All About The Archers

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 worri...

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...

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...

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...

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 ha...

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 —...

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....

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 re...

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...

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 emoti...

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...

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 r...

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...

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  Li...

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 W...

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 of...

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 int...

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...

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 b...

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, Emm...

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...

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...

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 ne...

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 incr...

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&nb...