30/06/2026

The Archers

BBC

Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction, Arts

4.0 • 9K Ratings

🗓️ 30 June 2026

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Summary

At the Showground, Lottie returns Chris’s phone after last night, and they agree they need a proper date, not a ‘booty call’. Chris gets a message from Harrison who’s due home in a couple of weeks, and wonders about living arrangements for himself and Martha. Chris is called away by David to the equestrian ring – the ground’s looking too hard to compete on.

Discussing the Borchester Show media plan, Amber wonders about some gaps. David insists all will become clear. He also advises getting some content from the Rural Crime Team. George sympathises about the recent attack on the sheep, and mentions Ed can’t show his Texel sheep due to Brian - Keira isn’t keen to step into the spotlight.

Amber’s dad, Bill, shows up looking for David. Bill has a stand at the Show and parks up his impressive prop 4x4 vehicle. Amber’s taken aback to learn about the ‘Platinum’ package Bill is getting, and that she’ll be writing up a piece on him for the Echo. George sheepishly explains his recent chat with Amber’s mum. Amber’s concerned about her parents lording the Platinum deal over her. Bill has another surprise for them – a baby shower gift in the form of a cot with plush features. Amber protests that they have the Grundy cot. George tries to mediate, offering his gratitude. But Amber feels put on the backfoot by her parents. She just wants the show done and her parents out of their lives. To help, George insists he’ll do the agreed interview with Bill.

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0:00.0	BBC Sounds, Music, Radio, Podcasts.
0:07.0	Silence in court. I'm Lucy Worsley, and in my brand new series, I'll be hearing about the women involved in some of history's most infamous legal battles.
0:18.6	I am a rebel. Whatever verdict the jury passes on me.
0:22.0	And with an all-female team of detectives,
0:24.2	I'll be reopening extraordinary court cases from the past.
0:28.4	I did it! He only got what he deserved!
0:31.0	Lady on trial with Lucy Worsley.
0:33.6	Listen on BBC Sounds.
0:36.6	You're listening to Tuesday's episode of The Archers from BBC Radio 4. Oh Lottie, over here.
1:02.0	Chris, sorry I didn't know where to park.
1:04.6	It's like airport security.
1:06.2	The showground manager kept asking me which trade stand I was on.
1:09.1	Yeah, I'm sorry about him. He is a bit officious. That's not your fault, is it? One phone. Oh, lifesaver. Thank you. Where was it? Down the back of my sofa. You're lucky I had David's number because of this mental health stand, so I let him know. Thank you for doing that. Have you got a name yet for the stand? Asra keeps promising me she's sending a list of potentials over. Well, thank you for bringing me phone. It would have been a nightmare not having it today. Well, this is karma, isn't it? Rushing off so quickly this morning. I had to get here early. Mark out the Faria competition area for the marquee people. And if I'd stayed at yours any longer, I might not have wanted to move. Okay, good save. Anyway, I had to be out before Maddie woke up. She does know who you are, Chris. Yeah, I know. Still, strange man staying over. And we don't want to skip the fun stage by having to have serious conversations with kids. Yeah, exactly. Mr. sensible. As long as I'm not Mr. Boring. Well, if a night of pentacles comes up in my tarot later, your days aren't numbered. Your face! You know I don't take it seriously. Right. I don't. Anyway, good news.
2:18.7	Oh yeah?
2:19.6	No Maddie tonight.
2:20.7	Mum's doing me a favour, so...
2:23.6	Ah.
2:24.5	Chris.
2:25.7	It's all a bit crazy here.
2:27.4	Mum is a once in a blue moon offer these days.
2:29.7	We need a proper date.
2:31.0	A booty call is not enough.
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