All About The Archers

This week on All About The Archers, Philippa and Lauren discuss the episodes from Sunday 15th, Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th February.Spoiler warning if you are not up to date.There is romantic confusion, questionable communication, family tensions bubbling beneath the surface and plenty of strong opinions from around the village.In this episode we talk about:Whether Rex is genuinely clueless or simply cautiousAlice’s approach to dating and what it might mean going forwardStella’s brother arriving in Ambridge and first impressionsTensions at work and management misstepsBirthday gestures and unintended consequencesVillage gossip and shifting alliancesJustin and Sigourney’s environmental enthusiasmSibling dynamics and inheritance pressurePredictions for where several relationships may be headingStar of the Week and Twit of the WeekThere are differing opinions, bold predictions (some more reliable than others), and plenty of debate about what might happen next.Join the conversation in our Facebook group, All About The Archers, and subscribe for weekly discussion of The Archers.\If you enjoy the podcast, there are lots of ways to stay involved and support the show:Watch, follow & support All About The Archers▶️ Watch on YouTube: All About The Archers☕ Support the podcast: Buy us a coffee🛍️ Merch: All About The Archers on Redbubble💬 Join the communityFacebook Group: All About The Archers📸 Follow us on social mediaInstagram & Threads: @aboutthearchersTikTok: @allaboutthearchersX: @AboutTheArchersBluesky: allaboutthearchers.bsky.social📧 Email: quickbookreviews@outlook.com

We chat to Hollie Chapman who plays Alice Carter/Aldridge in The Archers and ask her questions from our Facebook group.This is new content for our audio podcast, only included in the extended youtube video before now.You can buy our MERCH here: https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutthearchers/shopYou can support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AllAboutTheArchersDo join ‘All About The Archers’ on our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1127587031446013The ArchersAmbridgeBBCRadio4

EMERGENCY EPISODEWe weren’t planning to record today. Philippa is ill. Quentin is busy. There’s a pantomime involved.But our Facebook group demanded it.After the shock confession in The Archers, we had to sit down and unpick what on earth is going on.Spoilers up to Friday morning (we haven’t included Friday’s episode yet).Is this really the end of the mystery — or are they covering for someone?In this emergency deep-dive, we discuss:Why the calm confession doesn’t “stitch up”The New Year’s Eve clues Whether they would really chase George that nightThe theory that they are covering for someoneThe succession tension, and that awkward pauseFallon’s cut hand – coincidence or clue?Jazzer’s evasiveness and why it’s bothering usWhy Keira would have made more dramatic senseGeorge’s recording and the blackmail implicationsWhether this storyline could be writing someone outAnd why parts of this reveal have left us… irritatedWe also debate:Is George about to return to full “Bad George” mode?Is blackmail now inevitable?And how long can this storyline realistically run?

This week on All About The Archers, Philippa and Quentin dig into a tense and chaotic few days in Ambridge, covering Sunday 8th, Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th February.With George suddenly rushing off at the end of Tuesday’s episode, the big question is whether he’s finally remembered something crucial about the night of the attack — and if so, what that means for Amber, whose behaviour is raising more than a few eyebrows.There’s also plenty of outrage over the Brookfield inheritance plans, growing concern for Josh’s future, and disbelief at David and Ruth’s approach to both family communication and tax planning. Add in Valentine’s Day nonsense, spiky exchanges across the village, a questionable horsebox hair salon idea, and a surprisingly tender moment from Brian Aldridge, and it’s another packed week in The Archers.Please take your own advice about inheritance issues and ignore our waffle which is our foolish meanderings and not advice in any way.In this episode, we discuss:George’s sudden dash and whether his memory is returningThe growing suspicion around Amber and her increasingly desperate behaviourPredictions about whether we’ll finally learn who attacked George this weekNeil and Susan’s ongoing attitude to George and AmberThe Brookfield inheritance decision and why it’s left us furiousJosh’s anger, disappointment and Brian Aldridge’s unexpected pep talkThe future of Pip and Stella at BrookfieldValentine’s Day chaos at the BullFallon’s cutting put-down of AmberThe horsebox hair salon plan and whether it makes any senseStar and Twit of the WeekListener theories and predictionsAlso mentioned:A bonus audio-only Q&A episode with Holly Chapman (Alice Carter), featuring questions from the All About The Archers Facebook group, coming this Saturday.If you enjoy the podcast, there are lots of ways to stay involved and support the show:Watch, follow & support All About The Archers▶️ Watch on YouTube: All About The Archers☕ Support the podcast: Buy us a coffee🛍️ Merch: All About The Archers on Redbubble💬 Join the communityFacebook Group: All About The Archers📸 Follow us on social mediaInstagram & Threads: @aboutthearchersTikTok: @allaboutthearchersX: @AboutTheArchersBluesky: allaboutthearchers.bsky.social📧 Email: quickbookreviews@outlook.com

Philippa and Katie return to unpack another unusually tense week in Ambridge, featuring questionable behaviour, unexpected reactions and at least one moment that really should have come with a health warning.This episode covers:A week where almost everyone seems slightly off-keyShifting sympathies and some surprising stand-out performancesRelationship dynamics that raise more questions than answersWhy “adequately sterilised” has become a phrase none of us asked for but won’t forgetListener favourites, frustrations, predictions and the weekly verdict on who’s shining — and who really isn’tAs ever, opinions are strong, patience is limited, and Ambridge somehow manages to be both comforting and completely baffling at the same time.Monday & Tuesday episodes up to 3/2/26.If you enjoy the podcast, there are lots of ways to stay involved and support the show:Watch, follow & support All About The Archers▶️ Watch on YouTube: All About The Archers☕ Support the podcast: Buy us a coffee🛍️ Merch: All About The Archers on Redbubble💬 Join the communityFacebook Group: All About The Archers📸 Follow us on social mediaInstagram & Threads: @aboutthearchersTikTok: @allaboutthearchersX: @AboutTheArchersBluesky: allaboutthearchers.bsky.social📧 Email: quickbookreviews@outlook.com

James Cartwright Interview — Harrison Burns & Life in Ambridge (Bonus Episode)In this monthly bonus episode of All About The Archers, we’re joined by the wonderful James Cartwright, who plays Harrison Burns.This special cast Q&A episode features questions set by our Facebook group and was recorded a little while ago, so it doesn’t reflect the very latest storylines — but it’s packed with warmth, laughs and brilliant insight into Harrison and life in Ambridge.James talks about:• What Harrison might do if he ever lost his job• Whether Harrison should run The Bull one day• How northern he really is (and how northern Reverend Alan isn’t)• Why Harrison loves chickpeas• What James would buy a 3-year-old• Whether Harrison’s backstory makes him more empathetic• His friendship with Jo Van Kampen (Fallon)• His favourite Archers voices• And… whether he can do a southern accentFunny, thoughtful and deeply charming, this is a joyful behind-the-scenes conversation with one of Ambridge’s most loved characters.Huge thanks to everyone who sent in questions 💛💬 Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1127587031446013/🛍 Merch:  https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutthearchers/shop💛 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/AllAboutTheArchers