Podcast
All About The Archers
Hosted by Philippa Hall · EN
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 and Quentin — three 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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Episodes
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The Fall of the House of Aldridge? | Kate, Alice & Home Farm Fallout
2w ago00:15:45Tap to summarizeIn this week’s All About The Archers, we discuss The Archers episodes from Sunday 24th – Tuesday 26th May — including our first chance to properly unpack that extraordinary Friday episode.Was it one of the greatest Archers episodes ever?This week we cover:The explosive fallout from Friday’s Home Farm showdownBrian vs Adam… and the possible fall of House AldridgeKate, Alice, Ian and the emotional wreckageDebbie’s future — goodbye or just goodbye for now?Adam’s land obsession reaches new heightsGeorge, Ruairi and the secret that refuses to stay buriedCarol, Anna and yet more battling over independenceAlan’s unexpected fundraising predicamentCheese vs hummus & roasted veg sandwichesStar of the Week, Twit of the Week and gloriously questionable predictionsPlus Philippa reports back from the Hay Festival, including a special recreation of Grace Archer’s death… and another attempt to secure herself a role in The Archers.Contains spoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The Archers Does Race Across the World
2w ago00:27:37Tap to summarizeIn this very special episode, we imagine what would happen if The Archers met Race Across the World.To mark Lauren’s final regular episode, we choose our Ambridge contestants, send them racing from New York to New Delhi and back to Ambridge, and decide who would make it to the finish line.Expect:Tracy and Brad as serious contendersChelsea proving she could win people over anywhereJustin and Lillian in matching tracksuitsHelen and Tom falling apart almost immediatelyKate chasing spiritual enlightenmentGeorge getting into trouble abroadLeonard, Ben, Jakob, Natasha, Susan and more thrown into the raceWe also ask who we’d personally choose as our Archers travel partner, with answers ranging from the practical to the unpredictable.A huge thank you to Lauren for all the laughs, chaos and brilliant Archers chat. She will be very much missed, but we hope to tempt her back for future specials.This episode contains Archers chat, mild chaos and a lot of questionable travel planning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Lauren Says Goodbye: Helen’s New Cheese, Adam Schemes and Brian Faces a Coup | The Archers Chat
3w ago00:19:35Tap to summarizeIn this episode of All About The Archers, we discuss The Archers episodes from Sunday 17th to Tuesday 19th May— and say goodbye to Lauren in her final regular episode. We talk about:Lauren’s farewellHelen’s “new cheese” opportunityTracy refusing to leap at Helen’s offerAdam’s scheming over Home FarmAlice still worrying about BrianCarol and Anna clashing againBert, vaping and human rightsTracy standing up to DenThe upcoming partnership meetingPlus Star of the Week, Twit of the Week and predictions.This episode contains spoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →George Annoys, Ruth Avoids and Brian Infuriates | The Archers Chat
4w ago00:17:04Tap to summarizeThis week we’re discussing The Archers, focusing on the episodes from Sunday 10th to Tuesday 12th May.There is a lot to unpack as George and Amber’s relationship starts to show worrying cracks, Ruth continues to avoid making a decision about the BRCA test, and Brian manages to annoy almost everyone in Ambridge.We talk about:George and Amber’s tense conversations about the babyWhether George is becoming more controllingBrad struggling with Amber, George and DenRuth delaying the BRCA testBrian’s treatment of Adam, Ian and StellaIan’s new job newsAdam’s plans for Home FarmCarol enjoying rewildingRogation Sunday and the return of JakobThe growing number of people who know about the Ruairi secretPlus our regular features:Star of the WeekTwit of the WeekPredictionsThis episode contains spoilers for listeners who are not up to date with this week’s episodes of The Archers.Watch, follow & support All About The Archers▶️ Watch on YouTube: All About The Archers☕ Support the podcast: Buy us a coffee🛍️ Merch: All About The Archers on Redbubble💬 Join the communityFacebook Group: All About The Archers📸 Follow us on social mediaInstagram & Threads: @aboutthearchersTikTok: @allaboutthearchersX: @AboutTheArchersBluesky: allaboutthearchers.bsky.social📧 Email: quickbookreviews@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →INTERVIEW: Mark Bonnar on Finlay, Helen & The Archers
4w ago00:24:45Tap to summarizeWe are thrilled to welcome Mark Bonnar to All About The Archers to talk about his arrival in Ambridge as Scottish crofter Finlay.Mark chats about joining The Archers for its 75th anniversary, whether Finlay could ever return, what he really thinks of Helen, and why Finlay’s croft is absolutely non-negotiable.We also discuss Celebrity Traitors, returning to Line of Duty as Mike Dryden, his upcoming drama The Siege, radio acting, Big Finish, Shetland, cheese, swooning listeners and the vital question: what biscuit would Finlay eat while hiding from Helen?Watch, follow & support All About The Archers▶️ Watch on YouTube: All About The Archers☕ Support the podcast: Buy us a coffee🛍️ Merch: All About The Archers on Redbubble💬 Join the communityFacebook Group: All About The Archers📸 Follow us on social mediaInstagram & Threads: @aboutthearchersTikTok: @allaboutthearchersX: @AboutTheArchersBluesky: allaboutthearchers.bsky.social📧 Email: quickbookreviews@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →George Gets Paid, Brian and Lillian Risk Everything and Ruth Faces Reality | The Archers Chat
May 500:16:32Tap to summarizeThis week we’re discussing The Archers, focusing on the episodes from Sunday 3rd to Tuesday 5th May.It’s another packed week in Ambridge, with George collecting his money, Brian and Lillian digging themselves even deeper, Ruth facing the reality of BRCA testing, and Carol discovering an unexpected problem in the attic.We talk about:George getting his money from Brian and LillianWhether George has recorded even more evidenceRuth’s appointment with Azra and the reality of the BRCA testing processLeonard’s wonderful support for Ruth and CarolCarol, Anna and the battle over independenceBats, guano and the chaos at Glebe CottageTom and Natasha’s money worriesBrad’s sadness over Amber, George and DenPlus our regular features:Star of the WeekTwit of the WeekPredictionsThis episode contains spoilers for listeners who are not up to date with this week’s episodes of The Archers.Watch, follow & support All About The Archers▶️ Watch on YouTube: All About The Archers☕ Support the podcast: Buy us a coffee🛍️ Merch: All About The Archers on Redbubble💬 Join the communityFacebook Group: All About The Archers📸 Follow us on social mediaInstagram & Threads: @aboutthearchersTikTok: @allaboutthearchersX: @AboutTheArchersBluesky: allaboutthearchers.bsky.social📧 Email: quickbookreviews@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Erik's phone call, Brian's warning & Ruth's ice pack
Apr 2800:17:26Tap to summarizeThis week we’re discussing the latest drama in The Archers, focusing on the episodes from Sunday 26th to Tuesday 28th April.There is a lot happening in Ambridge this week, from Kirsty’s unexpected baby news to rising tensions at Home Farm, where Adam, Alice and Debbie start questioning Brian’s decisions.We talk about:Kirsty’s pregnancy and Erik’s reactionHelen listening in and offering “support”Brian’s latest plans for Home FarmAdam going to Debbie for backupAlice continuing to worry about Brian’s behaviourRuth’s BRCA test dilemma and what it means for the familyBen supporting Ruth through a difficult conversationGeorge and David’s “cyber chatter” for the showHenry winning the cricket logo competitionTom and Natasha’s money worriesPlus our regular features:Star of the WeekTwit of the WeekPredictionsThis episode contains spoilers for listeners who are not up to date with this week’s episodes of The Archers.Watch, follow & support All About The Archers▶️ Watch on YouTube: All About The Archers☕ Support the podcast: Buy us a coffee🛍️ Merch: All About The Archers on Redbubble💬 Join the communityFacebook Group: All About The Archers📸 Follow us on social mediaInstagram & Threads: @aboutthearchersTikTok: @allaboutthearchersX: @AboutTheArchersBluesky: allaboutthearchers.bsky.social📧 Email: quickbookreviews@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Kirsty waits, Brian betrays and Alice pushes | The Archers Chat
Apr 2100:15:54Tap to summarizeThis week we’re discussing the latest drama in The Archers, focusing on the episodes from Sunday 19th to Tuesday 21st April.At the centre of the week is Kirsty’s possible pregnancy, as Helen inserts herself into events in the way only Helen can, while Alice becomes increasingly fixated on Brian's health and Adam is left crushed after yet another setback at Home Farm.We also get into:Kirsty’s missed period and whether this could be pregnancy, perimenopause or something elseHelen being overbearing, exhausting and impossible to avoidTony discovering just how much the Angus cows made at marketAlice pushing the dementia theory furtherRex’s drunken behaviour and why it could change things with AliceBrian’s increasingly appalling treatment of AdamWhy Adam’s hopes for Home Farm were so painful to hear unravelThe sense that the Ruairi and George fallout is still building towards something biggerPlus our regular features:Star of the WeekTwit of the WeekPredictionsThis episode contains spoilers for listeners who are not up to date with this week’s episodes of The Archers.Watch, follow & support All About The Archers▶️ Watch on YouTube: All About The Archers☕ Support the podcast: Buy us a coffee🛍️ Merch: All About The Archers on Redbubble💬 Join the communityFacebook Group: All About The Archers📸 Follow us on social mediaInstagram & Threads: @aboutthearchersTikTok: @allaboutthearchersX: @AboutTheArchersBluesky: allaboutthearchers.bsky.social📧 Email: quickbookreviews@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Lillian Learns the Truth, Bert Causes Trouble and Pip Prepares | The Archers Chat
Apr 1400:16:16Tap to summarizeThis week we’re discussing the latest drama in The Archers, focusing on the episodes from Sunday 12th to Tuesday 14th April.At the centre of the week is Brian finally reaching breaking point and confiding in Lillian, as the long-running fallout from the river crash and Ruairi’s secret continues to spread through Ambridge.We also get into:Brian finally telling Lillian the truthWhy Lillian’s reaction could change everythingBert Horrobin’s unwelcome return and the chaos he brings with himAlan already under pressure at St Stephen’sPip’s health scare and the emotional fallout for her and StellaAlice opening up about Rex and life after ChrisFallon and Alice’s friendship scenesWhy this storyline still keeps creating new domino effects across AmbridgePlus our regular features:Star of the WeekTwit of the WeekPredictionsThis episode contains spoilers for listeners who are not up to date with this week’s episodes of The Archers.Watch, follow & support All About The Archers▶️ Watch on YouTube: All About The Archers☕ Support the podcast: Buy us a coffee🛍️ Merch: All About The Archers on Redbubble💬 Join the communityFacebook Group: All About The Archers📸 Follow us on social mediaInstagram & Threads: @aboutthearchersTikTok: @allaboutthearchersX: @AboutTheArchersBluesky: allaboutthearchers.bsky.social📧 Email: quickbookreviews@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →BONUS - We ask SUSAN your questions.
Apr 1000:26:10Tap to summarizeStep inside Ambridge with a fan-favourite character as we welcome Charlotte Martin, the brilliant actor behind Susan Carter in The Archers.In this special bonus episode, Charlotte answers your questions from our Facebook community and shares behind-the-scenes insights from over 40 years on The Archers. From Susan’s legendary gossiping to the psychology behind her character, this is a must-listen for Archers fans.In This Episode:Charlotte Martin on Susan Carter’s evolution—is she becoming “Susan the Sage”? The truth about Susan’s gossip: harmless or harmful? Life as both an actor AND a research psychologistFavourite storylines and why the writing on The Archers stands out Behind the scenes: from Pebble Mill to modern BBC studiosSusan’s iconic chilli… and how often she actually makes it Could Charlotte be friends with Susan in real life?Fan questions, quickfire answers & plenty of laughsIf you’re obsessed with The Archers, love character deep-dives, or enjoy hearing actors talk about their craft, this episode delivers insight, humour, and nostalgia in equal measure.Charlotte reveals how psychology shapes her performance, how she switches between roles, and why Susan remains one of the most entertaining characters in Ambridge.Love The Archers? Enjoy bonus interviews like this by following Quick Book Reviews for more exclusive conversations with authors, actors, and creatives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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