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Andrew Smith

Assistant Producer, The Archers, Radio 4

Blog posts in total 52

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  1. Jill and Phil's Valentine's Day Cards

    Jill and Phil's Valentine's Day Cards

    Jill was overcome when she read a card from Phil shortly following his death. She stills holds it - and Phil - close to her heart.

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  2. Matthew Holman - The Cream of Brookfield (?)

    Matthew Holman - The Cream of Brookfield (?)

    Who is Matthew, the object of Pip's affection, and where did he come from?

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  3. BBC Audio Drama Awards 2016

    BBC Audio Drama Awards 2016

    We're delighted to announce that Eleanor Tomlinson, who played Ysanne Churchman/ Grace Archer in the Radio 4 drama Dead Girls Tell No Tales, has been nominated for a 'debut performance' award.

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  4. The Archers at 65 - Behind The Scenes

    The Archers at 65 - Behind The Scenes

    Editor Sean O'Connor takes us behind the scenes of the 65th Anniversary episode recording, and shares his thoughts about the enduring success of The Archers.

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  5. Writer Opportunity: Birmingham Writer In Residence Scheme

    Writer Opportunity: Birmingham Writer In Residence Scheme

    BBC Writersroom's Birmingham Writer In Residence scheme is open for submissions. Here are the details of what it entails and how to apply.

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  6. The Archers Join Radio 4's Christmas Appeal 2015

    The Archers Join Radio 4's Christmas Appeal 2015

    Tim Bentinck (David) and Felicity Finch (Ruth) are among the Archers actors taking part in a special song recording for Radio 4's Christmas Appeal...

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  7. Calendar Girls on BBC Radio 4

    Calendar Girls on BBC Radio 4

    Lynda Snell has done it again! Having secured permission to stage her production (and raise funds for the Village Hall), BBC Radio 4 have once again taken an interest - offering listeners a Christmas treat!...

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  8. Desert Island Discs with Patricia Greene (Jill Archer)

    Desert Island Discs with Patricia Greene (Jill Archer)

    On 27th December 2015, Patricia Greene will be appearing on Radio 4's Desert Island Discs - ahead of The Archers' 65th anniversary...

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  9. Anne Cullen 1926-2015

    Anne Cullen 1926-2015

    Anne Cullen, who played Carol Tregorran in The Archers, has passed away at the age of 89. Anne first appeared in Ambridge in 1954.

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  10. Helen's Dangerous Driving (2006)

    Helen's Dangerous Driving (2006)

    Having had a few drinks, Helen drove home - and hit someone...

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  11. Tony and Otto the Bull (November 2014)

    Tony and Otto the Bull (November 2014)

    From the Archers archive.

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  12. The Archers Q&As - at BBC Birmingham

    The Archers Q&As - at BBC Birmingham

    Archers writers Keri Davies and Joanna Toye, along with actor Sunny Ormonde (Lilian), took part in Q&A sessions with BBC local radio host (and Archers superfan!) Nikki Tapper.

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  13. Bonfire Night Quiz

    Bonfire Night Quiz

    Be safe. Have fun... and why not test your knowledge of Ambridge Bonfire Nights gone by...

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  14. Harvest Festival In Ambridge

    Harvest Festival In Ambridge

    Help yourself to our quick guide to the Harvest Festival and Supper in Ambridge.

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  15. Analysing The Archers

    Analysing The Archers

    Call for papers! Academics from Bristol, Liverpool and Stirling want to read your ideas...

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  16. Heather Pritchard: Mistress of Marmalade and Beloved Mum of Ruth

    Heather Pritchard: Mistress of Marmalade and Beloved Mum of Ruth

    As Ambridge prepares to mark the passing of Heather, we offer a little taste of her life and passions.

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  17. When Ambridge Met Anneka

    When Ambridge Met Anneka

    With the Village Hall in disrepair and Eddie Grundy ready to stir the community into action, could it be time once again to 'Challenge Anneka'?. We remember Anneka's visit to Ambridge in 1993.

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  18. Remembering Grace - and Welcoming Virginia McKenna

    Remembering Grace - and Welcoming Virginia McKenna

    Archers Editor Sean O'Connor shares his thoughts on the 60th anniversary of the death of Grace Archer, and also welcomes Virginia McKenna to The Archers cast - in the intriguing role of Hester.

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  19. Joanna Toye on writing Dead Girls Tell No Tales

    Joanna Toye on writing Dead Girls Tell No Tales

    Joanna Toye tells all about writing the drama behind the death of Grace Archer.

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  20. The Archers meets Women in Dairy

    The Archers meets Women in Dairy

    We travelled to the inaugural Women in Dairy Conference in Worcester.

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