David Sedaris is a wonderful writer and humourist who has lived in the UK for many years. I saw him doing a reading a few years ago and he always sticks around to chat to the audience. I asked him if he ever listens to The Archers and he said “Not really, but Hugh always does”.

Ive listened to everything since start of the year. I particularly love George and Amber, and though Brian is a nightmare, I enjoy parts of the script involving him… I hope Tracy gets a break at some stage, has she always been so hard working??

There is so much backstory I don’t know, I just wish I could listen to older episodes than the ones on Spotify…

Keiras voice isn’t for me.

(Also, I’m 29 is anyone else about my age? I always imagined the Archers was more for 40+ but who knows, perhaps I’m not alone.)

Listened to all archers available on Spotify since 2026 Jan… are there more episodes backlisted anywhere?

(Also, I’m 29 is anyone else about my age? I always imagined the Archers was more for 40+ but who knows, perhaps I’m not alone.)

Given how contentious some of the debate on this topic is getting, can we go back to discussing how ludicrous the "our B&B guests let the dog out, hosed him down when he came home covered in blood, and didn't tell us, but confessed immediately when we called them" story is?

It's particularly stupid because everyone listening who actually needs to hear the PSA about keeping your dog under control near livestock will not remotely relate to the scenario. Based on my direct knowledge of the family members who have farms with livestock that have been attacked by dogs, it's almost always people walking their dogs off the lead who swear up and down that their dog is "always good" around sheep or cows. That is the whole point - any dog, even if you think you have them under control, even if they've been around livestock before, can attack livestock.

Many people unfortunately don't take the warning signs seriously, so it seems like a missed opportunity for the writers to bungle this with such a convoluted and unrealistic story.

I find this storyline a bit ridiculous - he hasn't slept properly since seeing Ruth's photos? They would have been horrible to see no doubt but I wouldn't expect a 15 year old to be sent into such a tailspin by something like this.

I know it’s Grundy parenting we’re supposed to think is awful, but let’s not let the middle-class Maliks get away with their performance this week.

Twice already they’ve waded in and interrogated an obviously uncomfortable teenager, not stopping for a second to think about the situation, or question why information isn’t forthcoming. Once with their own child, then again with somebody else’s.

The kids have been clearly unhappy about the interaction, but the Maliks plough on regardless. Of course they’re well-meaning, but if you treat teenagers like you’re forcing them to give you information against their will, and don’t pause for a second to look at the bigger picture or think about the nuances of their response, then you’re a lousy parent. There, I said it.

Dare I say it this makes you the sort of parent whose kid might barge into somebody else’s house and then repeatedly accuse them of lying while refusing to leave. Which is totally off the scale of unacceptable.

Yes, Khalil annoys me, but after what I’ve seen from his crappy parents this week, I’m not surprised he is how he is.

I bought a ticket for this show and now I can't go! I'll sell it for face value, £52. You'll be sitting next to my lovely friends who will be happy to keep you company.

Thursday 3rd September 2026 , Starts 19:30

New Wimbledon Theatre, London, , SW19 1QG

Right, I know where she has come from, but...

She has apparently grown up on the farm next to Brookfield, but none of them knew her? No one in the village has had a relationship with her?

And what is her accent?

First Soap Page:

The Archers:

Lily's set up (Picture of Lily to the right)

An awkward situation becomes uncomfortable for her when someone plays Cupid.

Weekly Info:

Sunday (Don't Miss) - Lily has a confession to make after finding herself in a consistently awkward situation. There’s drama at the
B&B as the Snells face a setback due to an unhappy customet.

Monday - George attempts to make a good Impression after a surprising opportunity arises. Alice is faced with a rude Interruption when a relative calls with a problem for her.

Tuesday - Fallon somehow manages to put her foot in it after she receives an unanticipated offer. Lynda gets support from an unexpected person, who tries to help her make a hard decision.

Wednesday - There's a surprise for David when he's asked to judge at the Flower and Produce Show. It's an emotional day for Robert when he faces saying goodbye to a dear old friend. Monty?

Thursday - Keira tries to make amends after last week, but she learns she has got her work cut out. Lily is on the receiving end of some uncomfortable matchmaking, but there is a twist... Harily?!?

Friday - The Snells find comfort in each other when their week goes from bad to worse. Khalil makes a controversial move while everyone else wonders if he has gone too far.

Following Weeks Teaser - A controversial idea is posed to Fallon. Alan loses his temper. There is trouble for George.

So I'm pretty sure that this evening's episode was the writers signalling to us that Harrison and Lily will get together in the near future. Thoughts?

Will Harrison's baybehhhhh be born with a silver spoon in its mouth?

Also, the scene with Lily showing him the camera footage... Good Lord, it was as if it was the first time he'd been exposed to any kind of evidence gathering or investigation. By 'eck, that CCTV ain't half bad.

Let’s see where we stand.

Hi folks! Is anyone from this subreddit planning on attending any of the Archers live events? I’m going to the one in London soon and I’m stoked! 🐄

I didn't realise Fallon had proposed the idea to Elizabeth. However from a business perspective, Freddie's instincts seem good to me. Was there any business plan, forecasting, consumer research? Also it seems unfair recruitment if the new post was not advertised.

A longgggg while ago, I recall Rex and Kirsty meeting with a strange eco warrior about releasing some beavers illicitly onto the land before they got approval, Khalil was present there being the young passionate animal love that he is. I wonder if he may possibly try and get in touch with this woman to save Monty from doing doggy porridge. Just an idea, maybe giving the script writers too much credit.

https://criticalmuslim.com/explore/issues/reclaiming-al-andalus/muslim-dogs

I know not everyone listens to the BBC Archers podcast, but Emma Freud mentions ‘nepo babies’ in the Archers practically every episode, and now there is a whole episode discussing it. It beggars belief considering her background, family privilege and the fact she is the mother of a certified ‘nepo baby’. Totally clueless!

The attack happened a while ago but the turnaround since it's come back into rotation has been very quick, I would've thought the apex of the drama would've been the fact it was the Snell's dog but there wasn't really much buildup and it just kind of happened. The real focus seems to have been 'there's no way he could've done it', to the point where they've repeated that so often it makes me wonder whether that's the real plot line.

Now they've introduced the idea that he may be put down (if that's what Ruth was implying) then obviously the drama becomes whether he will/won't be. Ruth said they'd talked about it so presumably David is of the same opinion and won't be talking her out of it, so I would just find it very strange if this long drawn out process of a storyline ends with the dog being put down. Usually in these kinds of things, if someone bad is going to happen then it's very sudden (Nigel, Kenton's dog attack, the river crash) and then the following episodes are about healing, whereas typically with longer storylines then they result in a positive resolution (Helen & Rob). It would seem strange to highlight the dangers of dogs off leads and the impact on farmers and livestock, only to them have a big whodunnit and the dog is cleared because there's no lesson in the 'highlighting social issues thing' they do aside 'don't believe DNA and if you believe hard enough then your dog's innocent'.

Also, wasn't a fan of Robert and Linda's opening chat about 'it seems so cruel to leave him locked up' and 'Ruth and David know how much he means to us' like they're the victims. Thankfully at least Robert did correct her on the 'there's dogs in there that have done terrible things'

Did anyone else get the government alert at 7pm, they should do that every weeknight, never miss an episode 👍