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.
13 things we learned when we interviewed Timothy Watson aka Rob Titchener
Timothy Watson reveals how playing Rob Titchener has changed his life...
A Brief History of Twins in Ambridge
The birth of Nova and Seren Archer, inspires a look back through the archives.
A Crisis Point for Alice
How events got out of hand and what Alice's future might look like.
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.
An Ode to Roy's love life at 40
We celebrate 40 years of the one and only Roy Tucker.
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.
Elizabeth Pargetter: "I think I may have depression"
Lucy Tallon from mental health charity Mind considers Elizabeth realising she's not well.
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.
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 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.
Joe Grundy's finest moments
The best of Joe Grundy
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
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
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’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.
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).
The Archers in 70 Objects
A collection of 70 objects to celebrate the 70th anniversary of The Archers.
The Canterbury Tales
Lynda Snell's Christmas production of the Canterbury Tales
The Tenth Commandment of The Archers
Fans reveal the essential things that every Archers listener must know.
The final item in The Archers in 70 Objects honours listeners' extraordinary commitment
As part of The Archers in 70 Objects, calculate how much time you’ve spent in Ambridge.
The life and times of Alice Carter
From Aldridge baby to Aeronautical Engineer – how Alice Carter got to where she is today.
The trial of Helen Titchener
Helen went on trial for the attempted murder of her husband Rob Titchener.
What’s the secret to Susan and Neil Carter’s relationship?
The Carters: From an "electric connection" to a "profound understanding"
When June Spencer celebrated her 100th birthday in 2019
When June Spencer celebrated her 100th birthday in style at BBC Birmingham
Why choose to work in farming?
Archers listeners who are young farmers share what they love about their work.
Will Grundy - Poacher turned Gamekeeper
A look back at the story so far of Will Grundy, Clarrie and Eddie's elder son
With Great Pleasure at Christmas Unwrapped: What we learned from the cast of The Archers
With Great Pleasure at Christmas Unwrapped: What we learned from the cast of The Archers
The psychological benefits of listening to The Archers
Claudia Hammond explores how our daily doses of drama can be a lifeline in tough times