1 January 1951 - Celebrating 75 Years of The Archers

As The Archers celebrates its 75th anniversary, This Week In History takes a look at the development of the drama, and we hear what life was like in Britain in January 1951.

How did rationing affect everyday life? What else were people listening to on the wireless? And how did Barwick Green, a song from 1924, come to be chosen as The Archers theme tune?

Produced by Amanda Litherland
With thanks to Tim Stimpson

You can find plenty more fascinating Archers history and archive by listening to The Archers Podcast on BBC Sounds.