All About The Archers
Philippa Hall
238 episodes
Obsessed with Ambridge? So are we. All About The Archers — a fan podcast companion to BBC Radio 4's The Archers
More about the show
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 page 1 of 5
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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…
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The Archers Live at 75: Angela Barnes Answers Your Questions | Part 2
Angela Barnes, comedian, Archers superfan and host of The Archers Live at 75, is back with Philippa, Katie and Quentin, and this time you are asking the questions. Thank you to everyone in the Facebook group who sent…
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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,…
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Emergency Episode with Tracy, Kirsty & Adam | Save The Archers Studio
An emergency episode. Following the news that The Archers will no longer have its planned new studio in Birmingham, Philippa is joined by three of the cast: Susie Riddell, who plays Tracy Horrobin, Annabelle Dowler,…
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Freddie Splits the Team, Pip on the Warpath & Brian Steals the Show | Archers Week in Review
Philippa, Katie and Quentin are back with everything that’s happened in Ambridge from Sunday 11 to Tuesday 13 October, and we are all, by our own admission, a little bit grumpy. Freddie divides the team straight away.…
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Angela Barnes on Hosting The Archers Live at 75, Tour Bus Gossip & Her Twit of the Week
Philippa, Katie and Quentin are joined by comedian, Archers superfan and host of The Archers Live at 75, Angela Barnes. Angela tells us what it is really like touring the country in a minibus she has christened the…
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Biscuits, Tears and Cracked Nipples: Ambridge This Week So Far
Philippa and Quentin look back at events in Ambridge from Sunday 4 October to Tuesday 6 October 2026. Quentin cannot get over a £400 bill for cleaning a cat's teeth, while Philippa points out that someone has to pay…
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Life's Good, Innit? Famous Last Words in Ambridge
Listen and watch on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/all-about-the-archers/id1706526260 Katie and Philippa review events in Ambridge from Sunday 27 to Tuesday 29 September. And we're worried,…
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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…
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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…
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Get Out My Pub! Jolene's Bombshell, Harrison's Dilemma & Carol's Watch Disaster | The Archers
Listen and watch on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/all-about-the-archers/id1706526260 Philippa and Quentin cover the week in Ambridge — Sunday 13th to Tuesday 15th September — and it has been a…
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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…
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Harrison and Lily Take It to Another Level, Carol's Baby Bat & the Flower and Produce Show | The Archers Week in Review
Philippa and Katie cover the week in Ambridge — Sunday 6th to Tuesday 8th September — and Harrison and Lily have moved considerably faster than anyone predicted. From moving trestle tables on Sunday to moving…
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Khalil's Photo Controversy, Justin's Crisis & Fallon's Cottage Dilemma | Archers Week in Review
Philippa, Katie and Quentin cover the week in Ambridge — Sunday 30th August to Tuesday 1st September — and it has been a week of age, ego, moral grey areas and one very good piece of news about Monty. Khalil posted a…
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Lily's Confession, Conrad's Chat-Up Lines & George Sells a Car | The Archers Week in Review
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…
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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…
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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…
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Nobody in Ambridge Can Communicate & Elizabeth's Mystery Event Space | Archers Week in Review
Philippa and Katie cover the week in Ambridge so far - Sunday 19th to Tuesday 21st July - and the theme of the week is spectacularly clear: nobody in Ambridge is talking to anybody properly. Rex is moving in with…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Tracy's Dilemma, Pip's Bombshell & the Home Farm Chaos Continues | Archers Week in Review
Philippa and Quentin (broadcasting heroically from a Cornwall campsite) dive into the week in Ambridge so far — Sunday 7th to Tuesday 9th June. This week: Tracy is being courted by Helen for a job at Bridge Farm but…
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Andrew Wincott on Playing Adam Macy — "I've Been Waiting 20 Years for This Story"
Philippa sits down with Andrew Wincott, who plays Adam Macy in The Archers, for a deep dive into one of the most gripping storylines the show has had in years. Recorded on 2 June 2025 — so buckle up, more may have…
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Brian's Last Stand, Bubble Wrap Dreams & Rex Finds His Voice
This week in Ambridge (Sunday 31st May – Tuesday 2nd June), Philippa and Katie dig into the drama at Home Farm, where Alice is clutching at straws and Ed Grundy gets an unexpected job offer. Rex has a week of two very…
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The Fall of the House of Aldridge? | Kate, Alice & Home Farm Fallout
In 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…
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The Archers Does Race Across the World
In 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…
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Lauren Says Goodbye: Helen’s New Cheese, Adam Schemes and Brian Faces a Coup | The Archers Chat
In 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 farewell • Helen’s…
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George Annoys, Ruth Avoids and Brian Infuriates | The Archers Chat
This 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…
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INTERVIEW: Mark Bonnar on Finlay, Helen & The Archers
We 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…
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George Gets Paid, Brian and Lillian Risk Everything and Ruth Faces Reality | The Archers Chat
This 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…
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Erik's phone call, Brian's warning & Ruth's ice pack
This 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…
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Kirsty waits, Brian betrays and Alice pushes | The Archers Chat
This 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…
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Lillian Learns the Truth, Bert Causes Trouble and Pip Prepares | The Archers Chat
This 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,…
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BONUS - We ask SUSAN your questions.
Step 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…
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George’s Birthday, St Stephens Chaos and Fletcher the Budgie Arrives | The Archers Chat
This week we’re discussing the latest drama in The Archers, focusing on the episodes from Sunday 5th to Tuesday 7th April. There is plenty to unpack in Ambridge, from George’s uneasy birthday conversations and Emma’s…
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Miranda Loses Patience, Tony Suffers and Lynda Takes Over | The Archers Chat
This week we’re discussing the latest drama in The Archers, focusing on the episodes from Sunday 29th to Tuesday 31st March. At the heart of the week is the increasingly fraught situation between Brian and Miranda, as…
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WE MEET FALLON: Joanna van Kampen on 26 Years in The Archers | Exclusive Interview
In this special episode, we’re joined by Joanna van Kampen, who plays Fallon Rogers in The Archers. With an incredible 26 years in Ambridge, Joanna shares behind-the-scenes stories, reflections on Fallon’s journey and…
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Helen vs Tracy, Brian in Trouble and Josh’s Exit - The Archers chat
This week we’re discussing the latest drama in The Archers, focusing on the episodes from Sunday 22nd to Tuesday 24th March. There is plenty to unpack in Ambridge, from Helen’s toe-curling behaviour towards Tracy, to…
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George’s Shock Transformation, Ruairi on the Brink and A Dangerous New Bond | The Archers Chat
In this week’s episode, we discuss the latest drama in The Archers, covering events from Sunday 15th to Tuesday 17th March. There’s a noticeable shift in tone in Ambridge this week, with surprising conversations,…
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BONUS - We ask KENTON your questions
In this special bonus episode of All About The Archers, we’re joined by Richard Attlee, the actor who plays Kenton Archer in The Archers on BBC Radio 4. Our wonderful Facebook group submitted the questions, and…
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Oh George!
This week we dive into the latest drama in The Archers — and there’s a lot to unpack. From George’s alcohol monitoring tag (and a disastrous late-night toilet stop) to the increasingly awkward situation between Chris…
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The Archers: Ruairi’s Secret, Helen’s Big Offer & Home Farm Returns
The Archers: Rory’s Secret, Helen’s Big Offer & Home Farm Returns In this week’s episode of All About The Archers, Philippa and Katie discuss the drama in Ambridge from Sunday 1st to Tuesday 3rd March. There are…
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The Archers Interview: Susie Riddell on Tracy Horrobin, The Envelope Twist & Ambridge Drama
In this exclusive The Archers interview, we sit down with Susie Riddell, who plays Tracy Horrobin in The Archers. Susie takes us behind the scenes of one of the biggest recent storylines in Ambridge — the envelope…
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The Archers: Something’s Shifting in Ambridge…
In this week’s episode of All About The Archers, Philippa, Katie and Quentin discuss the latest developments in Ambridge from Sunday 22nd to Wednesday 25th February. There are shifting dynamics, unexpected energy in…
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The Archers: Is He Completely Clueless? Romance, Rivalry and Rising Tensions
This week on All About The Archers, Philippa and Lauren discuss the episodes from Sunday 15th, Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th February. Spoiler warning if you are not up to date. There is romantic confusion,…
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