Stories and features about The Archers

I ♥ The Archers
Ten reasons why it's easy to get hooked on The Archers.
'Far closer to home than you imagine': Why The Archers took on modern slavery
The real world context of the underhand way Philip Moss runs his building business.
10 moments that led to the downfall of Rob Titchener
Key moments that led to Rob's defeat and banishment from Ambridge.
A Brief History of Twins in Ambridge
The birth of Nova and Seren Archer, inspires a look back through the archives.
A short history of being gay in Ambridge
From the first mention of the word 'gay' to the first gay wedding in soap history...
A short history of contraception in The Archers
From the first recorded explicit reference to the pill to the present day.
A short history of unplanned pregnancies in Ambridge
We look at some of the unplanned pregnancies that have shocked Ambridge over the years
Alison Steadman on playing 'Olwen'
Alison Steadman
Ambridge at War: the first of a trilogy of prequels to The Archers
Catherine Miller describes writing her novel set in Ambridge in 1940.
Charles Collingwood - Playing Brian Aldridge
Actor Charles Collingwood considers the future of his character Brian Aldridge.
Countryside Insights from The Archers
Discover more about agriculture and the countryside with The Archers.
David and Ruth Archer: actors Timothy Bentinck and Felicity Finch went head-to-head in 2017
Timothy Bentinck and Felicity Finch talk about being David and Ruth Archer
Edward Kelsey (Joe Grundy)
Edward (known as “Ted”) Kelsey, who played Joe Grundy for 34 years, has died.
Entertaining with The Archers: how to play a retro boardgame based on life as a farmer in Ambridge
We test-drive an Archers-themed board-game from the 1960s.
Farewell to Bert Fry
Celebrating gentle Bert Fry and his place in the world of Ambridge.
Half a century as Shula Hebden Lloyd
Judy Bennett says farewell to Shula who she played for 51 years.
Helen and Rob: The full story
The story of Helen and Rob Titchener in The Archers
How Jim became a father figure to Jazzer
An unlikely pairing that means so much.
How Tracy and Oliver’s unlikely friendship grew
Look back at how Tracy and Oliver became firm friends and helped each other.
How did Nic develop sepsis and how could her life have been saved?
What is the condition that Nic developed and what signs could the Grundys have looked for?
How do you perform a horse operation in a radio drama?
The Archers team explain how they created a horse operation using only sound.
Jill Archer
How Jill Archer illustrates the changes in women's lives since 1957.
Jim's historic abuse: How the story unfolded
We find out how Jim's story was created and developed
Joe Grundy's finest moments
The best of Joe Grundy
June Spencer celebrates her 100th birthday
June Spencer celebrates her 100th birthday in style at BBC Birmingham
June Spencer was nearly sacked from The Archers
June Spencer describes the initial days of The Archers and how she nearly lost her job!
Kate's love life: a very brief history
A very brief history of Kate's love life
Life Lessons from Debbie Aldridge
Everyone feels a bit better when Debbie appears in Ambridge.
Lynda Snell - from village outsider to Ambridge treasure
How Lynda Snell rose from an Ambridge newbie to a pillar of the community
Mary Cutler puts down her pen
After 40 years creating great stories in Ambridge, Archers writer Mary Cutler has retired
Matt's hit and run: the full story of what happened that night
Matt's hit and run driver is revealed and it's the last person we expected.
Meet A Real Fairbrother - at the Goose Producers' Walk
Meet a real life Toby and get the lowdown on this annual, invaluable tradition...
Mia's Story: growing up without her mum Nic
How Nic Grundy’s elder daughter coped with the grief of losing her mother
Nic Grundy: everything you need to know
Nic Grundy died of sepsis on Friday but what is it and how did she develop it?
Nic Grundy’s death: What is sepsis and why did no one spot it?
What is sepsis and how do people, like Nic, develop it?
Pants, pH and planning for the future of farming
The Archers' new Farming & Countryside Advisor digs into the life of soil.
Poor mental health is 'the biggest hidden problem' facing farmers
Our Farming & Countryside Advisor looks at why farmers struggle to get mental health help.
Remembering Adrian Flynn: a 'generous' and 'bold' writer for The Archers
The Archers Editor Jeremy Howe pays tribute to writer Adrian Flynn.
Remembering Colin Skipp (Tony Archer 1967-2013)
Colin Skipp, who played Tony Archer for over forty years until 2013, has died
Remembering Sir Terry Wogan's Visit To Ambridge
Do you remember listening to those smooth tones as Terry made his radio acting debut?
Seven moments that changed The Archers forever
As an explosion shakes The Archers, we look back on tragedies from the programme's past
Should Lilian be with Matt? Listeners stick their oar in...
Lilian's betrothed to Justin, but is he the one for her? Listeners stick their oar in...
Shula and Alistair's Relationship
When Shula and Alistair's marriage was under threat
Siobhan Donovan: Back From The Dead?
As Ruairi reaches his 18th birthday, the cast remember Siobhan
So Joe Grundy buys a round and this happens...
A 95 year old man reaches into his pocket for a round. Why so strange?
The 9 Best Rob Titchener Conspiracy Theories
Attempted murder, arson, and illegitimacy. For the attention of Anna Tregorran
The Ambridge Calendar
Your indispensable guide to the year in Ambridge.
The Archers Cast Singalong - Barwick Green As You've Never Heard It!
Barwick Green, sung and played by our versatile actors, in their own homes (and gardens).

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