27/11/2026
Alan braces himself for disappointment, and debate rages at Berrow.
Sunday 22nd to Friday, 27th November 2026
Writer: Katie Hims
Director: Jeremy Howe
Editor: Jeremy Howe
Ben Archer … Ben Norris
Josh Archer … Sam Wilkinson
Natasha Archer … Mali Harries
Harrison Burns … James Cartwright
Neil Carter … Brian Hewlett
Susan Carter … Charlotte Martin
Alan Franks … John Telfer
Usha Franks … Souad Faress
Martyn Gibson … Jon Glover
Eddie Grundy … Trevor Harrison
Ed Grundy … Barry Farrimond
Emma Grundy … Emerald O'hanrahan
Keira Grundy … Mollie Kruczek
Jazzer McCreary … Ryan Kelly
Esme Mulligan … Ellie Pawsey
Elizabeth Pargetter …Alison Dowling
Freddie Pargetter … Toby Laurence
Fallon Rogers … Joanna Van Kampen
Anna Tregorran … Isobel Middleton
Beth Casey … Rebecca Fuller
On radio
Broadcast
- Fri 27 Nov 202619:00BBC Radio 4
Farming Tomorrow: Another Country with James Rebanks
A document of the lives of rural workers in and around three English villages.
Farming Tomorrow: Kiri's Farm
A stand-up comedian, a vegan and a farmer walk into a bar.
Farming Tomorrow: Farming Today
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside
Farming Tomorrow: The Briefing Room asks How will climate change affect our farms?
Will we still be able to grow enough food as temperatures rise and rain patterns change?
Farming Tomorrow: The Today Debate: Does British farming need rescuing?
Anna Foster chairs live debate about the future of British farming.
The Archers at 75
Felicity Finch (Ruth Archer) delves into the The Archers BBC Oral History Collection
Why you should listen to The Archers in 2026
We asked real-life fans why 2026 should be the year you start listening to The Archers.
The Archers: Truth and Lies
Claire Skinner stars in a new drama written to mark the 75th anniversary of The Archers.
Countryside Insights from The Archers
Leaf through extra information on rural issues that have featured in The Archers.
Podcast
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The Archers
Contemporary drama in a rural setting.
