Before you listen to this BBC podcast I'd like to tell you about something else you might enjoy.

My name is Allison Hindle and I commission audio drama and fiction for the BBC.

It's a great privilege because I get to unearth stories people love.

You should see the books and scripts covering my floor,

from new talent and established writers as well as classics.

The BBC has such a rich history of making great audio drama,

we're still the largest producer in the world,

and the popularity of podcasts means we can share what we do with even more people.

So if you like to lose yourself in a gripping audio drama or book, find your next listen on BBC Sounds.

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You're listening to Thursday's episode of The Archers, from BBC Radio 4. The No, Ed was fantastic, do you think? Oh, yeah, great. He must have worked really hard at that, really. Yeah, we did. It's a shame Emma had to leave early.

So it didn't exactly work out then.

What? Cheering Emma up?

I wouldn't say that.

I thought that was the point, surprise party.

John Travolta impression to cheer her up.

Well, she wasn't well, Harrison, that that's all it doesn't mean she's depressed.

No yeah no fair enough.

Right.

Yeah, I felt out.

Yeah to the bull why?

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