The Archers
The Archers
BBC Radio 4
Contemporary drama in a rural setting.
23/04/2026
Miranda moves into Home Farm, and Kirsty swears Helen to secrecy.
Apr 23
13 min
22/04/2026
The countryside is coming to life at the Rewilding, and Chelsea is preparing a bride for her wedding day.
Apr 22
13 min
21/04/2026
Ruth has things on her mind, and it’s a sad day for Tony at Bridge Farm.
Apr 21
13 min
20/04/2026
Upbeat Adam talks about his plans for Home Farm now he’s secure in the knowledge he’ll be taking over. Ian’s delighted for him, but rushes to get Xander ready for school. Helen and Kirsty compare notes on Dane and Erik, before Alice appears. Kirsty asks about Rex, who’s messaged her saying he’s not well. Alice is unsympathetic. Later, Helen tells Kirsty she doesn’t want Dane to move into the new house. She compares their relationship lightly to Kirsty and Erik’s, before declaring she needs to finish with Dane. Kirsty was about to say more about her and Erik but leaves it. Adam checks in with Brian at the farm, wondering if he’s made an appointment with his solicitor yet. Brian won’t be rushed though, mocking Adam’s ambition, which makes Adam question Brian’s intentions. Brian reacts skeptically to Adam’s ideas for diversification, talking instead about sticking to long-term plans, then telling Adam he may have spoken too soon about handing the farm over. When Adam pushes the issue Brian stuns him, spelling out that he’s changed his mind and refuses to commit to Adam over and above Ruairi and his sisters. Alice tells Ian about Rex’s drunken antics and how he hasn’t stopped apologising since. Rex has pledged to give up drink, but Alice doesn’t want him overreacting and making a huge issue of it. Adam comes in and fulminates against Brian for reneging on their agreement, only just managing to cover in front of Alice what the terms of that agreement were. For Adam, the situation is unsustainable and something’s got to give.
Apr 20
12 min
19/04/2026
Lilian tries to reassure Alice and there are more entries for the Battling Bulls logo.
Apr 19
12 min
17/04/2026
12 – 17 April 2026 Writer: Shaun McKenna Director: Pip Swallow and Rosemary Watts Editor: Jeremy HoweBrian Aldridge … Charles Collingwood Pip Archer … Daisy Badger Ruth Archer … Felicity Finch Lilian Bellamy … Sunny Ormonde Alice Carter … Hollie Chapman  Chris Carter … Wilf Scolding Rex Fairbrother ... Nick Barber Chelsea Horrobin … Madeleine Leslay  Bert Horrobin…  David Sterne Tracy Horrobin … Susie Riddell  Adam Macy … Andrew Wincott   Azra Malik … Yasmin Wilde  Kirsty Miller …. Annabelle Dowler  Stella Pryor … Lucy Speed  Fallon Rogers …. Joanna Van Kampen Lottie Summers … Bonnie Baddoo Ms Shah … Sudha Bhuchar
Apr 17
12 min
16/04/2026
Pip goes to her appointment, and Ruth is supportive.
Apr 16
13 min
15/04/2026
Bert warns Chelsea not to be too trusting and there’s an embarrassing moment between Fallon and Rex.
Apr 15
13 min
14/04/2026
Stella tries to keep her fears in check, and Lottie plans a date with someone new.
Apr 14
13 min
13/04/2026
Alice catches up with Fallon, and Lilian makes a promise.
Apr 13
13 min
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