The Archers

Jakob admits to Kate he was thrown by the idea of being a grandparent. It was the list of things Kate had planned for them to do with the baby that overwhelmed him – but it’s all good now thanks to a nice chat with Brian. They agree Brian’s a star. Jakob tells Kate he’s set up a bank account to show his commitment to their grandchild. Kate’s touched – until Jakob declares he won’t be coming on the family holiday. Later Kate tells Lilian how disappointed she is. She reminds her aunt about Friday’s holiday meeting and encourages her to read all the messages in the group chat.Chaos reigns at the Bull and Lilian pitches in, offering to run to the shop to fill a gap in a missing wholesale order. Joy scoops up the list of items and she and Lilian set to work. Jim comes and can’t believe how much new stock there is on the shelves. How can they afford it? Joy explains Susan was worried about losing customers, assuring Jim the gamble’s paying off so far. After the lunch rush Jolene and Kenton are relieved to have got through it all, and normal service is resumed. They’re thankful for the village shop. Sceptical Jim is won over as Lilian insists lunches at the Bull would have been cancelled today if it hadn’t been for the well stocked shop. When there’s a late request for a cricket tea on Sunday, Joy steps up and offers to lend a hand. Lilian declares she’s saved the Bull yet again.

Published: 17 June 2025

Jakob questions his abilities, and there’s parenting problems for Pip.

Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2025

Miranda issues an ultimatum, and there’s trouble at The Bull.

Transcribed - Published: 15 June 2025

Writer: Keri Davies Director: Kim Greengrass Editor: Jeremy HoweDavid Archer…. Timothy Bentinck Helen Archer…. Louiza Patikas Henry Archer…. Blayke Darby Pip Archer…. Daisy Badger Tom Archer…. William Troughton Tony Archer…. David Troughton Lilian Bellamy…. Sunny Ormonde Justin Elliott…. Simon Williams Alan Franks…. John Telfer Jakob Hakansson…. Paul Venables Kate Madikane…. Perdita Avery Kirsty Miller…. Annabelle Dowler Stella Pryor…. Lucy Speed Crispin…. Hugh Dennis

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2025

Ambridge gather to say a final farewell, and it’s an emotional day for Kate.

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025

Kate is in need of a favour, and Justin has reservations.

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2025

It’s panic stations at Spiritual Home, and Justin unleashes his latest plan.

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2025

Henry makes an emotional offer, and Alan finds himself on the back foot.

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2025

Bridge Farm faces disappointment, and David has a brainwave.

Transcribed - Published: 8 June 2025

Writer: Katie Hims Director: Kim Greengrass Editor: Jeremy HoweBen Archer…. Ben Norris David Archer…. Timothy Bentinck Jill Archer…. Patricia Greene Ruth Archer…. Felicity Finch Tony Archer…. David Troughton Lilian Bellamy…. Sunny Ormonde Alice Carter…. Hollie Chapman Chris Carter…. Wilf Scolding Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin Justin Elliott…. Simon Williams Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye Akram Malik…. Asif Khan Azra Malik…. Yasmin Wilde Kirsty Miller…. Annabelle Dowler Fallon Rogers…. Joanna Van Kampen Arthur…. Mark Carey

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2025

Kirsty leads the way, and Akram is pleasantly surprised.

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2025

David makes a decision, and Justin’s suspicions are aroused.

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2025

Jill finds the right words, and Fallon is left disappointed.

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2025

At Brookfield, David’s talking through the events they’ve planned for Open Farm Sunday. Ruth senses how concerned he is about security, even though they’ve got Rex, Ed and Will keeping an eye on things. While Ruth mulls over the details of the day and possibly having more “fun” events, David suggests a bag search on the gate, then admits he’s having flashbacks to what happened in the boardroom at Casey Meats and can’t help projecting his fears onto Open Farm Sunday. He wishes he'd been more proactive, despite everyone saying how fantastic he was, keeping people calm. Ruth sits David down with a coffee and does her best to reassure him, before suggesting it might be better to cancel Open Farm Sunday if it’s causing him so much anxiety. Alice’s self-laceration continues at the doctor’s surgery. Both she and Chris cover when Fallon appears. Fallon checks they’re coming to Harrison’s party tomorrow night and still providing the salads and playlist they promised. After Fallon’s gone, Chris and Alice confess they’d completely forgotten. When they see Azra she doesn’t think there’s anything obviously delayed about Martha’s development, but noting Alice’s concern she suggests referring Martha to a paediatrician. Later, after dropping Martha at nursery, Chris is relieved they’ve got the referral. But Alice can’t help worrying about the possibility of a delayed onset and there’s nothing Chris can do to help. Fallon calls with more stress about Harrison’s party, before Alice admits to Chris what she really wanted Azra to say was that Alice didn’t hurt Martha and everything’s alright.

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2025

The guilt eats away for Alice, and Ben considers his options.

Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2025

Writer: Liz John Director: Marina Caldarone Editor: Jeremy HoweHelen Archer…. Louiza Patikas Jolene Archer…. Buffy Davies Lilian Bellamy…. Sunny Ormonde Alice Carter…. Hollie Chapman Chris Carter…. Wilf Scolding Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin Ian Craig…. Stephen Kennedy Justin Elliot…. Simon Williams Clarrie Grundy…. Heather Bell Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye Jim Lloyd…. John Rowe Adam Macy…. Andrew Wincott Jazzer McCreary…. Ryan Kelly Hannah Riley…. Helen Longworth Fallon Rogers…. Joanna Van Kampen Dane…. Stravros Demetraki Imaani…. Theo Angel

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2025

The results are in at the shop, and Ian is not impressed.

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2025

It’s a big night for Helen, while Ian attempts to be subtle.

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2025

Chris offers reassurance, and Clarrie has some explaining to do.

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2025

Alice makes an apology, and Jolene has a point to prove.

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2025

Lilian considers her options, and Susan asks the audience.

Transcribed - Published: 25 May 2025

Writer: Sarah McDonald Hughes Director: Peter Leslie Wild Editor: Jeremy HoweDavid Archer…. Timothy Bentinck Helen Archer…. Louiza Patikas Henry Archer…. Blayke Darby Kenton Archer…. Richard Attlee Natasha Archer…. Mali Harries Tom Archer…. William Troughton Lilian Bellamy…. Sunny Ormonde Ian Craig…. Stephen Kennedy Ed Grundy…. Barry Farrimond Emma Grundy…. Emerald O’Hanrahan Akram Malik…. Asif Khan Zainab Malik…. Priyasasha Kumari Lily Pargetter…. Katie Redford Oliver Sterling…. Michael Cochrane Dane…. Stavros Demetraki Naomi…. Aoife Moss

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2025

Ian has reservations, and Oliver makes a generous offer.

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025

Lilian attempts a brave face, and David makes a potentially far-reaching mistake.

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2025

Natasha puts her foot in it, and it’s a big day for Zainab.

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2025

Helen has a confession to make, and a new face causes consternation.

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2025

Tom’s suspicions are raised, and Henry plays his cards close to his chest.

Transcribed - Published: 18 May 2025

Writer: Sarah Hehir Director: Pip Swallow Editor: Jeremy HoweBrian Aldridge…. Charles Collingwood David Archer…. Timothy Bentinck Helen Archer…. Louiza Patikas Henry Archer…. Blayke Darby Natasha Archer…. Mali Harries Pip Archer…. Daisy Badger Tom Archer….. William Troughton Tony Archer…. David Troughton Lilian Bellamy…. Sunny Ormonde Rex Fairbrother…. Nick Barber Alan Franks…. John Telfer Usha Franks…. Souad Faress Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye Rochelle Horville…. Rosie Stancliffe Lily Pargetter…. Katie Redford Lynda Snell….. Carole Boyd

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2025

The Archers react to a shocking bombshell, and Lynda finds herself disappointed.

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2025

A mystery deepens one for one family, and there’s a rare night out for some villagers.

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2025

David makes a controversial decision, and Rex faces a dilemma.

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2025

Lily struggles to control her feelings, and Usha extends a generous offer.

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2025

Lynda makes a surprising discovery, and there’s drama on the cricket pitch.

Transcribed - Published: 11 May 2025

Writer: Sarah Hehir Director: Rosemary Watts Editor: Jeremy HoweBrian Aldridge…. Charles Collingwood David Archer…. Timothy Bentinck Natasha Archer…. Mali Harries Tony Archer…. David Troughton Lilian Bellamy…. Sunny Ormonde Emma Carter…. Emerald O’Hanrahan Mick Fadmoor…. Martin Barrass Usha Franks…. Souad Faress Clarrie Grundy…. Heather Bell Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye Rochelle Horville…. Rosie Stancliffe Kate Madikane…. Perdita Avery Elizabeth Pargetter…. Alison Dowling Freddie Pargetter…. Toby Laurence Lynda Snell…. Carole Boyd Lawrence…. Rupert Vansittart DC Tanners…. Jane Slavin

Transcribed - Published: 9 May 2025

It’s the end of an era in Ambridge, and the village commemorates VE Day.

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025

Freddie struggles with recent events, and Clarrie considers her options.

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2025

There’s a breakthrough for Elizabeth, and Joy finds a distraction.

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025

At the Tearoom downbeat Emma tells Natasha she heard some of the Roserran crowd made disparaging remarks about yesterday’s cricket tea, knowing it came from Bridge Farm, home of the sewage leak. But Emma’s bad mood is more to do with it being the anniversary of George crashing Alice’s car. Natasha is very sympathetic, but later tells Emma they need to up their game with the cricket teas.Phoning from the police station Usha gives Joy details of Rochelle’s arrest, explaining that potentially the charges could be very serious. Despite the mention of terrorism Mick tries playing down Joy’s fears, suggesting they go for breakfast at the Tearoom. Without her mobile Joy insists on staying home in case Usha rings back. At the Tearoom Mick compares Emma’s situation with George to Joy’s with Rochelle, both standing by their errant child. He understands it now, where he didn’t before.At the police station Usha cautions Rochelle against a “no comment” approach. Rochelle is fully committed to the cause, having been told the charges probably won’t stick. She accuses Usha of bleeding heart vegetarianism, quoting Saskia, who’s dismissive of people who don’t take action. Usha spells out the risk of Rochelle ending up in prison and the effect it could have on her children. Rochelle agrees to at least think about a defence based on non-violent action and trying to minimise harm on the day. Later, Usha tells Joy that Rochelle will be in court tomorrow. They agree Rochelle’s stubborn and impassioned, but at least Rochelle’s now working with Usha, not against her.

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

Joy faces a rude awakening, and Lynda struggles to keep her composure.

Transcribed - Published: 4 May 2025

Writer: Liz John Director: Marina Caldarone Editor: Jeremy HoweDavid Archer…. Timothy Bentinck Helen Archer…. Louiza Patikas Natasha Archer…. Mali Harries Pat Archer…. Patricia Gallimore Tom Archer…. William Troughton Vince Casey…. Tony Turner Rex Fairbrother…. Nick Barber Chelsea Horrobin…. Madeleine Leslay Tracy Horrobin…. Susie Riddell Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye Rochelle Horville…. Rosie Stancliffe Akram Malik…. Asif Khan Azra Malik…. Yasmin Wilde Khalil Malik…. Krish Bassi Zainab Malik…. Priyasasha Kumari Freddie Pargetter…. Toby Laurence Lynda Snell…. Carole Boyd Saskia…. Alison Belbin Carl…. James Bartlett

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2025

Chaos reigns at the abattoir and Vince finds himself in the spotlight.

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

Natasha faces a tricky negotiation and Tracy jumps on board.

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2025

Rochelle is out of options and Rex attempts some aftercare.

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2025

Pat has reservations and Lynda has a point to prove.

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

There’s drama on the cricket pitch and a surprise is sprung on Azra.

Transcribed - Published: 27 April 2025

Writer: Naylah Ahmed Director: Pip Swallow Editor: Jeremy HoweBen Archer…. Ben Norris David Archer…. Timothy Bentinck Helen Archer…. Louiza Patikas Henry Archer…. Blayke Darby Jolene Archer…. Buffy Davies Kenton Archer…. Richard Attlee Natasha Archer…. Mali Harries Pat Archer…. Patricia Gallimore Tom Archer…. William Troughton Leonard Berry…. Paul Copley Rex Fairbrother…. Nick Barber Chelsea Horrobin…. Madeleine Leslay Joy Horville…. Jackie Lye Rochelle Horville…. Rosie Stancliffe Zainab Malik…. Priyasasha Kumari Jazzer McCreary…. Ryan Kelly Freddie Pargetter…. Toby Laurence Lily Pargetter…. Katie Redford Saskia…. Alison Belbin

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2025

Rex doesn’t know where to turn, and there’s a campaign going at Brookfield.

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

Natasha and Tom make their presence felt, and Rochelle has something on her mind.

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

Joy has questions to ask, and plans are made at the abattoir.

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025

Rochelle finds herself on the spot, and the pressure rises for Freddie.

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2025