The Archers - Podcast Rankings and reviews

I’ve been married to a fifth generation small scale dairy farmer for 42 years and I can say with certainty that the ag consultants on this show know what they’re talking about. It is, by far, the most authentic and real depiction of farming I have ever encountered, apart from, maybe, the original TV series of All Creatures Great and Small, from the 70s. I’m consistently blown away by everything from the attention to detail, the realistic situations, the veterinary issues, and the financial struggles. Lately, their depiction of land access is of huge relevance! Even though I’m in the US, and the political landscape is different, the struggles of farmers dealing with a messed up food and ag system is universal. This whole program gets it astoundingly right.

I have become utterly addicted to this incredible programme. No wonder it has such a long history. The acting is superb. The talent it takes to get through to the audience with just one single mode: sound. No special effects or trick photography needed!

Modern-day issues are brought to the fore and spoken about from a number of angles.

And I love that I learn something new with each episode. Or see something from a different angle.

I make it a top luxury of mine, by listening to it once I am in bed and relaxed (I’m an ex-pat living in New York). Lights out. Archers on.

I cannot overstate how much this programme means to me and also does for me. Thank you to all of those involved in the creation of The Archers.

I started listening to this podcast when it first aired on Apple Podcasts. Took me listening to it for a couple weeks to figure out the connection between all of the characters. It’s so wonderfully written and I love the full cast of talented voice actors. The soundscapes are absolutely fantastic. It really makes you feel like you’re standing in the room as the story unfolds. I am truly invested in this story and all the players involved. Plus, it’s a daily episode drop, so there’s that <3

It’s a show that takes a bit of dedication to listen to at first because there are quite a few characters but once you get into it it will be addictive. I’m on my 8 year now and love a quick break from the day with a cuppa and the goings on in Ambridge