The Archers

Contemporary drama in a rural setting from the world's longest running soap opera. Follow the residents of the fictional farming community of Ambridge. Original programmes broadcast 1900 hrs Sunday - Friday. Episodes added daily (except Saturdays).

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01/05/2026

26th April – 1st May 2026 Writer: Tim Stimpson Director: Mel Ward Editor: Jeremy Howe Brian Aldridge … Charles Collingwood Ben Archer … Ben Norris David Archer …Timothy Bentinck Ruth Archer … Felicity Finch Helen Archer … Louiza Patikas  Natasha Archer … Mali Harries  Tom Archer … William Troughton  Lilian Bellamy … Sunny Ormonde Alice Carter … Hollie Chapman  Chris…

1 May 2PM 12 min

30/04/2026

Natasha sees an opportunity, and Brian faces difficult questions.

30 Apr 2PM 13 min

29/04/2026

Bert doesn’t want to be alone, and Adam builds support.

29 Apr 2PM 13 min

28/04/2026

Tensions rise at Home Farm, and Ruth seeks reassurance.

28 Apr 2PM 13 min

27/04/2026

David has an idea, and Kirsty anxiously awaits a response.

27 Apr 2PM 12 min

26/04/2026

Adam needs to talk things through, and Kirsty steels herself.

26 Apr 2PM 12 min

24/04/2026

19 – 24 April 2026 Writer: Tim Stimpson Director: Mel Ward Editor: Jeremy Howe Brian Aldridge … Charles Collingwood David Archer …Timothy Bentinck Helen Archer … Louiza Patikas  Tony Archer … David Troughton  Lilian Bellamy … Sunny Ormonde Alice Carter … Hollie Chapman  Chris Carter … Wilf Scolding Ian Craig …  Stephen Kennedy  Miranda Elliot … Lucy Fleming Rex Fairbrother…

24 Apr 2PM 12 min

23/04/2026

Miranda moves into Home Farm, and Kirsty swears Helen to secrecy.

23 Apr 2PM 13 min

The Archers

48 Episodes