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Katie and Philippa review events in Ambridge from Sunday 27 to Tuesday 29 September. And we're worried, because Emma has just said life's good. Tornado, flood or loose elephant in the dog field: something is coming.

Philippa has done her research (badly) and brings three baby name suggestions for George and Amber, all better than theirs, obviously. Katie wonders how the name will sound with Grundy on the end, and hopes Joe survives as a middle name.

We also talk about Amber's first days as a mum. We thought the writing was beautifully done, from the pain and exhaustion to that shopping list left on the side, and we're sending her solidarity. Susan steps in brilliantly, and gets a gossip in about Harrison and Lily while she's at it.

Plus: team Martyn or team Brian, Lynda's dog field plans, Martyn telling Ed to "talk to the Archers", where the Grundys are all going to live, and Brian and Adam. Brian is still not reading the room.

Philippa also thanks Julie and Morgan at the BBC office for letting her join their event, where she read the parts of Adam and Lilian, sound effects and all.

We finish with Star of the Week, Twit of the Week and our predictions. Katie's are very wise. Philippa's are not.

We're back next Tuesday. Share your baby name ideas for George and Amber in the Facebook group.

Topics covered: Amber Gordon | George Grundy | Emma Grundy | Ed Grundy | Eddie Grundy | Clarrie Grundy | Will Grundy | Poppy Grundy | Joe Grundy | Susan Carter | Harrison Burns | Lily Pargetter | Brian Aldridge | Adam Macy | Ian Craig | Xander Macy | Lynda Snell | Martyn Gibson | Oliver Sterling | Lilian Bellamy | The Archers September 2026

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Philippa is back with Dr Charlotte Martin, who plays Susan Carter in The Archers, for part two — and the Facebook group have come up with some brilliant questions.

Charlotte answers whether she would actually be friends with Susan in real life (probably not — she'd want to know too much about your personal life), whether Tracy is scared of Susan (she's not, she looks up to her), and whether Susan was secretly right to side with Bert against Chris. She talks about what it was like playing the prison storyline when it first aired, why George working in the shop after coming out of prison was so personal to Susan, and why Clive and Bert will probably continue to haunt her no matter how far she climbs.

Also covered: the much-missed partnership with Clary in the dairy and what Helen did to end it, why so many Ambridge characters are still working past sixty, the long-running question of why Susan and Tracy have such different accents, how scripts get tweaked when a word does not quite feel like Susan, and Emerald Sherwood's remarkable job of studying Charlotte's accent to play Emma.

Plus Charlotte's dream of Susan and Jolene doing Race Across the World together, confirmation that she really does want that radio show back, and one of the best descriptions of Susan ever committed to podcast: a WhatsApp group with a tabard.

Topics covered: Susan Carter | Tracy Fuller | Bert Horrobin | Clive Horrobin | Emma Grundy | George Grundy | Clary | Charlotte Martin | Prison storyline | Race Across the World | The Archers 2026

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Quentin is away this week, so it's just Katie and Philippa reviewing events in Ambridge from Sunday 20 to Tuesday 22 September. And Katie has a lot to say.

We start with the wedding. Pip and Stella were clear about whose names went on the invites, so how have Seren and Nova ended up on the guest list? Katie, veteran of a child-free wedding, is not impressed. We also wonder just how bejewelled the twins' dresses will be.

Then there's Ruth's visit to Anna, and a shepherd's pie we're fairly sure belonged to Leonard. Is Ruth being kind, or does she need to read the room? The Facebook group is split, and so are we. We also give Alan some well-deserved praise for being a real friend to Anna this week.

Plus: Lynda and Robert go house hunting, what Bridge Farm Botanicals will actually have to do with Bridge Farm, Brad's forensic knowledge of the bus timetable and his first driving lesson with Jazzer, George and Eddie in the community (and Grundy) orchard, and whether Amber is really on board with the name Josephine.

We finish with Star of the Week, Twit of the Week and our predictions.

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Philippa and Quentin cover the week in Ambridge — Sunday 13th to Tuesday 15th September — and it has been a week of rank hypocrisy, a destroyed watch and some very Barbara Windsor energy from Jolene.

Jolene finds out about Harrison and Lily and delivers one of the most EastEnders moments in recent Archers history. Quentin points out that Jolene is perhaps not best placed to take the moral high ground given her own history. Philippa agrees but also thinks Fallon was quietly adding fuel to the fire throughout. Harrison is getting it from every side and is trying to be honest about everything, which is not going well for him. He has also suggested to Lily that this could be long term — both hosts think he needs to slow down considerably. And Fallon has left a permanent contract for a cut of participants at the Cruck Barn while Harrison still pays most of the bills at the cottage. Quentin thinks the sooner they sell it the better.

Leonard and Tony try to do something kind for Carol and it goes spectacularly wrong when the watch they fix turns out to be the one that stopped at the moment Richard died. Quentin finds a surprisingly moving reason to understand Carol's reaction. Philippa suggests just taking the battery out again.

Carol is driving most people in the Facebook group mad, though some listeners who have been through similar situations are firmly on her side. One Facebook commenter says Carol makes them miss Bert. Joy turns out to have a City and Guilds in jewellery. The repair grotto — or ghetto, Quentin was not sure — is getting too big for Tony to manage. And Lynda and Robert are going to have to sell Ambridge Hall.

Plus Kenton's reaction still to come, Amber must be due soon, and Philippa's predictions involve Joy as a highly qualified hitwoman hired by Jolene to kill Harrison.

Star of the Week, Twit of the Week and a reminder that the Charlotte Martin interview part one is out now and the love for it has been wonderful.

Topics covered: Jolene Archer | Harrison Burns | Fallon Rogers | Lily Pargetter | Carol | Anna | Leonard | Joy | Mick | Lynda Snell | Robert Snell | The Archers September 2026

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Philippa sits down with Dr Charlotte Martin, who plays Susan Carter in The Archers, for the first of two episodes — for a conversation about one of Ambridge's most beloved and most underestimated characters.

Charlotte talks about how Susan has changed almost imperceptibly over the decades — from naive young girl to gossip to, increasingly, the person people come to for genuinely good advice. She reflects on the solid foundation of Susan and Neil's marriage, Susan's complicated relationship with social aspiration and what Jennifer Aldridge represented to her, and why the moment Alice and Chris got together felt like Susan finally arriving.

They discuss the George storyline in depth — the awful dilemma of reporting your own grandson, the echoes of the Clive situation, and why Charlotte believes George has always had a good core and is now finally finding his way. There is a warm and considered defence of George that may well change how you hear him.

Bert gets his own section. Charlotte reveals she was in awe of the actor who plays him because of The Detectorists, explains why Tracy has always borne the brunt of his care and what that says about their different childhoods, and confirms they have had enormous fun recording those scenes including the walker coming up to the microphone.

Plus: Keira and the audition that made Charlotte's mind up immediately, what Susan's friendship with Jolene could look like and why it should happen, the case for Susan getting her radio show back with an agony aunt slot, the 75th anniversary tour and what it has been like playing to packed houses of genuine fans, and the biscuit question.

Part two, with listener questions from the Facebook group, follows in two weeks.

Topics covered: Susan Carter | Neil Carter | George Grundy | Amber | Keira | Bert Horrobin | Tracy | Jennifer Aldridge | Alice Carter | Jolene Archer | 75th anniversary tour | Angela Barnes | The Archers 2026

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Philippa and Katie cover the week in Ambridge — Sunday 6th to Tuesday 8th September — and Harrison and Lily have moved considerably faster than anyone predicted.

From moving trestle tables on Sunday to moving furniture of a different kind entirely by Tuesday, Harrison and Lily have gone for it. Fallon has commented that Lily is such a sweetheart. Harrison has mentioned a walk up Lakey Hill. Jolene has offered bacon sandwiches. Nobody has said anything out loud yet but it is only a matter of time. Both hosts are here for it, worried about how clingy Lily might get, and absolutely certain Fallon is going to find out the worst possible way.

The Flower and Produce Show on Sunday was a genuine highlight — eleven characters, four types of cake, Dom from the Repair Shop fixing Tony's model tractor, Keira winning a prize, Usha's extraordinary fruit tableau, and Martyn's speech about excellent garlic that neither host heard enough of. Clarrie is back. Leonard is back. It felt like proper Archers.

Carol rings Anna at half past six in the morning about a baby bat. It does not go well. Robert and Lynda are getting cancellations at the B&B and Lynda says she is exhausted. Both hosts think it is time to downsize.

Plus: whether Jolene's smoothie could really have won anything, Rex's narrowboat as a potential Harrison and Lily love nest, the Charlotte Martin interview out this weekend, and a reminder that All About The Archers is now available as video on Apple Podcasts.

Star of the Week, Twitter of the Week and predictions including Usha becoming a judge on a radish-based television programme.

Topics covered: Harrison Burns | Lily Pargetter | Fallon Rogers | Jolene Archer | Carol | Anna | Robert Snell | Lynda Snell | Flower and Produce Show | Tony Archer | Keira | Usha Franks | Dom | The Archers September 2026

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Philippa, Katie and Quentin cover the week in Ambridge — Sunday 30th August to Tuesday 1st September — and it has been a week of age, ego, moral grey areas and one very good piece of news about Monty.

Khalil posted a photo of Justin walking Ruby off the lead on farmland. Justin's main concern is not that he's been caught out but that he looks stooped and is wearing purple. He wants a defamation of character letter from a solicitor. Quentin thinks Khalil has been cruel and self-righteous. Katie thinks he was just showing his age. Philippa thinks good for him, because Ruby off the lead on farmland is exactly the kind of thing the Monty story should have taught everyone. All three disagree and it is brilliant.

Justin, meanwhile, is staring down the barrel of turning 80 and is seeking highlights, filler, face treatments and a wrinkle lift. Chelsea handles him with enormous skill and talks him out of the hair dye. Lillian is already exhausted by it.

Alan loses his temper when a cricket ball comes through his window mid-Carol-phone-call, and Pat comes for him about it. Quentin is firmly on Alan's side. Philippa is firmly on Pat's. Alan brings up the Rob baptism and the graffiti. Katie thinks that was a step too far. Nobody fully agrees with anyone and it is exactly what the podcast is for.

Fallon talks to Jolene about not wanting to be the first to leave the cottage. Harrison talks to Leon about Lily. Both are clearly not moving on as fast as they are claiming. Philippa thinks they need a solicitor and the house on the market immediately. Jolene gets compared to Annie Wilkes from Misery.

And the wonderful news: Monty has found a home with a former police officer. Katie is relieved. Philippa was sobbing last week.

Plus a theme of age running through the whole week, a new cast interview announced for the Facebook group tomorrow, All About The Archers now available as video on Apple Podcasts, Star of the Week, Twitter of the Week and predictions including Henry getting signed up to bat for England.

Topics covered: Khalil | Justin Elliott | Fallon Rogers | Harrison Burns | Alan Franks | Pat Archer | Chelsea | Lynda Snell | Monty | Jolene Archer | Lily Pargetter | The Archers September 2026

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Philippa and Quentin cover the week (so far) in Ambridge — Sunday 23rd to Tuesday 25th August — and it has been a week of romantic entanglements, awkward confessions and a rather impressive car sale.

Lily confesses the Harrison kiss to Rex, who is about as subtle about it as Lily was, and Fallon is already picking up vibes. Conrad arrives and is immediately flirting with both Fallon and Lily, makes his interest in Fallon very plain, and is either a smooth used car salesman or a decent bloke — the jury is still out. Fallon keeps the shutters firmly down. Harrison and Lily have not contacted each other since the kiss, which nobody believes will last.

George, meanwhile, turns out to be a natural car salesman. Martyn Gibson plays it beautifully, listens to what George has to say about the plug-in hybrid with comfort memory seats, and secures the sale. Both hosts are very impressed. Quentin's prediction is already on the table.

Lynda handles the appalling Diane magnificently, gives her a dressing gown and calmly shows her the door, then has a moment of uncomfortable self-reflection about whether she used to be the same. Robert and Lynda's finances are taking a real hit. Rex's manly odour after moving gravel all day gets a mention. Brian puts the wrong address on a delivery and Alice sorts it out — and gets a romantic dinner, whereas Adam would have been told off. Alice and Rex's smoochy scenes are becoming a lot. And Oliver Turner's second week writing for the show gets a very warm reception.

A big announcement too: All About The Archers is now available as video on Apple Podcasts — thousands of you watched last week without being asked and thank you very much indeed.

Plus Star of the Week, Twit of the Week, predictions including George as the next Top Gear presenter, and Quentin is off to Edinburgh to see Ben Norris in his Fringe Award-winning show The Distance.

Topics covered: Lily Pargetter | Harrison Burns | Fallon Rogers | Conrad | Rex Fairbrother | George Grundy | Martyn Gibson | Lynda Snell | Robert Snell | Brian Aldridge | Alice Carter | The Archers August 2026

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Philippa and Katie are back together for the week in Ambridge — Sunday 16th to Tuesday 18th August — and there is a lot to process.

Monty's story moves to a heartbreaking conclusion as Lynda and Robert say goodbye and sign the documents. Katie cannot cope and Philippa has questions about the rehoming process, the DNA fingerprints, and whether there is more to come from that evidence. Meanwhile Harrison and Fallon's relationship continues to unsettle, a possibly flirty exchange between Harrison and Lily gets noted, and Mick is becoming CSI Ambridge.

Khalil is struggling and Keira has been quietly keeping his secret — until Susan unknowingly spills the beans. Now Azra knows, and neither host is convinced she is going to handle it well. There are real concerns about Khalil bottling things up, particularly given his history.

Eddie is filling in for George at Meadow Farm and is cutting every corner available to him. George, remarkably, was right. Ruth still has not booked the genetic test and both hosts are furious about it. The Cruck Barn is taking shape with an exciting programme of rural crafts, jewellery making and creative writing — but can Ambridge actually afford it? And nobody has acknowledged the heatwave or drought even once, which is bothering everyone.

Plus Lynda's DNA fingerprints, Rosie and Pip moving into the bungalow, who is now paying rent on Rickyard Cottage, and a key that would not work properly.

Star of the Week, Twitter of the Week and predictions including Lynda being unmasked as a mafia gang leader.

Topics covered: Monty | Lynda Snell | Robert Snell | Khalil | Keira | Azra | Eddie Grundy | George Grundy | Ruth Archer | Harrison Burns | Fallon Rogers | Lily Pargetter | Cruck Barn | Elizabeth Pargetter | Susan Carter | The Archers August 2026

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We are back from our summer break — Philippa is solo, as Katie and Quentin are watching the eclipse — and it has been quite a week to return to.

The village fete on Sunday was a genuine highlight: Chelsea without scissors, Lillian as an unlikely fairy godmother, Fabrice to the rescue, Carol's chaotic scavenger hunt and the great entry fee debacle. Philippa loved it. Then Monday arrived.

Monty has been taken into police custody following the attack on David and Ruth's sheep, and Philippa found it genuinely traumatic to listen to. Harrison handling the arrest with calm professionalism while Robert and Lynda fell apart. Lynda trying to gather character references. Robert and the gate he didn't fix in time. The bed and breakfast guests who left a day early and whose children apparently hosed down a bloodied dog without telling anyone. The question of whether admitting liability was the right call without legal advice. And the looming question of whether David and Ruth will ever agree to let Monty live.

Also this week: Elizabeth being dismissive of Freddie, Alistair's advice to Harrison, Lillian's solution to everything being brandy, a possible Lily and Amber friendship, and Philippa's theory about why Monty has been behaving so strangely.

Plus Star of the Week, Twit of the Week and three predictions including a sheep-shearing barber shop.

Back to normal next Tuesday.

Topics covered: Monty | Lynda Snell | Robert Snell | Harrison Burns | David Archer | Ruth Archer | Elizabeth Pargetter | Lillian Bellamy | Chelsea | Alan Franks | Carol | Amber | Keira | The Archers August 2026

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Philippa and Katie cover the week in Ambridge so far - Sunday 19th to Tuesday 21st July - and the theme of the week is spectacularly clear: nobody in Ambridge is talking to anybody properly.

Rex is moving in with Alice without any discussion about money, children, or who is going to cook. Chris finds out via Fallon rather than Alice. Harrison and Fallon are barely communicating and the awards ceremony could be the moment everything falls apart. Fallon hasn't told Jolene she wants to leave the Bull. And nobody has told Martha she might be going to Gozo.

Elizabeth returns and there is apparently an event space being renovated at Lower Loxley — which came as news to us. Alan reappears. Bert has his first shift at the village shop and is surprisingly good value. And people are charging five pounds to get into the Ambridge fete.

Plus: thoughts on the Barn event space and what it means for Brookfield, Carol and Alan's very odd moment, whether Bert is the new Jim, and a plea for absolutely nothing to happen during the two week summer break.

Back on Wednesday 13th August.

Topics covered: Rex Fairbrother | Alice Carter | Chris Carter | Harrison Burns | Fallon Rogers | Elizabeth Pargetter | Bert Horrobin | Susan Carter | Alan Franks | The Archers July 2026

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Philippa is back with Lucy Speed, who plays Stella Pryor in The Archers, for part two — and this time the Facebook group gets their say.

Lucy answers questions on everything from whether Stella would save Rosie or Cleo in a disaster (the answer is very clear), to whether a prenup would make life easier for everyone at Brookfield. She talks about not knowing Stella and Pip would get together when she first joined, what Stella's wedding outfit might look like, and whether the baby question could derail the wedding entirely.

Also: Thor the miniature dachshund makes his podcast debut, Lucy reveals she played thirteen different characters in Radio 4's Don Quixote, why she has loved radio since childhood, and who Stella would choose as her Race Across the World partner — with a strong case made for Rex.

Part one of this interview is available now if you missed it.

Topics covered: Stella Pryor | Pip Archer | Lucy Speed | Thor | Rosie | Cleo | Wedding | Prenup | Race Across the World | Rex | Radio 4 | Don Quixote | The Archers 2026

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Philippa, Katie and Quentin are back — and a very special welcome to Katie, now Mrs Newby, fresh from her wedding.

The team also pay tribute to Patricia Greene, who played Jill Archer, a true legend of The Archers who will be greatly missed.

This week: Tom finds out about Kirsty's pregnancy and manages to make it entirely about himself — Kirsty gives him both barrels and sends him packing. Anne-Marie turns up at the theatre and immediately accuses Susan of something outrageous. Harrison arrives home early and surprises Fallon, but the communication problems between them remain deeply concerning. Helen fails to get her milking parlour and is sickeningly gracious about it. A £35k payment lands in various bank accounts — and Ian promises he will let it go. Nobody believes him.

Plus: Kirsty and Amber's lovely moment over the baby's first kick, what musical George and Amber saw at the theatre, Katie's Gardeners' World discovery, the Archers garden at Badminton Flower Show, and is Bert volunteering at the shop on Clive's instructions?

Star of the Week, Twitter of the Week, predictions, and a reminder that the summer break starts after next week — back on Wednesday 12th August.

Topics covered: Tom Archer | Kirsty Miller | Anne-Marie | Susan Carter | Harrison Burns | Fallon Rogers | Ian Craig | Adam Macy | Helen Archer | Rex Fairbrother | Bert Horrobin | Borchester Show | Patricia Greene | The Archers July 2026

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It's just Philippa this week — flying solo while Quentin represents the podcast at Katie and Simon's wedding. Huge congratulations to the happy couple.

Bert is back from Clive's and he is worse than ever. Philippa has many thoughts, none of them positive. Meanwhile Ian is doing a full Lady Macbeth behind Adam's back, visiting Alice when he thought Adam would be out, and Philippa is genuinely worried about what he might do next. Adam, remarkably, is the voice of reason this week. Tony digs up something in the garden that turns out not to be the time capsule and not to be worth very much either. Chris has a year to wait for his flat. Brian makes Welsh rarebit. And the Borchester Show is almost here.

Plus: why Tracey needs to find her inner strength and let Bert go, the mystery of where Bert's money has gone, whether Fallon might prefer life with Chris to life with Harrison, Keira standing up for herself, and some very strong feelings about butterfly farms in a heatwave.

Star of the Week, Twit of the Week, highly accurate predictions, and a special clip from Katie and Quentin at the wedding at the end of the YouTube version.

Topics covered: Bert | Tracey Fuller | Susan Carter | Neil Carter | Adam Macy | Ian Thornton | Alice Carter | Brian Aldridge | Tony Archer | Chris Carter | Fallon Rogers | Keira | Borchester Show | The Archers July 2026

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Philippa sits down with Lucy Speed, who plays Stella Pryor in The Archers, for a deep and wide-ranging conversation about one of Ambridge's most compelling more recent additions.

Lucy talks about what drew her to Stella from the very beginning — a career-minded, self-assured woman who doesn't need to match anyone else's energy. They discuss how Stella has navigated the ready-made family that came with Pip, the hesitancy around the baby conversation, and why Lucy thinks Stella's calm isn't a performance but something genuinely earned through life experience.

Also covered: Stella's complex dynamic with Brian and why she never rose to his bait, what it means to represent women who are strong without fanfare, whether Stella would ever want to return to farming, the possibility of menopause storylines, and Lucy's own experiences playing long-running characters in The Bill and EastEnders.

Plus Lucy's role in Heartstopper, a very important biscuit debate involving Tunnock's Caramel Bars and party rings, and part two with listener questions from the Facebook group coming in two weeks.

Topics covered: Stella Pryor | Pip Archer | Brian Aldridge | Lucy Speed | The Bill | EastEnders | Heartstopper | Farm inheritance | The Archers 2026

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Philippa and Quentin cover the week in Ambridge — Sunday 28th to Tuesday 30th June — and Brian has properly lost the goodwill of even his most loyal defenders.

Kate finally gives Brian both barrels after manure is dumped right next to her field, and rightly so. Ed gets caught in the crossfire between Brian's demands and the Borchester show. Amber is distinctly unimpressed by a very expensive smart cot, and the cracks with her parents continue to widen. Ian proves spectacularly hopeless covering reception at Grey Gables. Helen manages to be Helen about wallpaper. And Lottie and Chris's evening takes an unexpected turn.

Plus: thoughts on the new scriptwriter's confident first week, a Doctor Who reference explained courtesy of the Facebook group, the SUV driver mystery resolved (somewhat underwhelmingly), and a preview of this Friday's two-part Stella interview.

Topics covered: Brian Aldridge | Kate Aldridge | Ed Grundy | Amber | George Grundy | Keira | Ian Thornton | Helen Archer | Borchester show | Tom Archer | Natasha | The Archers June 2026

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Philippa and Katie cover the week in Ambridge — Sunday 21st to Tuesday 23rd June — and it's a big one for new voices and old grudges.

Keira finally speaks for the first time, and fits straight into the Aldridge/Pritchard family dynamic. George appears to have had a complete personality transplant — is "nice George" here to stay, or is something brewing? Anne-Marie's hovering is reaching new levels of intensity. Ruth gets roped in as mediator between Adam and Brian, with predictably chaotic results. And Brian wants Kate to toast the dissolution of the partnership — she is having absolutely none of it.

Plus: Adam's terrifying lack of pension planning, the countdown to the Borchester show, predictions for the mystery celebrity guest, and a big thank you and good luck to Katie ahead of her wedding in two weeks.

Topics covered: Keira | George Grundy | Anne-Marie | Brian Aldridge | Adam Macy | Kate Aldridge | Ruth Archer | Borchester show | Lillian Bellamy | Tony Archer | The Archers June 2026

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In part two of Philippa's conversation with Andrew Wincott (Adam Macy in The Archers), the Facebook group gets its say — and they did not hold back. Over 60 questions and comments came in, and Philippa works through as many as possible.

Highlights include: Does Adam lack self-awareness or is he just a muppet? How much of his behaviour comes down to never having Brian's approval? What would have happened if he'd gone off with Charlie Thomas? Does Adam's eye still wander? What's happening with Xander? And which Archers character would most likely make a deal with Raphael from Baldur's Gate 3?

Plus — the return of Thorkil the Danish agricultural student, the longest same-sex relationship in any continuing drama, and who Adam would pick as his Race Across the World partner.

Topics covered: Adam Macy | Brian Aldridge | Charlie Thomas | Xander | Torquil | Jennifer Aldridge | Baldur's Gate 3 | Raphael | Race Across the World | The Archers 2025 | Listener Q&A

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Philippa, Katie and Quentin are back for the week in Ambridge — Sunday 14th to Tuesday 16th June — and it has been a dramatic one.

A savage dog attack on Brookfield's sheep leaves 15 dead and more injured, David losing it at Brian over warning signs, and the friendship between the two men looking badly damaged. Meanwhile Adam manipulates George into revealing more about the night of the accident — but what is he planning to do with that information? Could he push George into going to the police himself? And would Brian go further than anyone expects to protect Ruairi?

Also this week: Kate has a stunning week — handling Brian, supporting Kirsty and knocking heads together with real Jenny-esque authority. Brian gets a double ouch from both Oliver and David. George and Amber get the Grundy baby cart out. Ian double-books the quiz. And all three hosts independently land on the same Star of the Week, which has never happened before.

Plus Star of the Week, Twit of the Week, predictions — and Quentin has a foreboding feeling about Jim Lloyd.

Topics covered: Dog attack | Brookfield sheep | Brian Aldridge | Adam Macy | George Grundy | Kate Aldridge | Kirsty Miller | Ian Thornton | Jim Lloyd | Amber | Home Farm | The Archers June 2025

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Philippa and Quentin (broadcasting heroically from a Cornwall campsite) dive into the week in Ambridge so far — Sunday 7th to Tuesday 9th June.

This week: Tracy is being courted by Helen for a job at Bridge Farm but is she making a terrible mistake? Helen's empathy-free approach to management gets full scrutiny. Jack's school drama raises questions about whether Helen's version of events adds up. Kirsty's 12-week scan brings relief. Jim turns 87 and embraces an e-reader. Pip assumes Stella is on board with babies — Stella is very much not saying that. And Brian and Adam continue their magnificent shared delusion at Home Farm, with the crucial Beil land contract hanging in the balance.

Plus: Star of the Week, Twit of the Week, predictions for the T20 trip to Edgbaston, and Philippa makes an unprompted recommendation for the Kobo e-reader.

Topics covered: Tracy Horrobin | Helen Archer | Bridge Farm | Jim Lloyd | Pip Archer | Stella | Home Farm | Brian Aldridge | Adam Macy | Kirsty Miller | T20 Edgbaston | The Archers June 2026

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Philippa sits down with Andrew Wincott, who plays Adam Macy in The Archers, for a deep dive into one of the most gripping storylines the show has had in years. Recorded on 2 June 2025 — so buckle up, more may have happened since.

They discuss: why Andrew saw this succession story coming two decades ago; whether Adam is a principled farmer or a series of spectacular failures; what it was like to record the extraordinary four-person partnership meeting episode; Brian's King Lear qualities; the bombshell "you are not my children" moment; how much Adam really wants this for Xander; and whether Ian's advice has made things better or worse.

Plus — Adam's ideal biscuit. It's darker than you think.

Part two, with listener questions from the Facebook group, follows in two weeks.

Topics covered: Adam Macy | Brian Aldridge | Home Farm succession | Debbie Aldridge | Partnership meeting episode | Jennifer's legacy | Sustainable farming | The Archers 2025

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This week in Ambridge (Sunday 31st May – Tuesday 2nd June), Philippa and Katie dig into the drama at Home Farm, where Alice is clutching at straws and Ed Grundy gets an unexpected job offer. Rex has a week of two very distinct halves — overdoing it with Alice's sobriety, then absolutely finding his voice with Brian in a way nobody saw coming. Stella makes a welcome return, and her honest chat with Brian is a highlight of the week.

Tom and Natasha are officially bad at money. A climate-controlled bubble wrap greenhouse (starting at £50k, going up to a cool million), boots on eBay, and a passing suggestion to sell the business — it's not looking good. Meanwhile, Martyn's enthusiasm for management speak gives Ian a headache, but their relationship edges forward.

Plus: biscuits get the appreciation they deserve, Ed might win the Borchester Show, and Philippa has seen the cast list for later this week and isn't saying a word.

Stars and twits of the week, predictions, and the news that the interview with Andrew (who plays Adam) is out this weekend — and it's a corker.

Coming soon: the second half of the Adam interview with your Facebook questions.

Topics covered:

• Home Farm: Brian, Alice, Ed and the staffing crisis
• Rex and Alice's sobriety storyline
• Stella's return and her frank conversation with Brian
• Tom and Natasha's financial disasters (climate greenhouse, eBay boots, private school)
• Ian and Martyn's management-speak clash
• Star of the Week: Rex / Stella
• Twitch of the Week: Martin / Tom
• Predictions: Brian's collapse, Tom and Natasha going bust, the Borchester Show

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In this week’s All About The Archers, we discuss The Archers episodes from Sunday 24th – Tuesday 26th May — including our first chance to properly unpack that extraordinary Friday episode.

Was it one of the greatest Archers episodes ever?

This week we cover:

• The explosive fallout from Friday’s Home Farm showdown
• Brian vs Adam… and the possible fall of House Aldridge
• Kate, Alice, Ian and the emotional wreckage
• Debbie’s future — goodbye or just goodbye for now?
• Adam’s land obsession reaches new heights
• George, Ruairi and the secret that refuses to stay buried
• Carol, Anna and yet more battling over independence
• Alan’s unexpected fundraising predicament
• Cheese vs hummus & roasted veg sandwiches
• Star of the Week, Twit of the Week and gloriously questionable predictions

Plus Philippa reports back from the Hay Festival, including a special recreation of Grace Archer’s death… and another attempt to secure herself a role in The Archers.

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In this very special episode, we imagine what would happen if The Archers met Race Across the World.

To mark Lauren’s final regular episode, we choose our Ambridge contestants, send them racing from New York to New Delhi and back to Ambridge, and decide who would make it to the finish line.

Expect:

• Tracy and Brad as serious contenders
• Chelsea proving she could win people over anywhere
• Justin and Lillian in matching tracksuits
• Helen and Tom falling apart almost immediately
• Kate chasing spiritual enlightenment
• George getting into trouble abroad
• Leonard, Ben, Jakob, Natasha, Susan and more thrown into the race

We also ask who we’d personally choose as our Archers travel partner, with answers ranging from the practical to the unpredictable.

A huge thank you to Lauren for all the laughs, chaos and brilliant Archers chat. She will be very much missed, but we hope to tempt her back for future specials.

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In this episode of All About The Archers, we discuss The Archers episodes from Sunday 17th to Tuesday 19th May— and say goodbye to Lauren in her final regular episode. 

We talk about:

• Lauren’s farewell
• Helen’s “new cheese” opportunity
• Tracy refusing to leap at Helen’s offer
• Adam’s scheming over Home Farm
• Alice still worrying about Brian
• Carol and Anna clashing again
• Bert, vaping and human rights
• Tracy standing up to Den
• The upcoming partnership meeting

Plus Star of the Week, Twit of the Week and predictions.

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This week we’re discussing The Archers, focusing on the episodes from Sunday 10th to Tuesday 12th May.

There is a lot to unpack as George and Amber’s relationship starts to show worrying cracks, Ruth continues to avoid making a decision about the BRCA test, and Brian manages to annoy almost everyone in Ambridge.

We talk about:

• George and Amber’s tense conversations about the baby
• Whether George is becoming more controlling
• Brad struggling with Amber, George and Den
• Ruth delaying the BRCA test
• Brian’s treatment of Adam, Ian and Stella
• Ian’s new job news
• Adam’s plans for Home Farm
• Carol enjoying rewilding
• Rogation Sunday and the return of Jakob
• The growing number of people who know about the Ruairi secret

Plus our regular features:

• Star of the Week
• Twit of the Week
• Predictions

This episode contains spoilers for listeners who are not up to date with this week’s episodes of The Archers.

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We are thrilled to welcome Mark Bonnar to All About The Archers to talk about his arrival in Ambridge as Scottish crofter Finlay.

Mark chats about joining The Archers for its 75th anniversary, whether Finlay could ever return, what he really thinks of Helen, and why Finlay’s croft is absolutely non-negotiable.

We also discuss Celebrity Traitors, returning to Line of Duty as Mike Dryden, his upcoming drama The Siege, radio acting, Big Finish, Shetland, cheese, swooning listeners and the vital question: what biscuit would Finlay eat while hiding from Helen?

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This week we’re discussing The Archers, focusing on the episodes from Sunday 3rd to Tuesday 5th May.

It’s another packed week in Ambridge, with George collecting his money, Brian and Lillian digging themselves even deeper, Ruth facing the reality of BRCA testing, and Carol discovering an unexpected problem in the attic.

We talk about:

• George getting his money from Brian and Lillian
• Whether George has recorded even more evidence
• Ruth’s appointment with Azra and the reality of the BRCA testing process
• Leonard’s wonderful support for Ruth and Carol
• Carol, Anna and the battle over independence
• Bats, guano and the chaos at Glebe Cottage
• Tom and Natasha’s money worries
• Brad’s sadness over Amber, George and Den

Plus our regular features:

• Star of the Week
• Twit of the Week
• Predictions

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This week we’re discussing the latest drama in The Archers, focusing on the episodes from Sunday 26th to Tuesday 28th April.

There is a lot happening in Ambridge this week, from Kirsty’s unexpected baby news to rising tensions at Home Farm, where Adam, Alice and Debbie start questioning Brian’s decisions.

We talk about:

• Kirsty’s pregnancy and Erik’s reaction
• Helen listening in and offering “support”
• Brian’s latest plans for Home Farm
• Adam going to Debbie for backup
• Alice continuing to worry about Brian’s behaviour
• Ruth’s BRCA test dilemma and what it means for the family
• Ben supporting Ruth through a difficult conversation
• George and David’s “cyber chatter” for the show
• Henry winning the cricket logo competition
• Tom and Natasha’s money worries

Plus our regular features:

• Star of the Week
• Twit of the Week
• Predictions

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This week we’re discussing the latest drama in The Archers, focusing on the episodes from Sunday 19th to Tuesday 21st April.

At the centre of the week is Kirsty’s possible pregnancy, as Helen inserts herself into events in the way only Helen can, while Alice becomes increasingly fixated on Brian's health and Adam is left crushed after yet another setback at Home Farm.

We also get into:

• Kirsty’s missed period and whether this could be pregnancy, perimenopause or something else
• Helen being overbearing, exhausting and impossible to avoid
• Tony discovering just how much the Angus cows made at market
• Alice pushing the dementia theory further
• Rex’s drunken behaviour and why it could change things with Alice
• Brian’s increasingly appalling treatment of Adam
• Why Adam’s hopes for Home Farm were so painful to hear unravel
• The sense that the Ruairi and George fallout is still building towards something bigger

Plus our regular features:

• Star of the Week
• Twit of the Week
• Predictions

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This week we’re discussing the latest drama in The Archers, focusing on the episodes from Sunday 12th to Tuesday 14th April.

At the centre of the week is Brian finally reaching breaking point and confiding in Lillian, as the long-running fallout from the river crash and Ruairi’s secret continues to spread through Ambridge.

We also get into:

• Brian finally telling Lillian the truth
• Why Lillian’s reaction could change everything
• Bert Horrobin’s unwelcome return and the chaos he brings with him
• Alan already under pressure at St Stephen’s
• Pip’s health scare and the emotional fallout for her and Stella
• Alice opening up about Rex and life after Chris
• Fallon and Alice’s friendship scenes
• Why this storyline still keeps creating new domino effects across Ambridge

Plus our regular features:

• Star of the Week
• Twit of the Week
• Predictions

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Step inside Ambridge with a fan-favourite character as we welcome Charlotte Martin, the brilliant actor behind Susan Carter in The Archers.

In this special bonus episode, Charlotte answers your questions from our Facebook community and shares behind-the-scenes insights from over 40 years on The Archers. From Susan’s legendary gossiping to the psychology behind her character, this is a must-listen for Archers fans.

• Charlotte Martin on Susan Carter’s evolution—is she becoming “Susan the Sage”? 
• The truth about Susan’s gossip: harmless or harmful? 
• Life as both an actor AND a research psychologist
• Favourite storylines and why the writing on The Archers stands out 
• Behind the scenes: from Pebble Mill to modern BBC studios
• Susan’s iconic chilli… and how often she actually makes it
• Could Charlotte be friends with Susan in real life?
• Fan questions, quickfire answers & plenty of laughs

If you’re obsessed with The Archers, love character deep-dives, or enjoy hearing actors talk about their craft, this episode delivers insight, humour, and nostalgia in equal measure.

Charlotte reveals how psychology shapes her performance, how she switches between roles, and why Susan remains one of the most entertaining characters in Ambridge.

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This week we’re discussing the latest drama in The Archers, focusing on the episodes from Sunday 5th to Tuesday 7th April.

There is plenty to unpack in Ambridge, from George’s uneasy birthday conversations and Emma’s attempts to make him face reality, to Brian’s increasingly worrying behaviour and Adam’s unexpected Home Farm news.

In this episode we talk about:

• George’s birthday, Emma’s warning, and whether he is really ready for fatherhood
• The strange shift in tone around George and why it feels like something bigger is coming
• Brian’s panic, pressure and the latest shock at Home Farm
• Adam being told what Brian wants for the future of the farm
• Pip and Stella after last week’s scare
• The falling plaster drama at St Stephen’s
• Linda, Robert and the arrival of Fletcher the budgie
• Why Ambridge suddenly feels slightly more unhinged than usual

We also share our regular features:

• Star of the Week
• Twit of the Week
• Predictions

This episode contains spoilers for listeners who are not up to date with this week’s episodes of The Archers.

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This week we’re discussing the latest drama in The Archers, focusing on the episodes from Sunday 29th to Tuesday 31st March.

At the heart of the week is the increasingly fraught situation between Brian and Miranda, as Brian’s secrecy and strained behaviour leave their future looking more uncertain than ever.

We also get into:

• Brian’s impossible position over Ruairi and whether he should finally tell Miranda the truth
• Lynda’s latest campaign and her habit of recruiting everyone else while doing very little herself
• Carol’s mysterious warning to Pip and what it might mean
• Tensions at Bridge Farm as Tony faces the possible loss of his beloved Angus herd
• Tom’s tactless comments and Natasha’s very limited idea of helping the community
• Henry saying goodbye to the goats
• Oliver’s riding dilemma and what it might mean for him

Plus our regular features:

• Star of the Week
• Twit of the Week
• Predictions for what might happen next in Ambridge

This episode contains spoilers for listeners who are not up to date with this week’s episodes of The Archers.

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In this special episode, we’re joined by Joanna van Kampen, who plays Fallon Rogers in The Archers.

With an incredible 26 years in Ambridge, Joanna shares behind-the-scenes stories, reflections on Fallon’s journey and her thoughts on some of the character’s biggest storylines.

We discuss:

• How Joanna first landed the role of Fallon
• What it’s like playing the same character for over two decades
• Fallon’s relationship with Harrison and recent challenges
• Filming dramatic scenes, including the car crash episode
• The realities of recording The Archers and studio life
• Fallon’s evolution from rebellious teenager to business owner
• Whether Fallon is truly happy right now

We also explore:

• Behind-the-scenes moments with fellow cast members
• Listener perceptions of Fallon and how characters are interpreted
• Fallon’s strengths, flaws and what might lie ahead

And of course, we couldn’t resist asking:

What biscuit would Fallon be?

This is a must-listen for fans of The Archers and anyone interested in the craft behind one of radio’s most iconic shows.

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This week we’re discussing the latest drama in The Archers, focusing on the episodes from Sunday 22nd to Tuesday 24th March.

There is plenty to unpack in Ambridge, from Helen’s toe-curling behaviour towards Tracy, to Brian’s increasingly distracted and erratic state, and Josh’s sudden departure.

In this episode we talk about:

• Helen’s painful conversation with Tracy after her house news
• Tony’s fury over the future of the Angus herd
• Brian’s strange behaviour and growing pressure around Ruairi
• Miranda’s unease about Home Farm
• Alice, alcohol-free fizz, and a very tense moment
• Josh leaving for Patagonia
• George’s court appearance and the fallout from being reported

We also share our regular features:

• Star of the Week
• Twit of the Week
• Predictions for what might happen next in Ambridge

Expect strong opinions on Helen, sympathy for Tony, and serious concern about what Brian might do next.

This episode contains spoilers for listeners who are not up to date.

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In this week’s episode, we discuss the latest drama in The Archers, covering events from Sunday 15th to Tuesday 17th March.

There’s a noticeable shift in tone in Ambridge this week, with surprising conversations, uneasy alliances and a growing sense that not everything is as stable as it seems.

We explore:

• George showing a very different side of himself following recent events
• Ruairi's increasingly fragile state and the tension building around him
• A surprising new dynamic forming that raises more questions than answers
• A revealing conversation about mental health and accountability
• Concerns around how past actions are continuing to ripple through the village
• The return of familiar faces and how they may shape upcoming storylines
• Community tensions bubbling up through village life

We also discuss:

Star of the Week

Twit of the Week

Predictions for what might happen next in Ambridge

This episode contains spoilers for listeners who are not up to date with recent episodes.

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In this special bonus episode of All About The Archers, we’re joined by Richard Attlee, the actor who plays Kenton Archer in The Archers on BBC Radio 4.

Our wonderful Facebook group submitted the questions, and Richard answers them with warmth, humour and plenty of behind-the-scenes insight into life in Ambridge.

We chat about Kenton’s life at The Bull, whether he’d actually run a pub in real life, and what it’s like stepping into one of the show’s most recognisable characters. Richard also shares memories of Kenton’s dramatic dog attack storyline, reflects on Kenton’s relationships with characters like Jolene and Shula, and discusses whether he thinks Kenton would actually be friends with his own character.

There’s also plenty of fun along the way — including Kenton’s favourite biscuit, the possibility of a Kenton retirement hobby, and whether Kenton would serve Alice a drink in The Bull.

If you love The Archers, Kenton Archer, and hearing from the actors who bring Ambridge to life, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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This week we dive into the latest drama in The Archers — and there’s a lot to unpack.

From George’s alcohol monitoring tag (and a disastrous late-night toilet stop) to the increasingly awkward situation between Chris & Alice, Ambridge is simmering with tension.

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We also discuss:

🌳 George’s humiliating run-in with the law (and whether someone tipped them off…)

🍎 Amber putting George firmly in his place

👀 Chris discovering Alice and Rex are now together

🎂 Martha’s birthday — complete with a spectacular brownie cheesecake train cake

📺 Kate and Kirsty’s TV watching moment

🐑 Lambing season arriving in Ambridge

🤔 The big question: is the baby actually George’s?

Plus:

⭐ Star of the Week

😈 Twit of the Week

🔮 Our predictions for what’s coming next in Ambridge.

And yes… we also discuss the make-your-own robin out of twigs kit.

⚠️ Spoiler warning: This episode discusses events from Sunday 8th – Tuesday 10th March episodes of The Archers

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The Archers: Rory’s Secret, Helen’s Big Offer & Home Farm Returns

In this week’s episode of All About The Archers, Philippa and Katie discuss the drama in Ambridge from Sunday 1st to Tuesday 3rd March.

There are secrets threatening to spill, tough love at Home Farm, and some very interesting shifting dynamics between parents and partners. Will Ruairi keep quiet for long? And what exactly is Brian’s long-term plan?

We also cover:

• Miranda’s compassion — and what it might mean
• The future of Home Farm
• Adam stirring the pot (and enjoying it)
• Helen’s surprising career opportunity
• Director of Operations… really?
• George’s latest attempt at redemption
• The mystery of that recording
• The Ag report and what it could uncover

Plus our Star of the Week and Twit of the Week, and some bold predictions involving cinnamon buns, cricket, archery and possibly the ghost of Jenny.

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New episodes every week.

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In this exclusive The Archers interview, we sit down with Susie Riddell, who plays Tracy Horrobin in The Archers.

Susie takes us behind the scenes of one of the biggest recent storylines in Ambridge — the envelope reveal, the Rory and Brian fallout, and the emotional George scenes that had listeners talking.

If you’ve been searching for:

• The Archers envelope twist explained
• Susie Riddell interview
• Tracy Horrobin latest storyline
• Behind the scenes of The Archers

— this episode is for you.

We discuss:

• 📩 When Susie found out about the envelope twist
• 💥 Brian’s reaction and what it means for Ambridge
• 👩‍👧 Tracy as a mother — is she one of The Archers’ strongest parents?
• 🧀 Tracy’s new dairy job and working with Susan again
• 🎭 The most emotional scenes Susie has recorded
• 🎧 Her award-winning podcast Limited Time Only
• 📚 Narrating The Shock of the Light
• 🍟 That unforgettable moment in Gavin & Stacey

A must-listen for The Archers fans who love character insight, studio secrets and thoughtful storytelling.

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In this week’s episode of All About The Archers, Philippa, Katie and Quentin discuss the latest developments in Ambridge from Sunday 22nd to Wednesday 25th February.

There are shifting dynamics, unexpected energy in the village, and a few moments that left us questioning where things are heading next. Some characters are stepping forward, others may be on uncertain ground, and tensions are quietly building.

We cover:

• New opportunities and fresh momentum
• A complicated emotional situation
• Leadership challenges
• Business frustrations
• Village politics and personal pride
• Our Star of the Week and Twit of the Week

As always, we share predictions for what might happen next — although history suggests we shouldn’t trust ourselves too much.

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This week on All About The Archers, Philippa and Lauren discuss the episodes from Sunday 15th, Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th February.

Spoiler warning if you are not up to date.

There is romantic confusion, questionable communication, family tensions bubbling beneath the surface and plenty of strong opinions from around the village.

In this episode we talk about:

• Whether Rex is genuinely clueless or simply cautious
• Alice’s approach to dating and what it might mean going forward
• Stella’s brother arriving in Ambridge and first impressions
• Tensions at work and management missteps
• Birthday gestures and unintended consequences
• Village gossip and shifting alliances
• Justin and Sigourney’s environmental enthusiasm
• Sibling dynamics and inheritance pressure
• Predictions for where several relationships may be heading
• Star of the Week and Twit of the Week

There are differing opinions, bold predictions (some more reliable than others), and plenty of debate about what might happen next.

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We chat to Hollie Chapman who plays Alice Carter/Aldridge in The Archers and ask her questions from our Facebook group.

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EMERGENCY EPISODE

We weren’t planning to record today. Philippa is ill. Quentin is busy. There’s a pantomime involved.

But our Facebook group demanded it.

After the shock confession in The Archers, we had to sit down and unpick what on earth is going on.

Spoilers up to Friday morning (we haven’t included Friday’s episode yet).

Is this really the end of the mystery — or are they covering for someone?

In this emergency deep-dive, we discuss:

• Why the calm confession doesn’t “stitch up”
• The New Year’s Eve clues 
• Whether they would really chase George that night
• The theory that they are covering for someone
• The succession tension, and that awkward pause
• Fallon’s cut hand – coincidence or clue?
• Jazzer’s evasiveness and why it’s bothering us
• Why Keira would have made more dramatic sense
• George’s recording and the blackmail implications
• Whether this storyline could be writing someone out
• And why parts of this reveal have left us… irritated

We also debate:

Is George about to return to full “Bad George” mode?

Is blackmail now inevitable?

And how long can this storyline realistically run?

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This week on All About The Archers, Philippa and Quentin dig into a tense and chaotic few days in Ambridge, covering Sunday 8th, Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th February.

With George suddenly rushing off at the end of Tuesday’s episode, the big question is whether he’s finally remembered something crucial about the night of the attack — and if so, what that means for Amber, whose behaviour is raising more than a few eyebrows.

There’s also plenty of outrage over the Brookfield inheritance plans, growing concern for Josh’s future, and disbelief at David and Ruth’s approach to both family communication and tax planning. Add in Valentine’s Day nonsense, spiky exchanges across the village, a questionable horsebox hair salon idea, and a surprisingly tender moment from Brian Aldridge, and it’s another packed week in The Archers.

Please take your own advice about inheritance issues and ignore our waffle which is our foolish meanderings and not advice in any way.

• George’s sudden dash and whether his memory is returning
• The growing suspicion around Amber and her increasingly desperate behaviour
• Predictions about whether we’ll finally learn who attacked George this week
• Neil and Susan’s ongoing attitude to George and Amber
• The Brookfield inheritance decision and why it’s left us furious
• Josh’s anger, disappointment and Brian Aldridge’s unexpected pep talk
• The future of Pip and Stella at Brookfield
• Valentine’s Day chaos at the Bull
• Fallon’s cutting put-down of Amber
• The horsebox hair salon plan and whether it makes any sense
• Star and Twit of the Week
• Listener theories and predictions

• A bonus audio-only Q&A episode with Holly Chapman (Alice Carter), featuring questions from the All About The Archers Facebook group, coming this Saturday.

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Philippa and Katie return to unpack another unusually tense week in Ambridge, featuring questionable behaviour, unexpected reactions and at least one moment that really should have come with a health warning.

This episode covers:

• A week where almost everyone seems slightly off-key
• Shifting sympathies and some surprising stand-out performances
• Relationship dynamics that raise more questions than answers
• Why “adequately sterilised” has become a phrase none of us asked for but won’t forget
• Listener favourites, frustrations, predictions and the weekly verdict on who’s shining — and who really isn’t

As ever, opinions are strong, patience is limited, and Ambridge somehow manages to be both comforting and completely baffling at the same time.

Monday & Tuesday episodes up to 3/2/26.

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James Cartwright Interview — Harrison Burns & Life in Ambridge (Bonus Episode)

In this monthly bonus episode of All About The Archers, we’re joined by the wonderful James Cartwright, who plays Harrison Burns.

This special cast Q&A episode features questions set by our Facebook group and was recorded a little while ago, so it doesn’t reflect the very latest storylines — but it’s packed with warmth, laughs and brilliant insight into Harrison and life in Ambridge.

James talks about:

• What Harrison might do if he ever lost his job

• Whether Harrison should run The Bull one day

• How northern he really is (and how northern Reverend Alan isn’t)

• Why Harrison loves chickpeas

• What James would buy a 3-year-old

• Whether Harrison’s backstory makes him more empathetic

• His friendship with Jo Van Kampen (Fallon)

• His favourite Archers voices

• And… whether he can do a southern accent

Funny, thoughtful and deeply charming, this is a joyful behind-the-scenes conversation with one of Ambridge’s most loved characters.

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Spoiler warning for The Archers episodes: Sunday 25th, Monday 26th & Tuesday 27th January

This week in Ambridge brought us a meal to heal, a baby shock, filthy dialogue, career madness, teeny-weeny artwork, and yet more bending over backwards for George.

Philippa, Lauren and Quentin dig into a packed few episodes that left us laughing, groaning, and shouting at the radio in equal measure.

🍝 The “Meal to Heal”

Did anyone actually heal? Lasagne, crumble, garlic bread (rejected), custard (criminally refused), and one family dinner.

👶 The Baby Bombshell

Are Neil and Susan completely delusional about what makes “wonderful parents”?

Is Amber definitely pregnant… or has she misread the test?

😤 Enough of George Already

Why is everyone bending over backwards for him again?

Will he really get hired — and can he keep pretending to be reformed?

🚜 That Job Interview

Polite George, missing paperwork, no driving licence… and one very suspicious moment of honesty.

🎭 Filthy Sunday

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🎶 Bagpipes, Floodlights & Nothing Revealed

Why were we all promised clues that never came?

🧀 Rex Can’t Afford Dinner

Sad, confusing, and raising many financial questions.

🪵 Peggy’s Teeny-Weeny Artwork

Five feet of oak. Some stained glass.

A terrified Justin.

And absolutely no photo reference whatsoever.

😂 Laugh-Gate

Did George laugh at the end of Sunday’s episode?

Is he fooling everyone?

🥛 The Dairy Madness

Why hasn’t Clarrie been rehired?

Why is Akram giving up plumbing for ice cream training?

⭐ Star & Twit of the Week

Plus a brand-new category.

🔮 Predictions

• Will Esme hire George?
• Will Fallon’s CCTV decision come back to haunt her?
• Will Justin panic-buy art or shove glass into twigs?

🎙 Also in this episode

• A preview of Saturday’s special audio-only Q&A with James Cartwright (Harrison)
• Next week’s madness teased…

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In this week’s All About The Archers recap, Philippa and Lauren dive into a packed set of episodes from Ambridge, covering Sunday 18th, Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th January.

We discuss the shock news that Amber is pregnant, what this means for Brad and George, and whether this latest unplanned pregnancy really is the right path for her. Is Amber locking herself into a future she doesn’t truly want — and could Brad still have a part to play?

There’s also the growing mystery surrounding the man caught on CCTV. If it wasn’t Harrison… then who was it? We explore the red herrings, suspect behaviour, and our latest theories about what really happened on New Year’s Eve.

Elsewhere in Ambridge:

• Fallon and Harrison’s awkward reunion and the tension still hanging between them
• Chelsea’s brilliant advice to Brad — and why it was our moment of the week
• Paul and Ruairi officially becoming boyfriends
• Clive’s exit (for now…) and Brad’s sharp instincts
• Burns Night, vegetarian haggis, floodlights and the question of whether they’ll finally reveal something important

Plus our Star of the Week, Twit of the Week, predictions, unanswered questions, and plenty of food chat along the way.

As always, this episode contains spoilers for recent episodes of The Archers.

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