The Archers

Contemporary drama in a rural setting from the world's longest running soap opera. Follow the residents of the fictional farming community of Ambridge. Original programmes broadcast 1900 hrs Sunday - Friday. Episodes added daily (except Saturdays).

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05/06/2026

31 May – 5th June 2026 Writer: Shaun McKenna Director: Mel Ward Editor: Jeremy Howe Brian Aldridge … Charles Collingwood Helen Archer … Louiza Patikas  Pat Archer …   Patricia Gallimore  Natasha Archer … Mali Harries  Tom Archer … William Troughton  Alice Carter … Hollie Chapman  Ian Craig …  Stephen Kennedy  Rex Fairbrother ... Nick Barber Martyn Gibson … Jon Glover Eddie Grundy …

5 Jun 2PM 13 min

04/06/2026

Akram suffers a crisis of confidence, and there’s a clash of ideas at Bridge Farm.

4 Jun 2PM 13 min

03/06/2026

Helen is intrigued by a new notion, and relations defrost for Rex.

3 Jun 2PM 12 min

02/06/2026

There’s light at the end of the tunnel for Alice, and Ed finds himself on the spot.

2 Jun 11AM 13 min

01/06/2026

Tom considers his options, and Ian has ground to make up.

1 Jun 2PM 12 min

31/05/2026

Tensions mount for Rex, and Martyn Gibson attempts to get to the bottom of recent events.

31 May 2PM 13 min

29/05/2026

24th May – 29th May 2026 Writer: Katie Hims Director: Jessica Bunch Editor: Jeremy Howe Brian Aldridge … Charles Collingwood Natasha Archer … Mali Harries  Tom Archer … William Troughton  Lilian Bellamy … Sunny Ormonde Alice Carter … Hollie Chapman  Susan Carter … Charlotte Martin Ian Craig …  Stephen Kennedy  Alan Franks … John Telfer Brad Horrobin …

29 May 2PM 13 min

28/05/2026

Natasha makes plans for the future, and Kirsty struggles to allay her fears.

28 May 2PM 14 min

The Archers

48 Episodes