All About The Archers

Philippa and Katie return to unpack another unusually tense week in Ambridge, featuring questionable behaviour, unexpected reactions and at least one moment that really should have come with a health warning.
This episode covers:
A week where almost everyone seems slightly off-key
Shifting sympathies and some surprising stand-out performances
Relationship dynamics that raise more questions than answers
Why “adequately sterilised” has become a phrase none of us asked for but won’t forget
Listener favourites, frustrations, predictions and the weekly verdict on who’s shining — and who really isn’t
As ever, opinions are strong, patience is limited, and Ambridge somehow manages to be both comforting and completely baffling at the same time.
Monday & Tuesday episodes up to 3/2/26.
If you enjoy the podcast, there are lots of ways to stay involved and support the show:
Watch, follow & support All About The Archers
▶️ Watch on YouTube: All About The Archers
☕ Support the podcast: Buy us a coffee
🛍️ Merch: All About The Archers on Redbubble
💬 Join the community
Facebook Group: All About The Archers
📸 Follow us on social media
Instagram & Threads: @aboutthearchers
TikTok: @allaboutthearchers
X: @AboutTheArchers
Bluesky: allaboutthearchers.bsky.social
📧 Email: [email protected]
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Cartwright Interview — Harrison Burns & Life in Ambridge (Bonus Episode)
In this monthly bonus episode of All About The Archers, we’re joined by the wonderful James Cartwright, who plays Harrison Burns.
This special cast Q&A episode features questions set by our Facebook group and was recorded a little while ago, so it doesn’t reflect the very latest storylines — but it’s packed with warmth, laughs and brilliant insight into Harrison and life in Ambridge.
James talks about:
• What Harrison might do if he ever lost his job
• Whether Harrison should run The Bull one day
• How northern he really is (and how northern Reverend Alan isn’t)
• Why Harrison loves chickpeas
• What James would buy a 3-year-old
• Whether Harrison’s backstory makes him more empathetic
• His friendship with Jo Van Kampen (Fallon)
• His favourite Archers voices
• And… whether he can do a southern accent
Funny, thoughtful and deeply charming, this is a joyful behind-the-scenes conversation with one of Ambridge’s most loved characters.
Huge thanks to everyone who sent in questions 💛
💬 Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1127587031446013/
🛍 Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutthearchers/shop
💛 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/AllAboutTheArchers
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spoiler warning for The Archers episodes: Sunday 25th, Monday 26th & Tuesday 27th January
This week in Ambridge brought us a meal to heal, a baby shock, filthy dialogue, career madness, teeny-weeny artwork, and yet more bending over backwards for George.
Philippa, Lauren and Quentin dig into a packed few episodes that left us laughing, groaning, and shouting at the radio in equal measure.
In this episode:
🍝 The “Meal to Heal”
Did anyone actually heal? Lasagne, crumble, garlic bread (rejected), custard (criminally refused), and one family dinner.
👶 The Baby Bombshell
Are Neil and Susan completely delusional about what makes “wonderful parents”?
Is Amber definitely pregnant… or has she misread the test?
😤 Enough of George Already
Why is everyone bending over backwards for him again?
Will he really get hired — and can he keep pretending to be reformed?
🚜 That Job Interview
Polite George, missing paperwork, no driving licence… and one very suspicious moment of honesty.
🎭 Filthy Sunday
No comment.....!
🎶 Bagpipes, Floodlights & Nothing Revealed
Why were we all promised clues that never came?
🧀 Rex Can’t Afford Dinner
Sad, confusing, and raising many financial questions.
🪵 Peggy’s Teeny-Weeny Artwork
Five feet of oak. Some stained glass.
A terrified Justin.
And absolutely no photo reference whatsoever.
😂 Laugh-Gate
Did George laugh at the end of Sunday’s episode?
Is he fooling everyone?
🥛 The Dairy Madness
Why hasn’t Clarrie been rehired?
Why is Akram giving up plumbing for ice cream training?
⭐ Star & Twit of the Week
Plus a brand-new category.
🔮 Predictions
Will Esme hire George?
Will Fallon’s CCTV decision come back to haunt her?
Will Justin panic-buy art or shove glass into twigs?
🎙 Also in this episode
A preview of Saturday’s special audio-only Q&A with James Cartwright (Harrison)
Next week’s madness teased…

Watch, follow & support All About The Archers
▶️ Watch on YouTube: All About The Archers
☕ Support the podcast: Buy us a coffee
🛍️ Merch: All About The Archers on Redbubble
💬 Join the community
Facebook Group: All About The Archers
📸 Follow us on social media
Instagram & Threads: @aboutthearchers
TikTok: @allaboutthearchers
X: @AboutTheArchers
Bluesky: allaboutthearchers.bsky.social
📧 Email: [email protected]

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

In this week’s All About The Archers recap, Philippa and Lauren dive into a packed set of episodes from Ambridge, covering Sunday 18th, Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th January.
We discuss the shock news that Amber is pregnant, what this means for Brad and George, and whether this latest unplanned pregnancy really is the right path for her. Is Amber locking herself into a future she doesn’t truly want — and could Brad still have a part to play?
There’s also the growing mystery surrounding the man caught on CCTV. If it wasn’t Harrison… then who was it? We explore the red herrings, suspect behaviour, and our latest theories about what really happened on New Year’s Eve.
Elsewhere in Ambridge:
Fallon and Harrison’s awkward reunion and the tension still hanging between them
Chelsea’s brilliant advice to Brad — and why it was our moment of the week
Paul and Ruairi officially becoming boyfriends
Clive’s exit (for now…) and Brad’s sharp instincts
Burns Night, vegetarian haggis, floodlights and the question of whether they’ll finally reveal something important
Plus our Star of the Week, Twit of the Week, predictions, unanswered questions, and plenty of food chat along the way.
As always, this episode contains spoilers for recent episodes of The Archers.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode of All About The Archers, we’re joined by the brilliant Emerald O’Hanrahan, who plays Emma Grundy, to unpack one of the most intense and emotionally complex storylines The Archers has delivered in years.
Emerald talks candidly about Emma’s parenting, her blindness when it comes to George, and the painful moment when she finally realises the damage that’s been done. We explore the fallout from George’s injury, Keira running away, and why Emma’s “wake-up moment” felt so earned — and so devastating.
We also dive into:
Emma’s guilt, shame and fierce loyalty as a mother
Whether families ever truly hear uncomfortable truths
The realism behind George being welcomed back so quickly
Emerald’s thoughts on the ambiguous Truth and Lies episode
How those huge two-hander scenes are prepared and performed
Why Emma is such a divisive — and deeply human — character
What Emerald herself has learned from playing Emma
Along the way there’s humour, honesty, and plenty of insight into how The Archers handles long-term storytelling, trauma, and moral grey areas.
A must-listen for anyone gripped by the Grundy storyline — and for listeners who love hearing how iconic Archers moments are created.
🎧 Contains discussion of recent Archers episodes. Recorded 16 January 2026.
Watch, follow & support All About The Archers
▶️ Watch on YouTube: All About The Archers
☕ Support the podcast: Buy us a coffee
🛍️ Merch: All About The Archers on Redbubble
💬 Join the community
Facebook Group: All About The Archers
📸 Follow us on social media
Instagram & Threads: @aboutthearchers
TikTok: @allaboutthearchers
X: @AboutTheArchers
Bluesky: allaboutthearchers.bsky.social
📧 Email: [email protected]
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.