All About The Archers

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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