The Archers

Supporting Content

• BBC Actionline

  Details of organisations that offer information and support on modern slavery.

  • BBC Actionline: modern slavery information and support

  

• Farewell Bert Fry

  Celebrating the gentle soul of Brookfield Bungalow dweller, Bert Fry.

  

• Freddie Pargetter's Lower Loxley Quiz

  How much do you know about the life and times of Borsetshire’s best known stately home?

  

• The Archers in 70 Objects

  A fascinating collection of items from cast, crew and listeners celebrating 70 years.

  

• The Archers Platinum Anniversary

  Celebrating 70 years of the world of Ambridge.

  

• Lynda Snell MBE!

  Everything you need to know about Ambridge's first honours recipient.

  

• 'Far closer to home than you imagine'

  Why The Archers took on modern slavery and what to look for to spot real life victims.

  

• The Archers: 70 for 70

  An all new all cast photo for The Archers 70th anniversary year.

  

• Tales from the early days of The Archers

  Original cast member, June Spencer, recalls surprising tales from The Archers' early days

  

• The Return of Siobhan ?

  A cast catchup with the Aldridges via video call

  

• From avid fan to Archers writer

  27-year-old Helen Aitken joins The Archers writing team.

  

• 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.

  

• Joe Grundy's finest moments

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

  

• The Ambridge Calendar

  Your indispensable guide to the year in Ambridge...

  

• 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

  

• Bert and Freda: "The only girl in the world for me" (2016)

  A year on from Freda's death, Bert tells Johnny about meeting her and never looking back.

  Duration: 1:14

• Newly retired Bert, chews the fat with Susan (2007)

  Keen not to be in the way at Brookfield, newly retired Bert chats with Susan in the shop.

  Duration: 1:24

• Does Jackie Weaver have authority in Ambridge?

  Behind the scenes of Jackie Weaver's star turn in The Archers.

  Duration: 1:55

• The secret behind the sound of Lilian's stilettos

  Actor Sunny Ormonde explains how she creates the sound of Lilian's stilettos.

  Duration: 1:31
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• Covid-secure recording of The Archers

• The Archers does The Canterbury Tales

• A look back at The Archers at Pebble Mill Studios

• Inside Borchester Crown Court
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