The Archers

[Ric.ror]

Thought we needed a new thread
I'll try not to spoil it too much but I cannot see a happy ending for Helen
Also Rex (or Toby) 's infatuation is getting a little tedious

[sunny-dave]

Surely Damien is the only name for the spawn of the ominous titchener?

[ladybirder]

Been wondering that myself zebo so I googled it. Bad news, either parent can do it without the other being present.

https://www.gov.uk/register-birth/who-can-register-a-birth

[mikey4444]

But what test is done to determine if the person calling himself the father, really is the father ?

[zebo]

But in order to register a birth, isn't there some paperwork given by the hospital to confirm the birth? I seem to recall something from years ago, although that might have been just the Military hospitals,

[Hopkirk]

It's almost getting to the point that I don't want to listen any more, as that story line is so unpleasant.

[THECORBYLOON]

Either parent can apply to have the name changed within the first twelve months but both parents are named on the Birth Certificate, both parents must sign the application form. I am not sure what the situation is if only one parent is named.

[LennyDipp]

Some light relief from the bunker.

[Jaidyn]

Thank you lennydipp I haven't laughed so much for ages ! X

[ladybirder]

Brilliant Lenny, thank you.

[zebo]

Priceless! One of the most useful bits of film ever made, this actually beats my previous favourite, The Edinburgh Tram Fiasco.

[mikey4444]

John Anthony Archer !

There's not a dry eye in my house this evening !

[hellywelly4]

Mmmm. Now the trouble starts. Glad Tony and Jazza are OK, that's one good thing, but.....what will happen when Rob tries to go back to the shop? He's got enough brass neck to do just that. Will they be able to sack him? Pistols will be out about the name too. We shall see.

[mikey4444]

Lenny....a belated thanks from me as well !

[mikey4444]

HW....I can't see the Rob has any right to go back to the shop. As I understand it, he didn't have a contract....or did he ?

Its going to be a race to see who can register the spawn of Satan first...Helen or Rob !

[hellywelly4]

Ive just watched the video. How did the makers know the names of the baby and that he was to be called Jack?

[mikey4444]

My thoughts exactly HW !

[seadogg]

I'm still banking on Jess, or was it Tess, riding to Helen's rescue and blowing the gaff on the Titchner fella. By the time she has finished he will be like a Dalek with a mouse in its clockwork.

[jourdain2]

Wonderful video! Laughed out loud, will show it to Mr. J2 when 'Lewis' over.

Agree, Jess will deal the killer blow. :)

Haven't heard tonight's bit yet, get the drift, will listen. Good for Helen.

[LennyDipp]

I made the video clip and had no inside knowledge. I didn't know that the next day (Friday) Helen would suddenly wake up and give him a name, let alone what that name would be.

I just made up the lines, using the most obvious names, which happened to be the right ones.

[LennyDipp]

Jess has no information that is useful to Helen's defence. Remember that Rob is not on trial, Helen is accused of attempted murder. Jess wasn't there when he was stabbed. If anything, it could be argued that having met with Jess, Helen decided that she would murder Rob. A charge of attempted murder means that it was premeditated. The only way she can get out of this is to sort out defence of self-defence, which could be that she was defending Henry.