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Ambridge on the Couch - this week on The Archers

Lucy V Freeman
The Archers
Ambridge
George
Alice
Amber
Relationships
Bridge Farm
Emma
Fallon
Alcoholism
George Grundy
Rochelle
Brian
Pip
Stella
Georgie
Family Dynamics
Christmas
Peggy Woolley
Natasha

Ambridge on the Couch takes an in-depth look at The Archers and occasionally, wonders why we listen. Contact us on ambridgeonthecouch@gmail.com.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 921 ratings
  • Could be much better

    The Archers content is excellent. Love the weekly recap, listener’s emails and chat around what is happening in Ambridge. Skits are good too. Lucy is a great writer.

    However, on a negative note, Jeff cannot stop talking about his ex wife. She features in every single episode. I know so much more about her than I need to. I sincerely hope she doesn’t mind how many of her life experiences get used as podcast fodder. The detailed birth story and then wedding story tipped me over the edge this wee... more

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    @Girlfrommars78
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • I listen every week

    love this podcast. only complaint is why do we have to wait till 11.45am on a Sunday to listen? Can’t it be released on a timer at 12.01am, like all other podcasts, so those of us who get up early to walk the dog can get an early morning giggle on our walks. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vickywicky99
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Love it!

    I really enjoy listening to Jeff and Lucy. They have really humane and insightful conversations about the more serious bits, and are hilarious about the ridiculous silly bits. Never afraid to have an opinion, which is what we need. Keep it up!

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    5
    tiggylegg
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • More whimsy

    Harriet’s shoes are difficult to fill and

    Jeff is doing a good job but the podcast has become less whimsical and too serious. I think that because they have more time it’s often used for diversions down serious and often boring avenues about parenting, therapy and “poor downtrodden George”. I never thought I’d want a shorter podcast but if I’m not driving I have to fast forward through these sections.

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    Bloody love podcasts
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • A very funny take on The Archers.

    I love this podcast. Jeff and Lucy bounce off one another and their banter is always fun. It was good to hear Harriet back as Chelsea this week. It’s a giggle a minute and I look forward to a good laugh on a Monday morning. Keep up the good work and take no notice of any miserable naysayers. You’re both doing an excellent job.

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    Cherub 60
    United Kingdom6 months ago

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Overall positive reception with fans enjoying audience emails and sketches, despite occasional criticisms of digressions.
Listeners praise humor and camaraderie, with some missing Harriet in recent episodes.
Light, banter-driven conversations with affectionate hosts and strong chemistry.

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There go the Brides!
Q: Why was Harrison, the closest police officer, at Lower Loxley handing out candles rather than rushing to the scene of Vince's accident?
The hosts agree that his absence from the emergency response was odd and joke that it undermines the case for his policing ability.
Dear Dairy...
Q: What did the audit reveal about the state of the Bridge Farm venture?
The hosts view the audit as mostly superficial, noting it largely confirms what people already suspected while highlighting underlying reputational risks and the tension between the characters rather than delivering concrete improvements.
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Q: What humorous moment involves Mick during the episode?
Mick was humorously described as swanning about in his friends' house and finding himself due to a bearded dragon's antics.
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Q: What did Fergal Sharkey champion in the podcast discussion?
He champions clean water and works on projects to clean up disappearing chalk streams.

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