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Obsessed with Ambridge? So are we. All About The Archers — a fan podcast companion to BBC Radio 4's The Archers
What it is All About The Archers is a weekly fan-led podcast dedicated to The Archers — BBC Radio 4's long-running everyday story of country folk, broadcasting continuously since 1951 and the world's longest-running soap opera. Set in the fictional English village of Ambridge, The Archers follows the lives of farming families and villagers including the Archers of Brookfield Farm, the Grundys, the Aldridges of Home Farm, and the wider community that gathers at the village pub, The Bull.
This is a companion podcast made by fans, for fans — not an official BBC production. It assumes familiarity with current storylines but welcomes listeners at any stage of their Archers journey, even beginners.
Hosts Philippa & Katie — two enthusiastic Archers fans who bring warmth, humour, and genuine investment in Ambridge life.
Format
• Midweek episodes (shorter): covering Sunday–Tuesday episodes to keep listeners up to date. Recap and discussion of the week's Ambridge events.
• Guest interview episodes: occasional in-depth conversations with cast members (past guests include Emerald O'Hanrahan, who plays Emma Grundy)
• Occasional emergency episodes - when events later in the week in Ambridge need an urgent response.
• Also available on YouTube
Regular segments Star of the Week · Twit of the Week · Listener predictions · Listener Q&A · Food chat (a nod to The Archers' famous culinary references)
Topics covered Ongoing storylines, character motivation and development, relationship drama, family conflict, farming and rural life, village mysteries, long-running plot arcs, and speculation about what comes next.
Genre & metadata
• Format: Discussion / recap / fan commentary
• Subject: British soap opera, rural drama, long-running radio serial
• Origin: UK
• Language: English
• Frequency: Multiple episodes per week, tracking current BBC broadcast
• Status: Active and ongoing
Ideal for Lifelong Archers listeners wanting a community to discuss episodes with · Newer fans catching up on Ambridge · Anyone curious about Britain's most enduring radio drama
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Rumours and Receipts
Rumours are flying and I’ve been checking the receipts. It’s just me this week, so get yourself a cuppa and pull up a chair. I’m going through everything in The Archers from Sunday to Tuesday 3rd November, and I want to hear where you think
Baby Storm & the Human Dehydrator
This week on All About The Archers Philippa is joined by Quentin, also known tonight as Gale Force Wind, to talk about events in Ambridge from Sunday 25th to Tuesday 27th October. The missing booking Rex turns out to be a hopeless liar, and
The Archers Live at 75: Angela Barnes Answers Your Questions | Part 2
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The wedding, the rain & the surprise | Archers Week in Review
Katie and Philippa look back at events in Ambridge from Sunday 18 to Tuesday 20 October, and somehow it is still Sunday. The storm everyone was warned about has arrived in full force, and we are, in Katie’s words, shook. We start with the m
Emergency Episode with Tracy, Kirsty & Adam | Save The Archers Studio
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Freddie Splits the Team, Pip on the Warpath & Brian Steals the Show | Archers Week in Review
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Angela Barnes on Hosting The Archers Live at 75, Tour Bus Gossip & Her Twit of the Week
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Biscuits, Tears and Cracked Nipples: Ambridge This Week So Far
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Life's Good, Innit? Famous Last Words in Ambridge
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Dr Charlotte Martin Answers Your Questions — Susan's Radio Show, Bert's Secrets & Would She Be Friends with Susan?
Philippa is back with Dr Charlotte Martin, who plays Susan Carter in The Archers, for part two — and the Facebook group have come up with some brilliant questions. Charlotte answers whether she would actually be friends with Susan in real l
Whose Wedding Is It Anyway & a stolen Shepherd's Pie?
Quentin is away this week, so it's just Katie and Philippa reviewing events in Ambridge from Sunday 20 to Tuesday 22 September. And Katie has a lot to say. We start with the wedding. Pip and Stella were clear about whose names went on the i
Get Out My Pub! Jolene's Bombshell, Harrison's Dilemma & Carol's Watch Disaster | The Archers
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We Interview Dr Charlotte Martin — Susan Carter's Journey from Gossip to Village Sage
Philippa sits down with Dr Charlotte Martin, who plays Susan Carter in The Archers, for the first of two episodes — for a conversation about one of Ambridge's most beloved and most underestimated characters. Charlotte talks about how Susan
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Philippa and Quentin cover the week (so far) in Ambridge — Sunday 23rd to Tuesday 25th August — and it has been a week of romantic entanglements, awkward confessions and a rather impressive car sale. Lily confesses the Harrison kiss to Rex,
Monty's Fate, Khalil's Secret & Eddie's Corner-Cutting at Meadow Farm | Archers Week in Review
Philippa and Katie are back together for the week in Ambridge — Sunday 16th to Tuesday 18th August — and there is a lot to process. Monty's story moves to a heartbreaking conclusion as Lynda and Robert say goodbye and sign the documents. Ka
Monty's Arrest, Lynda's Nightmare & a Village Fete to Remember? Archers Week in Review
We are back from our summer break — Philippa is solo, as Katie and Quentin are watching the eclipse — and it has been quite a week to return to. The village fete on Sunday was a genuine highlight: Chelsea without scissors, Lillian as an unl
Nobody in Ambridge Can Communicate & Elizabeth's Mystery Event Space | Archers Week in Review
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Lucy Speed Answers Your Questions — Stella's Wedding Outfit, the Baby Question & Race Across the World
Philippa is back with Lucy Speed, who plays Stella Pryor in The Archers, for part two — and this time the Facebook group gets their say. Lucy answers questions on everything from whether Stella would save Rosie or Cleo in a disaster (the an
Tom Makes It All About Him, Anne-Marie Strikes & Harrison's Surprise Return | The Archers Week in Review
Philippa, Katie and Quentin are back — and a very special welcome to Katie, now Mrs Newby, fresh from her wedding. The team also pay tribute to Patricia Greene, who played Jill Archer, a true legend of The Archers who will be greatly missed
Bert's Back & Nobody's Happy, Ian's Lady Macbeth Moment & the Borchester Show Countdown | Archers Week in Review
It's just Philippa this week — flying solo while Quentin represents the podcast at Katie and Simon's wedding. Huge congratulations to the happy couple. Bert is back from Clive's and he is worse than ever. Philippa has many thoughts, none of
Lucy Speed on Playing Stella Pryor — "She's Comfortable in Her Own Skin"
Philippa sits down with Lucy Speed, who plays Stella Pryor in The Archers, for a deep and wide-ranging conversation about one of Ambridge's most compelling more recent additions. Lucy talks about what drew her to Stella from the very beginn
Brian's Manure Disaster, Kate Loses It & Chaos at Grey Gables | The Archers Week in Review
Philippa and Quentin cover the week in Ambridge — Sunday 28th to Tuesday 30th June — and Brian has properly lost the goodwill of even his most loyal defenders. Kate finally gives Brian both barrels after manure is dumped right next to her f
Keira Speaks at Last, Brian's Toast Goes Down Badly & Adam's Pension Problem | Archers Week in Review
Philippa and Katie cover the week in Ambridge — Sunday 21st to Tuesday 23rd June — and it's a big one for new voices and old grudges. Keira finally speaks for the first time, and fits straight into the Aldridge/Pritchard family dynamic. Geo
Andrew Wincott Answers Your Questions — Adam's Daddy Issues, Charlie Thomas & Race Across the World
In part two of Philippa's conversation with Andrew Wincott (Adam Macy in The Archers), the Facebook group gets its say — and they did not hold back. Over 60 questions and comments came in, and Philippa works through as many as possible. Hig
Dog Attack Carnage, Brian's Bad Week & Adam's Dangerous Game with George | Archers Week in Review
Philippa, Katie and Quentin are back for the week in Ambridge — Sunday 14th to Tuesday 16th June — and it has been a dramatic one. A savage dog attack on Brookfield's sheep leaves 15 dead and more injured, David losing it at Brian over warn
Tracy's Dilemma, Pip's Bombshell & the Home Farm Chaos Continues | Archers Week in Review
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Andrew Wincott on Playing Adam Macy — "I've Been Waiting 20 Years for This Story"
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Brian's Last Stand, Bubble Wrap Dreams & Rex Finds His Voice
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