01/09/2026

01/09/2026

Author: BBC Radio 4 September 1, 2026 Duration: 13:00

Visiting the vicarage, Pat reiterates Henry and Khalil’s apology to Alan and recommends a glazier, but says she’s mainly come to say how upset Henry is. Defensively, Alan retorts that he shouted at them because the lads didn’t use their brains. Also he’s run off his feet, without this trouble on top. He reminds Pat of the time Henry vandalised the church door, and suggests Pat has never forgiven him about Rob’s baptism.

As Chelsea cuts Justin’s hair dramatically short to his instruction, he says he’s not worried about a complete restyle, and can grow it back if he doesn’t like it. He’s delighted with the result and wonders aloud about a return to the brown colour of his youth. Chelsea steers him away from this, complimenting his grey hair. Justin then focuses on his skin worries – can she recommend someone who can treat his aging skin? Her friend Keisha does treatments such at fillers but Chelsea suggests starting with skin care products.

Justin feels great, and once over her shock, Lilian says she likes his hair. When Justin shares his worries about his face collapsing at an alarming rate, Lilian at first gently teases him, but seeing his despair says she understands – she’s been trying to reverse the signs of aging since her 30s. She thinks it’s exhausting, expensive and not such a worry for men as women. Justin feels the reality of aging has just hit him – he doesn’t want to spend the rest of his life tweaking his appearance, nor does he want to feel the way he does now.


For decades, The Archers has woven a rich tapestry of life in the fictional village of Ambridge, offering a slice of contemporary drama rooted in a rural setting. Produced by BBC Radio 4, this long-running serial moves with the times, tackling modern agricultural challenges, family dynamics, and community tensions with a gentle authenticity. Each episode feels like overhearing the ongoing conversations of neighbors, where personal ambitions clash with tradition and the landscape itself feels like a character. Tuning into this podcast is to immerse yourself in a world where the stakes are deeply human, from land disputes and business ventures to romance and loss, all unfolding against the backdrop of the English countryside. The storytelling is patient and cumulative, rewarding loyal listeners with a sense of place and history that few other dramas can match. It’s a quiet yet compelling listen, where the drama is found in the everyday struggles and triumphs of its residents, making it a unique fixture in audio fiction.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

The Archers
Podcast Episodes
18/09/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:11
Lily cautiously approaches Fallon at the Cruck Barn and asks if she should avoid Lower Loxley. She doesn’t want to make things awkward for Fallon. Fallon doesn’t need her to, and Lily stresses that she wasn’t having an a…
17/09/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:57
Tony and Leonard celebrate their latest repairs with muffins. When Leonard tentatively suggests that Joy and Mick deserve some too, Tony puts his cards on the table – he never wanted others involved. However, Tony is ove…
16/09/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:11
Alan is delighted to see Carol much improved and sitting out of bed. He updates her on the lack of progress in fundraising for the church bell repair and she tells him she’s managed a few steps with the physio. Carol agr…
15/09/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:09
Joy and Mick are enjoying doing some repairs in their ‘Repair Grotto’ garage with items Tony has reluctantly given them to work on. Mick thinks this attitude is because Tony wants all the limelight. Joy thinks it’s proba…
14/09/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:09
Jolene helps Fallon with her cleaning and sorting at Woodbine cottage and angrily adds Harrison’s clothes to a bag. If she had her way, Jolene would throw his stuff out the window. Fallon wants to keep things civil - aft…
13/09/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:09
Tony and Leonard can’t keep up with demand for their repair service and are thinking of restricting Jean Harvey’s items. Tony comments that the greenhouse at Bridge Farm is really allowing them to expand their offering.…
11/09/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:06
At Woodbine Cottage, Harrison is grabbing his stuff for his move to The Bull. He takes the alarm clock but says he doesn’t have space for his winter clothes. Fallon agrees he doesn’t need to take everything as they don’t…
10/09/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:03
Khalil calls in at Ambridge Hall to see how Lynda and Robert are doing. Robert says that they were about to play Scrabble and invites Khalil to join them. Lynda says that’s the last thing a young person would want to do…
09/09/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:06
On the school bus, Keira says she’s jealous of Henry’s sickness bug to an amused Khalil. He says he enjoys learning and Keira can’t believe they’re even friends. Keira becomes self-conscious after a girl at the school gi…
08/09/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:08
Lily’s alarm goes off waking up her and Harrison. They debate whether he needs to hide from Ben and Paul. Harrison tells her he's not ashamed of what they've done. Neither is Lily. Harrison worries about how Fallon might…