Step inside Ambridge with a fan-favourite character as we welcome Charlotte Martin, the brilliant actor behind Susan Carter in The Archers.

In this special bonus episode, Charlotte answers your questions from our Facebook community and shares behind-the-scenes insights from over 40 years on The Archers. From Susan’s legendary gossiping to the psychology behind her character, this is a must-listen for Archers fans.

In This Episode:

• Charlotte Martin on Susan Carter’s evolution—is she becoming “Susan the Sage”? 
• The truth about Susan’s gossip: harmless or harmful? 
• Life as both an actor AND a research psychologist
• Favourite storylines and why the writing on The Archers stands out 
• Behind the scenes: from Pebble Mill to modern BBC studios
• Susan’s iconic chilli… and how often she actually makes it
• Could Charlotte be friends with Susan in real life?
• Fan questions, quickfire answers & plenty of laughs

If you’re obsessed with The Archers, love character deep-dives, or enjoy hearing actors talk about their craft, this episode delivers insight, humour, and nostalgia in equal measure.

Charlotte reveals how psychology shapes her performance, how she switches between roles, and why Susan remains one of the most entertaining characters in Ambridge.

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