The Archers

WEEK 51Writer: Naylah Ahmed Director: Peter Leslie Wild Editor: Jeremy Howe21st - 26th DecemberJolene Archer.... Buffy Davis Kenton Archer.... Richard Attlee Pat Archer.... Patricia Gallimore Tony Archer..... David Troughton Harrison Burns.... James Cartwright Ruairi Donovan.... Arthur Hughes Alan Franks.... John Telfer George Grundy..... Angus Stobie Joy Horville.... Jackie Lye Adam Macy.... Andrew Wincott Jazzer McCreary.... Ryan Kelly Esme Mulligan.... Ellie Pawsey Hannah Riley.... Helen Longworth Fallon Rogers.... Joanna Van Kampen Lynda Snell.... Carole Boyd

Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2025

Jolene receives an unexpected Christmas present, and there's a changing of the guard at The Bull.

Transcribed - Published: 25 December 2025

Eyebrows are raised at the Christmas parade, and Lynda offers some yuletide help.

Transcribed - Published: 24 December 2025

Kenton makes an admission, and Hannah gets competitive.

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2025

Suspicions are raised for Harrison, and Joy realises a new approach might be needed.

Transcribed - Published: 22 December 2025

Fallon is left shaken, and Ruairi has a Christmas conundrum.

Transcribed - Published: 21 December 2025

Writer: Sarah Hehir Director: Pip Swallow Editor: Jeremy Howe14th - 19th Dec Ben Archer.... Ben Norris David Archer.... Timothy Bentinck Helen Archer.... Louiza Patikas Pat Archer.... Patricia Gallimore Tony Archer.... David Troughton Tom Archer.... William Troughton Chris Carter.... Wilf Scolding Susan Carter.... Charlotte Martin Martyn Gibson.... Jon Glover Clarrie Grundy.... Heather Bell Ed Grundy.... Barry Farrimond Eddie Grundy.... Trevor Harrison Emma Grundy.... Emerald O'Hanrahan Tracy Horrobin.... Susie Riddell Joy Horville.... Jackie Lye Jazzer McCreary.... Ryan Kelly Esme Mulligan.... Ellie Pawsey

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2025

Susan has cause for celebration, and Emma's worries escalate.

Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2025

David has concerns for a loved one, and Jazzer finds himself the subject of ridicule.

Transcribed - Published: 17 December 2025

Pat offers some pearls of wisdom, and there's tractor trouble at Bridge Farm.

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2025

Chris has the rug pulled, and Eddie spots an opportunity.

Transcribed - Published: 15 December 2025

Clarrie puts her foot down, and a plot is afoot for Ben.

Transcribed - Published: 14 December 2025

Writer: Keri Davies Director: Rosemary Watts Editor: Jeremy Howe7th Dec - 12th DecBen Archer.... Ben Norris Josh Archer.... Angus Imrie Leonard Berry.... Paul Copley Alan Franks.... John Telfer Ed Grundy.... Barry Farrimond Lawrence Harrington.... Rupert Vansittart  Paul Mack.... Joshua Riley Akram Malik.... Asif Khan Azra Malik.... Yasmin Wilde Zainab Malik.... Priyasasha Kumari Lily Pargetter.... Katie Redford Lottie Summers.... Bonnie Baddoo

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2025

There's an emergency at the surgery, and Josh faces disappointment.

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2025

Paul fears for a friend, and Alan makes an unexpected offer.

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2025

Ed struggles to do the right thing, and Leonard steps in to help.

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2025

The Maliks have a dilemma on their hands, and Ben's nursing skills are put to the test.

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2025

Azra has a crisis on her hands, and Lily is faced with an arduous task.

Transcribed - Published: 7 December 2025

Writer: Sarah McDonald Hughes Director: Rosemary Watts Editor: Jeremy Howe30th Nov - 5th DecemberPat Archer.... Patricia Gallimore Tony Archer.... David Troughton Chris Carter.... Wilf Scolding Neil Carter.... Brian Hewlett Susan Carter.... Charlotte Martin Ian Craig.... Stephen Kennedy Amber Gordon.... Olivia Bernstone Clarrie Grundy.... Heather Bell Ed Grundy.... Barry Farrimond Eddie Grundy.... Trevor Harrison Emma Grundy.... Emerald O'Hanrahan George Grundy.... Angus Stobie Brad Horrobin.... Taylor Uttley Joy Horville.... Jackie Lye Alistair Lloyd.... Michael Lumsden Adam Macy.... Andrew Wincott Hannah Riley.... Helen Longworth

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2025

Ed faces a heartbreaking situation, and there's rivalry building for Hannah.

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2025

Joy’s curious to see what Tony’s concocting in his workshop for the tractor run. She’s worried some people aren’t sticking to the Christmassy brief. She’s open to a broad interpretation, but she’d imagined something generally festive. Tony declares his theme is sea creatures – but he can definitely incorporate Christmas. Joy’s anxious; she doesn’t want it all to look random. But Tony thinks it’ll be fun to have some variation. He suggests everyone should relax. It will all work out fine in the end.Eddie unveils his automatic turkey plucking machine ready for the big day. It looks promising though it makes a bit of a racket. Clarrie has errands to run before they start, and calls in on busy Pat and Tony. Pat notices Clarrie’s arthritis has flared up again and wonders how Clarrie will manage the turkey plucking. Clarrie reports Eddie’s enterprising creation – though she’s not counting her chickens! Sure enough there’s disaster later when the first turkey in the machine gets mangled. Clarrie concludes that they can’t risk ruining all of them – they’ll have to go back to the manual plucking method. Eddie’s deflated. He really wanted to save Clarrie’s hands. However Pat turns up in the nick of time [to save the day]. She rolls up her sleeves, and the plucking starts in earnest. Birds all done, Clarrie expresses her gratitude. Pat’s happy to help. They make a good team, and she misses Clarrie’s presence at Bridge Farm. They might not see one another at work anymore, but they agree they’re still always there for each other.

Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2025

Brad faces a sad goodbye, and Ian makes a suggestion.

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

Amber struggles with her emotions, and Joy has reservations.

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2025

Chris makes his feelings clear, and Eddie has a brainwave.

Transcribed - Published: 30 November 2025

THE ARCHERS WEEK 47Writer: Sarah McDonald Hughes Director: Kim Greengrass Editor: Jeremy Howe23rd - 28th NovPip Archer.... Daisy Badger Ruth Archer.... Felicity Finch Tony Archer.... David Troughton Leonard Berry.... Paul Copley Alice Carter.... Hollie Chapman Justin Elliott.... Simon Williams Rex Fairbrother.... Nick Barber Amber Gordon.... Olivia Bernstone Ed Grundy.... Barry Farrimond Eddie Grundy.... Trevor Harrison Emma Grundy.... Emerald O'Hanrahan George Grundy.... Angus Stobie Brad Horrobin.... Taylor Uttley Tracy Horrobin.... Susie Riddell Joy Horville.... Jackie Lye Kirsty Miller.... Annabelle Dowler

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2025

Disaster strikes for Ed, and Justin raises an interesting prospect.

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2025

George's feelings are hurt, and Tracy has concerns.

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025

Emotions run high at the rewilding, and Joy attempts to be sensitive.

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

Suspicions rise for Amber, and Ruth ends up with egg on her face.

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2025

Brad finds himself in an awkward position, and Leonard drops a shocking bombshell.

Transcribed - Published: 23 November 2025

CAST AND CREW Writer: Liz John Director: Rosemary Watts Editor: Jeremy Howe Helen Archer … Louiza Patikas Henry Archer … Blayke Darby Natasha Archer … Mali Harries Tony Archer … David Troughton Tom Archer … William Troughton Lilian Bellamy ... Sunny Ormonde Alice Carter … Hollie Chapman Justin Elliott … Simon Williams Jakob Hakansson … Paul Venables Kate Madikane … Perdita Avery Kirsty Miller … Annabelle Dowler Leonie Snell … Jasmine Hyde Phoebe Aldridge … Lucy Morris Finlay … Mark Bonnar

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2025

Kate has important news, and Leonie comes to the rescue.

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025

Henry gets the wrong end of the stick, and Tony has some advice for Lilian.

Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2025

Phoebe plans for the future, and Justin is out of his comfort zone.

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025

Jakob faces an unexpected diversion, and Helen makes the best of a tricky situation.

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2025

Tom is disappointed by a last-minute change of plans, and Lilian puts her foot down.

Transcribed - Published: 16 November 2025

Writer: Jessica Mitic Directors: Pip Swallow and Dave Payne Ruth Archer….. Felicity Finch Pip Archer….. Daisy Badger Phoebe Aldridge…. Lucy Morris Lilian Bellamy…. Sunny Ormonde Susan Carter….. Charlotte Martin Rex Fairbrother…. Nick Barber Alan Franks….. John Telfer Amber Gordon…. Olivia Bernstone Will Grundy…. Philip Molloy George Grundy…. Angus Stobie Jakob Hakansson…. Paul Venables Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye Kate Madikane…. Perdita Avery Leonard Berry….. Paul Copley Bill…. Matthew Gravelle

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2025

Amber gets an unexpected visitor, and Rex is mysterious.

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2025

George tries to make peace, and Joy has a brilliant idea.

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2025

Joy tries to change Susan’s mind, and Amber needs time to think.

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2025

Will offers George a ray of hope, and Kate is determined to get her own way.

Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2025

Ruth is suspicious, and Alan has bad news for the Village Shop.

Transcribed - Published: 9 November 2025

Writer: Shaun McKenna Director: Pip Swallow and David Payne Editor: Jeremy HoweDavid Archer…. Timothy Bentinck Helen Archer…. Louiza Patikas Henry Archer…. Blayke Darby Jolene Archer…. Buffy Davis Ruth Archer…. Felicity Finch Tom Archer…. William Troughton Alice Carter…. Hollie Chapman Chris Carter…. Wilf Scolding Neil Carter…. Brian Hewlett Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin Mick Fadmoor…. Martin Barrass Alan Franks…. John Telfer George Grundy…. Angus Stobie Esme Mulligan…. Ellie Pawsey Carly…. Louise Brealey Driver…. Django Bevan

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2025

It’s an emotional day for one resident, and David is forced to intervene.

Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2025

Disaster strikes for Chris, and Mick tries something different.

Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2025

Tom and Helen worry over whether to employ George. Alice interrupts them with a question about the Scotland trip. Chris has agreed to have Martha, so Alice is now looking forward to joining the party. She confirms with Tom his offer to drive one of the vehicles. Alice detects their quiet mood and knows something’s up. Helen tells her they’re struggling to find cover on the farm, and Tom admits they’re considering George. Alice reassures them – she honestly doesn’t mind, if they think George is the best person for the job. Helen’s relieved; they don’t want Alice upset. Alice assures them she’s fine, though others might not be quite so sanguine about it. Helen’s not convinced, telling Tom they’ll have to think again. Tom spots Mick and has an idea.Apprehensive George turns up for his first day at the shop, admitting how nervous he is. Susan tells Alan she’s shaking like a leaf, though he reassures her it doesn’t show. George prepares to serve his first customer, Mick. However, Mick refuses to buy from him. Susan urges him to treat George with the same respect as the other volunteers, but Mick declares he doesn’t respect George, and he leaves. George doesn’t want the shop to lose customers on his account. Susan asserts he’ll be a valuable addition to the team, offering him some shifts. George is grateful to Susan for sticking up for him. Susan assures him it wasn’t special treatment. Alan praises Susan’s handling of the situation. Susan just hopes George will forgive them.

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2025

Susan makes a decision she may regret, and Henry has a controversial suggestion.

Transcribed - Published: 3 November 2025

Helen goes further than she meant to, and Jolene plays matchmaker.

Transcribed - Published: 2 November 2025

Writer: Sarah Hehir Director: Helen Aitken Editor: Jeremy HoweJosh Archer…. Angus Imrie Kenton Archer…. Richard Attlee Pip Archer…. Daisy Badger Lilian Bellamy…. Sunny Ormonde Vince Casey…. Tony Turner Justin Elliott….. Simon Williams Miranda Elliott…. Lucy Fleming Amber Gordon…. Olivia Bernstone Eddie Grundy…. Trevor Harrison Emma Grundy…. Emerald O’Hanrahan George Grundy…. Angus Stobie Will Grundy…. Philip Molloy Chelsea Horrobin…. Madeleine Leslay Tracy Horrobin…. Susie Ridell Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye Esme Mulligan…. Ellie Pawsey Freddie Pargetter…. Toby Lawrence

Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2025

George looks set for disappointment, and Vince makes his feelings clear.

Transcribed - Published: 30 October 2025