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.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 furiousInheritance tax blind spots and the risks being taken with the family farmJosh’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

In this week’s All About The Archers recap, Philippa and Lauren dive into a packed set of episodes from Ambridge, covering Sunday 18th, Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th January.We discuss the shock news that Amber is pregnant, what this means for Brad and George, and whether this latest unplanned pregnancy really is the right path for her. Is Amber locking herself into a future she doesn’t truly want — and could Brad still have a part to play?There’s also the growing mystery surrounding the man caught on CCTV. If it wasn’t Harrison… then who was it? We explore the red herrings, suspect behaviour, and our latest theories about what really happened on New Year’s Eve.Elsewhere in Ambridge:Fallon and Harrison’s awkward reunion and the tension still hanging between themChelsea’s brilliant advice to Brad — and why it was our moment of the weekPaul and Ruairi officially becoming boyfriendsClive’s exit (for now…) and Brad’s sharp instinctsBurns Night, vegetarian haggis, floodlights and the question of whether they’ll finally reveal something importantPlus our Star of the Week, Twit of the Week, predictions, unanswered questions, and plenty of food chat along the way.As always, this episode contains spoilers for recent episodes of The Archers.

In this special episode of All About The Archers, we’re joined by the brilliant Emerald O’Hanrahan, who plays Emma Grundy, to unpack one of the most intense and emotionally complex storylines The Archers has delivered in years.Emerald talks candidly about Emma’s parenting, her blindness when it comes to George, and the painful moment when she finally realises the damage that’s been done. We explore the fallout from George’s injury, Keira running away, and why Emma’s “wake-up moment” felt so earned — and so devastating.We also dive into:Emma’s guilt, shame and fierce loyalty as a motherWhether families ever truly hear uncomfortable truthsThe realism behind George being welcomed back so quicklyEmerald’s thoughts on the ambiguous Truth and Lies episodeHow those huge two-hander scenes are prepared and performedWhy Emma is such a divisive — and deeply human — characterWhat Emerald herself has learned from playing EmmaAlong the way there’s humour, honesty, and plenty of insight into how The Archers handles long-term storytelling, trauma, and moral grey areas.A must-listen for anyone gripped by the Grundy storyline — and for listeners who love hearing how iconic Archers moments are created.🎧 Contains discussion of recent Archers episodes. Recorded 16 January 2026.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

Spoiler warning for The Archers episodes: Sunday 11th, Monday 12th & Tuesday 13th JanuaryIs George’s head injury really the great redemption arc the village is buying into… or is something much darker (and clumsier) at play?Philippa and Quentin dive into a turbulent week in Ambridge, where apologies cause more damage than silence, marriages creak under pressure, and a missing bottle of Chardonnay may be more important than it first appears.In this episode:🍷 The Missing Chardonnay – clue, coincidence, or future plot grenade?🤕 Who hit George? Philippa’s bold new theory: did George do it to himself?🎭 The ‘Golden Ticket’ Effect – is George’s injury wiping the slate clean far too easily?😬 Jolene vs Kenton – stress, shouting, and a marriage on edge🥬 Akram’s Curly Kale Career – zero hours, pink wellies, and Azra’s sudden U-turn🧘 Jacob, Kate & Meditation – accidental comedy gold🏡 Brookfield inheritance worries – Pip, Josh, Ben… and brewing family conflict⭐ Star of the Week & Twit of the Week🔮 Predictions – an apology meeting from hell, inheritance fallout, and kale regretAs ever, opinions are strong, theories are shakier by the minute, and next week’s view may be completely different.🎙 Plus: news of a cast interview coming this weekend and a very topical guest teased for next week…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