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The Archers

BBC Radio 4
Family Dynamics
Pregnancy
Ambridge
Farming
Bridge Farm
Borchester Show
Home Farm
Borchester
BBC Radio 4
Peggy Woolley
George
Brookfield Farm
Brookfield
Parenting
Mental Health
Friendship
Violence
Valentine's Day
Marriage
Mobile Hair Salon

Contemporary drama in a rural setting.

PublishesDailyEpisodes229Founded19 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Natasha throws a spanner in the works, and Eddie is left touched.

Lily cautiously approaches Fallon at the Cruck Barn and asks if she should avoid Lower Loxley. She doesn’t want to make things awkward for Fallon. Fallon doesn’t need her to, and Lily stresses that she wasn’t having an affair with Harrison, no matter... more

Tony and Leonard celebrate their latest repairs with muffins. When Leonard tentatively suggests that Joy and Mick deserve some too, Tony puts his cards on the table – he never wanted others involved. However, Tony is overcome when he receives a speci... more

Alan is delighted to see Carol much improved and sitting out of bed. He updates her on the lack of progress in fundraising for the church bell repair and she tells him she’s managed a few steps with the physio. Carol agrees that she was a little hard... more

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Alice Capsy
Cricketer on the England team
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Episode: 14/06/2026
Esme Mulligan
Daughter of the recently deceased farmer, struggling with her father's death and the responsibilities that come with it.
Episode: 16/10/2025
Charlotte Smith
Host of Farming Today and Countryfile.
Episode: 09/09/2025
Mr. Sharkey
A water quality advocate
Episode: 14/04/2025

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 11.6k ratings
  • Episode 15/09/26

    WTF. My god… listened to the archers non stop for 7 years. This is possibly the most BORING episode, with all of the most BORING characters.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Baron von kissalot
    United Kingdom5 days ago
  • Where has the humor gone?

    The show used to feature intelligent humor; it is now often boring, with truly uninteresting storylines and shouting characters.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    CRCfamily
    United Kingdom7 days ago
  • It's the Archers five stars.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    runningfree
    16 days ago
  • Drought? Not in Ambridge

    I’m a long time listener, but at a time when farming is under huge pressure this year, I’m finding it baffling that there is no mention of the climate issues and farming struggles at all.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Taluhla
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Joanne

    Stop!! Stop the ads!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Dafzie
    United Kingdoma month ago

Listeners Say

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Ads are repetitive and disruptive for some listeners.
Strong character focus but some plotlines spark strong reactions.
Balanced mix of warmth and tension makes the episodes feel authentic.
Long-running arcs keep fans invested but controversies polarize opinions.
Engaging, multi-threaded village drama that stays relatable.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

18/03/2026
Q: What is the main tension Azra feels about the live interview?
She worries about balancing a truthful, helpful message on mental health with the realities of medical waiting lists and the limits of what can be offered, while trying not to mislead listeners.
24/09/2025
Q: What would need to happen for you to feel comfortable stepping back from the farm?
Ruairi suggests discussing the possibility of hiring new help to ease Oliver's burden and mentions his desire to return to work on the farm.
22/09/2025
Q: Alan, can I ask you something?
Susan inquires about the nature of forgiveness and its limitations.
15/07/2025
Q: Why do you want to get married now?
George expresses a fear that if he waits, Amber might change her mind about him.
17/12/2024
Q: What does she mean?
Tom and Natasha realize they have been gazumped in their offer for the house they want to buy.

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What is The Archers about and what kind of topics does it cover?

These episodes center on a close-knit rural community navigating family tensions, aging, and everyday logistics, all threaded through multi-layered personal dramas. Expect plots around pregnancy, hospital moments, marital strain, school and village events, and local schemes that test loyalty and ethics. A standout feature is the ensemble cast and long-running arcs that weave domestic life, community governance, and farming realities into emotionally resonant storytelling, often balancing warmth and humor with serious themes. Potential listeners should enjoy character-driven narratives about duty, forgiveness, and the resilience of small-town networks, with frequent twists that ripple across generations and local institutions like pubs, chur... more

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1. The Archers Omnibus
2. All About The Archers
3. Ambridge on the Couch - this week on The Archers
4. DumTeeDum - A show about BBC Radio's 'The Archers'
5. Desert Island Discs

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The Archers launched 19 years ago and published 229 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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