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Drama · BBC Radio 4

The Archers

by BBC Radio 4

Contemporary drama in a rural setting.

Latest episodes

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02/10/2026

#8 trending · Fiction

TX 27 September – 2 October 2026 Writer: Jessica Mitic Director: Rosemary Watts Editor: Jeremy Howe Brian Aldridge … Charles Collingwood Pip Archer … Daisy Badger Harri

Oct 2
13 min

01/10/2026

#40 trending · Fiction

Admiring Clarrie’s knitted blanket on the baby, Susan hears from Amber that her son is still being called ‘baby’. Amber’s had some great products from sponsors and feels

Oct 1
13 min

30/09/2026

Freddie and Elizabeth are up early delivering clothes options for Vince’s party to The Stables. They catch Lily having breakfast with Harrison and it’s uncomfortable. Lat

Sep 30
12 min

29/09/2026

Brian and Martyn are watching the stags rutting when Lynda approaches to ask Brian about having the dog field at Home Farm. His outlay would be the installation of secure

Sep 29
12 min

28/09/2026

Eddie and Emma are impressed at Little Grange when George straps the baby to his chest in his sling, calming him. It’s a little crowded at home, and Eddie says they’re al

Sep 28
13 min

27/09/2026

As Amber breastfeeds, she wonders to George whether the baby suits the name Joe. George hovers around wanting to help, but being not much use to Amber, goes out with a sh

Sep 27
13 min

25/09/2026

Amber is craving ice cream so drives over to the shop where she meets Keira and Brad. She shares that she’s been up since 6am with backache and Keira points out that it s

Sep 25
13 min

24/09/2026

Starting a batch of Sterling Gold, Helen shares with Tracy that Slavko is coping well with milking the increased herd. Helen has paid extra for fast-track tickets for the

Sep 24
12 min

23/09/2026

Anna visits Willow Farm, where Kirsty is trying to relax by reading one of Kate’s fantasy books. Anna wonders if Rewilding Ambridge would host her mother’s funeral. Not t

Sep 23
13 min

22/09/2026

Pip hasn’t slept well worrying about the child-free wedding policy. Deciding to invite Seren and Nova, Stella passes on the news to a delighted Natasha. However when Pip

Sep 22
12 min

21/09/2026

Ruth calls in at Glebe Cottage, waking Anna, who realises she’s late for court in Bristol. Ruth suggests that Anna should perhaps call in sick, or ask for compassionate l

Sep 21
12 min

20/09/2026

George and Eddie collect apples in the community orchard for cider-making. George reports that Amber is overdue and uncomfortable, but that he can’t wait for his cast to

Sep 20
13 min

18/09/2026

Lily cautiously approaches Fallon at the Cruck Barn and asks if she should avoid Lower Loxley. She doesn’t want to make things awkward for Fallon. Fallon doesn’t need her

Sep 18
13 min

17/09/2026

Tony and Leonard celebrate their latest repairs with muffins. When Leonard tentatively suggests that Joy and Mick deserve some too, Tony puts his cards on the table – he

Sep 17
12 min

16/09/2026

Alan is delighted to see Carol much improved and sitting out of bed. He updates her on the lack of progress in fundraising for the church bell repair and she tells him sh

Sep 16
13 min

15/09/2026

Joy and Mick are enjoying doing some repairs in their ‘Repair Grotto’ garage with items Tony has reluctantly given them to work on. Mick thinks this attitude is because T

Sep 15
13 min

14/09/2026

Jolene helps Fallon with her cleaning and sorting at Woodbine cottage and angrily adds Harrison’s clothes to a bag. If she had her way, Jolene would throw his stuff out t

Sep 14
13 min

13/09/2026

Tony and Leonard can’t keep up with demand for their repair service and are thinking of restricting Jean Harvey’s items. Tony comments that the greenhouse at Bridge Farm

Sep 13
13 min

11/09/2026

At Woodbine Cottage, Harrison is grabbing his stuff for his move to The Bull. He takes the alarm clock but says he doesn’t have space for his winter clothes. Fallon agree

Sep 11
13 min

10/09/2026

Khalil calls in at Ambridge Hall to see how Lynda and Robert are doing. Robert says that they were about to play Scrabble and invites Khalil to join them. Lynda says that

Sep 10
13 min

Chart trend

Position in the Drama chart (US), last 90 days.

#4
all-time peak
5
days in the top 10 since Nov 2024

Chart positions

Where The Archers ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Oct 3, 2026).

#32 ▼ 2 Drama US
#68 ▼ 3 Fiction US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

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.

lemondrop2020 · May 2025

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

AndreaLUVSwords · Jul 2024

Can tell you how much I love this podcast. You can’t get more wholesome than this. The writers do such a good job at keeping all of the scenarios, realistic, and relatable. They aren’t ridiculously sensationalized. They pink such a lovely picture and I really appreciate it.

Brenda H. In Carlsbad CA · Mar 2024

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.

VTdairyfarmer · Feb 2024

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