Will the archers return to 6 days a week?

Will the archers return to 6 days a week?

From the middle of April new episodes of The Archers were being recorded but the challenge of continuing to make The Archers during the coronavirus pandemic was still not yet fully overcome. The Archers is broadcast 6 days a week, 52 weeks a year which means how the programme is made has to be sustainable.

Is Alice in The Archers pregnant?

The unplanned pregnancy What Alice couldn’t hide from him for long, however, was that while she was hospitalised the doctors had discovered that she was pregnant. While Chris, the Carters and the Aldridges were delighted, Alice was in turmoil.

How old is Kate Archer?

Kate Madikane

Fact title Fact data
Played by: Perdita Avery
Born: 30 September 1977
Status: Divorced from Lucas Madikane
Occupation: Runs holistic therapy retreat “Spiritual Home”

Who is the father of Alice’s baby in The Archers?

New arrival: Ruairi joins the family The day after her exams finished, Brian confessed to Alice that not only had he had an affair with the late Siobhan Hathaway, he was also the father of her son, Ruairi.

What is Philip hiding in the Archers?

Philip Moss, about to marry the much-liked Kirsty Miller, has revealed himself to be a swine and a rotter.

What caused GREY Gables explosion?

Avid listeners will know that the blast occurred because Blake was using petrol instead of adhesive when carrying out repairs to the Grey Gables restaurant kitchen. He was so hungry that he turned on the grill to toast some bread and that’s when disaster struck.

What did Blake do in The Archers?

His labourer, Blake, was depicted switching on a grill in a bungled attempt to make himself some food because he was starving. Slavery isn’t just happening overseas; it is happening here in the UK, ‘hidden in plain sight’.

What are the horses in the Archers?

‘The Horses’ it emerged, are three vulnerable previously street homeless young men who the Mosses use as an unfree source of labour. They are British, with English as their first language, though talk with hesitancy and a lack of fluidity.

Who plays Gavin in The Archers?

Gareth Pierce

Who is Kirsty in The Archers?

Annabelle Dowler, who plays Kirsty, describes her as “a very good person, she’s reliable and she really, really cares about her best friend.”

Who is Joy in the archers?

Jackie Lye

Who are the actors in The Archers?

Archers – Bridge Farm branch

  • Tony Archer. Played by David Troughton.
  • Pat Archer. Played by Patricia Gallimore.
  • Helen Archer. Played by Louiza Patikas.
  • Tom Archer. Played by William Troughton.
  • Johnny Phillips. Played by Tom Gibbons.
  • Henry Archer. View Henry Archer.
  • Jack Archer. View Jack Archer.
  • Peggy Woolley. Played by June Spencer.

Where is the archers based on?

Ambridge

Who has been in the Archers the longest?

June Spencer

Who is the Archers target audience?

Our conclusion is that the online ‘fan’ audience of the programme is predominantly white British women between 40 and 59, middle-class and highly educated.

Where is the real Ambridge?

Borsetshire

How many listeners does the archers have?

5 million listeners

What is the name of the pub in The Archers?

The Old Bull pub

Who owns the bull in Ambridge?

In 1993 Peggy Archer (now Peggy Woolley) sold The Bull to Sid and Kathy Perks, and since they were unable to raise the full price of £250,000 alone Guy Pemberton came in as a sleeping partner, taking a one-third share. The rest of the sum was raised using their assets and a mortgage.

Are the archers still on the radio?

BBC Radio 4 will mark 70 years of The Archers with a series of features across its output on Friday. As well as broadcasting episode number 19,343 of the world’s longest-running serial drama, stars from it will appear on the station’s other programmes.

What happened to Sid Perks in The Archers?

Alan Devereux, who played the role of Sid Perks in The Archers for nearly fifty years, has died. Sid arrived in Ambridge as a young tearaway from Birmingham on 30 September 1963 until his death in 2010. Alan’s commitment to the character and to The Archers ran very deep.

Who played Sid Perks in The Archers?

Actor Alan Devereux

Why do audiences listen to the Archers?

Listening to The Archers is a crucial way for them to keep in touch with British life. In fact, even within the UK, some listeners from urban areas have stated how they like the sense of rural life that is evident in the show.

Who has just died in the Archers?

Colin Skipp has died aged 80 after leaving his role in The Archers behind in 2013 following several heart attacks and having major heart surgery.

What is the purpose of the archers today?

It aims to provide essential drama from the heart of the country.