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Ambridge on the Couch - this week on The Archers

Ambridge on the Couch - this week on The Archers

Ambridge on the Couch

Performing Arts, After Shows, Arts, Tv & Film, Archers Radio4 Soap

4.7 • 610 Ratings

Overview

Ambridge on the Couch takes an in-depth look at The Archers and occasionally, wonders why we listen. Contact us on ambridgeonthecouch@gmail.com.

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

308 Episodes

Adam presses the big red dementia button.

Kale eye serum, anyone? More from St Akram and Horrible Helen gets her own way.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 June 2026

Carpe Grab Rails, Everybody!

Adam’s at a loss, Carol and Anna are at loggerheads and everyone goes to the Bull.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 31 May 2026

The Aldridges ring a cracked bell

We all enjoy both an Aldridge punch-up (sans bottle this time), and Susan has a List of Designated WalksSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 24 May 2026

The Generation Game

Adam plays Succession, Amber plays Happy Families and Carol plays merry hellSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 17 May 2026

Bats, and their tiny holes.

RuairĂ­ turns a corner and Brian goes round the bend.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 May 2026

Proper real

Hungary welcomes Adam, as if it hasn’t got enough to deal with; George’s drone has started vibrating; and Natasha’s leather trousers bring in the business.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 3 May 2026

Snowballs and Eggshells

The Aldridges close ranks, and is Den as Dirty as he seems?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 26 April 2026

Welcome, Nubert!

We have a new/old rude mechanical, and Alice and Rex hit peak couple: rowing after a dinner party.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 19 April 2026

Could YOU be the new owner of the Home Farm estate?

Adam’s name’s come up, Carol’s had a personality transplant, and can we crowdfund therapy for Fletcher?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 12 April 2026

The Joyful Patch

A senior love triangle and the irony of Bridge Farm’s mental health discussionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 5 April 2026

Going, going, Pata-gone

Miranda’s going to be home alone, Ben decides to fly the nest and Helen is winning friends and influencing people yet again.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 29 March 2026

Brian’s tangled web

Justin tries to impress and Brian hits peak AldridgeSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 22 March 2026

Drop The Yoghurt

George gets it out, Brian wades in and Chris backs off.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 15 March 2026

Dear Dairy...

Helen gets cheesy, Ruaridh gets tearful and the Grundys get together.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 8 March 2026

Helen discovers she has some Scots in her.

Brian plays Cilla Black and Helen plays away from home.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 1 March 2026

Zach and his Big Stirry Spoon

Zach arrives, Josh departs and Akram doesn’t know a tulip from a turnipSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 22 February 2026

Just one more thing….

George becomes Columbo, Brian becomes Brando, and Ruth and David remain wacko.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 15 February 2026

Stools at the breakfast bar, and a crusty ring

In which we celebrate Clarrie, scoff at the world’s most half-hearted proposal, and wonder how long George can keep this up.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 8 February 2026

Rewilding's Tribute to Spinal Tap

George’s cheered up, Justin’s messed up and Ben’s been shown upSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 1 February 2026

Maternal maelstrom: BBC The Archers fan podcast

Brad needs space, Emma needs Valium and Chelsea needs an awardSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 25 January 2026

Clive vs Chris

On this week’s show we wonder if the miscreant wouldn’t fancy bottling Clive too; and the fan theories are narrowing...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 January 2026

Anti-Climarkie

Listeners fear we may be in for months of tenterhooks, others that it’s Markie, so to cheer ourselves up we enjoy an Inspector’s Balls.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 11 January 2026

On the Rampage!

Predictions galore and Febreze is honouredSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 January 2026

The Great Ambridge Apocalypse Sweepstake!

We look at the runners and riders for potential deaths in the anniversary episode and wonder why Fallon suddenly turned into the Hulk with no warningSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 28 December 2025

It's the Christmas Show!

Hope you all have a fabulous Christmas, and thank you so much for your support, your friendliness, your hilarious emails, your touching reminiscences and your all round good eggedness. We are very lucky to have you. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 21 December 2025

Sick of the Stables - your guide to what happened last week on The Archers

We spend a whole week with our heads down the lavatory and wonder if Leonard is going for sainthood and how Lily can be quite so blasé about Australia....Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 14 December 2025

Bramber? Or Ambrad? Your guide to what's just happened on BBC The Archers

So Brad and Amber are a thing, why has Joy become hysterical over the tractor run and has the shop finally settled down? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 December 2025

Ed first down the stairs - BBC Radio 4 The Archers podcast

Is Brad struggling with his inner Machiavelli, and who was Rex thinking of...Alice or Krusty? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 30 November 2025

Och aye the nonsense - BBC The Archers fan podcast

We spend a week in Blackpool and Scotland, welcome Peggy MkII to the clan and praise Brian for getting out of it....Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 23 November 2025

A smashing surprise for Phoebe - fan podcast for BBC The Archers

As if an eight hour minibus ride to Scotland with her extended family wasn't enough, Phoebe now has even more good news to contend with. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 16 November 2025

Bread of heaven - podcast for BBC The Archers

It's more unusual to have the sandwiches after the funeral, not during, but this is Ambridge....Chris and Carly, George and Esme...it's all about to kick off.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 9 November 2025

Best Bull in Show - a podcast for fans of BBC The Archers

Harriet gets a baby girl named after her, Jeff doesn't, no-one wants Georgie and Lilian's becoming more like Justin every day. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 2 November 2025

The Archers does Succession....

We ponder the Great Ambridge Otch-Up - who will go where when Home Farm comes back into play, Georgie's new leaf didn't stay turned over for very long and how soon should Josh wait before he pounces on a grieving daughter? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 26 October 2025

RIP Mulligan, it's like we never knew you - fan podcast for BBC The Archers

This week, we acknowledge Khalil's new grown-up voice, wonder where on earth Esme comes from and wonders why Lilian's' behaving so badly. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 19 October 2025

Jail break - BBC The Archers fan podcast

Georgie's out, the rats are in and Brad's in the middle. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 12 October 2025

Rutting season for Ruaridh - fan podcast of BBC The Archers

Brian's put out to pasture and Alice is just put out. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 5 October 2025

Death by courgette - a BBC fan podcast on The Archers

In which Brian gets desperate, and there are near death experiences for Bartleby and Alan Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 28 September 2025

Cleopatra, coming atcha...for fans of BBC The Archers

We wonder how Ambridge has produced so many over-protective parents, cringe at Paul, marvel at a medieval village being built in two days and enjoy our listeners' Martin/Krusty prediction....Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 21 September 2025

Battle of the Self-absorbed; Kate vs Amber! For fans of BBC The Archers

Brian tries to get rid of Kate, David tries to get rid of Stella and Kate tries to get rid of Amber. It's all go on The Archers this week....Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 September 2025

Paperwork - BBC The Archers fan podcast

Harriet's back but her wifi isn't, Pat's losing it and we have many, many pessimistic listener predictions. Plus back to school advice from the parents of Ambridge on BBC Radio Borsetshire. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 31 August 2025

Pointless swim across Lake Buttermere, anyone? - BBC The Archers fan podcast

Cockamamie predictions abound and we wonder why it didn't occur to anyone that cold water swimming might not be Fallon's ideal pastime....Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 24 August 2025

Tug of Snore - fan podcast of BBC The Archers

Lyndybottom upsets Robert and will Tracey and Jazzer regret their kind offer? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 17 August 2025

Donkey thrush - BBC The Archers fan podcast

Kate steamrollers Krusty, and could we be looking at Strewth? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 August 2025

The Bizniss Section - BBC The Archers fan podcast

Brian throws his toys, Susan's clambering over hills of beans and Chris has the patience of a saint Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 3 August 2025

Be grateful, Lynda! BBC The Archers fan podcast

With new improved sound! "Don't panic!" Kenton becomes Corporal Jones, we wonder where Lynda's gratitude is and the risks of the Rosieeeeee relationship for Stella.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 July 2025

Neil speaks for us all - BBC The Archers podcast

Neil goes full on Bruce Willis, Susan breaks our hearts and Martyn Gibson hasn't dressed for a party since 1979. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 July 2025

Clarrie the Git Whisperer - BBC The Archers podcast

Eddie becomes a consumer champion and poor Tortoise bears the brunt. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 13 July 2025

Wedding Bell-ends - for fans of BBC The Archers

What's Annabel Shrivener up to, why didn't Clarrie stand up for Neil and the wonder of school dinner ladies. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 6 July 2025

Red...Amber...Grundy - what do we think of Georgie's new squeeze? A podcast for fans of BBC The Archers

Happy birthday to us, Amber helps the Grundies pull together and would you ask your uncle for advice if you were having relationship problems?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 29 June 2025

Rosie runs rampant - BBC The Archers fan podcast

Pip is in denial and Stella's in a fit of fury Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 22 June 2025

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