Patreon Gang, link to join below.
Now, if you don't mind, we booked the following:
Taking The Mick
Nov 24, 2024Join us this week as we take you to the Borsetshire Hereford Cattle Society's afterparty, we discuss Mick giving Keri the ick and Brad and Kirsty making a beaver flick.
Huge welcome to new Patrons, Paul, Tony, Aimée and Jason.
What we naming this goat then?
Produced by Matthew Weir
Beaver Patrol
Nov 17, 2024Hey there listeners, despite a few beavers in the machine earlier, the pod is now up with all ads and jingles.
A big welcome and thank you to new Patrons: Elizabeth, Marie and Paula.
Produced by Matthew Weir
British Hen Welfare Trust as mentioned by John Doolan : https://www.bhwt.org.uk/
Become a beautiful patron of The Cider...
Duration: 00:57:08Nobody Puts Fallon in a Corner
Nov 10, 2024Join Keri, Matthew and their AI assistant Rex this week as they cover that slightly early Christmas Carol plot.
We're also visited by a ghost of Ambridge future that you DIDN'T hear from on The Archers this week.
Rest in Power June Spencer: We pay tribute.
Massive thanks to new patrons, Richard, Melanie, Marie and Sam and a big shout-out to Chloe for the upgrade. Much appreciated, all of you.
Now, where do you want to go today?
Ashtrays to Ashtrays, Clunk to Clunky
Nov 03, 2024What can we do when Ambridge dishes up a week like THAT one we just had?
Make a pod about it I guess.
Thanks to new Patrons: Richard, Steven, Claire, James, Lauren, Luke, Caroline, Colin and Hannah, and a big up to John and Francesca for their upgrades.
Name the following kittens:
Death by Bonfire Cheese : Will Helen's plans hamper Fallon.
Butt of The Joke : Wesley wins The Ashes.
You Rexy Thing : All is Fairbrother in Love and War.
Produced...
Duration: 01:04:28Ruth Speaks Truth to Plougher
Oct 26, 2024Hey everyone.
WE. ARE. BACK.
Join Keri and Matthew this week as they cover Brian making his big screen debut, Darrington cooking up an event to rival 'Apple Day' and Adam going raving in the jungle.
A huge, warm, mulled-cidery welcome to our SEVEN new Patrons: Tom, Steve, Frances, Debbie, Adam, Sally and Katy.
Empty your pockets of the following please:
In Cell : George sums up prison for Brad.
Core Skills : An Apple Day a day keeps the Grundys in pay.
<... Duration: 00:57:59Georgement Day
Oct 12, 2024Join us as we get into exactly what's waiting for George at Handale Prison, what's showing at Felpersham Orpheus this weekend and we ponder what might be the issue with the Ambridge tourist industry.
Huge thanks to Rachel, Neil and Lara for becoming patrons and to James Griffiths who upgraded his membership. Bless you all.
We're very grateful to Heather Jones and Legal Beagle for their lovely reviews and last but not least, to our listener and patron Courtney (he of the mighty Mr Cartwright impression) who selflessly gave us our title this...
Duration: 01:00:37Ben Gets The Hornet
Oct 05, 2024Join Keri and Matthew this week AND 22 NEW PATRONS! (shoutouts at the end you lovely people) as they kick the hornets' nest that is The Archers into the long grass.
Baking in the oven, we have:
Love at First Sting? : Zainab scooters into Ben's life.
Bad-Time Story : Alice reads George his wrongs.
Fake Off : Khalil likes to stir, but still gets his cake.
Produced by Matthew Weir
Go see Susie Riddell in this : https://millatsonning.com/shows/the-whistling/
And go...
Duration: 00:58:29The Mystery of The Missing Plotlines
Sep 28, 2024Hey there you lot, Matthew was almost annoyed this week, while Keri was rocking in the corner.
Our entries are:
Table Emotion : Wish this storyline was on a wobbly table.
I GET THAT REFERENCE! : Thanks Oliver and Pat.
Cop Out : Harrison isn't feeling the force.
Produced by Matthew Weir
It's Lonely At The Centre Of The Earth by the immensely talented Zoe Thorogood:
https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/its-lonely-at-the-centre-of-the-earth-tp
And her instagram : https://www.instagram.com/zoethorogood/?hl...
Duration: 01:01:46UnEDDIEfying Behaviour
Sep 21, 2024Join Keri, Matthew, Lionel Richie, Delia Smith and Tom Archer (trying his hand at mediation) as we ponder WTF was going on in Ambridge this week.
Produced by Matthew Weir
Delia's Cheese and Apple Pie recipe, feel free to choose your own and send us your pics : https://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/collections/perfect-pies/traditional-apple-pie-with-a-cheddar-crust
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Duration: 00:58:48Dirty Harrison
Sep 14, 2024Hey you lovely lot,
Join us this week as we welcome new Patrons: Pam, Helen, Rachel, Mike, Lex, Gerard and Jesi.
A tanned Keri is reunited with Matthew as they navigate an Ambridge tempest of dog-poo bins, giant sunflowers and redecorating Greenacres.
Nothing else happening, was there?
Produced by Matthew Weir<...
Duration: 00:59:35BYE GEORGE!!! It's a Horrobin Holiday Special
Sep 07, 2024Join us this week as we interview the Horrobins.
Go see Susie in this : https://millatsonning.com/shows/the-whistling/
And then go see Madeleine in this : https://www.warhorseonstage.com/
Susie has a wonderful podcast over here : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/limited-time-only/id1570332675
Produced by Matthew Weir
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...
Duration: 01:22:43Little Shop of Horrobin
Aug 31, 2024Join Keri and Matthew on tour this week as The Cider Shed is recorded and edited in various locations.
We've got 'Mystic Flannels', 'Found in a Skip Fashion' and a certain someone's 4-day course into the bendy unknown.
Confused?
You will be.
Clive's Alive
Aug 24, 2024Join us this week as Keri and Matthew celebrate the return of the prodigal plumber, discuss lying when thick and ponder what multiple scenes involving Kirsty and Denise could have done to our inner eardrums.
Produced by Matthew Weir
Vote for us in the British Podcast Awards, if you...
Duration: 01:01:54The Cider Shed Out of Office
Aug 17, 2024With Matthew away on holiday and Keri off in London seeing Sheryl Crow, there wasn't much time to put a podcast together so we're giving you what we thought of the start of the week.
We'll reconvene and tell you what we thought of the end of the week on the next Patreon midweeker.
Hope you enjoy the slightly stripped back affair.
Normal service, silly ads etc to be resumed next week.
There will be no regular ads or monetization for this episode.
Produced by Matthew Weir<...
Duration: 00:34:25Gategate
Aug 10, 2024Greetings 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 the sublime and the Ambridge ridiculous while we discuss the following topics:
Hero Glass Repair...
Duration: 01:06:36The George DilEMMA
Aug 03, 2024Hello 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:
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Duration: 00:54:36Paul's Pity Party
Jul 27, 2024Hello 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:
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Duration: 00:53:54Bully Beef
Jul 20, 2024Hello 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.
Party gate : Natasha clucks up Fallon and Chelsea's hen plans.
Produced by Matthew Weir<...
Duration: 00:57:46Election Night 2024 Trailer
Jul 20, 2024Don't miss out on The Cider Shed feature length election special.
With reporters placed around the country, we brought you the latest as we got it, and sometimes even when we didn't get it.
Hear the whole thing today by going to : https://www.patreon.com/posts/cider-shed-2024-107971418
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Duration: 00:04:19Dear John. Dodgy Denise.
Jul 13, 2024Alright 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.SHIT : Stella comes aboard.
Produced by Matthew Weir
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Duration: 01:01:06In Cider Knowledge
Jul 06, 2024Greetings 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...
Produced by Matthew Weir
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Duration: 00:48:35Offload of Old Pony
Jun 29, 2024Hello 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:
Produced by Matthew Weir
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Duration: 00:59:16Alice in Chains?
Jun 22, 2024Hello 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 : Mick and Joy have classic intercourse.
It's a Cert : Harrison agrees to stop bringing up baby. For now...
Duration: 00:48:32Money For Old Horse
Jun 15, 2024Welcome 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, 'Local Radio Puns' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFI2mNR33sE&t=10...
Duration: 00:49:26Where's The Beef?
Jun 08, 2024Join 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:
Produced by Matthew Weir
<... Duration: 00:48:10Chaosy Meats
Jun 01, 2024Hey 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.
Produced by Matthew Weir
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Duration: 00:52:02Crash and Burns
May 25, 2024Join Keri and Matthew this week as they discuss 'Jill Rescue', 'Danger Sausage' and angry pigs.
Produced by Matthew Weir
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Duration: 00:43:46London Calling
May 18, 2024Hello 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...
Splish Splash, George was Faking a Crash
May 11, 2024Well, 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.
Keith Mandeman, Pool Inspector : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob1rYlCpOnM
To help us out with...
Duration: 01:05:12Quizzed as a Fart
May 04, 2024Join 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:
Th...
Duration: 00:54:44Helen ('s) Back in The Archers
Apr 27, 2024Keri and Matthew umpire the following grudge matches this week on the village green :
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 Weir.
Jack meets Cher in 'Will and Grace' as mentioned by listener Matt Clay...
Duration: 00:53:41Laid Marion
Apr 21, 2024Hello lovely folk
Join Keri and Matthew as they go to war this week over The Archers. WARNING: Keri makes some funny noises.
Produced by Matthew Weir.
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Duration: 01:07:37Pony and Cr*p
Apr 13, 2024Hey 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 Vice Captain Chris.
Barking up The Wrong Tree : Are Ed and Emma cutting corners on chainsaws?<...
Duration: 00:42:48Mr Eddie
Apr 06, 2024Hey 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 Smell : Justin picks up the scent of Miranda.
Produced...
Duration: 00:52:34Happy Easter from The Cider Shed
Mar 31, 2024Hello 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 pony. Or was that Belinda? We forget.
We threw in some of your favourite ads and there's multiple tests for the brain...
Duration: 00:01:41BRIANDA
Mar 24, 2024Hey 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:
Produced by Matthew...
Duration: 00:59:49WE FOUND KATE (lovely this week)
Mar 17, 2024No 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 looked over the business plan, and these are the smartest targets in the room.
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Lovell's in the Air
Mar 10, 2024Let 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:
Heli-Oaks
Mar 03, 2024All aboard!
Join Keri and Matthew as they navigate the canals of your mind.
The following locks have been opened.
Produced by Matthew Weir.
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Duration: 00:40:53Police Harrysment
Feb 25, 2024Join Keri and Matthew this week as they doomscroll through Bruce Titchener's Tiktok, discuss Bristol's macabre pub doors and what car Harry drives.
It's Not Tree Surgery : Emma and Ed get wood (and a loan).
Skin Trade : Tony gives Natasha a hiding.
There's a Spark : David goes Electric with Vince.
Produced by Matthew Weir.
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Duration: 00:52:54Shirty Harry
Feb 18, 2024Ahoy you wonderful lot.
This week Keri pays tribute to Simon Bates for some reason and Matthew remembers exactly where he was when Sam Fox and Mick Fleetwood presented The Brits.
DO YOU???
In between 'Cherry Flings' and 'Flying Elbows', we tried to recall the following:
Horsing Around: Harrison gets saddled with a slaughtered Harry.
Cock and Bull: David gets all mixed up.
Arsehole in One: A dodgy line of questioning at the mini golf.
You Lucia Some, You Win Some...
Duration: 00:58:01The Eve of War
Feb 10, 2024Join Keri and Matthew this week as they discuss Harry and Mummy, Adam's lol-factory and Keri faces her toughest ever quiz.
There are a host of new board games from The Cider Shed for you to get all giddy about too.
Through the viewing window we espied:
Culture Wars : Susan and Clarrie leave a welcoming present in Adam's wellies.
Under Starter's Orders : A lovely restaurant date with lovely Eve.
Gimme Snell-Ter : Kenton rolls up at Ambridge Hall.
Produced by Matthew Weir.
<... Duration: 00:56:04
Kenton gets XL Bull-ied
Feb 04, 2024Hey there you fashionable lot.
Come join Keri and Matthew as they build bridges with every possible demographic you can think of.
We'll see you down the front of a Jolene gig for the following:
Produced by Matthew Weir.
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Duration: 00:51:17LB Trouble Ewe
Jan 28, 2024Let Keri and Matthew shepherd you through the graveyard of your deepest Ambridge desires. Hear our Keri get a furball at the thought of Brian's mortality, Helen gets her eggs out at a society reception and Ambridge Madonna Vogues for the very last time (possibly).
Oldest drinking topics were:
Hay Fever: Lilian gets all dirty for Harry.
Purrrfect Day: Brian offloads Hilda on Tony.
Dairy Me: Susan and Clarrie get Whisky-ed off their feet by New Adam.
Labrinth - 'Still Don't Know My Name' from Euphoria...
Duration: 00:32:44The Cat Shat on The Cravat
Jan 21, 2024Hey Kiddos!
Join Keri and Matthew this week as they discuss lambing, David Soul and Mark Morrison.
In between a few massages we managed to look over :
Is there an Echo in here?: Local journalist Rebecca investigates, but at what price?
It's no Ewes: Ed gets fleeced on Blue Monday.
Nip it in the bud! : It's a new dawn and Brian is feline good.
The 'Other' Shed, number one rated restaurant in London: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqPARIKHbN8
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Duration: 00:39:56Zumba Lows
Jan 14, 2024Join Keri and Matthew as they segway their way through Pat's joyous birthday, Henry's therapy and Lily's indecent proposal.
We've got all the latest messages from our Borsetshire sponsors and Ambridge Madge comes back for a second Vogue-around.
While you're here, perhaps we could interest you in the following:
Exit Through The Grift Shop: Retail's wagging the dog at Lovell James.
They're Rentalists!: Tom and Natasha's field of dreams has a nightmare.
Defect to Grey: Lower Loxley loses The Toff-Off
Succession Season One Trailer...
Duration: 00:39:32Kate's Tipping Point
Jan 07, 2024Strike a pose with Keri and Matthew as they discuss The Rochelle Factor, The Earl of St Germans on the catwalk and Tracy joining the church of Scientology.
In between goes on each other's chocolate dartboards, we aimed for:
Bull Shot : Brian suffers Lillian's swigs and arrows.
Whole Lotta Pony : Has Chris bought a beast of burden?
It's a Titch up! : The funnest fam in The Archers are coming to town.
The Bristol Hum : https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-35344544
Cake Wrecks : https...
Duration: 00:49:01Love Sprouts Eternal
Dec 31, 2023We're here to ring in the New Year with you all and we'll be expecting Christmas family dinner style arguments about the following:
Suets you Sir: A shop-shy Ed tells Jazzer he wants to branch out.
A Load of New Pony: Chris buys Martha Harry in a pony suit.
Flirty Harry: Seems the latest horsey toff Feels lucky.
Mr Loverman: We pay tribute to Ian Pepperell's playing of Roy Tucker. Rest in Power you legend. xxx
Go see Ryan (Our Lee) as Prince Charming in Cinderella : https...
Duration: 00:45:26The Cider Shed Christmas Special 2023
Dec 24, 2023Season's greetings everyone!
As this year wraps up, join Keri, Matthew and a'popping-back-in-Peter as they cast their eyes back to the hateful, fateful Christmas of 2016.
Peter also steps up and tests his recent Archers knowledge in a festive mini quiz, with stunning results!
Get involved and let us know what you think of/remember about that long gone festive week.
Lots...
Duration: 00:50:06Give Us A Coup
Dec 17, 2023Hey gang,
Join Keri and Matthew this week as they wander through Waterloo Station in search of a pub called The Bell.
It WILL make sense once you listen.
Go see Ryan (Our Lee) as Prince Charming in Cinderella : https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/darlingtonpantomime?fbclid=PAAaZkJlX0KgZQJo2_hn6z_KQS0CWSyDIkwqnSKmFdPdUPJ2aR57hyqhmXf0k
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Duration: 00:56:54Shula Acre?
Dec 09, 2023This week join Keri and Matthew as they badger their way through the minutiae of your favourite village of the damned.
Go see Ryan (Our Lee) as Prince Charming in Cinderella : https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/darlingtonpantomime?fbclid=PAAaZkJlX0KgZQJo2_hn6z_KQS0CWSyDIkwqnSKmFdPdUPJ2aR57hyqhmXf0k
To help us out with a lovely worded 5 star...
Duration: 00:39:04