06/11/2026
Elizabeth doesn’t know what to do for the best, and Alan finds himself torn.
Writer: Tim Stimpson
Director: Andy Partington
Editor: Jeremy Howe
Helen Archer … Louiza Patikas
Josh Archer ... Sam Wilkinson
Neil Carter … Brian Hewlett
Susan Carter … Charlotte Martin
Vince Casey … Tony Turner
Alan Franks … John Telfer
Usha Franks … Souad Faress
Tracy Horrobin … Susie Riddell
Alistair Lloyd … Michael Lumsden
Jazzer McCreary … Ryan Kelly
Denise Metcalf … Clare Perkins
Esme Mulligan … Ellie Pawsey
Elizabeth Pargetter … Alison Dowling
Lily Pargetter … Katie Redford
Fallon Rogers … Joanna Van Kampen
Anna Tregorran … Isobel Middleton
On radio
Broadcasts
- Fri 6 Nov 202619:00BBC Radio 4
- Sat 7 Nov 202614:45BBC 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.
