The Archers

Supporting Content

• The Archers Cast Singalong - Barwick Green As You've Never Heard It!

  A delightful DIY cover by our versatile actors, from their own homes and gardens.

  

• The life and times of Alice Carter

  Alice’s life is at a crossroads, but how did she get where she is now?

  

• A lifeline in uncertain times

  How listening to The Archers can help with mental well-being.

  

• At home with The Archers

  Archers actors record episodes from their homes during the coronavirus crisis.

  

• A history of Emma and Ed Grundy

  Emma and Ed have been on and off more than a light switch. Are they back on for good?

  

• Everyone loves Lynda!

  How Lynda Snell went from village outsider to Ambridge treasure.

  

• 6 moments that changed The Archers forever

  As an explosion shakes The Archers, we look back on tragedies from the programme's past.

  

• Remembering Colin Skipp (Tony Archer 1967-2013)

  Colin Skipp, who played Tony Archer for over forty years until 2013, has died.

  

• Mia's Story

  How Nic Grundy’s elder daughter coped with the grief of losing her mother

  

• Joe Grundy's finest moments

  From misplaced dentures to profound words of wisdom, we remember the best of Joe Grundy

  

• Will Grundy: Poacher turned gamekeeper

  A look back at the story so far of William Edward Grundy.

  

• Kate's love life: A very brief history

  Has Kate finally met her match?

  

• Mary Cutler puts down her pen

  Mary Cutler has the last word on retiring from writing for The Archers

  

• Jim's historic abuse: How the story unfolded

  We find out how Jim's story was created and developed

  

• June Spencer celebrates her 100th birthday

  June Spencer celebrates her birthday in style, joined by cast, crew, family and friends

  

• The secret to Susan and Neil's relationship success

  Celebrating the Carters of Ambridge with moments from their archive.

  

• "The challenge of Elizabeth's unravelling"

  Actor Alison Dowling shares her experiences of playing Elizabeth.

  

• How to be more Debbie

  Life Lessons from Debbie Aldridge

  

• The Ambridge Calendar

  Your indispensable guide to the year in Ambridge...

  

• The Ambridge Crime List

  What are Ambridge's most memorable crimes?

  

• The 10 Archers storylines that have made you cry

  Ambridge's 10 most emotional moments...

  

• Which silent character are you?

  We could not have predicted your Top 5!

  

• Why you listen to The Archers

  We asked why Archers fans started listening - here's what they said.

  

• Who knows their character best?

  Actors Timothy Bentinck (David Archer) and Felicity Finch (Ruth Archer) go head-to-head.

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• Podcasts and Downloads

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• Countryside Insights from The Archers

  Leaf through extra information on rural issues that have featured in The Archers.

  • Countryside Insights from The Archers

  

• The Archers Theme as you've never heard it - with the cast at home !

  The Actors' delightful DIY cover of the iconic theme tune

  Duration: 1:14

• Ben Norris recording The Archers at home

  Ben Norris shares what is different about playing Ben Archer while recording from home.

  Duration: 2:44

• Susie Riddell recording The Archers at home

  Susie Riddell (Tracy Horrobin) describes how the remotely recorded episodes sound.

  Duration: 2:58

• Kirsty is jilted (Apr 2014)

  Kirsty is jilted (Apr 2014)

  Duration: 1:05
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• The Archers does The Canterbury Tales

• A look back at The Archers at Pebble Mill Studios

• Inside Borchester Crown Court

• The Archers Jury Special
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• New to The Archers

  Welcome to Ambridge! Here's some help with learning who's who and how to listen.

  • 8 helpful tips for Archers listening
  • Get to know everyone in Ambridge

  

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