The Archers Podcast

Celebrating everything you love about the Archers, digging into the latest events and rich history, with behind-the-scenes secrets, your reactions and questions, with Emma Freud.

Radio 4,88 episodes

Episodes

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87. Martyn Gibson's mid-life crisis and dating disasters
Emma Freud and guests explore Martyn Gibson's dating disasters and language in Ambridge.
05 Jun 2026,35 mins
86. The Death of Grace Archer at Hay Festival
Emma Freud is at Hay Festival with cast members who reenact a momentous episode from 1955
29 May 2026,35 mins
85. Brad, Bad Dads and trouble at Home Farm
Taylor Uttley, who plays Brad Horrobin, talks Den, maths, and George and Amber.
22 May 2026,35 mins
84. Jakob, Erik, and the Ambridge Women's Institute
Jakob and Erik discuss their dysfunctional relationship and we explore the WI in Ambridge
15 May 2026,35 mins
83. Soul searching with Ruairi and an Ambridge care farm
The week in Ambridge, from Ruairi's struggles to new ideas for Bridge Farm
08 May 2026,35 mins
82. Fashion and body image with Susan and Tracy
Emma Freud and guests discuss the body image and fashion choices of Ambridge's residents.
01 May 2026,35 mins
81. Kirsty's big news and alcohol in Ambridge
Annabelle Dowler, who plays Kirsty Miller, discusses the big news of this week.
24 Apr 2026,35 mins
80. Lilian and lifesaving Archers storylines
A listener shares how The Archers helped her survive sepsis. Emma catches up with Lilian.
17 Apr 2026,35 mins
79. Future Gran Emma Grundy and legal advice for Brian
Emma Freud talks to Emma Grundy and gets legal advice on the Home Farm succession chaos.
10 Apr 2026,35 mins
78. Catching up with Carol Tregorran
Emma Freud finds out about the curious life of Carol Tregorran, played by Mia Soteriou.
03 Apr 2026,35 mins
77. Home Farm house tour with Brian, Miranda and Kirstie Allsopp
Emma Freud takes a trip round Home Farm with Kirstie Allsopp, Brian, and Miranda.
27 Mar 2026,35 mins
76. Neil, George and Mark Pougatch on male friendships - and cricket
Charlotte Smith and her guests discuss male bonding and village cricket in Ambridge.
20 Mar 2026,35 mins
75. Mental health and recovery with Ben Archer
Julian Worricker steps in for Emma to discuss men's mental health with Ben Archer.
13 Mar 2026,35 mins
74. Rex's romances
Emma Freud is joined by Ambridge's newest couple Rex Fairbrother and Alice Carter
06 Mar 2026,35 mins
73. Chelsea means business
Emma Freud is joined by Tracy and Chelsea, played by Susie Riddell and Madeleine Leslay.
27 Feb 2026,35 mins
72. Succession at Brookfield
Emma Freud and Ruth Archer, played by Felicity Finch, discuss Brookfield's succession
20 Feb 2026,35 mins
Whodunnit?
Emma Freud is joined by a surprise guest to discuss this week's major events in Ambridge.
13 Feb 2026,35 mins
70. Priests, Proposals and Possible Suspects
Emma Freud is joined by Lucy Speed, who plays Stella, to discuss proposals in The Archers
06 Feb 2026,35 mins
69. How to Make The Archers and Ambridge Art
Emma Freud asks Keri Davies how The Archers is made, and explores art in Ambridge
30 Jan 2026,35 mins
68. Amber and Ambridge babies
Emma Freud is joined by Amber for the first time to talk babies and Grundy love triangles
23 Jan 2026,35 mins
67. Finding forgiveness and seeking suspects with Susan
Claudia Hammond and guests examine George's childhood and share theories on who hit him.
16 Jan 2026,35 mins
66. Whodunnit? Jolene, Elly Griffiths and Christina Trevanion examine the evidence
Emma Freud and her guests examine the clues to try to work out who attacked George.
09 Jan 2026,35 mins
Truth and Lies
Emma Freud and guests discuss last night's events in Ambridge.
01 Jan 2026,28 mins
64. Previously on The Archers
Emma Freud with a beginner's guide for new listeners - and treats for existing fans.
26 Dec 2025,35 mins
63. The Chris-mas Special
Emma Freud is joined by Wilf Scolding, AKA Chris Carter, Andrew Peach and Mike Wilkins
19 Dec 2025,35 mins
62. Your Archive Requests with Jazzer McCreary and Angela Barns
Emma Freud, Angela Barnes and Jazzer delve into The Archers archive to play your requests
12 Dec 2025,35 mins
61. Eddie Grundy: cider, gnomes and scams
Emma Freud is joined by Eddie and Emma Grundy to talk scams, knitted ferrets, and cider.
05 Dec 2025,35 mins
60. Kirsty, the beavers and Stir-Up stories
Annabelle Dowler, who plays Kirsty, talks to Emma Freud about Ambridge's beavers.
28 Nov 2025,35 mins
59. Peggy Past and Present, with Libby Purves, Kate and Phoebe
Emma Freud is joined by Perdita Avery, Lucy Morris and Libby Purves.
21 Nov 2025,35 mins
58. Life after time inside with Susan Carter
Emma Freud is joined by Susan Carter to discuss life after time in prison.
14 Nov 2025,35 mins