'Sh*t's just got real' The Archers blasted for 'honking on about Brexit' to stay relevant
DURING tonight's instalment of The Archers, fans of the show slammed scriptwriters for bringing up Brexit yet again.
The jurors discuss BREXIT in The Archers finale
Listeners blamed the topic as "trying to keep the show relevant" and asked for "mercy" when the US elections were also covered.
Taking to Twitter, some of the audience slammed the show with a flurry of posts as the word Brexit was uttered.
"#TheArchers really you don't have to honk on about #Brexit to be relevant," said one listener.
"#TheArchers Finally #BBCR4 supports #Remain like they wanted to but couldn't cos of 'balance'," tweeted another.
The Archers blasted for 'honking on about Brexit'
Some of the audience slammed the show with a flurry of posts as the word Brexit was uttered
Listeners blamed the topic as 'trying to keep the show relevant'
A third posted: "Sh*t's just got real. Tom talking Brexit and tarriffs. We're doomed. #TheArchers," while a fourth wrote: "Wow, Brexit really going mainstream. Brexit klaxon! #TheArchers."
On mentioning the US presidential race, one gasped: "Oh god, don't mention the US elections! Have some mercy on your American fans, @BBCTheArchers #TheArchers."
In other Archers story lines, listeners joked about what Roy's new look could be, and praised the "magnificent" llama sound effects used during the show.
"Finally! I've had 'llama spit' on my Archers Bingo since 1998 #TheArchers," laughed one listener.
Fans of the show slammed scriptwriters for bringing up Brexit yet again
How the Ambridge llama may look
"I hope this llama gets a credit in the Radio Times. A fabulous performance #TheArchers," posted another.
A third noted: "This llama sound effects are absolutely brilliant. #TheArchers #LlamaWithAToothache."
It was also announced that Lynda will be involved in Ambridge's Christmas show, to which one tweeted: "Lynda? Christmas show? *RUN FOR YOUR LIVES* #TheArchers."
The Archers airs Sunday to Friday at 2pm and 7pm on BBC Radio 4.