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Robert Smith

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Lecturer in International Relations at Coventry University. Research interests British Foreign Policy, Iraq, and Kurdistan. Mostly here for Luton Town and The Archers.

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I'm hoping the daughter can't remember his first name either, and Alan will begin the funeral service, "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to pay our respects to village stalwart, [nervous cough, scrapping of chairs, flatulence, etc.) MISTER Mulligan. Who can forget him, eh?"

15.10.2025 18:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It has been great for our youngest cat. It's paid for expensive cardiology scans and ongoing medication, but there is an exclusion on preexisting conditions.

15.10.2025 18:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a close up of a man 's face with the words `` oohh i 'm really scared '' . ALT: a close up of a man 's face with the words `` oohh i 'm really scared '' .

George (with a sharpened toothbrush) to Adam. #TheArchers

01.10.2025 18:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ditto. I like choral evensong as well.

I thought Jim sounded very old, a very sad development.

18.09.2025 09:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Only one "s" in Grasmere.

I know I'm being a pedant, but I'm 59, it's allowed at my age. ๐Ÿคช

20.08.2025 06:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Better than Felpersham!!? Does such an institution exist?? #TheArchers

17.08.2025 18:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Top Jakob content tonight.

Plus, Ben setting up his mum with his sister's girlfriend.

04.08.2025 19:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You suffer for all of us. Glad to hear you're back on TMS next week.

26.06.2025 19:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Indeed.

How's the sh*tberg? I somewhat regretted my podcast choice when making breakfast the other morning.

26.06.2025 19:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

In fairness to the lad, he did try to get out a lot sooner.

26.06.2025 19:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I can think of something worse. A cruise with Justin. ##TheArchers

26.05.2025 18:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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@keriwarbis.bsky.social
Just arrived this morning. It's a banger! And we're not talking Tom Archer's sausages.

01.05.2025 10:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Helen: "You're still thinking about the bad news, aren't you?"

PS. Can't Clarrie have a retirement? She's 71 in May.

18.03.2025 16:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a man in a leather jacket is standing in front of a building and making a funny face . ALT: a man in a leather jacket is standing in front of a building and making a funny face .

Rex and Kirsty, this wouldn't have happened if we'd got the beavers. #TheArchers

11.02.2025 21:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Raw sewage is coming in waves.

Is it Panto Week again? #TheArchers

10.02.2025 19:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a man with a beard and a helmet on his head says " i felt a great disturbance in the force " ALT: a man with a beard and a helmet on his head says " i felt a great disturbance in the force "

The sound of thousands of @thecidershedpod.bsky.social listeners screaming, "Badger!" at their radios. #TheArchers

02.02.2025 19:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Once more unto the breach dear friends. #TheArchers

30.01.2025 19:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thinking back, the monologues weren't so bad, were they? #TheArchers

29.01.2025 19:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I preferred their earlier stuff, you know, before they sold out and played Felpersham Arts Centre.

24.01.2025 19:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

In real life, I do hope Joy always leaves everyone else hanging, alludes to stuff, but never gets around to actually saying what the problem is. #Justsayin #TheArchers

And, obviously, the panto is going to be in the village hall. And Vince's Philippino butchers will end up in the cricket team.

24.01.2025 19:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I was possibly 17 when PC&L was originally released. Inexplicably, I'd given away my original copy of it when I was in my post-PhD move every 12-months phase of my life.

21.01.2025 20:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Leftfield gig sounds fun.

I saw Mogwai at ULU Malet St, and I did wonder if that was the gig that was finally going to induce some sort of fit.

GSYBE louder?

21.01.2025 20:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Come on, you rip roaring Hatters! #COYH

21.01.2025 19:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I think it was my favourite of theirs. Always liked the initial mini LP with Helicon 2 on it. But the last few months, I've been listening to CODY more.

I do love Mogwai fears Satan, though.

21.01.2025 19:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Yeah, that's a replacement. The first one turned up looking like this!

21.01.2025 19:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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You're so hip. This was my belated Christmas present waiting for me when I got home tonight. I'm so MOR.

21.01.2025 19:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I think you have to name names here.

21.01.2025 19:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Daily Rothko catching the mood.

20.01.2025 17:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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@sheenalouisef.bsky.social #AnnieTheCat says hi to #SookieTheFarmCat

19.01.2025 19:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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