Podcasts about Ambridge

This week's podcast is presented by Stephen and Jacqueline. We hear from: Ros from South Wales, who loved Sunday's episode; Witherspoon, who is concerned about Brian; Globe-Trotting Richard, who isn't sure about Justin's commitment to entrepreneurship; Brian, who feels that the scriptwriter was playing with his emotions this week; and finally Tracy from California who appreciates the consistency in the writing; And we have emails from Lesia is St Louis, and Chris who this week is near the Canadian Border.As usual we'll hear a roundup of the Dumteedum Facebook group, this week from Vicky, and the Tweets of the Week from Theo, plus the roundup of this Week in Ambridge, from Suey.Please call into the show using this link:www.speakpipe.com/dumteedum Or send us a voicenote via WhatsApp on: +44 7770 764 896 (07770 764 896 if in the UK) – Open the WhatsApp app, key in the number and click on the microphone icon. Or email us at dumteedum@mail.com How to leave a review on Apple podcasts: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/podcasts/pod5facd9d70/mac***** The new Patreon feed for Dumteedum is at www.patreon.com/DumteedumPodcast and the subscription rate is £5.00 per calendar month plus VAT. ***** Also Sprach Zarathustra licence Creative Commons ► Attribution 3.0 Unported ► CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..."You are free to use, remix, transform, and build upon the materialfor any purpose, even commercially. You must give appropriate credit." Conducted byPhilip Milman ► https://pmmusic.pro/ Funded ByLudwig ► / ludwigahgren Schlatt ► / jschlattlive COMPOSED BY / @officialphilman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this exclusive The Archers interview, we sit down with Susie Riddell, who plays Tracy Horrobin in The Archers.Susie takes us behind the scenes of one of the biggest recent storylines in Ambridge — the envelope reveal, the Rory and Brian fallout, and the emotional George scenes that had listeners talking.If you've been searching for:The Archers envelope twist explainedSusie Riddell interviewTracy Horrobin latest storylineBehind the scenes of The Archers— this episode is for you.We discuss:

In this week's episode of All About The Archers, Philippa, Katie and Quentin discuss the latest developments in Ambridge from Sunday 22nd to Wednesday 25th February.There are shifting dynamics, unexpected energy in the village, and a few moments that left us questioning where things are heading next. Some characters are stepping forward, others may be on uncertain ground, and tensions are quietly building.We cover:New opportunities and fresh momentumA complicated emotional situationLeadership challengesBusiness frustrationsVillage politics and personal prideOur Star of the Week and Twit of the WeekAs always, we share predictions for what might happen next — although history suggests we shouldn't trust ourselves too much.If you love The Archers and want weekly analysis, lively debate and strong opinions, subscribe and join the conversation.If you enjoy the podcast, there are lots of ways to stay involved and support the show:Watch, follow & support All About The Archers▶️ Watch on YouTube: All About The Archers☕ Support the podcast: Buy us a coffee

This week's podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Omnibus listener Jeff, who has questions about Brookfield; · Witherspoon, who has thoughts about Amber; · Michelle from Dorset, who isn't very impressed by Zach; · Mael Bridhe aka Casey from Vancouver, who also has thoughts about Amber; · Katherine, who has doubts about Zach and his accent; · Jade in Australia, who is enjoying a contrast between the Grundys and the Aldridges; · Leigh from Cookham, who enjoyed a call-out for her home town; · Glyn, who has been unimpressed by Rex, Ruairi, Zach, Tom and especially Josh; · Paul from Olney, who notes that Josh is following a fine Archer family tradition; · And finally Globe-Trotting Richard who has thoughts on Bridge Farm and Brookfield; And we have emails from Lakey Hill Liminal, Chris in Indiana, loyal listener Purple Pumpkin and Lilian in Middlesborough. As usual we'll hear a roundup of the Dumteedum Facebook group, this week from Witherspoon, and the Tweets of the Week from Theo., plus the roundup of this Week in Ambridge, from Suey. Please call into the show using this link:www.speakpipe.com/dumteedum Or send us a voicenote via WhatsApp on: +44 7770 764 896 (07770 764 896 if in the UK) – Open the WhatsApp app, key in the number and click on the microphone icon. Or email us at dumteedum@mail.com How to leave a review on Apple podcasts: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/podcasts/pod5facd9d70/mac ***** Details about the Academic Archers Conference and how to buy tickets: https://www.academicarchers.net/new-page-1 ***** The new Patreon feed for Dumteedum is at www.patreon.com/DumteedumPodcast and the subscription rate is £5.00 per calendar month plus VAT. ***** Also Sprach Zarathustra licence Creative Commons ► Attribution 3.0 Unported ► CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..."You are free to use, remix, transform, and build upon the materialfor any purpose, even commercially. You must give appropriate credit." Conducted byPhilip Milman ► https://pmmusic.pro/ Funded ByLudwig ► / ludwigahgren Schlatt ► / jschlattlive COMPOSED BY / @officialphilman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on All About The Archers, Philippa and Lauren discuss the episodes from Sunday 15th, Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th February.Spoiler warning if you are not up to date.There is romantic confusion, questionable communication, family tensions bubbling beneath the surface and plenty of strong opinions from around the village.In this episode we talk about:Whether Rex is genuinely clueless or simply cautiousAlice's approach to dating and what it might mean going forwardStella's brother arriving in Ambridge and first impressionsTensions at work and management misstepsBirthday gestures and unintended consequencesVillage gossip and shifting alliancesJustin and Sigourney's environmental enthusiasmSibling dynamics and inheritance pressurePredictions for where several relationships may be headingStar of the Week and Twit of the WeekThere are differing opinions, bold predictions (some more reliable than others), and plenty of debate about what might happen next.Join the conversation in our Facebook group, All About The Archers, and subscribe for weekly discussion of The Archers.If you enjoy the podcast, there are lots of ways to stay involved and support the show:Watch, follow & support All About The Archers▶️ Watch on YouTube: All About The Archers☕ Support the podcast: Buy us a coffee

This week's podcast is presented by Stephen and Jacqueline. We hear from: Love Jazzer's Singing, who is happy with the division of Brookfield; Amber Rage in Ambridge, who is a bit unsure about which Grundys and Carters live where; Mael Bridhe aka Casey in Vancouver, who has an idea for naming the Events Barn; Globe-Trotting Richard with thoughts on George and on the Brookfield inheritance; Amber Rage again, who has a prediction about Amber; Witherspoon, who was, once again, not impressed by Josh; Claire from Clapham with a theory about who clonked George that she's ready to be proved wrong about; Jade in Australia who has thoughts on how David and Ruth handled the inheritance issue; Mellie McMerriwether, who has questions about Thursday night's developments; Tracy from California, who isn't buying Brian's confession; Katherine, who wonders about Amber's behaviour; Grellan, who has a question about chronology; Witherspoon again, with thoughts about the big reveal; and finally Jacquieline from New Zealand who has an idea about Chelsea and the Glam Van; And we have emails from first-time emailer-innerer Jules from Knutsford; Edna Cloud, and Chris in Indiana. As usual we'll hear a roundup of the Dumteedum Facebook group, this week from Michelle, and the Tweets of the Week from Theo, plus the roundup of this Week in Ambridge, from Suey. Please call into the show using this link:www.speakpipe.com/dumteedum Or send us a voicenote via WhatsApp on: +44 7770 764 896 (07770 764 896 if in the UK) – Open the WhatsApp app, key in the number and click on the microphone icon. Or email us at dumteedum@mail.com How to leave a review on Apple podcasts: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/podcasts/pod5facd9d70/mac ***** Details about the Academic Archers Conference and how to buy tickets: https://www.academicarchers.net/new-page-1 ***** The new Patreon feed for Dumteedum is at www.patreon.com/DumteedumPodcast and the subscription rate is £5.00 per calendar month plus VAT. ***** Also Sprach Zarathustra licence Creative Commons ► Attribution 3.0 Unported ► CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..."You are free to use, remix, transform, and build upon the materialfor any purpose, even commercially. You must give appropriate credit." Conducted byPhilip Milman ► https://pmmusic.pro/ Funded ByLudwig ► / ludwigahgren Schlatt ► / jschlattlive COMPOSED BY / @officialphilman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, what a week in Ambridge. Keri and Matthew do their detective best with this one, even requiring an 11th hour add on after our initial reaction.A big thank you and welcome to our new Patreon members, Paul, Rachel, Frances and David.This week there's a new drop of wine around the Brookfield dinner table, a healthy snack to lower your spirits and a smashing new aftershave doing the rounds.You're all getting the following in the will :Brookfield Beef : The Eldest daughter pips the others to the farm.On the Record : Did Brian console George?Mane and Maintain : Chelsea thinks inside the box.Thanks for all your support.Produced by Matthew WeirYou can send the most treasured person in your life a Cider Shed Patreon membership as a gift : https://www.patreon.com/thecidershed/giftBecome a beautiful patron of The Cider Shed and receive early ad-free episodes and our exclusive Patreon-only midweek specials. It really REALLY helps us out.https://www.patreon.com/thecidershedTo help us out with a lovely worded 5 star review hit the link below. Then scroll down to ‘Ratings and Reviews' and a little further below that is ‘Write a Review' (this is so much nicer than just tapping the stars

Chelsea persuades Jazzer to test drive the horse box to work out what repairs would be needed. As it judders through Ambridge, Chelsea explains her wedding plan – the horse box would get the wedding party out of the house for their beauty in the ‘Glam Van', and she'd park up at the venue for the day for people to get refreshed. She'll also drive to clients' homes and the painted van will act as her billboard! Jazzer outlines the van's problems – most likely the clutch, and part of the suspension is shot – enough to haggle the price down to her budget. Tracy catches them on the test drive and can't believe Jazzer is helping with this mad scheme. He defends Chelsea's idea and says he'll help with the repairs and renovations. She's worked so hard and he wants to help make her dreams true. Tracy is still sceptical – even if Chelsea can haggle the price down, how will she pay for the conversion and repairs?George is retracing his steps on the bridle path where he was attacked, when Amber finds him to remind him about his counselling session. He is distracted as his memory has been jolted and more details about the attack have started to come back to him. Amber thinks he's avoiding counselling and accuses him of spiralling in his intentions, but he promises he'll be back from his walk in time – he just needs to get his head in order. Later, George knocks at a door, where Lilian answers his urgent request to open up.

This week on All About The Archers, Philippa and Quentin dig into a tense and chaotic few days in Ambridge, covering Sunday 8th, Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th February.With George suddenly rushing off at the end of Tuesday's episode, the big question is whether he's finally remembered something crucial about the night of the attack — and if so, what that means for Amber, whose behaviour is raising more than a few eyebrows.There's also plenty of outrage over the Brookfield inheritance plans, growing concern for Josh's future, and disbelief at David and Ruth's approach to both family communication and tax planning. Add in Valentine's Day nonsense, spiky exchanges across the village, a questionable horsebox hair salon idea, and a surprisingly tender moment from Brian Aldridge, and it's another packed week in The Archers.In this episode, we discuss:George's sudden dash and whether his memory is returningThe growing suspicion around Amber and her increasingly desperate behaviourPredictions about whether we'll finally learn who attacked George this weekNeil and Susan's ongoing attitude to George and AmberThe Brookfield inheritance decision and why it's left us furiousInheritance tax blind spots and the risks being taken with the family farmJosh's anger, disappointment and Brian Aldridge's unexpected pep talkThe future of Pip and Stella at BrookfieldValentine's Day chaos at the BullFallon's cutting put-down of AmberThe horsebox hair salon plan and whether it makes any senseStar and Twit of the WeekListener theories and predictionsAlso mentioned:A bonus audio-only Q&A episode with Holly Chapman (Alice Carter), featuring questions from the All About The Archers Facebook group, coming this Saturday.If you enjoy the podcast, there are lots of ways to stay involved and support the show:Watch, follow & support All About The Archers▶️ Watch on YouTube: All About The Archers☕ Support the podcast: Buy us a coffee

This week's podcast is presented by Michelle and Stephen. We hear from: · Tracy in California, who wonders why Ambridge has no "grandma's house"; · Leigh from Cookham who wonders why nobody mentioned Clarrie; · Tracy again - she's Team Amber's Mom; · Our Vicky - she's discombobulated; · and finally Katherine, who wishes the events barn was called anything other than "the events barn"; And we have an email from first-time emailer-innerer Lesia in St. Louis, Missouri.As usual we'll hear a roundup of the Dumteedum Facebook group, this week from Jacquieline in New Zealand, and the Tweets of the Week from Theo, plus the roundup of this Week in Ambridge, from Witherspoon.Please call into the show using this link:www.speakpipe.com/dumteedum Or send us a voicenote via WhatsApp on: +44 7770 764 896 (07770 764 896 if in the UK) – Open the WhatsApp app, key in the number and click on the microphone icon. Or email us at dumteedum@mail.com How to leave a review on Apple podcasts: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/podcasts/pod5facd9d70/mac ***** Details about the Academic Archers Conference and how to buy tickets: https://www.academicarchers.net/new-page-1 ***** The new Patreon feed for Dumteedum is at www.patreon.com/DumteedumPodcast and the subscription rate is £5.00 per calendar month plus VAT. ***** Also Sprach Zarathustra licence Creative Commons ► Attribution 3.0 Unported ► CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..."You are free to use, remix, transform, and build upon the materialfor any purpose, even commercially. You must give appropriate credit." Conducted byPhilip Milman ► https://pmmusic.pro/ Funded ByLudwig ► / ludwigahgren Schlatt ► / jschlattlive COMPOSED BY / @officialphilman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Philippa and Katie return to unpack another unusually tense week in Ambridge, featuring questionable behaviour, unexpected reactions and at least one moment that really should have come with a health warning.This episode covers:A week where almost everyone seems slightly off-keyShifting sympathies and some surprising stand-out performancesRelationship dynamics that raise more questions than answersWhy “adequately sterilised” has become a phrase none of us asked for but won't forgetListener favourites, frustrations, predictions and the weekly verdict on who's shining — and who really isn'tAs ever, opinions are strong, patience is limited, and Ambridge somehow manages to be both comforting and completely baffling at the same time.Monday & Tuesday episodes up to 3/2/26.If you enjoy the podcast, there are lots of ways to stay involved and support the show:Watch, follow & support All About The Archers▶️ Watch on YouTube: All About The Archers☕ Support the podcast: Buy us a coffee

Joel speaks to Ben Ambridge about how stories define our existence and his book that outlines the eight masterplots behind human behaviour. Joel explains how he can always tell when someone has never been in their overdraft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's podcast is presented by Stephen and Jacqueline. We hear from: · Lakey Hill Liminal, who brings her expertise to bear on Amber's personality; · Kirk from Somerset, who feels that working at Meadow Farm would be a good fit for both Esme and George; · Leigh from Cookham, with a bit more about whether Amber should have told George about her pregnancy; · Lilian, who is cross with Ruth but pleased that the "meal to heal" went well; · Witherspoon, who is joining #TeamMickDunnit; · And finally Glyn, who is also not entirely impressed with Ruth; And we have an email from Chris in Indiana.As usual we'll hear a roundup of the Dumteedum Facebook group, this week from Vicky, and the Tweets of the Week from Theo, plus the roundup of this Week in Ambridge, from Suey.Please call into the show using this link:www.speakpipe.com/dumteedum Or send us a voicenote via WhatsApp on: +44 7770 764 896 (07770 764 896 if in the UK) – Open the WhatsApp app, key in the number and click on the microphone icon. Or email us at dumteedum@mail.com How to leave a review on Apple podcasts: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/podcasts/pod5facd9d70/mac ***** Details about the Academic Archers Conference and how to buy tickets: https://www.academicarchers.net/new-page-1 ***** The new Patreon feed for Dumteedum is at www.patreon.com/DumteedumPodcast and the subscription rate is £5.00 per calendar month plus VAT. ***** Also Sprach Zarathustra licence Creative Commons ► Attribution 3.0 Unported ► CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..."You are free to use, remix, transform, and build upon the materialfor any purpose, even commercially. You must give appropriate credit." Conducted byPhilip Milman ► https://pmmusic.pro/ Funded ByLudwig ► / ludwigahgren Schlatt ► / jschlattlive COMPOSED BY / @officialphilman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Cartwright Interview — Harrison Burns & Life in Ambridge (Bonus Episode)In this monthly bonus episode of All About The Archers, we're joined by the wonderful James Cartwright, who plays Harrison Burns.This special cast Q&A episode features questions set by our Facebook group and was recorded a little while ago, so it doesn't reflect the very latest storylines — but it's packed with warmth, laughs and brilliant insight into Harrison and life in Ambridge.James talks about:• What Harrison might do if he ever lost his job• Whether Harrison should run The Bull one day• How northern he really is (and how northern Reverend Alan isn't)• Why Harrison loves chickpeas• What James would buy a 3-year-old• Whether Harrison's backstory makes him more empathetic• His friendship with Jo Van Kampen (Fallon)• His favourite Archers voices• And… whether he can do a southern accentFunny, thoughtful and deeply charming, this is a joyful behind-the-scenes conversation with one of Ambridge's most loved characters.Huge thanks to everyone who sent in questions

Welcome to the sixth series in the annual podcast programme from Academic Archers, bringing you papers from our 2025 conference.This episode brings listeners into the creative heart of The Archers, with a rare opportunity to hear directly from the people who write Ambridge into being.LoxFest Meets the Pyramid Stage Headliners – Making The Archers at the BBCScriptwriters in Conversation with All About The Archers Keri Davies and Liz John, in conversation with PhilippaIn this conversation, The Archers scriptwriters Keri Davies and Liz John join Philippa from the All About The Archers podcast to discuss the craft of writing the world's longest-running radio drama.They explore how storylines are developed, how characters evolve over time, and how real-world issues are woven sensitively into the fictional life of Ambridge. The discussion offers behind-the-scenes insight into the writing process, including how ideas are shaped, tested, and ultimately brought to air.Lively, reflective, and full of practical insight, this session provides a fascinating look at the creative decisions that underpin everyday life in Ambridge.

Spoiler warning for The Archers episodes: Sunday 25th, Monday 26th & Tuesday 27th JanuaryThis week in Ambridge brought us a meal to heal, a baby shock, filthy dialogue, career madness, teeny-weeny artwork, and yet more bending over backwards for George.Philippa, Lauren and Quentin dig into a packed few episodes that left us laughing, groaning, and shouting at the radio in equal measure.In this episode:

This week's podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Witherspoon, who comments on George's steps towards making amends; · Leigh from Cookham, who has been thinking about the CCTV; · Love Jazzer's Singing, who thinks this may be the best week ever on The Archers; · Leigh again, feeling happy that Amber's pregnancy wasn't unplanned; · Glyn, who is making comparisons between triangles; · Lakey Hill Liminal, who brings a therapist's perspective to the Fallon/Harrison relationship; · Ros from South Wales, who has some questions about the Horrobin family; · Jacquieline in Christchurch who has been enjoying several relationships in Ambridge this week; · Globe-trotting Richard, who is puzzled by some business issues; · and finally Claire from Clapham, who has thoughts about Emma, Amber, Chelsea and Brad; And we have an email from Chris in Indiana.As usual we'll hear a roundup of the Dumteedum Facebook group, this week from Witherspoon, and the Tweets of the Week from Theo, plus the roundup of this Week in Ambridge, from Suey.Please call into the show using this link:www.speakpipe.com/dumteedum Or send us a voicenote via WhatsApp on: +44 7770 764 896 (07770 764 896 if in the UK) – Open the WhatsApp app, key in the number and click on the microphone icon. Or email us at dumteedum@mail.com How to leave a review on Apple podcasts: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/podcasts/pod5facd9d70/mac ***** Details about the Academic Archers Conference and how to buy tickets: https://www.academicarchers.net/new-page-1 ***** The new Patreon feed for Dumteedum is at www.patreon.com/DumteedumPodcast and the subscription rate is £5.00 per calendar month plus VAT. ***** Also Sprach Zarathustra licence Creative Commons ► Attribution 3.0 Unported ► CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..."You are free to use, remix, transform, and build upon the materialfor any purpose, even commercially. You must give appropriate credit." Conducted byPhilip Milman ► https://pmmusic.pro/ Funded ByLudwig ► / ludwigahgren Schlatt ► / jschlattlive COMPOSED BY / @officialphilman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the sixth series in the annual podcast programme from Academic Archers, bringing you papers from our 2025 conference.This episode takes us behind the scenes of The Archers, exploring how the programme is made and the people who keep Ambridge on air week after week.LoxFest Meets the Pyramid Stage Headliners – Making The Archers at the BBCCo-ordinating The Archers Julie SadlerIn this paper, Julie Sadler, a member of The Archers production team at the BBC, offers an insider's view of the role of Production Coordinator. Described as the most varied and enjoyable job in the small team that produces the programme, the role involves coordinating cast availability, scheduling studio time, and ensuring episodes come together seamlessly.Julie likens the work to solving an Archers-themed logic puzzle every day: a constantly shifting set of challenges that must be resolved to keep the drama running 52 weeks a year. For a devoted listener, it is both demanding and deeply rewarding, offering a unique perspective on how Ambridge is brought to life.About the speaker Julie Sadler is a Production Coordinator on The Archers at the BBC. Her role sits at the heart of the production process, balancing people, schedules, and studio logistics to ensure the programme reaches listeners without interruption.

In this week's All About The Archers recap, Philippa and Lauren dive into a packed set of episodes from Ambridge, covering Sunday 18th, Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th January.We discuss the shock news that Amber is pregnant, what this means for Brad and George, and whether this latest unplanned pregnancy really is the right path for her. Is Amber locking herself into a future she doesn't truly want — and could Brad still have a part to play?There's also the growing mystery surrounding the man caught on CCTV. If it wasn't Harrison… then who was it? We explore the red herrings, suspect behaviour, and our latest theories about what really happened on New Year's Eve.Elsewhere in Ambridge:Fallon and Harrison's awkward reunion and the tension still hanging between themChelsea's brilliant advice to Brad — and why it was our moment of the weekPaul and Ruairi officially becoming boyfriendsClive's exit (for now…) and Brad's sharp instinctsBurns Night, vegetarian haggis, floodlights and the question of whether they'll finally reveal something importantPlus our Star of the Week, Twit of the Week, predictions, unanswered questions, and plenty of food chat along the way.As always, this episode contains spoilers for recent episodes of The Archers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's podcast is presented by Stephen and Jacqueline. We hear from: · Grellan in London who is rather enjoying the Whodunnit storyline, and has a couple of plot predictions; · Witherspoon who was pleased to hear a genuine apology from George; · Tracy from California, who has been examining the Grundy code; · Love Jazzer's Singing who thinks George has missed a few steps; · Andrea from Beautiful Brittany who has a prediction about Keira; · Michelle, who disagrees with some of what Stephen said last week; · Casey in Vancouver, who has a question about a clue; · and finally Jules from Brooklyn, who has thoughts on forgiveness; And we have emails from Richard, a first-time emailer-innerer, Chris in Indiana and Lilian.As usual we'll hear a roundup of the Dumteedum Facebook group, this week from Jacquieline, and the Tweets of the Week from Theo, plus the roundup of this Week in Ambridge, from Suey.Please call into the show using this link:www.speakpipe.com/dumteedum Or send us a voicenote via WhatsApp on: +44 7770 764 896 (07770 764 896 if in the UK) – Open the WhatsApp app, key in the number and click on the microphone icon. Or email us at dumteedum@mail.com How to leave a review on Apple podcasts: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/podcasts/pod5facd9d70/mac ***** Details about the Academic Archers Conference: https://www.academicarchers.net/new-page-1 ***** The new Patreon feed for Dumteedum is at www.patreon.com/DumteedumPodcast and the subscription rate is £5.00 per calendar month plus VAT. ***** Also Sprach Zarathustra licence Creative Commons ► Attribution 3.0 Unported ► CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..."You are free to use, remix, transform, and build upon the materialfor any purpose, even commercially. You must give appropriate credit." Conducted byPhilip Milman ► https://pmmusic.pro/ Funded ByLudwig ► / ludwigahgren Schlatt ► / jschlattlive COMPOSED BY / @officialphilman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A massive thank you and warm cidery welcome to our twelve new Patreon members:Rosie's Closet, Martin Freeman, Geraint Buse, Rachael Kennedy, Lousies Mitchell and Templeton, David Thomas, Rowan Bird, Mary Savage, Libby Ustic, Hannah Law and Jo.Clive's back with a new cosmic workshop, we've got Adam relief for your small business, there's a new early warning system in Ambridge and we're offering support for anyone who may have breached the rules of a certain Archers facebook page.On our list of things to apologise for :Da Brian Intervention : George gets Ruaired at.Malik Mushrooms : Akram goes organic.Spiritual Own : Clive returns with some cosmic truths.Produced by Matthew Weir.You can send the most treasured person in your life a Cider Shed Patreon membership as a gift : https://www.patreon.com/thecidershed/giftBecome a beautiful patron of The Cider Shed and receive early ad-free episodes and our exclusive Patreon-only midweek specials. It really REALLY helps us out.https://www.patreon.com/thecidershedTo help us out with a lovely worded 5 star review hit the link below. Then scroll down to ‘Ratings and Reviews' and a little further below that is ‘Write a Review' (this is so much nicer than just tapping the stars

Welcome to the sixth series in the annual podcast programme from Academic Archers, bringing you papers from our 2025 conference.This episode explores family life in Ambridge through questions of choice, justice, and intergenerational care. Across three papers, speakers examine voluntary childlessness, crime and redemption, and the varied roles grandfathers play in shaping family dynamics.Please note: this session begins at 2 minutes 40 seconds.Ambridge Family Dynamics2:40 – To Breed or Not to Breed? That Is the Problem Louise GilliesThis paper explores the portrayal of voluntary childlessness in The Archers through the storyline of Harrison and Fallon Burns. It examines how their decision reflects wider debates about reproductive choice, gender roles, and the meaning of family.The paper considers both internal emotional struggles and external societal pressures, particularly the tension between traditional rural expectations and contemporary ideas of autonomy and lifestyle.About the speaker Louise Gillies is a reproductive health counsellor with a background in health communication research. A listener since 1998, she frequently uses Ambridge storylines as case studies in her teaching and has been part of Academic Archers since the first conference.Law and Disorder: I Fought the Law and the Law Won in Ambridge Nicola MaxfieldThis paper explores crime, punishment, and redemption in Ambridge, focusing on George, Freddie, Tom, and Clive. It examines how family background, education, attachment, and social capital shape different outcomes, and how the village responds unevenly to similar crimes.The paper invites reflection on whether some characters are judged more harshly than others, and why.About the speaker Nicola Maxfield is an Academic Skills Advisor at University Centre for Northern Devon. Her work focuses on equity of access to higher education, particularly for neurodivergent students. She lives in Devon and is still attempting to complete a Master's degree.Grandpas Are Wise, Loving and Fun – Or Are They? Katharine Hoskyn and Deborah MillerGrandfathers have featured prominently in recent Archers storylines, particularly in response to George's difficulties. This paper compares the grandfathering styles of Neil Carter, Joe and Eddie Grundy, Tony Archer, Brian Aldridge, and David Archer.Drawing on academic literature, the paper proposes a new framework for understanding grandfathering in Ambridge and reflects on the experience, authority, and care grandfathers bring to family life. The presentation is dedicated to the authors' own grandfathers.About the speakers Katharine Hoskyn is based in rural New Zealand and works with Auckland University of Technology. Her research background spans social science and business, with a focus on community issues. Deborah Miller works in the health sector in the North East of England and has a background in history, politics, and leadership studies. Both have been long-term listeners of The Archers.

Spoiler warning for The Archers episodes: Sunday 11th, Monday 12th & Tuesday 13th JanuaryIs 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:

This week's podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Michelle from Dorset who has a couple of thoughts about the attack on George; · Witherspoon who has some advice for Will Grundy; · Witherspoon again, with a public service announcement about Brian's angina; · Katherine who wants to enjoy a really messy divorce; · Nathan who wonders what has happened to Harrison's religion; · Jules from Brooklyn, who doesn't care if we don't find out who attacked George; · Globetrotting Richard who has views on parenting in Ambridge; · Paul from Olney who doesn't think it's over; · and finally Claire from Clapham who enjoyed three male-to-male conversations this week.And we have emails from Lilian, Miss Marple and Edna Cloud.As usual we'll hear a roundup of the Dumteedum Facebook group, this week from Michelle, and the Tweets of the Week from Theo, plus the round up of this Week in Ambridge, from Suey.Please call into the show using this link:www.speakpipe.com/dumteedum Or send us a voicenote via WhatsApp on: +44 7770 764 896 (07770 764 896 if in the UK) – Open the WhatsApp app, key in the number and click on the microphone icon. Or email us at dumteedum@mail.com How to leave a review on Apple podcasts: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/podcasts/pod5facd9d70/mac ***** Details about the Academic Archers Conference: https://www.academicarchers.net/new-page-1 ***** The new Patreon feed for Dumteedum is at www.patreon.com/DumteedumPodcast and the subscription rate is £5.00 per calendar month plus VAT. ***** Also Sprach Zarathustra licence Creative Commons ► Attribution 3.0 Unported ► CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..."You are free to use, remix, transform, and build upon the materialfor any purpose, even commercially. You must give appropriate credit." Conducted byPhilip Milman ► https://pmmusic.pro/ Funded ByLudwig ► / ludwigahgren Schlatt ► / jschlattlive COMPOSED BY / @officialphilman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the sixth series in the annual podcast programme from Academic Archers, bringing you papers from our 2025 conference.This episode explores institutions in Ambridge as sites of power, care, and controversy. Through two papers, speakers examine Underwoods as a space of women's social change and Lower Loxley as a flashpoint for debates about history, race, and responsibility.Institutions, Care, and Contested Histories0:59 – Are You Being Served? The Department Store in the Community Jane JamesThis paper explores the historical role of the department store, using Underwoods as a case study. It considers how stores like Underwoods created new opportunities for women, offering employment, promotion, and unprecedented freedom of movement in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.The paper also questions Underwoods' unusual success in the modern retail landscape and the reluctance of Ambridge residents to work there, asking whether something more curious is going on behind the cosmetics counter.About the speaker Jane James is a retired project manager and active writer. She has been listening to The Archers since the late 1970s, co-hosts an Archers podcast, and has a particular fondness for a good haberdashery department.17:45 – Duties of Care to the Present and the Past: Art, Race, and Reconciliation at Lower Loxley Tim VercellottiThis paper examines the controversy surrounding a portrait at Lower Loxley Hall with possible links to the slave trade. It traces the differing responses of Freddie, Noluthando, Elizabeth, Lily, and others, each reflecting wider UK debates about whether to remove, contextualise, or repurpose contested historical objects.The paper links this storyline to national discussions on statues and memorials, and introduces the idea of the “empty plinth” as an alternative way of acknowledging painful histories while recognising the harm they represent.About the speaker Dr Timothy Vercellotti is Professor of Political Science at Western New England University in Massachusetts and Director of the university's London summer programme. His teaching and research focus on political behaviour, race and politics, and political philosophy, alongside extensive post-doctoral work in all things Ambridge.

This week on All About The Archers, Philippa and Katie bring you a short midweek roundup of everything that's happened so far in Ambridge.With “When Our Boy Comes Home”, we dig into the Sunday, Monday and Tuesday episodes, unpacking the emotional fallout, simmering tensions and telling moments that have set the tone for the week ahead. From uneasy returns to conversations that carry more weight than they first appear, there's plenty to chew over as the storylines continue to unfold.Whether you're catching your breath midweek or looking to make sense of what's already happened, we've got you covered — thoughtful analysis, listener-favourite moments and the questions we can't stop asking.Episodes covered: Sunday–TuesdayUp to: 6 January 2026Hosted by: Philippa & KatieIf you enjoy the podcast, there are lots of ways to stay involved and support the show:Watch, follow & support All About The Archers▶️ Watch on YouTube: All About The Archers☕ Support the podcast: Buy us a coffee

This week's podcast is presented by Stephen and Jacqueline. We hear from: · Tracy from California, who isn't sorry to say "I told you so"; · Fiona, who had a plot prediction after Monday's episode - how did it turn out? · Tracy again, who has thoughts on that Grundy family intervention; · Witherspoon who also has views on Monday's events; · Fiona again, with thoughts about what constitutes a "rampage; · Claire from Clapham, who didn't get the conflagration she was expecting; · Grellan in London who thinks he knows who attacked George; · Casey from Canada, with some observations on the Snells; · and finally David from Carmarthenshire, who wasn't too impressed by Monday; And we have emails from first time emailer-innerer Miss Marple, loyal listener Purple Pumpkin and from Chris in the middle of Michigan.As usual we'll hear a roundup of the Dumteedum Facebook group, this week from Jacquieline, and the Tweets of the Week from Theo, plus the round up of this Week in Ambridge, from Suey. Please call into the show using this link:www.speakpipe.com/dumteedum Or send us a voicenote via WhatsApp on: +44 7770 764 896 (07770 764 896 if in the UK) – Open the WhatsApp app, key in the number and click on the microphone icon. Or email us at dumteedum@mail.com How to leave a review on Apple podcasts: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/podcasts/pod5facd9d70/mac ***** Details about the Academic Archers Conference: https://www.academicarchers.net/new-page-1 ***** The new Patreon feed for Dumteedum is at www.patreon.com/DumteedumPodcast and the subscription rate is £5.00 per calendar month plus VAT. ***** Also Sprach Zarathustra licence Creative Commons ► Attribution 3.0 Unported ► CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..."You are free to use, remix, transform, and build upon the materialfor any purpose, even commercially. You must give appropriate credit." Conducted byPhilip Milman ► https://pmmusic.pro/ Funded ByLudwig ► / ludwigahgren Schlatt ► / jschlattlive COMPOSED BY / @officialphilman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since her big break in Muriel's Wedding 30 years ago, actor Toni Collette has graced our screens in a huge list of standout roles from The Sixth Sense to Hereditary, Little Miss Sunshine to Mickey 17. She joined Kylie Pentelow to discuss her latest film, Goodbye June. The emotional directorial debut from Kate Winslet tackles themes of love, loss and Christmas as a fractious family come together to sit vigil for the family matriarch, played by Helen Mirren.From the very beginning of the NHS in 1948, Irish women were actively recruited to staff British hospitals. By the 1960s, there were around 30,000 Irish-born nurses - making up roughly one in eight of all nurses – yet their contribution has often gone unrecognised. A new book aims to change that. Based on dozens of interviews, it tells the story of Irish nurses in their own words. We hear from co-author of Irish Nurses in the NHS: An Oral History, Professor Louise Ryan, who spent years researching Irish migration and from Ethel Corduff, who came to England to train as a nurse, a career she spent 40 years in.Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, or RED-S as it's known, was once framed as a concern only for elite athletes. But as running culture intensifies alongside weight-loss jabs and healthy eating trends, RED-S has become more widespread. It's often hard to spot, but the long-term consequences can be devastating, impacting immune function, growth and fertility. Sports dietitian Renee McGregor and Jodie Pearlman, who experienced the condition first hand, joined Kylie to talk about the condition.Why can adults seem to regress to childhood or teenage behaviours at Christmas? We discuss family dynamics and the kinds of behaviour that can re-surface with everyone under the same roof again. Guardian columnist Elle Hunt shares her own experience alongside Woman's Hour listeners, and psychotherapist Julia Samuel offers advice.It's 75 years since The Archers first launched. Woman's Hour broadcast from Ambridge to celebrate the female characters who have helped this programme tackle some of the most challenging, contentious and sensitive issues affecting women. Nuala McGovern joined Felicity Finch, who plays Ruth Archer, for a behind-the-scenes tour, along with Technical Producer Vanessa Nuttall.Presenter: Kylie Pentelow Producer: Annette Wells

Hey everyone, we're back.Happy New Year!Hope you've all recovered from the rampage.A huge thank you and welcome to our 19 new Patreon members joining over the festive break :Paul, Lilian, Ali, Pauline, Wilden Wooley, Rosemary, Ruth, Lorraine, Naomi, Ian, Belgian Paul, Martin, Hannah, Aeron, Beau, Sharron, Tom, Sarah and Chris.Your shoutouts coming after the closing credits in this episode.This week we look at the last week in Ambridge and the wonderful Truth and Lies.First up for questioning :Who's got The Bottle? : George doesn't go on the rampage.Back on The Horse : Chris is a shoe-in for a dating app.Achy Reiki Part : Uncle Clive steals the show.Title inspired by the very funny Peter Bowker.Produced by Matthew Weir.The NPR show about the Archers sent in by Vincent : https://www.npr.org/2025/12/27/nx-s1-5638357/radio-drama-the-archers-turns-75You can send the most treasured person in your life a Cider Shed Patreon membership as a gift : https://www.patreon.com/thecidershed/giftBecome a beautiful patron of The Cider Shed and receive early ad-free episodes and our exclusive Patreon-only midweek specials. It really REALLY helps us out.https://www.patreon.com/thecidershedTo help us out with a lovely worded 5 star review hit the link below. Then scroll down to ‘Ratings and Reviews' and a little further below that is ‘Write a Review' (this is so much nicer than just tapping the stars

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It's 75 years to the day since The Archers first launched. Woman's Hour has come to Ambridge to celebrate the female characters who have helped this programme tackle some of the most challenging, contentious and sensitive issues affecting women.Nuala McGovern is joined in The Archers studio at BBC Birmingham by writer Sarah Hehir, Dr Cara Courage from Academic Archers, who studies the social history behind the programme, Sunny Ormonde, who plays Lilian Bellamy, and we also hear from Emerald O'Hanrahan, who plays Emma Grundy. Times columnist and long time fan of The Archers Libby Purves shares a condensed history of the women of Ambridge. Nuala also gets a behind the scenes tour from Felicity Finch, who plays Ruth Archer, and Technical Producer Vanessa Nuttall.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Simon Richardson

Welcome to the sixth series in the annual podcast programme from Academic Archers, bringing you papers from our 2025 conference.This episode brings together the Saturday morning sessions exploring climate, infrastructure, and risk in rural life. Across four papers, speakers consider how Ambridge understands climate change, measures carbon, adapts to new technologies, and navigates everyday dangers in the countryside.Ambridge Talks Climate Claire AstburyDrawing on the Britain Talks Climate research by Climate Outreach and More in Common, this paper applies national climate engagement typologies to Ambridge residents. Characters such as Mia, Lynda and Ed are mapped onto segments including Progressive Activists, Civic Pragmatists and Disengaged Battlers.The paper explores how different approaches could motivate climate action in the village, including tailored messaging and the role of trusted messengers.About the speaker Claire Astbury has been an Archers listener for over 20 years. With a background in housing policy, she has presented at Academic Archers since 2018 on topics including rural housing, fan cultures, mental health, and social mobility. She is an active member of the Saturday Ambridge Study Society and a regular caller-innerer to the DumTeeDum podcast.Carbon Baseline: Where Is Ambridge Now and What Needs to Change in the Future? Victoria GrattidgeThis paper considers Ambridge's carbon footprint and asks whether rural villages could do better than national efforts on climate change. It examines emissions from homes, businesses and residents, compares these with national data, and explores barriers to change.The paper also reviews local initiatives and considers what further action might realistically be possible in a village like Ambridge.About the speaker Victoria Grattidge is a Chartered Civil Engineer specialising in the nuclear industry, with experience across operations, decommissioning and new build. A long-term Archers listener, she now catches up by podcast before joining the Saturday group.The Effect of Charging Stations in Rural Communities Lucy BuftonThis paper explores the impact of electric vehicle charging stations in rural areas, using real-world examples to assess what Ambridge's new charging station might mean for the village.It considers effects on footfall, traffic, infrastructure, economic activity, employment, retail opportunities, and digital literacy, drawing on case studies from Gloucestershire, Cumbria and Devon.About the speaker Lucy Bufton is a data analyst with an interest in electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. She began listening to The Archers at university in 2005 and has followed the Ambridge charging station storyline with particular interest.Is Everything in the Countryside Trying to Kill You? Sue LeeThis presentation looks at dangerous goods in farming and rural life, highlighting the risks that exist in everyday countryside settings. Drawing on professional experience, it explores how hazardous materials are used, stored, and often underestimated on farms and in rural homes.About the speaker Sue Lee has over 30 years' experience shipping dangerous goods and more than 25 years training others to do so safely. She is qualified across air, road and sea transport and works as a dangerous goods safety advisor. She has listened to The Archers for around 60 years and remains convinced that, in the countryside, almost everything is out to get you.

This week's podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Grellan who has thoughts on what we actually hear and what we don't; · Love Jazzer's Singing, who has plot hopes for the year ahead; · and finally Witherspoon, who enjoyed the tractor run, and in particular Lynda's contributions; And we have emails from Edna Cloud, and Chris in Indiana.As usual we'll hear a roundup of the Dumteedum Facebook group, this week from Michelle, and the Tweets of the Week from Theo, plus the round up of this Week in Ambridge, from Suey. Please call into the show using this link:www.speakpipe.com/dumteedum Or send us a voicenote via WhatsApp on: +44 7770 764 896 (07770 764 896 if in the UK) – Open the WhatsApp app, key in the number and click on the microphone icon. Or email us at dumteedum@mail.com How to leave a review on Apple podcasts: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/podcasts/pod5facd9d70/mac ***** The new Patreon feed for Dumteedum is at www.patreon.com/DumteedumPodcast and the subscription rate is £5.00 per calendar month plus VAT. ***** Also Sprach Zarathustra licence Creative Commons ► Attribution 3.0 Unported ► CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..."You are free to use, remix, transform, and build upon the materialfor any purpose, even commercially. You must give appropriate credit." Conducted byPhilip Milman ► https://pmmusic.pro/ Funded ByLudwig ► / ludwigahgren Schlatt ► / jschlattlive COMPOSED BY / @officialphilman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look at the runners and riders for potential deaths in the anniversary episode and wonder why Fallon suddenly turned into the Hulk with no warningSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's podcast is presented by Stephen and Jacqueline. We hear from: · Jeff, who has thoughts on tractors and on John Archer; · Witherspoon, who is in a reflective mood; · Jade in Australia who has a Scottish plot prediction; · Jules from Brooklyn who is feeling sympathy for Josh; · Nathan, who is nominating Ed as his character of the year; · Lilian from Middlesborough, who is a bit disappointed that Chris and Carly are no longer an item; · Globe Trotting Richard, who isn't sure that Esme is right about her tenancy; · And finally Lakey Hill Liminal, who has a seasonal message; And we have emails from Edna Cloud and Chris in IndianaAs usual we'll hear a roundup of the Dumteedum Facebook group, this week from Vicky, and the Tweets of the Week from Theo, plus the round up of this Week in Ambridge, from Suey. Please call into the show using this link:www.speakpipe.com/dumteedum Or send us a voicenote via WhatsApp on: +44 7770 764 896 (07770 764 896 if in the UK) – Open the WhatsApp app, key in the number and click on the microphone icon. Or email us at dumteedum@mail.com How to leave a review on Apple podcasts: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/podcasts/pod5facd9d70/mac ***** The new Patreon feed for Dumteedum is at www.patreon.com/DumteedumPodcast and the subscription rate is £5.00 per calendar month plus VAT. ***** Also Sprach Zarathustra licence Creative Commons ► Attribution 3.0 Unported ► CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..."You are free to use, remix, transform, and build upon the materialfor any purpose, even commercially. You must give appropriate credit." Conducted byPhilip Milman ► https://pmmusic.pro/ Funded ByLudwig ► / ludwigahgren Schlatt ► / jschlattlive COMPOSED BY / @officialphilman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the fifth series in the annual podcast programme from Academic Archers, bringing you papers from our 2024 conference.Please note: since this recording, one of the speakers, Emily Baker, has sadly passed away. Emily was a cherished member of the Academic Archers community: generous, witty, and intellectually sharp. Her contributions across many conferences and conversations enriched us all, and her presence is deeply missed. This episode stands as part of the legacy she leaves with us.This episode explores the music of Ambridge's tearoom, the role of playlists in public spaces, and the subtle ways that background music shapes social life and character development.Tunes and transitions at the tearoom - Emily Baker and Freya Jarman Apart from the Hollerton Silver Band at the summer fete, the most reliable place to find music in Ambridge is the tearoom. Whether with Victoria sponge or carrot cake, Fallon has always soothed her customers with culinary and auditory delights. But Natasha's new regime threatens the soundtrack as well as the furniture.Under Fallon, the tearoom soundtrack—Perry Como, Doris Day, dance band classics—conjures the BBC's Light Programme and speaks both to the room's cosy character and to the shifting lives of its patrons. It has functioned as Ambridge's therapeutic backdrop: a place where life's transitions can be digested with a cuppa and a muted trumpet.Playlists are, of course, essential to ambience. From Starbucks soundscapes to classical music in bus stations, scholars have noted how background music shapes behaviour and mood. What happens, then, when Natasha replaces Doris Day with Dido in an effort to “upscale” the tearoom's soundworld? Will the playlist still act as the unconscious of Ambridge, or will it jar with village life?This paper asks how music mediates the tearoom as a social space, reflecting both nostalgia and change.About the speakersEmily Baker (University of Sussex) was - and will always be remenbered as - an insightful and creative researcher whose work spanned music, culture, and everyday life. She was also a warm and generous presence within the Academic Archers community, inspiring others through her intellect, humour, and friendship.Dr Freya Jarman SFHEA is Reader in the Department of Music at the University of Liverpool. Their work spans popular music studies, gender and queer theory, pedagogy, and music in everyday life.If you enjoy our work and would like to support Academic Archers, you can Buy Us a Coffee – buymeacoffee.com/academicarchers.

This week's podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: Amber Rage in Ambridge who is wondering what it would be like to wander around Ambridge; Michelle from Dorset, who wonders whether Leonard has a death wish;Leigh from Cookham, who is also concerned about Leonard; Claire in Northern France, who has been noticing outdated ideas; Nathan, who has written a poem for Emma; Witherspoon, who has further thoughts on Brad and Amber; Brian, who doesn't think much has actually happened this week; Claire from Clapham who is a bit disappointed about Lily; And finally Globe-Trotting Richard who wonders how Lily is going to get by in Australia; And we have emails from Gillian in London, Lorna, Chris back in Indiana, Brian and first-time Emailer-innerer a different Lorna, this one from Falkirk. As usual we'll hear a roundup of the Dumteedum Facebook group, this week from Jacquieline, and the Tweets of the Week from Theo, plus the round up of this Week in Ambridge, from Suey. Please call into the show using this link:www.speakpipe.com/dumteedum Or send us a voicenote via WhatsApp on: +44 7770 764 896 (07770 764 896 if in the UK) – Open the WhatsApp app, key in the number and click on the microphone icon. Or email us at dumteedum@mail.com How to leave a review on Apple podcasts: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/podcasts/pod5facd9d70/mac ***** The new Patreon feed for Dumteedum is at www.patreon.com/DumteedumPodcast and the subscription rate is £5.00 per calendar month plus VAT. ***** Also Sprach Zarathustra licence Creative Commons ► Attribution 3.0 Unported ► CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..."You are free to use, remix, transform, and build upon the materialfor any purpose, even commercially. You must give appropriate credit." Conducted byPhilip Milman ► https://pmmusic.pro/ Funded ByLudwig ► / ludwigahgren Schlatt ► / jschlattlive COMPOSED BY / @officialphilman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ambridge has gone VIRAL!This week is hosted by Philippa & KatieA short midweek round up of The Archers SO FAR focusing on Sunday, Monday & Tuesday episodes up to 9/12/25.You can also watch this on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AllAboutTheArchers-vv8jz/videosYou can BUY US A COFFEE here: buymeacoffee.com/allaboutthearchersYou can buy our MERCH here: https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutthearchers/shopDo join our FACEBOOK Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1127587031446013/ We are on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/aboutthearchersWe are on X: https://twitter.com/AboutTheArchersWe are on BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/allaboutthearchers.bsky.socialWe are on THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@aboutthearchersWe are on TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@allaboutthearchers?_t=8gmqKVCW3HM&_r=1Email us at quickbookreviews@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's podcast is presented by Stephen and Jacqueline. We hear from: · Jade in Australia, who wants to know about Oliver's past; · Amber Rage in Ambridge, who has some thoughts and predictions about the 75th Anniversary of The Archers;· Juliet, a first-time caller-innerer, who is wondering what has happened to Marky; · Globe-Trotting Richard who has a plot prediction about George and Alice; · Leigh from Cookham, who doesn't know whether she's coming or going with George; · Ros from South Wales who wonders why George isn't plucking they turkeys; · Witherspoon, who would like to have George in his office in the village hall to give him a full diagnosis; · And finally Love Jazzer's Singing, who is feeling sad for Brad; And we have an email from Chris in Michigan. As usual we'll hear a roundup of the Dumteedum Facebook group, this week from Michelle, and the Tweets of the Week from Theo, plus the round up of this Week in Ambridge, from Suey. Please call into the show using this link:www.speakpipe.com/dumteedum Or send us a voicenote via WhatsApp on: +44 7770 764 896 (07770 764 896 if in the UK) – Open the WhatsApp app, key in the number and click on the microphone icon. Or email us at dumteedum@mail.com How to leave a review on Apple podcasts: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/podcasts/pod5facd9d70/mac ***** The new Patreon feed for Dumteedum is at www.patreon.com/DumteedumPodcast and the subscription rate is £5.00 per calendar month plus VAT. ***** Also Sprach Zarathustra licence Creative Commons ► Attribution 3.0 Unported ► CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..."You are free to use, remix, transform, and build upon the materialfor any purpose, even commercially. You must give appropriate credit." Conducted byPhilip Milman ► https://pmmusic.pro/ Funded ByLudwig ► / ludwigahgren Schlatt ► / jschlattlive COMPOSED BY / @officialphilman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Witherspoon, who might be feeling sorry for George; · Michelle from Dorset who has questions about George's drone and the village shop;· Nathan, a first time caller-innerer, at least when using his own name, who has not been enjoying the sounds of silence; · Witherspoon again, who changed his mind about George; · And finally Globe-Trotting Richard, who is concerned by the attempt to frame Poppy for George's actions; And we have emails from Edna Cloud and Chris in Ohio. As usual we'll hear a roundup of the Dumteedum Facebook group, this week from Vicky, and the Tweets of the Week from Theo, plus the round up of this Week in Ambridge, from Michelle. Please call into the show using this link:www.speakpipe.com/dumteedum Or send us a voicenote via WhatsApp on: +44 7770 764 896 (07770 764 896 if in the UK) – Open the WhatsApp app, key in the number and click on the microphone icon. Or email us at dumteedum@mail.com How to leave a review on Apple podcasts: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/podcasts/pod5facd9d70/mac ***** The new Patreon feed for Dumteedum is at www.patreon.com/DumteedumPodcast and the subscription rate is £5.00 per calendar month plus VAT. ***** Also Sprach Zarathustra licence Creative Commons ► Attribution 3.0 Unported ► CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..."You are free to use, remix, transform, and build upon the materialfor any purpose, even commercially. You must give appropriate credit." Conducted byPhilip Milman ► https://pmmusic.pro/ Funded ByLudwig ► / ludwigahgren Schlatt ► / jschlattlive COMPOSED BY / @officialphilman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joy finds Tony in low spirits at Bridge Farm, dreading the thought of Christmas and what would have been John's fiftieth birthday on New Year's Eve. He tells Joy they had a row shortly before Tony's vintage tractor overturned and killed John. After Tony goes to see the beavers being released at Rewilding Ambridge, Joy tells Ruth and Pip they should cancel her idea for a Christmas village event. It would feel heartless after what Tony's told her. Ruth suggests asking Pat and Tony what they think first, though. And when they ask Tony he thinks a Christmas Tractor Run through Ambridge sounds wonderful, but gets them to agree to consult Pat before they go ahead and start publicising the event. Alice catches Rex up with what happened in Blackpool, then says she's going to film the beaver release for Phoebe. Rex and Kirsty decide to get on with it, even though Justin's not there. Tony arrives just in time, before the beavers disappear into the woods, and Kirsty and Rex hug each other. Then Alice realises she's only filmed three seconds, though Kirsty points out there will be footage from the enclosure cameras. Justin finally turns up, in time for cake if not beavers. Later, Kirsty and Rex worry about Justin's commitment, before he disappoints again by not showing any interest in footage of the release. But Alice is delighted when Rex offers to send her the footage, so Phoebe and Martha can see the beavers. Emotional Alice then hugs Rex, before it gets awkward and he goes.

This week's podcast is presented by Stephen and Jacqueline We hear from: · Love Jazzer's Singing who, among other things, thinks we all need to be a bit more Natasha; · Grellan from London, who has not been enjoying Scottish Castle Week;· Kathleen, also from London, who has surprised herself because she has been enjoying it; · Nick in the Cotswolds, who is worried about Justin; · Claire from Clapham, who really enjoyed people telling it how it was on Wednesday;· Witherspoon, who offers Lilian some medical advice; · And finally Globe-Trotting Richard, who had the bright idea of asking an AI system about Brodie; And we have emails and WhatsApp messages from Edna Cloud, Anne, Amber Rage in Ambridge, Chris on the road to Ohio and our Vicky. As usual we'll hear a roundup of the Dumteedum Facebook group, this week from Witherspoon, and the Tweets of the Week from Theo, plus the round up of this Week in Ambridge, from Michelle. Please call into the show using this link:www.speakpipe.com/dumteedum Or send us a voicenote via WhatsApp on: +44 7770 764 896 (07770 764 896 if in the UK) – Open the WhatsApp app, key in the number and click on the microphone icon. Or email us at dumteedum@mail.com How to leave a review on Apple podcasts: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/podcasts/pod5facd9d70/mac ***** The new Patreon feed for Dumteedum is at www.patreon.com/DumteedumPodcast and the subscription rate is £5.00 per calendar month plus VAT. ***** Also Sprach Zarathustra licence Creative Commons ► Attribution 3.0 Unported ► CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..."You are free to use, remix, transform, and build upon the materialfor any purpose, even commercially. You must give appropriate credit." Conducted byPhilip Milman ► https://pmmusic.pro/ Funded ByLudwig ► / ludwigahgren Schlatt ► / jschlattlive COMPOSED BY / @officialphilman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen We hear from: · Casey in Vancouver, who has thoughts about Josh's sexuality;· Witherspoon, who has mostly been thinking about George; · An anonymous AirBNB owner who has had rather a lot of calls relating to a booking he has taken for next week;· David from Carmarthenshire who wonders why the script writers have it in for Ruth so much; · And finally Ros from Northumberland, a first time caller-innerer - Hurrah - who has a plot prediction about the Scottish trip; And we have emails from Edna Cloud and Chris in Indiana. As usual we'll hear a roundup of the Dumteedum Facebook group, this week from Vicky, and the Tweets of the Week from Theo, plus the round up of this Week in Ambridge, from Suey. Please call into the show using this link:www.speakpipe.com/dumteedum Or send us a voicenote via WhatsApp on: +44 7770 764 896 (07770 764 896 if in the UK) – Open the WhatsApp app, key in the number and click on the microphone icon. Or email us at dumteedum@mail.com How to leave a review on Apple podcasts: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/podcasts/pod5facd9d70/mac ***** The new Patreon feed for Dumteedum is at www.patreon.com/DumteedumPodcast and the subscription rate is £5.00 per calendar month plus VAT. ***** Also Sprach Zarathustra licence Creative Commons ► Attribution 3.0 Unported ► CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..."You are free to use, remix, transform, and build upon the materialfor any purpose, even commercially. You must give appropriate credit." Conducted byPhilip Milman ► https://pmmusic.pro/ Funded ByLudwig ► / ludwigahgren Schlatt ► / jschlattlive COMPOSED BY / @officialphilman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's podcast is presented by Stephen and Michelle We hear from: · Fiona, who is worried about a possible generational gap;· Tracy from California, who isn't very impressed with Susan; · Witherspoon, who sympathises with Henry;· Love Jazzer's Singing, who loved the scene in the Bull between Chris and Carly; · Glyn, who is hoping for conflict at the castle;· Natan from Portland, a first time caller-innerer, we think - who has really enjoyed this week; · and finally Globe-Trotting Richard, who starts with a defence of the bread delivery man; And we have emails from Kosmo and our Vicky. As usual we'll hear a roundup of the Dumteedum Facebook group, this week from Jacquieline, and the Tweets of the Week from Theo, plus the round up of this Week in Ambridge, from Suey. Please call into the show using this link:www.speakpipe.com/dumteedum Or send us a voicenote via WhatsApp on: +44 7770 764 896 (07770 764 896 if in the UK) – Open the WhatsApp app, key in the number and click on the microphone icon. Or email us at dumteedum@mail.com How to leave a review on Apple podcasts: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/podcasts/pod5facd9d70/mac ***** The new Patreon feed for Dumteedum is at www.patreon.com/DumteedumPodcast and the subscription rate is £5.00 per calendar month plus VAT. ***** Also Sprach Zarathustra licence Creative Commons ► Attribution 3.0 Unported ► CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..."You are free to use, remix, transform, and build upon the materialfor any purpose, even commercially. You must give appropriate credit." Conducted byPhilip Milman ► https://pmmusic.pro/ Funded ByLudwig ► / ludwigahgren Schlatt ► / jschlattlive COMPOSED BY / @officialphilman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's more unusual to have the sandwiches after the funeral, not during, but this is Ambridge....Chris and Carly, George and Esme...it's all about to kick off.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's podcast is presented by Theo and Stephen. We hear from: · Andrea in Beautiful Brittany who has a lot to say about Pip;· Helen - not the Bridge Farm one - who has a plot prediction for a 75th anniversary spectacular; · Witherspoon, who has opinions about Will Grundy;· Katherine, who doesn't like Pip but does like the Hare and Hounds; · Amber Rage in Ambridge, who wants to know more about Will's past;· Lakey Hill Liminal, who compares George with a real life malefactor; · Glyn, who wonders about Esme's contemporaries in Ambridge;· Jen from Brooklyn, who has been enjoying Pip and Esme; · and finally Globe-Trotting Richard, who is wondering about the future of Esme's cows; And we have emails from Laura aka Edna Cloud, and Chris in MichiganAs usual we'll hear a roundup of the Dumteedum Facebook group, this week from Vicky, and the Tweets of the Week from Michelle, plus the round up of this Week in Ambridge, from Suey. Please call into the show using this link:www.speakpipe.com/dumteedum Or send us a voicenote via WhatsApp on: +44 7770 764 896 (07770 764 896 if in the UK) – Open the WhatsApp app, key in the number and click on the microphone icon. Or email us at dumteedum@mail.com How to leave a review on Apple podcasts: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/podcasts/pod5facd9d70/mac ***** The new Patreon feed for Dumteedum is at www.patreon.com/DumteedumPodcast and the subscription rate is £5.00 per calendar month plus VAT. ***** Also Sprach Zarathustra licence Creative Commons ► Attribution 3.0 Unported ► CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..."You are free to use, remix, transform, and build upon the materialfor any purpose, even commercially. You must give appropriate credit." Conducted byPhilip Milman ► https://pmmusic.pro/ Funded ByLudwig ► / ludwigahgren Schlatt ► / jschlattlive COMPOSED BY / @officialphilman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's podcast is presented by Stephen and Jacqueline. We hear from: · Amber Rage in Ambridge - a second time caller-innerer - who is on #TeamGeorge in his dispute with Lilian;· Katherine, who is frustrated that so many inhabitants of Ambridge won't let George move on; · Claire from Clapham who has been enjoying people being told the truth this week;· Tracy from California who has solutions for Home Farm and Meadow Farm, and advice for George; · David from Carmarthenshire, who has been impressed by all the strong women calling George out over his behaviour;· Dumteedum regular Vicky and her friend Di, who have had some laugh out loud moments listening to what's going on at Home Farm this week; · Globe-Trotting Richard, who has been researching who is liable for what at Meadow Farm;· And finally Glyn, who has been enjoying some, but not all of the conflict we have seen this week; And we have emails from Omnibus-listener Jeff, from Laura aka Edna Cloud, and from Chris in Indiana. As usual we'll hear a roundup of the Dumteedum Facebook group, this week from Witherspoon, and the Tweets of the Week from Theo plus the round up of this Week in Ambridge, from Suey. Please call into the show using this link:www.speakpipe.com/dumteedum Or send us a voicenote via WhatsApp on: +44 7770 764 896 (07770 764 896 if in the UK) – Open the WhatsApp app, key in the number and click on the microphone icon. Or email us at dumteedum@mail.com How to leave a review on Apple podcasts: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/podcasts/pod5facd9d70/mac ***** The new Patreon feed for Dumteedum is at www.patreon.com/DumteedumPodcast and the subscription rate is £5.00 per calendar month plus VAT. And don't forget to cancel your existing Patreon subscription if you have one, as we will continue to put the podcast out on that feed through February to give Patreons time to transfer over. ***** Also Sprach Zarathustra licence Creative Commons ► Attribution 3.0 Unported ► CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..."You are free to use, remix, transform, and build upon the materialfor any purpose, even commercially. You must give appropriate credit." Conducted byPhilip Milman ► https://pmmusic.pro/ Funded ByLudwig ► / ludwigahgren Schlatt ► / jschlattlive COMPOSED BY / @officialphilman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Witherspoon, who wants, among other things, to rescue Harrison from his current exile;· Love Jazzer's Singing, who doesn't think George has changed; · Globe-Trotting Richard, who doesn't think Oliver really understands the concept of job shadowing;· First-time solo caller-innerer Pat from Ohio, who usually aspires to be Lilian, but not so much this week; · Grellan, who thinks that a few too many new characters have only appeared when they are dead;· and finally Mellie McMerriweather, who is really enjoying this week; And we have emails from Laura from Mansfield, twice, from Chris in Florida and from loyal listener Purple Pumpkin. As usual we'll hear a roundup of the Dumteedum Facebook group, this week from Michelle, and the Tweets of the Week from Theo, plus the round up of this Week in Ambridge, from Suey. Please call into the show using this link:www.speakpipe.com/dumteedum Or send us a voicenote via WhatsApp on: +44 7770 764 896 (07770 764 896 if in the UK) – Open the WhatsApp app, key in the number and click on the microphone icon. Or email us at dumteedum@mail.com How to leave a review on Apple podcasts: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/podcasts/pod5facd9d70/mac ***** The new Patreon feed for Dumteedum is at www.patreon.com/DumteedumPodcast and the subscription rate is £5.00 per calendar month plus VAT. And don't forget to cancel your existing Patreon subscription if you have one, as we will continue to put the podcast out on that feed through February to give Patreons time to transfer over. ***** Also Sprach Zarathustra licence Creative Commons ► Attribution 3.0 Unported ► CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..."You are free to use, remix, transform, and build upon the materialfor any purpose, even commercially. You must give appropriate credit." Conducted byPhilip Milman ► https://pmmusic.pro/ Funded ByLudwig ► / ludwigahgren Schlatt ► / jschlattlive COMPOSED BY / @officialphilman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's podcast is presented by Stephen and Jacqueline. We hear from: · Claire from Clapham, who isn't sure that the current arrangements at Home Farm are going to work out; · Ros in South Wales, who asks for a reminder about how long Mick has known George; · Witherspoon, who wonders how George and Amber will get on now that they can actually spend time together; · Tracy from California - back after a long absence from our ears - who feels she has been spending a lot of time with people she just doesn't like; · Lakey Hill Liminal, a first-time caller-innerer - hurrah! who is wondering where the future lies for Chris and Fallon; · And finally David from Carmarthenshire, who spotted something possibly untoward in Mick's behaviour; And we have emails from Gillian in London, from Laura, from Chris in Florida and from loyal listener Purple Pumpkin. As usual we'll hear a roundup of the Dumteedum Facebook group, this week from Jacquieline, and the Tweets of the Week from Theo, plus the round up of this Week in Ambridge, from Suey. Please call into the show using this link:www.speakpipe.com/dumteedum Or send us a voicenote via WhatsApp on: +44 7770 764 896 (07770 764 896 if in the UK) – Open the WhatsApp app, key in the number and click on the microphone icon. Or email us at dumteedum@mail.com How to leave a review on Apple podcasts: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/podcasts/pod5facd9d70/mac ***** The new Patreon feed for Dumteedum is at www.patreon.com/DumteedumPodcast and the subscription rate is £5.00 per calendar month plus VAT. And don't forget to cancel your existing Patreon subscription if you have one, as we will continue to put the podcast out on that feed through February to give Patreons time to transfer over. ***** Also Sprach Zarathustra licence Creative Commons ► Attribution 3.0 Unported ► CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..."You are free to use, remix, transform, and build upon the materialfor any purpose, even commercially. You must give appropriate credit." Conducted byPhilip Milman ► https://pmmusic.pro/ Funded ByLudwig ► / ludwigahgren Schlatt ► / jschlattlive COMPOSED BY / @officialphilman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Brian mentions the objectionable idea of Amber's homecoming party for George, Alice wonders if that's why he's been flipping out recently. But Alice is more worried about Brian taking on too much at Home Farm and wants him to advertise for a new manager. Meanwhile, Ruairi has gone to sound out Stella about taking her old job back, so long as Brian agrees to retire. Stella reckons that'll never happen though, so it's a no from her.Having been accosted by several people about the poor job Grey Gables made of the Flower and Produce Show, Oliver tells Dane they need to get the village back on side. Dane thinks that time will heal the breach, but Oliver feels poor communication between different departments was the root cause. Which is why he's considering Lily's idea of a job swap - only they both know it would never work. But having staff shadow one another could be a goer, Dane reckons, especially if they introduce an element of fun. He'll come up with a plan, but leaving their jobs out of it as they both know all the other jobs already. Later, Ruairi shows Brian and Alice the amazing castle in Scotland he's found as a potential family holiday destination. They both think it looks perfect, but Brian's mood darkens when Ruairi mentions Stella and retirement. Ruairi then admits his fear of losing Brian, like he's already lost Siobhan and Jenny. So, he's decided to come back for good to both Ambridge and Home Farm.