All About The Archers

Philippa Hall

All About The Archers is a weekly recap and discussion podcast dedicated to BBC Radio 4’s The Archers. Each week, hosts Philippa, Katie, Lauren and Quentin unpack the latest episodes from Ambridge, exploring the big storylines, character decisions, village mysteries and emotional moments that keep listeners hooked. From relationship drama and family fallouts to long-running mysteries, unplanned pregnancies and village events, we share thoughtful analysis, gentle speculation, favourite moments and plenty of humour along the way. Regular features include Star of the Week, Twit of the Week, predictions, listener questions and the food chat The Archers is famous for. Whether you’ve been listening for decades or are new to Ambridge, this is the perfect companion podcast for fans of The Archers and long-running radio drama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 4D AGO

    Emerald O’Hanrahan Interview: Emma Grundy, George and Guilt in The Archers

    In this special episode of All About The Archers, we’re joined by the brilliant Emerald O’Hanrahan, who plays Emma Grundy, to unpack one of the most intense and emotionally complex storylines The Archers has delivered in years. Emerald talks candidly about Emma’s parenting, her blindness when it comes to George, and the painful moment when she finally realises the damage that’s been done. We explore the fallout from George’s injury, Keira running away, and why Emma’s “wake-up moment” felt so earned — and so devastating. We also dive into: Emma’s guilt, shame and fierce loyalty as a motherWhether families ever truly hear uncomfortable truthsThe realism behind George being welcomed back so quicklyEmerald’s thoughts on the ambiguous Truth and Lies episodeHow those huge two-hander scenes are prepared and performedWhy Emma is such a divisive — and deeply human — characterWhat Emerald herself has learned from playing EmmaAlong the way there’s humour, honesty, and plenty of insight into how The Archers handles long-term storytelling, trauma, and moral grey areas. A must-listen for anyone gripped by the Grundy storyline — and for listeners who love hearing how iconic Archers moments are created. 🎧 Contains discussion of recent Archers episodes. Recorded 16 January 2026. Watch, follow & support All About The Archers ▶️ Watch on YouTube: All About The Archers ☕ Support the podcast: Buy us a coffee 🛍️ Merch: All About The Archers on Redbubble 💬 Join the community Facebook Group: All About The Archers 📸 Follow us on social media Instagram & Threads: @aboutthearchers TikTok: @allaboutthearchers X: @AboutTheArchers Bluesky: allaboutthearchers.bsky.social 📧 Email: quickbookreviews@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  2. JAN 13

    George’s ‘Golden Ticket’, the Missing Chardonnay & Ambridge on Edge

    Spoiler warning for The Archers episodes: Sunday 11th, Monday 12th & Tuesday 13th January Is George’s head injury really the great redemption arc the village is buying into… or is something much darker (and clumsier) at play? Philippa and Quentin dive into a turbulent week in Ambridge, where apologies cause more damage than silence, marriages creak under pressure, and a missing bottle of Chardonnay may be more important than it first appears. In this episode:🍷 The Missing Chardonnay – clue, coincidence, or future plot grenade?🤕 Who hit George? Philippa’s bold new theory: did George do it to himself?🎭 The ‘Golden Ticket’ Effect – is George’s injury wiping the slate clean far too easily?😬 Jolene vs Kenton – stress, shouting, and a marriage on edge🥬 Akram’s Curly Kale Career – zero hours, pink wellies, and Azra’s sudden U-turn🧘 Jacob, Kate & Meditation – accidental comedy gold🏡 Brookfield inheritance worries – Pip, Josh, Ben… and brewing family conflict⭐ Star of the Week & Twit of the Week🔮 Predictions – an apology meeting from hell, inheritance fallout, and kale regretAs ever, opinions are strong, theories are shakier by the minute, and next week’s view may be completely different. 🎙 Plus: news of a cast interview coming this weekend and a very topical guest teased for next week… Watch, follow & support All About The Archers ▶️ Watch on YouTube: All About The Archers ☕ Support the podcast: Buy us a coffee 🛍️ Merch: All About The Archers on Redbubble 💬 Join the community Facebook Group: All About The Archers 📸 Follow us on social media Instagram & Threads: @aboutthearchers TikTok: @allaboutthearchers X: @AboutTheArchers Bluesky: allaboutthearchers.bsky.social 📧 Email: quickbookreviews@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min
4.6
out of 5
24 Ratings

About

All About The Archers is a weekly recap and discussion podcast dedicated to BBC Radio 4’s The Archers. Each week, hosts Philippa, Katie, Lauren and Quentin unpack the latest episodes from Ambridge, exploring the big storylines, character decisions, village mysteries and emotional moments that keep listeners hooked. From relationship drama and family fallouts to long-running mysteries, unplanned pregnancies and village events, we share thoughtful analysis, gentle speculation, favourite moments and plenty of humour along the way. Regular features include Star of the Week, Twit of the Week, predictions, listener questions and the food chat The Archers is famous for. Whether you’ve been listening for decades or are new to Ambridge, this is the perfect companion podcast for fans of The Archers and long-running radio drama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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