# INTERVIEW: Mark Bonnar on Finlay, Helen & The Archers

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Podcast: [All About The Archers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/all-about-the-archers-6604711)
Published: 2026-05-08T18:01:00+00:00
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## Resource

We are thrilled to welcome Mark Bonnar to  All About The Archers  to talk about his arrival in Ambridge as Scottish crofter Finlay. Mark chats about joining  The Archers  for its 75th anniversary, whether Finlay could ever return, what he really thinks of Helen, and why Finlay’s croft is absolutely non-negotiable. We also discuss  Celebrity Traitors , returning to  Line of Duty  as Mike Dryden, his upcoming drama  The Siege , radio acting, Big Finish, Shetland, cheese, swooning listeners and the vital question: what biscuit would Finlay eat while hiding from Helen? Watch, follow & support All About The Archers ▶️ Watch on YouTube : All About The Archers ☕ Support the podcast : Buy us a coffee 🛍️ Merch : All About The Archers on Redbubble 💬 Join the community Facebook Group: All About The Archers 📸 Follow us on social media Instagram & Threads: @aboutthearchers TikTok: @allaboutthearchers X: @AboutTheArchers Bluesky: allaboutthearchers.bsky.social 📧 Email : quickbookreviews@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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