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Radio 4,01 Aug 2025,35 mins
43. Ruth Jones on bellringing, blacksmithing and Ambridge loose ends
The Archers PodcastAvailable for over a year
Ruth Jones, actress, writer, co-creator of Gavin and Stacey and passionate Archers fan, is in the presenter's chair this week. Ruth talks to Chris Carter - played by Wilf Scolding - about his tumultuous relationship with Alice and what made him remain loyal for so long. Also, can he shoe a horse in real life? And how do the team recreate the belfry at St Stephen's? Susan Carter - played by Charlotte Martin - reflects on motherhood and we revisit the heartbreaking scene from 1988 when Susan learns of Christopher's cleft lip for the first time. Sarah McDonald Hughes, writer of this week's episodes, discusses the power of a succession story and reveals what her first day in The Archers script room felt like - terrifying! And Ruth Jones shares some of her favourite character quirks, including Lilian's famous cackle., and recalls some plot points which she feels were never fully resolved - what did Rob get up to in the flood? Presented by Ruth Jones Produced by Jessica Bunch WhatsApp us on 08000 289 044 Email us [email protected]
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