28/01/2026

28/01/2026

Author: BBC Radio 4 January 28, 2026 Duration: 12:58

At Rewilding Ambridge Mick asks if Joy can come to the unveiling tomorrow. Rex and Kirsty explain why it may not happen - they’re still waiting for Justin to let them know whether he’s fixed the problem of the undersized artwork. And when Mick sees it he agrees it should be much bigger. Kirsty still hasn’t got hold of Justin, but they can’t cancel until they know for sure what’s happening. By the end of the day Rex and Kirsty agree it’s too late to cancel now. But then comes the really bad news: Borsetshire Life are sending their Assistant Editor and he hopes the artwork will grace their next front cover, just when they don’t want the publicity.

Susan reports to Azra on how well their meal with George and Amber went, with Akram’s help. Susan’s impressed by Akram’s work at Bridge Farm, too. George comes into the shop and has a dizzy turn, before Azra insists he goes to A&E. She drives him, with Susan in the back and George feeling mortified by all the fuss, but Azra impresses on George the need for an all-clear on his head injury before he can start work. Later, Susan tells Azra that Amber’s with George at the hospital now and he’s had a scan. She gives Azra a bouquet of flowers to thank her, before Amber messages to say the scan was clear and they’re coming home. Susan and Azra compare notes on the virtues of constructive criticism, before Susan leaves Azra to enjoy the rest of her afternoon off.


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…