27/02/2026
Helen is in reflective mood, and Chris and Hannah are looking for a challenge.
Writer: Liz John
Director: Kim Greengrass
Editor: Jeremy Howe
Brian Aldridge … Charles Collingwood
David Archer … Timothy Bentinck
Helen Archer … Louiza Patikas
Lilian Bellamy … Sunny Ormonde
Alice Carter … Hollie Chapman
Chris Carter … Wilf Scolding
Susan Carter … Charlotte Martin
Rex Fairbrother … Nick Barber
Chelsea Horrobin … Madeleine Leslay
Tracy Horrobin … Susie Riddell
Akram Malik … Asif Khan
Jazzer McCreary … Ryan Kelly
Kirsty Miller … Annabelle Dowler
Hannah Riley … Helen Longworth
Lynda Snell … Carole Boyd
Finlay … Mark Bonnar
On radio
Broadcasts
- Next Friday19:00BBC Radio 4
- Sat 28 Feb 202614:45BBC Radio 4
The Archers at 75
Felicity Finch (Ruth Archer) delves into the The Archers BBC Oral History Collection
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We asked real-life fans why 2026 should be the year you start listening to The Archers.
The Archers: Truth and Lies
Claire Skinner stars in a new drama written to mark the 75th anniversary of The Archers.
Countryside Insights from The Archers
Leaf through extra information on rural issues that have featured in The Archers.
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The Archers
Contemporary drama in a rural setting.
