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The Archers

27/04/2026

The Archers

BBC

Fiction, Arts, Drama, Performing Arts

4.09K Ratings

🗓️ 27 April 2026

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Summary

Tense Ruth is short with David when he tries talking about the potential outcomes of genetic testing. David heads to Meadow Farm where he checks if George and Amber would like to do some promotional videos for the Borchester Show. They want to attract more youngsters, but their current social media is old hat. George checks they’ll be paid, then David suggests they come up with some ideas before they talk about it further. Later, David again broaches the subject of genetic testing with Ruth. But Ruth quotes various statistics on the chances of her having the variant. David tries to reassure, but Ruth insists, if any of their kids have the BRCA gene variant it’ll be her fault - she’ll be the one to blame.

Kirsty tells Helen that Erik hasn’t rung back yet, before speculating whether he actually wants a baby. Helen’s confident Kirsty could go it alone if necessary, before Erik video calls, asking how Kirsty feels about being pregnant. Kirsty admits she’s a bit scared, but really happy too. So is Erik, who’s relieved Kirsty feels the same way. They both can’t quite believe it’s happening and share their joy. On a more sombre note Kirsty outlines the higher risks involved because of her age. Erik assures Kirsty he’ll be there for her, with money, emotional support or whatever else she needs. They’re in this together and he’ll come up to see her when he can. Kirsty then tells Helen she needn’t have worried, as Erik’s over the moon.

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0:00.0

BBC Sounds, Music, Radio, podcasts.

0:07.5

The Most Haunted House in England, or a Victorian ghost hunters' elaborate hoax.

0:12.7

Witnesses to genuine poltergeist activity are at 1960s Yorkshire family with an overactive imagination.

0:20.6

Join me, Danny Robbins, and my team of paranormal experts as we dig deep into the past,

0:26.4

reopening classic cases and searching for the truths they left behind.

0:32.1

Uncanny cold cases. Listen on BBC Sounds.

0:36.0

You're listening to Monday's episode of The Archers from BBC Radio 4.

1:00.7

Oh, come on, you've got to love the zoomies.

1:05.3

I never get tired of seeing the calves gambling and jumping about.

1:06.6

No, you're right.

1:09.9

And they look like they'll grow up into top-notch milkers too.

1:27.5

Yeah, just to shame about milk prices. Ruth. What? That's why we moved to a grass-fed system, isn't it? Our margin would be even tied to her forking out more for loads of feed. Oh, which reminds me. I need to get in touch with Adam about the silage. Well, there's no point ringing him today. Don't think you'll be back till tomorrow.

1:30.6

That's if he's brave enough to face Brian.

1:33.3

He was absolutely fuming on Friday.

1:35.4

Right.

1:35.9

Well, I'd better start getting this lot through the parlour.

1:38.4

Okay.

1:39.4

Oh, how's that first carver you were telling me about?

1:42.3

Still quite jumpy.

1:44.9

Hopefully she'll get used to being milk soon.

1:48.2

Ruth,

1:50.1

look, even if you do decide to have the Bracker test,

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