Best Radio4 Podcasts (2025)

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The Great Ambridge Apocalypse Sweepstake! 1:05:04

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1h ago1:05:04

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We look at the runners and riders for potential deaths in the anniversary episode and wonder why Fallon suddenly turned into the Hulk with no warning Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Tractor Fun 41:05

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This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Grellan who has thoughts on what we actually hear and what we don't; · Love Jazzer's Singing, who has plot hopes for the year ahead; · and finally Witherspoon, who enjoyed the tractor run, and in particular Lynda's contributions; And we have emails from Edna Cloud, and Chri…

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It's the Christmas Show! 29:31

4d ago29:31

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Hope you all have a fabulous Christmas, and thank you so much for your support, your friendliness, your hilarious emails, your touching reminiscences and your all round good eggedness. We are very lucky to have you. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Dear John 1:01:12

4d ago1:01:12

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This week’s podcast is presented by Stephen and Jacqueline. We hear from: · Jeff, who has thoughts on tractors and on John Archer; · Witherspoon, who is in a reflective mood; · Jade in Australia who has a Scottish plot prediction; · Jules from Brooklyn who is feeling sympathy for Josh; · Nathan, who is nominating Ed as his character of the year; · …

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Silage Night 34:35

5d ago34:35

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All is calm. All is bright. And that goes for ALL our listeners. Thanks so much for listening, supporting and reviewing The Cider Shed in 2025. It means so much! Now, what's going on the top of that tree? Stringed Along : No sex or violins for Josh this Christmas. Flat Refusal : No room at the shop for Chris and Carly ex-communicates. What The Pluc…

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Pat’s in the driving seat 15:17

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This week is hosted by Philippa & Quentin A short midweek round up of The Archers SO FAR focusing on Sunday, Monday & Tuesday episodes up to 16/12/25. You can also watch this on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AllAboutTheArchers-vv8jz/videos You can BUY US A COFFEE here: buymeacoffee.com/allaboutthearchers You can buy our MERCH here: https://www.…

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Sick of the Stables - your guide to what happened last week on The Archers 1:20:16

11d ago1:20:16

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We spend a whole week with our heads down the lavatory and wonder if Leonard is going for sainthood and how Lily can be quite so blasé about Australia.... Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Lurgy House 1:04:30

11d ago1:04:30

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This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: Amber Rage in Ambridge who is wondering what it would be like to wander around Ambridge; Michelle from Dorset, who wonders whether Leonard has a death wish; Leigh from Cookham, who is also concerned about Leonard; Claire in Northern France, who has been noticing outdated idea…

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Tractor Runs 39:18

11d ago39:18

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Hey everyone, Massive thanks and welcome to new Patreon member Carl. As it's a bubble week, we'll give the writers the same respect they deserve in our bullet points : You can send the most treasured person in your life a Cider Shed Patreon membership as a gift : https://www.patreon.com/thecidershed/gift Become a beautiful patron of The Cider Shed …

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Ambridge has gone VIRAL 15:19

16d ago15:19

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Ambridge has gone VIRAL! This week is hosted by Philippa & Katie A short midweek round up of The Archers SO FAR focusing on Sunday, Monday & Tuesday episodes up to 9/12/25. You can also watch this on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AllAboutTheArchers-vv8jz/videos You can BUY US A COFFEE here: buymeacoffee.com/allaboutthearchers You can buy our ME…

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Bramber? Or Ambrad? Your guide to what's just happened on BBC The Archers 1:11:17

20d ago1:11:17

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So Brad and Amber are a thing, why has Joy become hysterical over the tractor run and has the shop finally settled down? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Bye, George 1:06:34

18d ago1:06:34

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This week’s podcast is presented by Stephen and Jacqueline. We hear from: · Jade in Australia, who wants to know about Oliver's past; · Amber Rage in Ambridge, who has some thoughts and predictions about the 75th Anniversary of The Archers; · Juliet, a first-time caller-innerer, who is wondering what has happened to Marky; · Globe-Trotting Richard …

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Too Junk to Pluck 38:36

19d ago38:36

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A big thank you and welcome to new Cider Shed Patreon members : Susan, Drabzer, Wendy and Lowty. Don't forget, you can give someone else a TCS Patreon membership as a gift. Details can be found below. This week David takes us on a diminutive culinary tour, Eddie starts WW3 and Adam branches out. On the list for our offender manager : To Sum Up : Am…

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This can never happen!!! 17:05

23d ago17:05

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This week is hosted by Philippa, Katie, Lauren & Quentin A short midweek round up of The Archers SO FAR focusing on Sunday, Monday & Tuesday episodes up to 2/12/25. You can also watch this on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AllAboutTheArchers-vv8jz/videos You can BUY US A COFFEE here: buymeacoffee.com/allaboutthearchers You can buy our MERCH here…

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Ed first down the stairs - BBC Radio 4 The Archers podcast 1:06:28

25d ago1:06:28

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Is Brad struggling with his inner Machiavelli, and who was Rex thinking of...Alice or Krusty? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Justin's Beavers 52:32

25d ago52:32

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This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Witherspoon, who might be feeling sorry for George; · Michelle from Dorset who has questions about George's drone and the village shop; · Nathan, a first time caller-innerer, at least when using his own name, who has not been enjoying the sounds of silence; · Witherspoon ag…

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Cold (Turkey) Feet 44:32

26d ago44:32

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Hello everyone. As it's pertinent and as mentioned in this episode, we've made the Patreon special in which we reviewed the week of John's tractoring available to all. You can listen to it after you've listened to this week's episode by clicking here : https://www.patreon.com/posts/106953405?collection=703112 We hope you enjoy it. Right, on our wed…

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WHAT????? 15:49

30d ago15:49

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This week is hosted by Philippa & Lauren A short midweek round up of The Archers SO FAR focusing on Sunday, Monday & Tuesday episodes up to 25/11/25. You can also watch this on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AllAboutTheArchers-vv8jz/videos You can BUY US A COFFEE here: buymeacoffee.com/allaboutthearchers You can buy our MERCH here: https://www.r…

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Och aye the nonsense - BBC The Archers fan podcast 56:37

1M ago56:37

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We spend a week in Blackpool and Scotland, welcome Peggy MkII to the clan and praise Brian for getting out of it.... Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Scots Waylaid 1:08:23

1M ago1:08:23

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This week’s podcast is presented by Stephen and Jacqueline We hear from: · Love Jazzer's Singing who, among other things, thinks we all need to be a bit more Natasha; · Grellan from London, who has not been enjoying Scottish Castle Week; · Kathleen, also from London, who has surprised herself because she has been enjoying it; · Nick in the Cotswold…

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Uh-Oh! Bonnar Alert! 45:03

1M ago45:03

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A big thank you and welcome to our new Patreon members : Annie, Jilly, Claudia and Sonya. We decided to start with a recap of last Friday's episode before taking the high road to Scotland via Blackpool. Make sure you've packed the following : Rock Bottom :Blackpool grabs Justin, Jakob grabs a teddy. Highland Fling : Helen stands accused of love in …

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Blackpool rocks 16:28

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This week is hosted by Philippa & Quentin A short midweek round up of The Archers SO FAR focusing on Sunday, Monday & Tuesday episodes up to 18/11/25. You can also watch this on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AllAboutTheArchers-vv8jz/videos You can BUY US A COFFEE here: buymeacoffee.com/allaboutthearchers You can buy our MERCH here: https://www.…

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A smashing surprise for Phoebe - fan podcast for BBC The Archers 54:46

1M ago54:46

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As if an eight hour minibus ride to Scotland with her extended family wasn't enough, Phoebe now has even more good news to contend with. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Beavers Postponed 58:18

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This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen We hear from: · Casey in Vancouver, who has thoughts about Josh's sexuality; · Witherspoon, who has mostly been thinking about George; · An anonymous AirBNB owner who has had rather a lot of calls relating to a booking he has taken for next week; · David from Carmarthenshire who wonders why…

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George and Amber Split The Bill 46:21

1M ago46:21

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A big thank you and welcome to Aine for becoming a new Cider Shed Patreon member. Much appreciated. Matthew is bracing himself for the slings and arrows of his (not really) outrageous opinion of Susan. Elsewhere, we check in with the Borsetshire Bakery that's raising the dead, Waterley Cross gets into the travel industry and David goes all clerical…

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Just give me some time 15:13

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This week is hosted by Philippa & Katie A short midweek round up of The Archers SO FAR focusing on Sunday, Monday & Tuesday episodes up to 11/11/25. You can also watch this on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AllAboutTheArchers-vv8jz/videos You can BUY US A COFFEE here: buymeacoffee.com/allaboutthearchers You can buy our MERCH here: https://www.re…

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Bread of heaven - podcast for BBC The Archers 57:48

2M ago57:48

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It's more unusual to have the sandwiches after the funeral, not during, but this is Ambridge....Chris and Carly, George and Esme...it's all about to kick off. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Funerals, Fireworks 1:09:59

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This week’s podcast is presented by Stephen and Michelle We hear from: · Fiona, who is worried about a possible generational gap; · Tracy from California, who isn't very impressed with Susan; · Witherspoon, who sympathises with Henry; · Love Jazzer's Singing, who loved the scene in the Bull between Chris and Carly; · Glyn, who is hoping for conflic…

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Loaf Thy Neighbour 36:35

2M ago36:35

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A big thank you and welcome to our new Patreon members : Melissa and Krystyna and a big cheese egg for Tom for his upgrade. Let us take you on an excellent adventure of our very own this week. Mulligan's Wake : Brown bread and in a crate. Protein Barred : Mick is cast out of church. Go Hard (Cheese) or go Home : Tom and Helen get absolutely grated.…

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Angel Delight 13:41

2M ago13:41

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This week is hosted by Philippa & Quentin A short midweek round up of The Archers SO FAR focusing on Sunday, Monday & Tuesday episodes up to 04/11/25. You can also watch this on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AllAboutTheArchers-vv8jz/videos You can BUY US A COFFEE here: buymeacoffee.com/allaboutthearchers You can buy our MERCH here: https://www.…

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Best Bull in Show - a podcast for fans of BBC The Archers 1:04:04

2M ago1:04:04

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Harriet gets a baby girl named after her, Jeff doesn't, no-one wants Georgie and Lilian's becoming more like Justin every day. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rogue Heifer 1:13:33

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This week’s podcast is presented by Theo and Stephen. We hear from: · Andrea in Beautiful Brittany who has a lot to say about Pip; · Helen - not the Bridge Farm one - who has a plot prediction for a 75th anniversary spectacular; · Witherspoon, who has opinions about Will Grundy; · Katherine, who doesn't like Pip but does like the Hare and Hounds; ·…

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Pip 'Enjoys' Hallowhine 50:14

2M ago50:14

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A big thank you and welcome to new Patreon member Barry and an equally big thanks to Mandy and Melanie for upgrading their memberships. Join us this week as we ponder the wonder of Freddie and the enigma that is Pip. Adam's cooking something up in the polytunnels, there's something out on those moors and a certain Vincent (not that one) comes back …

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Mixed emotions in Ambridge this week 15:45

2M ago15:45

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This week is hosted by Philippa & Lauren A short midweek round up of The Archers SO FAR focusing on Sunday, Monday & Tuesday episodes of The Archers up to 28/10/25. You can also watch this on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AllAboutTheArchers-vv8jz/videos You can BUY US A COFFEE here: buymeacoffee.com/allaboutthearchers You can buy our MERCH here…

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The Archers does Succession.... 55:39

2M ago55:39

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We ponder the Great Ambridge Otch-Up - who will go where when Home Farm comes back into play, Georgie's new leaf didn't stay turned over for very long and how soon should Josh wait before he pounces on a grieving daughter? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Aldridge Apocalypse? 1:10:24

2M ago1:10:24

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This week’s podcast is presented by Stephen and Jacqueline. We hear from: · Amber Rage in Ambridge - a second time caller-innerer - who is on #TeamGeorge in his dispute with Lilian; · Katherine, who is frustrated that so many inhabitants of Ambridge won't let George move on; · Claire from Clapham who has been enjoying people being told the truth th…

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Flouncy Castle 44:01

2M ago44:01

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Hey there everyone. A big thank you and welcome to new Patreon members : Russell and Sara. This week we go healthy with a new spread at the breakfast table, we plan ahead with Josh, we find the ultimate Ambridge tipple and we invest in Meadow Farm's backstory on cassette. Pinned in the family holiday groupchat : Back Behind Bars : George takes The …

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Fresh start? 14:43

2M ago14:43

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This week is hosted by Philippa & Quentin A short midweek round up of The Archers SO FAR focusing on Sunday, Monday & Tuesday episodes up to 21/10/25. You can also watch this on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AllAboutTheArchers-vv8jz/videos You can BUY US A COFFEE here: buymeacoffee.com/allaboutthearchers You can buy our MERCH here: https://www.…

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RIP Mulligan, it's like we never knew you - fan podcast for BBC The Archers 59:51

2M ago59:51

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This week, we acknowledge Khalil's new grown-up voice, wonder where on earth Esme comes from and wonders why Lilian's' behaving so badly. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.