All About The Archers

By Philippa Hall

Obsessed with Ambridge? So are we. All About The Archers — a fan podcast companion to BBC Radio 4's The Archers

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June 05, 2026 Andrew Wincott on Playing Adam Macy — "I've Been Waiting 20 Years for This Story"
Philippa sits down with Andrew Wincott, who plays Adam Macy in The Archers, for a deep dive into one of the most gripping storylines the show has had in years. Recorded on 2 June 2025 — so buckle up, more may have happened since.
They discuss: why Andrew saw this succession story coming two decades ago; whether Adam is a principled farmer or a series of spectacular failures; what it was like to record the extraordinary four-person partnership meeting episode; Brian's King Lear qualities; the bombshell "you are not my children" moment; how much Adam really wants this for Xander; and whether Ian's advice has made things better or worse.
Plus — Adam's ideal biscuit. It's darker than you think.
Part two, with listener questions from the Facebook group, follows in two weeks.
Topics covered: Adam Macy | Brian Aldridge | Home Farm succession | Debbie Aldridge | Partnership meeting episode | Jennifer's legacy | Sustainable farming | The Archers 2025
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June 02, 2026Brian's Last Stand, Bubble Wrap Dreams & Rex Finds His Voice
This week in Ambridge (Sunday 31st May – Tuesday 2nd June), Philippa and Katie dig into the drama at Home Farm, where Alice is clutching at straws and Ed Grundy gets an unexpected job offer. Rex has a week of two very distinct halves — overdoing it with Alice's sobriety, then absolutely finding his voice with Brian in a way nobody saw coming. Stella makes a welcome return, and her honest chat with Brian is a highlight of the week.
Tom and Natasha are officially bad at money. A climate-controlled bubble wrap greenhouse (starting at £50k, going up to a cool million), boots on eBay, and a passing suggestion to sell the business — it's not looking good. Meanwhile, Martyn's enthusiasm for management speak gives Ian a headache, but their relationship edges forward.
Plus: biscuits get the appreciation they deserve, Ed might win the Borchester Show, and Philippa has seen the cast list for later this week and isn't saying a word.
Stars and twits of the week, predictions, and the news that the interview with Andrew (who plays Adam) is out this weekend — and it's a corker.
Coming soon: the second half of the Adam interview with your Facebook questions.
Topics covered:
Home Farm: Brian, Alice, Ed and the staffing crisis
Rex and Alice's sobriety storyline
Stella's return and her frank conversation with Brian
Tom and Natasha's financial disasters (climate greenhouse, eBay boots, private school)
Ian and Martyn's management-speak clash
Star of the Week: Rex / Stella
Twitch of the Week: Martin / Tom
Predictions: Brian's collapse, Tom and Natasha going bust, the Borchester Show

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May 26, 2026The Fall of the House of Aldridge? | Kate, Alice & Home Farm Fallout
In this week’s All About The Archers, we discuss The Archers episodes from Sunday 24th – Tuesday 26th May — including our first chance to properly unpack that extraordinary Friday episode.
Was it one of the greatest Archers episodes ever?
This week we cover:
The explosive fallout from Friday’s Home Farm showdown
Brian vs Adam… and the possible fall of House Aldridge
Kate, Alice, Ian and the emotional wreckage
Debbie’s future — goodbye or just goodbye for now?
Adam’s land obsession reaches new heights
George, Ruairi and the secret that refuses to stay buried
Carol, Anna and yet more battling over independence
Alan’s unexpected fundraising predicament
Cheese vs hummus & roasted veg sandwiches
Star of the Week, Twit of the Week and gloriously questionable predictions
Plus Philippa reports back from the Hay Festival, including a special recreation of Grace Archer’s death… and another attempt to secure herself a role in The Archers.
Contains spoilers.
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May 22, 2026The Archers Does Race Across the World
In this very special episode, we imagine what would happen if The Archers met Race Across the World.
To mark Lauren’s final regular episode, we choose our Ambridge contestants, send them racing from New York to New Delhi and back to Ambridge, and decide who would make it to the finish line.
Expect:
Tracy and Brad as serious contenders
Chelsea proving she could win people over anywhere
Justin and Lillian in matching tracksuits
Helen and Tom falling apart almost immediately
Kate chasing spiritual enlightenment
George getting into trouble abroad
Leonard, Ben, Jakob, Natasha, Susan and more thrown into the race
We also ask who we’d personally choose as our Archers travel partner, with answers ranging from the practical to the unpredictable.
A huge thank you to Lauren for all the laughs, chaos and brilliant Archers chat. She will be very much missed, but we hope to tempt her back for future specials.
This episode contains Archers chat, mild chaos and a lot of questionable travel planning.
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28min
May 19, 2026Lauren Says Goodbye: Helen’s New Cheese, Adam Schemes and Brian Faces a Coup | The Archers Chat
In this episode of All About The Archers, we discuss The Archers episodes from Sunday 17th to Tuesday 19th May— and say goodbye to Lauren in her final regular episode.
We talk about:
Lauren’s farewell
Helen’s “new cheese” opportunity
Tracy refusing to leap at Helen’s offer
Adam’s scheming over Home Farm
Alice still worrying about Brian
Carol and Anna clashing again
Bert, vaping and human rights
Tracy standing up to Den
The upcoming partnership meeting
Plus Star of the Week, Twit of the Week and predictions.
This episode contains spoilers.
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May 12, 2026George Annoys, Ruth Avoids and Brian Infuriates | The Archers Chat
This week we’re discussing The Archers, focusing on the episodes from Sunday 10th to Tuesday 12th May.
There is a lot to unpack as George and Amber’s relationship starts to show worrying cracks, Ruth continues to avoid making a decision about the BRCA test, and Brian manages to annoy almost everyone in Ambridge.
We talk about:
George and Amber’s tense conversations about the baby
Whether George is becoming more controlling
Brad struggling with Amber, George and Den
Ruth delaying the BRCA test
Brian’s treatment of Adam, Ian and Stella
Ian’s new job news
Adam’s plans for Home Farm
Carol enjoying rewilding
Rogation Sunday and the return of Jakob
The growing number of people who know about the Ruairi secret
Plus our regular features:
Star of the Week
Twit of the Week
Predictions
This episode contains spoilers for listeners who are not up to date with this week’s episodes of The Archers.
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May 08, 2026 INTERVIEW: Mark Bonnar on Finlay, Helen & The Archers
We are thrilled to welcome Mark Bonnar to All About The Archers to talk about his arrival in Ambridge as Scottish crofter Finlay.
Mark chats about joining The Archers for its 75th anniversary, whether Finlay could ever return, what he really thinks of Helen, and why Finlay’s croft is absolutely non-negotiable.
We also discuss Celebrity Traitors, returning to Line of Duty as Mike Dryden, his upcoming drama The Siege, radio acting, Big Finish, Shetland, cheese, swooning listeners and the vital question: what biscuit would Finlay eat while hiding from Helen?
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May 05, 2026George Gets Paid, Brian and Lillian Risk Everything and Ruth Faces Reality | The Archers Chat
This week we’re discussing The Archers, focusing on the episodes from Sunday 3rd to Tuesday 5th May.
It’s another packed week in Ambridge, with George collecting his money, Brian and Lillian digging themselves even deeper, Ruth facing the reality of BRCA testing, and Carol discovering an unexpected problem in the attic.
We talk about:
George getting his money from Brian and Lillian
Whether George has recorded even more evidence
Ruth’s appointment with Azra and the reality of the BRCA testing process
Leonard’s wonderful support for Ruth and Carol
Carol, Anna and the battle over independence
Bats, guano and the chaos at Glebe Cottage
Tom and Natasha’s money worries
Brad’s sadness over Amber, George and Den
Plus our regular features:
Star of the Week
Twit of the Week
Predictions
This episode contains spoilers for listeners who are not up to date with this week’s episodes of The Archers.
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April 28, 2026Erik's phone call, Brian's warning & Ruth's ice pack
This week we’re discussing the latest drama in The Archers, focusing on the episodes from Sunday 26th to Tuesday 28th April.
There is a lot happening in Ambridge this week, from Kirsty’s unexpected baby news to rising tensions at Home Farm, where Adam, Alice and Debbie start questioning Brian’s decisions.
We talk about:
Kirsty’s pregnancy and Erik’s reaction
Helen listening in and offering “support”
Brian’s latest plans for Home Farm
Adam going to Debbie for backup
Alice continuing to worry about Brian’s behaviour
Ruth’s BRCA test dilemma and what it means for the family
Ben supporting Ruth through a difficult conversation
George and David’s “cyber chatter” for the show
Henry winning the cricket logo competition
Tom and Natasha’s money worries
Plus our regular features:
Star of the Week
Twit of the Week
Predictions
This episode contains spoilers for listeners who are not up to date with this week’s episodes of The Archers.
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April 21, 2026Kirsty waits, Brian betrays and Alice pushes | The Archers Chat
This week we’re discussing the latest drama in The Archers, focusing on the episodes from Sunday 19th to Tuesday 21st April.
At the centre of the week is Kirsty’s possible pregnancy, as Helen inserts herself into events in the way only Helen can, while Alice becomes increasingly fixated on Brian's health and Adam is left crushed after yet another setback at Home Farm.
We also get into:
Kirsty’s missed period and whether this could be pregnancy, perimenopause or something else
Helen being overbearing, exhausting and impossible to avoid
Tony discovering just how much the Angus cows made at market
Alice pushing the dementia theory further
Rex’s drunken behaviour and why it could change things with Alice
Brian’s increasingly appalling treatment of Adam
Why Adam’s hopes for Home Farm were so painful to hear unravel
The sense that the Ruairi and George fallout is still building towards something bigger
Plus our regular features:
Star of the Week
Twit of the Week
Predictions
This episode contains spoilers for listeners who are not up to date with this week’s episodes of The Archers.
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