All About The Archers

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

Spoiler warning for The Archers episodes: Sunday 25th, Monday 26th & Tuesday 27th JanuaryThis week in Ambridge brought us a meal to heal, a baby shock, filthy dialogue, career madness, teeny-weeny artwork, and yet more bending over backwards for George.Philippa, Lauren and Quentin dig into a packed few episodes that left us laughing, groaning, and shouting at the radio in equal measure.In this episode:🍝 The “Meal to Heal”Did anyone actually heal? Lasagne, crumble, garlic bread (rejected), custard (criminally refused), and one family dinner.👶 The Baby BombshellAre Neil and Susan completely delusional about what makes “wonderful parents”?Is Amber definitely pregnant… or has she misread the test?😤 Enough of George AlreadyWhy is everyone bending over backwards for him again?Will he really get hired — and can he keep pretending to be reformed?🚜 That Job InterviewPolite George, missing paperwork, no driving licence… and one very suspicious moment of honesty.🎭 Filthy SundayNo comment.....!🎶 Bagpipes, Floodlights & Nothing RevealedWhy were we all promised clues that never came?🧀 Rex Can’t Afford DinnerSad, confusing, and raising many financial questions.🪵 Peggy’s Teeny-Weeny ArtworkFive feet of oak. Some stained glass.A terrified Justin.And absolutely no photo reference whatsoever.😂 Laugh-GateDid George laugh at the end of Sunday’s episode?Is he fooling everyone?🥛 The Dairy MadnessWhy hasn’t Clarrie been rehired?Why is Akram giving up plumbing for ice cream training?⭐ Star & Twit of the WeekPlus a brand-new category.🔮 PredictionsWill Esme hire George?Will Fallon’s CCTV decision come back to haunt her?Will Justin panic-buy art or shove glass into twigs?🎙 Also in this episodeA preview of Saturday’s special audio-only Q&A with James Cartwright (Harrison)Next week’s madness teased…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