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Radio 4,07 Mar 2025,30 mins
22. Zainab, Natasha and expert advice on saving the Tearoom
The Archers PodcastAvailable for over a year
As the Malik family observe Ramadan, Priyasasha Kumari who plays Zainab talks to Emma about what it was like to explore faith in The Archers, and how her character is settling into village life. Meanwhile, Natasha is struggling to bring back customers to the Bridge Farm Tearoom. Mali Harries, who plays Natasha, joins Emma to talk about the difficulties her character faces and why she is behaving so badly. And pioneering chef and restauranteur Asma Khan offers advice to Natasha on how to rebuild the business, and shares her thoughts on this week's events in Ambridge. Presenter: Emma Freud Producer: Nicola Holloway
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