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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Award winning podcast* 🥈. Talking about life as a British born Chinese (BBC)/British Asian. The struggles that I've had to deal with whilst growing up in my mum and dad's takeaway in the 1980s/1990s. My parents are immigrants from HK/China and moved to the UK when they were teenagers. I was brought up being Chinese at home and English when I was outside of home - it felt confusing at the time as I couldn't find a sense of belonging. But now I am much older, I am proud of my Chinese heritage ...
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Over My Dead Poddy is the podcast that lifts the lid on death, dying, and funerals – busting the common funeral myths with honesty, humour, and heart. Hosted by three passionate professionals who work across the funeral industry, it’s a human-focussed, fear-facing, no-nonsense look at what really happens when it’s time to say goodbye to those we love – and why it matters. We’re here to answer the questions you’ve always wondered about but never quite dared to ask. From the practical to the p ...
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Co-Hosts Carl and Nichola were invited for chat on the BBC Radio Tees Breakfast Show. They explained their thoughts behind the concept, why they wanted people to understand that they have choices when their loved ones pass and why they felt that funeral myths needed to be busted!By overmydeadpoddy
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Welcome 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 : Field of Schemes : Ruth and Stella combine against the grain. Dental as Anything : Is Amber planning a Turkish delight…
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Episode 3 - Crafting a Ceremony - the personal touches that make memorable services
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37:16So you’ve got the bones of the ceremony … now what? In this episode, we’re getting into the good stuff — the personal touches that turn a standard service into something unforgettable. From picking the perfect song (no, it doesn’t have to be Eva Cassidy and yes it can be Ring of Fire) to wrangling family tributes that actually hit the mark, we’re t…
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A 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…
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Episode 2 - First Call Fears - Funeral Directors and Officiants are there to help you!
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30:35Your loved one has passed.... Who do call, what should you be asking and why you don't need to be scared...By overmydeadpoddy
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A 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…
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Episode 1 - First Steps - a loved one passes, so what happens next?
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24:01Following a stuttering start the guys have their relaunch episode for you to start delving into the realms of the UK Funeral Industry. Co-Hosts Nichola Reeder, an Independent Celebrant and Carl Tate, a long standing and respected Funeral Director have teamed up to try and open up the inner workings of the funeral industry to try and Demystify and D…
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A 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 we…
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While 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 ma…
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A 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 Cros…
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S4 Ep2: Pando Sandos with Lil' Wong Bakes
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1:00:37Chinese Chippy Girl is back with another episode. This time she brings back another fellow BBC (British Born Chinese) Sam Wong aka Lil' Wong Bakes and talk about Sam's absolutely delicious Sando Pandos. Georgie and Sam also talk about their top 5 dim sum dishes and speaking lak lak kak kak Cantonese. Give the show a listen. Share it on your socials…
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The 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: Back at The Crease : A returning Harrison puts the 'L' in Franchester. No S…
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A 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: Tirana Sore-Arse : Albania is becoming a pain in Kate's backsid…
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Hi 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: You Give Me Phoeber : The return of Matthew's favourite…
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A 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:…
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Hello 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 laun…
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Ask 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. Produced by Matthew Weir Become a beautiful patron of The Cider…
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Join 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: Will and Test…
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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 : S…
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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…
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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…
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The Cider Shed Easter Patreon Swapshop Special
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3:45Happy 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 …
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Hello 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…
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Hello 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..…
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Hello 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: Atmosphere : Rochelle pushes Joy. Has she lost co…
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Hey 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: Gravelly Voice : Did Akram make Helen's heart skip a beat? Bridge Farm HR : Not so grate tbh. Ding Do…
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A 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: Close to The Bone : Freddie sends The Cider Shed switchboard into meltdown. Tractor …
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Hey 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. Flat Out : Brad tosses his pancake prize away. Look at Estate of Her! : Natasha gets nasty in the house market. Anti Vacs : Brain and Lilian smash it up at The Gil…
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Hi 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: …
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A 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 fo…
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Hey 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'…
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Join Keri and Matthew at the crease this week as they attempt to win the toss. Batting order as follows: Googly-eyed: Lawrence is in for his maiden over. Swine Clue : Hannah hogs Chris's attention at the pub quiz. Isosceles Love Triangle : Brad, Ben and Zainab just don't add up. Produced by Matthew Weir Become a beautiful patron of The Cider Shed a…
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Matthew 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: Button It : Mick g…
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Join 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: Casey Meat-up : Vince gets romantic. Thai The Knot : Ben and Zainab pad it out. Gen Sex : Brian can do whatever the…
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Brian Chooses Bridge Over Troubled Beavers
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54:01Hey 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: Visit Borsetshire's latest theme park. Try dating in the Borsetshire dairy community. Slip into the world's first Prog Rock Hot Tub. Get to know your onions with the beloved Tom Archer. Keri qu…
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Hello 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: Dam it : Khalil puts David in the gnaw about rewilding's beaver plans. Wotsi…
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Hello 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 hel…
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Hey 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. Joe selling bootleg cider punch at Deck the Halls (Gills). Nigel doing a gorilla striptease (possibly). Helen doubling up as a baby laxative (always). New Netflix series just dropped : Mike T…
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Hey 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…
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Huge 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: Saint Mick : The carpark roadie gives us a nightmare before Christmas. Zain-y Ra…
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If 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 do…
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Join 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? Turf War : Helen goes to ground in the house sale. Droning On : Should Brad be divided? Feli…
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Hey 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. Dam Gurl : Rex is eager for beavers. Slum Chums : Helen reaches a new, cheesy level of condescension Passive Aggressive House : What's got Tony's goat? Produced by Mat…
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Join 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 f…
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Ashtrays to Ashtrays, Clunk to Clunky
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1:04:28What 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 …
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Hey 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 pl…
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Join 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 He…
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Join 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 …
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The Mystery of The Missing Plotlines
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1:01:46Hey 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 talente…
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Join 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. Medi-hate : Tom's a genius. Cheesed Off : Pie in the sky storyline. Dropzoned Out : Emma fails to kill Ed. Produced by Matthew Weir Delia's Cheese and Apple Pie recipe, feel free to choose your own and se…
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