The Archers

BBC Radio 4

4.4 (977)
Drama
Updated Daily

Contemporary drama in a rural setting.

4h ago

11/10/2026

There’s a spanner in the works for Pip, and Alistair finds himself in trouble.
2d ago

09/10/2026

Writer: Sarah Hehir Director: Peter Leslie Wild Editor: Jeremy Howe Jolene Archer … Buffy Davis Helen Archer … Louiza Patikas Harrison Burns … James Cartwright Vince Casey … Tony Turner Alan Franks … John Telfer Usha Franks … Souad Faress Amber Gordon … Olivia Bernstone Clarrie Grundy … Heather Bell Eddie Grundy … Trevor Harrison Keira Grundy … Mollie Kruczek Alistair Lloyd … Michael Lumsden Paul Mack … Joshua Riley Elizabeth Pargetter … Alison Dowling Lily Pargetter … Katie Redford Fallon Rogers … Joanna Van Kampen Anna Tregorran … Isobel Middleton Anne Marie Gordon … Kate Ashfield Health Vistor … Elexi Walker Celebrant … Ian Brooker Grant … Samuel Valentine
3d ago

08/10/2026

Helen complains to Alistair about Lovell James’ price hikes and the impact on her and other farmers. At Alistair’s lack of conviction, Helen vows to take the fight on herself, by writing a letter to the company for others to sign. She’s cheered on by Paul, to Alistair’s annoyance. Later Alistair admits that while he supports Helen, he’s worried about how it looks for them. Paul states that Alistair needs to decide – either he agrees with Lovell James and backs them, or fights alongside his clients. Usha is moved by Alan’s eulogy for Carol, and noting how tired Alan is, and that they both need a holiday, she’ll look in on Anna. Usha comments that Alan is a great Parish priest – marrying his own beliefs with those of others is why they work so well together. Over tea with Helen, Anna is shocked and sickened to open Carol’s bank statement and see a £6000 payment made to Reverend Alan Franks on the day before Carol died. Helen suggests taking a moment, before joining Anna to confront Alan. Alan protests he had no idea about the payment, and promises to get to the bottom of it. Left stunned, Alan goes to check his computer and even write a cheque to pay it back. But Usha says to leave it until the banks open on Monday – after the ceremony. Alan fears that Anna thinks he’s a criminal, though. But Usha suggests dinner and an early night. Do justice to the eulogy tomorrow, then they’ll find out how to return the money as soon as possible.
4d ago

07/10/2026

At the cider party for Amber and George’s baby, Eddie remarks on how the baby heralds the new generation of Grundys. Clarrie basks in how different things feel from a year ago, when George was still in prison. Clarrie notes how good Keira is with the baby, and how nice it is to see Keira and Amber getting on. Driving, Anne Marie is sober as Bill gets drunk on strong cider. Anne Marie tells Amber it was important to her to be here, but Amber comments that it was to stake her claim. Amber feels tired and irritable, and gets her mum to drive her and baby home, apologising to Keira after snapping. Anne Marie reassures stressed and tired Amber, taking a load of washing to do for her. When Amber comments on how a baby so tiny and beautiful can make so much mess, Anne Marie says she should post that on her socials! Clarrie and Eddie lament Lovell James’ price hike and how it will affect Ed with his texels. Clarrie wonders whether Alistair can complain – if he bleeds farmers dry, he may not have a business at all! Anne Marie returns to the party and, meeting Keira, drops her and Eddie in it by mentioning seeing Keira on Monday afternoon. Eddie should have dropped Keira back at school after the dentist. Eddie plays it down to Clarrie, but Clarrie is serious – and stings Eddie with her comment that with GCSEs coming up, and being such a bright spark, Keira can do better than them.
5d ago

06/10/2026

Anna feels she should have been more present for Carol, and Alan reassures Anna, praising her ideas for Carol’s Celebration of Life. They discuss the lovely Green Burial site, service plans, and Alan’s role. Harrison shares his condolences, and Anna’s full of praise for Alan’s way with Carol. Harrison’s invited with Fallon to the ceremony at Rewilding for Carol, and he explains that he and Fallon are no longer together. As they discuss the glow worm release that’s happening, Anna regrets that Carol won’t be around to see them mature enough to glow. Anna feels bereft that she wasn’t back before Carol died. Sympathetic Alan insists that Anna didn’t let Carol down. Harrison drops in on Lily at home. Lily wonders what Harrison was upset about on Sunday, and mentions Fallon with Grant. Harrison admits that he’s fallen for Lily, however suddenly. Later Lily admits to Paul that maybe Harrison has moved on too fast, but Paul says ignore the haters. At the vet surgery, Paul attends to the cat ‘Catto’ for Lily. Lily’s more taken by Amber and George’s baby. Paul warns Lily not to gush too much about George’s offspring, in front of her new beau Harrison! Alistair’s frustrated by Lovell James’ latest initiative to hike up prices, and admits he regrets selling the Vet practice to them. Rising prices could cause local complaints – but Alistair reassures himself, he’s not worried – they run an outstanding practice to be proud of.
6d ago

05/10/2026

Keira has a horrible toothache, and Clarrie manages to get her an emergency appointment. Eddie takes Keira, after a brief stop to see the baby. The health visitor confirms all’s ok - Amber’s so relieved, having had concerns about feeding, and lets Keira have a hold of the baby. Amber feels silly for being so emotional but is reassured, as the health visitor offers support with pain and comfort – and points out that Keira is a great helper. Amber avoids Anne Marie coming over, convinced her own place is a tip. She takes the baby to the showroom, where Anne Marie’s working, and her mum checks in on her wellbeing. Amber says she had a wobble, but she’s fine now – she’s loving it. Eddie and Clarrie gossip about Harrison and Lily – Eddie thinks it’s official, according to Ed. Clarrie thinks Fallon will be livid. Keira’s embarrassed by Eddie chatting with everyone in the dentist waiting room, arguing about turkeys! It appears there was nothing wrong, so Keira now worries she’ll be seen as making her toothache up. Eddie comes up with a way to avoid that, and agrees to let Keira stay off school the rest of today . Keira’s grateful to Eddie and they pay a visit to George who’s working at Bill Gordon’s showroom. Eddie starts asking car questions to Anne Marie, each not realising who the other is, before Amber introduces them. Eddie invites Anne Marie and Bill to the ‘cider wetting of the baby’s head’ on Wednesday night. Amber says there’s no need, but Anne Marie is delighted to accept.
Oct 4

04/10/2026

Elizabeth and Vince are getting ready for Vince’s birthday party. Lily is yet to appear and Elizabeth worries over her relationship with Harrison. With most of Ambridge, and the Casey clan, invited, Elizabeth hopes she did the right thing by encouraging Lily to invite Harrison, knowing how much the village loves gossip. Vince tries to comfort her and jokes that he works in the perfect line of work for body disposal should the relationship go sour. At Woodbine Cottage, Harrison tells Fallon he’s going to Vince’s party with Lily. Fallon says he guessed from his aftershave and doesn’t want to hear updates of his new relationship. After he leaves, Fallon reaches out to Grant, one of the prospective ‘Dross’ band members from last year, and invites him to meet up for dinner. Lily and Harrison chat away with Vince and Elizabeth, and Lily shares that people have clearly been bad mouthing her and Harrison behind their backs – even Steph Casey made a comment. Vince assures the couple they’ve done the hard part in showing up together. Harrison appreciates being so welcomed. Elizabeth and Vince are giving him the benefit of the doubt, but tease Harrison he’d better not hurt her. Harrison brings Lily back to the cottage, assuming Fallon has gone out. But Fallon and Grant have stayed at the cottage, too late for the pub. Grant drove, but after some flirting agreed to stay. Fallon’s not awkward as she makes drinks and introductions for all four of them.
Oct 2

02/10/2026

Indignantly, Brian visits Ian at work. Brian reports that Kirsty was very effusive when thanking him for his donation of a child’s gardening station to Rewilding Ambridge. Brian wants an answer on why Xander’s gift has been passed on. Ian answers that Adam didn’t want to accept the gift. Upset, Brian points out that Xander will be thinking his grandfather has abandoned him, and asks just how long is Adam going to keep him away? Lynda attends a business lunch alone with Martyn Gibson at Grey Gables. She gives him her dog field enterprise plans and he asks her to keep it from Brian. An unsettled Brian approaches and briefly joins them. He questions their meeting and Lynda covers by saying Martyn’s volunteering to help at the Harvest Supper. Brian quips about Lynda’s ridiculous dog field proposals. Elizabeth wonders if Lily would like to invite Harrison to Lower Loxley for Vince’s party. Lily thinks it might be too complicated with Jolene and Kenton attending. She’s tired of the local gossip. Later, whilst waiting for Harrison with a mojito on the Grey Gables terrace, Lily thanks Ian for defending her against the staff teasing. When Harrison arrives, Lily says she’s no longer bothered about being spotted with him. How would he like to come to Vince’s party? She’d understand if he didn’t want to, but Harrison doesn’t want to miss seeing her, nor the chance to see her in a party dress, so the answer is yes.

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Emma Vallency Freud

Host

4.4

out of 5

977 Ratings

Sentimental

12/24/2025

Solomoriah

I lived in Scotland for 17 years and loved listening to the Archers on Radio 4. I moved to the States and missed it for a few years, until I started listening to podcasts and voila! It’s great to listening again and the calmer way of life in the village (mostly!). It’s a tonic for today’s increasingly hostile, angry, divided world.
Long time listener!

06/12/2025

letitia posthuma

The last thing I listen to before bed. Absolutely the best !! 😍
A British institution

05/27/2025

lemondrop2020

The Archers is a radio program that has been going on for decades. My grandparents listened to it religiously everyday on the radio and I continue to do so just via the podcast format. Some storylines are better than others but it is a wonderful tradition to hold onto and is a constant way that I connect with my family members that are both alive and have passed.
Woke liberals

03/29/2025

Graceandfaith55

I was so excited to find this until I realized how woke the direction of the show has gone. So sad that sensible past episodes can't be played! Hopefully they turn it around.