21/01/2026

21/01/2026

Author: BBC Radio 4 January 21, 2026 Duration: 13:10

Before his driving lesson Paul admits to feeling terrified. As a calming measure Ruairi gets Paul to talk through what he’s doing as he drives. Paul’s then thrilled that he’s driving safely and Ruairi tells him how much he likes him.

When Lilian and David’s paths cross near Brookfield they compare notes on turning down Eddie’s overpriced hay. Lilian’s really worried about running out though and so’s David, who suggests they work together to try and knock Eddie’s price down. But when David rings Eddie he tells him that he’s sold the hay to another farmer, at full price. Later, Eddie apologises to Lilian if he came across as smug. She wants to talk about how bad she feels after what happened to George, though. Eddie then confesses he can’t forgive George and doesn’t understand what’s wrong with him.

When Amber turns up for her haircut from Chelsea, she soon realises that Brad has told Chelsea everything. Chelsea justifies that Brad needed someone to talk to, before asking if Amber’s alright. Amber still hasn’t told George about the baby, saying she went away to Ireland to sort out her feelings for him – and Brad – but it didn’t help. Then George was so happy when she got back that they decided to try for a baby. But it came as a real shock to discover she was pregnant after George was so awful to everyone. Listening to Amber then praise Brad by comparison Chelsea tells Amber she should be with Brad, but Amber doesn’t see how they can be together.


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: 90

The Archers
Podcast Episodes
18/01/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:06
Susan’s convinced the police have George’s attacker, Markie, in custody, but Amber isn’t sure it was him. They both worry about the effect Clive could be having on George, as does Brad, though at least Clive appears to h…
16/01/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:53
Susan wonders tentatively to Brian whether things might be better since the family meeting with George. Brian doesn’t know – he’s not sure George can make a life for himself in Ambridge after all that’s happened. Susan p…
15/01/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:36
In the shop, Chris informs Susan he’s finally got through to Hazel. His flat won’t be ready any time soon – he’s ready to give up and look for something else. Suddenly David spots a familiar face on the Green. Chris conf…
14/01/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:10
George is helping Susan out in the shop. She offers him sausage and mash for tea, but he tells her he’ll be out tonight. When Alice comes in Susan discovers George’s plan to apologise to the Aldridges and take the conseq…
13/01/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:10
Jolene detects Kenton’s unsettled mood. He confesses to being wrongfooted by his encounter with George, admitting he accepted the proffered apology. Jolene’s astounded, but Kenton’s had enough of all the conflict. Jolene…
12/01/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:07
Azra and Akram debate the pros and cons of accepting Helen’s offer of work for Akram at Bridge Farm. Azra feels it’s a bit of a step down to reject lucrative plumbing work in favour of working with veg. Akram points out…
11/01/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:11
Chris helps flustered George with a broken washing machine. As they work together, they joke about funny events in George’s childhood. George wonders why Chris has come round. Chris shares his feeling after the attack of…
09/01/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:55
Eddie bumps into Brian, and puts right the fact that he’s never properly apologised to him for what George did to Alice. Brian’s appreciative. Eddie should be at a family lunch with George, but he can’t bring himself to…
08/01/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:11
Akram has time on his hands due to a cancelled job. When Tony mentions a predicament with a ripped polytunnel, hoping Helen can attend to the repair while Tom’s out on deliveries, Akram’s happy to offer his help. Later h…
07/01/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:00
When Jolene comments to Eddie that the Bull will be keeping things low-key for Burns Night this year, he’s adamant they go as big as they like on it. There’s been enough misery already. Frazzled Jazzer isn’t receptive to…