25-09-2016, 08:18 AM
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Re: The Archers (radio four)
Originally Posted by Silver Tabby
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We don't seem to have a corner for Radio - so I am putting this in here - don't mind at all if it has to be moved.Is anyone following this? Just wondered if it was safe to listen again - was so sick of hopeless Helen, her virago of a mother in law and her mind controlling hubby that I stopped listening months ago.
While appreciating that psychological abuse can be every bit as damaging as physical abuse - they dragged this story line on and on and on ad nauseam.
The story has dragged on rather, but I am glad Helen was found not guilty of attempting to murder her evil controlling spouse. The story has done a lot of good highlighting this problem, and women's refuges have benefitted by the donations they have been given.
25-09-2016, 08:41 AM
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Re: The Archers (radio four)
Originally Posted by Silver Tabby
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Thank you - does that mean the revolting Rob is deceased - might just tune in again today - could do with a laugh !
26-09-2016, 08:57 AM
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Re: The Archers (radio four)
Originally Posted by Julie1962
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I stopped listening a whole back really sad story I think it was tony died and I cried, I always listened at work and thought it wasn't a good look weeping as I worked, so I turned over to LBC and never tuned in again.
Tony is still very much alive.
26-09-2016, 09:16 AM
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Re: The Archers (radio four)
Originally Posted by Silver Tabby
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We don't seem to have a corner for Radio - so I am putting this in here - don't mind at all if it has to be moved.Is anyone following this? Just wondered if it was safe to listen again - was so sick of hopeless Helen, her virago of a mother in law and her mind controlling hubby that I stopped listening months ago.
While appreciating that psychological abuse can be every bit as damaging as physical abuse - they dragged this story line on and on and on ad nauseam.
If only just one person sitting at home in isolation was prompted to seek help or to get help for someone after hearing the programme, the weeks of squirming with unease at Robs behaviour will have been worth it.
The programme has also helped to raise £135,000 for an abuse charity and I understand the helplines have been very busy.
It could be argued that 'entertainment' programmes should not be used for the purposes of raising awareness but what better way than a radio serial is there to reach those isolated from the world by abuse.
The Archers has always been used to raise awareness often on farming issues, the only difference this time is the subject matter.
I have followed the story line with great interest, it was a 'textbook' case of coercive control and I couldn't wait to see how the story would be resolved. I think there was a legitimate reason for dragging it out, this kind of abuse is slow and insidious and can't be condenced into a few weeks.
In the story Helen has returned to her parents farm and has both children with her .
Rob has been granted parental rights to see baby Jack his biological son for a few hours a week under supervision.He is not allowed to see Henry who is not his biological son and who was subject to the coercive control experienced by his mother.
26-09-2016, 11:43 AM
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Re: The Archers (radio four)
Originally Posted by Julie1962
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I stopped listening a whole back really sad story I think it was tony died and I cried, I always listened at work and thought it wasn't a good look weeping as I worked, so I turned over to LBC and never tuned in again.
Originally Posted by tarantula
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Tony is still very much alive.
That certainly had me in floods of tears
Thankfully I was self employed and working here alone ... phew
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