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#TheArchers doesn’t encourage any sort of behaviour. It simply portrays the actions of a group of fictional characters.

Our listeners are mature and intelligent. They respond to storylines as they see fit - indeed, just as you have done.

1 week ago 25 0 5 0

Yes, the advice is actually much more subtle than the headline would suggest.

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1 week ago 2 0 1 0

It’s not really a big enough national event to merit a topical insert. I expect #TheArchers will reflect the change over time.

1 week ago 4 1 3 0

😂

1 month ago 4 0 0 0

Thank you so much! That does seem pretty clear, doesn’t it.

1 month ago 6 0 1 0

Yes, I’m sorry to confirm that Eric Allan, who played Bert so wonderfully, has died.

He was a lovely man.

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1 month ago 58 5 13 2

I think you may be right. I’ll pass the point on to the production team.

1 month ago 42 1 7 1

Pancake (running) race

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1 month ago 5 1 2 0

That was one of the three minutes of ‘omnicut’

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1 month ago 14 1 1 0

Morning chaps. I wrote this week’s #TheArchers omnibus, so I’m coming along for the ride.

1 month ago 38 0 4 0
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Works for me!

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2 months ago 12 1 2 0

Exactly so. #TheArchers

For an edge case that proves just how frequently we can mention brand names while still staying within the guidelines, see (hear) the wonderful #FagsMagsAndBags

3 months ago 8 0 0 0
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BBC One - Bargain Hunt, Series 73, Antiques to Ambridge - 75 years of The Archers Christina celebrates 75 years of the world’s longest-running radio drama, The Archers.

#TheArchers is the theme of a special @BBCBargainHunt today.

I talk through some fascinating memorabilia, there’s a look behind the studio doors - and class warfare in the auction head-to-head.

Today (9 Jan) BBC1 at 12.15, and then on iPlayer

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

3 months ago 18 4 1 1

I can only apologise.

3 months ago 2 0 1 0

I’m really sorry, I wasn’t aware that it wasn’t available in the US.

Presumably this is because #TheArchers Podcast is only available via Sounds? I have no idea why this is so. 🙁

3 months ago 4 0 1 0

I *think* the shorts are all extracts from #TheArchers - Truth and Lies drama, which follows our evening episode on New Year’s Day.

3 months ago 11 2 2 3
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The Archers Podcast - 64. Previously on The Archers - BBC Sounds Emma Freud with a beginner's guide for new listeners - and treats for existing fans.

Know someone who would like to listen to #TheArchers, but is finding it a bit confusing?

Pass this New Listeners Begin Here guide onto them, and change their life forever 😊

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

3 months ago 18 10 4 1

As Emma says at the beginning of the podcast, this one is for people who’d like to listen to #TheArchers regularly but who’d welcome a little help with who’s who etc.

In fact, a friend of mine who hears occasional episodes has just asked for exactly this 😊

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

3 months ago 6 2 1 0
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Yes - for *some* #TheArchers characters… 😊

3 months ago 17 0 2 0

Merry Christmas to all #TheArchers listeners!

3 months ago 130 3 28 0

In Kate’s troubled teenage years, Jennifer signed the family up for family therapy.

Unfortunately, Jennifer was the only one who turned up for the sessions…

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4 months ago 12 1 2 0

I hear you, and will raise this with my production team colleagues

4 months ago 7 0 0 1

I have now checked this with #TheArchers production team.

They tell me that as soon as they noticed the original on-air reference, they cut the line from the following day’s repeat, Sunday’s omnibus, and the podcast version.

I hope that reassures you somewhat.

4 months ago 6 0 3 0

I recall a similar unfortunate occurrence, years ago when Hayley made an agriculturally-related joke about a ‘cereal killer’.

In the week that Rosemary West was convicted 😬

As you can imagine, we were mortified

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4 months ago 4 0 0 0

I’m only a freelance writer, not speaking officially on behalf of #TheArchers. But I do understand how insensitive this must have seemed.

The problem is that the episode would have been finished weeks ago and then sent off ready for broadcast. So the reference was just not in anybody’s mind.

4 months ago 10 0 2 0
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Well, thanks for sharing, anyway.

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4 months ago 2 0 0 0

You make a good point.

4 months ago 7 0 0 0

Thank *you*

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4 months ago 3 0 0 0

Difficult to take the test if you can’t find the car to take it in.

(All these examples were taken from real life, by the way)

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4 months ago 6 0 1 0

He’s one of the Men Who Sound Tired All The Time (copyright John Finnemore)

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4 months ago 11 0 0 0