30/10/2026
There’s a surprise visitor for Alan, and Jazzer is not impressed.
Writer: Shaun Mckenna
Director: Peter Leslie Wild
Editor: Jeremy Howe
Helen Archer … Louiza Patikas
Rex Fairbrother … Nick Barber
Alan Franks … John Telfer
Martyn Gibson … Jon Glover
Amber Gordon … Olivia Bernstone
Eddie Grundy … Trevor Harrison
Ed Grundy … Barry Farrimond
George Grundy … Angus Stobie
Keira Grundy … Mollie Kruczek
Will Grundy … Philip Molloy
Tracy Horrobin … Susie Riddell
Akram Malik … Asif Khan
Azra Malik … Yasmin Wilde
Zainab Malik … Priyasasha Kumari
Jazzer McCreary … Ryan Kelly
Kirsty Miller … Annabelle Dowler
Elizabeth Pargetter … Alison Dowling
Archdeacon Ray … David Leonard
On radio
Broadcasts
- Friday 19:00BBC Radio 4
- Saturday 14:45BBC Radio 4
Farming Tomorrow: Another Country with James Rebanks
A document of the lives of rural workers in and around three English villages.
Farming Tomorrow: Kiri's Farm
A stand-up comedian, a vegan and a farmer walk into a bar.
Farming Tomorrow: Farming Today
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside
Farming Tomorrow: The Briefing Room asks How will climate change affect our farms?
Will we still be able to grow enough food as temperatures rise and rain patterns change?
Farming Tomorrow: The Today Debate: Does British farming need rescuing?
Anna Foster chairs live debate about the future of British farming.
The Archers at 75
Felicity Finch (Ruth Archer) delves into the The Archers BBC Oral History Collection
Why you should listen to The Archers in 2026
We asked real-life fans why 2026 should be the year you start listening to The Archers.
The Archers: Truth and Lies
Claire Skinner stars in a new drama written to mark the 75th anniversary of The Archers.
Countryside Insights from The Archers
Leaf through extra information on rural issues that have featured in The Archers.
Podcast
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The Archers
Contemporary drama in a rural setting.
