20/11/2026
Neil faces a race against time, and there may be light at the end of the tunnel for Esme.
Writer: Liz John
Director: Pip Swallow
Editor: Jeremy Howe
Josh Archer … Sam Wilkinson
Pip Archer … Daisy Badger
Ruth Archer … Felicity Finch
Natasha Archer … Mali Harries
Harrison Burns … James Cartwright
Neil Carter … Brian Hewlett
Vince Casey … Tony Turner
Rex Fairbrother … Nick Barber
Alan Franks … John Telfer
Keira Grundy … Mollie Kruczek
Joy Horville … Jackie Lye
Azra Malik … Yasmin Wilde
Denise Metcalf … Clare Perkins
Kirsty Miller … Annabelle Dowler
Esme Mulligan … Ellie Pawsey
Fallon Rogers … Joanna Van Kampen
Beth Casey … Rebecca Fuller
Mags … Josephine Enright
On radio
Broadcast
- Fri 20 Nov 202619:00BBC Radio 4
Farming Tomorrow: Another Country with James Rebanks
A document of the lives of rural workers in and around three English villages.
Farming Tomorrow: Kiri's Farm
A stand-up comedian, a vegan and a farmer walk into a bar.
Farming Tomorrow: Farming Today
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside
Farming Tomorrow: The Briefing Room asks How will climate change affect our farms?
Will we still be able to grow enough food as temperatures rise and rain patterns change?
Farming Tomorrow: The Today Debate: Does British farming need rescuing?
Anna Foster chairs live debate about the future of British farming.
The Archers at 75
Felicity Finch (Ruth Archer) delves into the The Archers BBC Oral History Collection
Why you should listen to The Archers in 2026
We asked real-life fans why 2026 should be the year you start listening to The Archers.
The Archers: Truth and Lies
Claire Skinner stars in a new drama written to mark the 75th anniversary of The Archers.
Countryside Insights from The Archers
Leaf through extra information on rural issues that have featured in The Archers.
Podcast
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The Archers
Contemporary drama in a rural setting.
