{"podcast":{"title":"All About The Archers","slug":"all-about-the-archers-6604711","podcast_index_feed_id":6604711,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/64e79212f8a6d800111e7958","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/all-about-the-archers","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/64e79212f8a6d800111e7958/1697549891419-aa7704f6df6d6f3c1973b5efd6ace071.jpeg","author":"Philippa Hall","episode_count":219,"summary":"Obsessed with Ambridge? So are we. All About The Archers — a fan podcast companion to BBC Radio 4's The Archers What it is All About The Archers is a weekly fan-led podcast dedicated to The Archers — BBC Radio 4's long-running everyday story of country folk, broadcasting continuously since 1951 and the world's longest-running soap opera. Set in the fictional English village of Ambridge, The Archers follows the lives of farming families and villagers including the Archers of Brookfield Farm, the Grundys, the Aldridges of Home Farm, and the wider community that gathers at the village pub, The Bull. This is a companion podcast made by fans, for fans — not an official BBC production. It assumes familiarity with current storylines but welcomes listeners at any stage of their Archers journey, even beginners. Hosts Philippa, Katie and Quentin — three enthusiastic Archers fans who bring warmth, humour, and genuine investment in Ambridge life. Format Midweek episodes (shorter): covering Sunday–Tuesday episodes to keep listeners up to date. Recap and discussion of the week's Ambridge events. Guest interview episodes : occasional in-depth conversations with cast members (past guests include…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-15T08:21:12.139559+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/all-about-the-archers-6604711"},"episode":{"title":"BONUS - We ask SUSAN your questions.","slug":"bonus-we-ask-susan-your-questions","published_at":"2026-04-10T18:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/all-about-the-archers-6604711/bonus-we-ask-susan-your-questions","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/all-about-the-archers-6604711","url":"https://shows.acast.com/all-about-the-archers/episodes/bonus-we-ask-susan-your-questions","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64e79212f8a6d800111e7958/e/69d62e53e257f11e0367efb5/media.mp3","summary":"Step inside  Ambridge  with a fan-favourite character as we welcome  Charlotte Martin , the brilliant actor behind  Susan Carter  in The Archers. In this special bonus episode, Charlotte answers your questions from our Facebook community and shares behind-the-scenes insights from over  40 years on The Archers . From Susan’s legendary gossiping to the psychology behind her character, this is a must-listen for Archers fans. In This Episode: Charlotte Martin on  Susan Carter’s evolution —is she becoming “Susan the Sage”?  The truth about Susan’s gossip: harmless or harmful?  Life as both an actor AND a  research psychologist Favourite storylines and why the writing on  The Archers  stands out  Behind the scenes: from  Pebble Mill to modern BBC studios Susan’s iconic chilli… and how often she actually makes it Could Charlotte be friends with Susan in real life? Fan questions, quickfire answers & plenty of laughs If you’re obsessed with  The Archers , love  character deep-dives , or enjoy hearing actors talk about their craft, this episode delivers insight, humour, and nostalgia in equal measure. Charlotte reveals how psychology shapes her performance, how she switches between roles, and why Susan remains one of the most entertaining characters in Ambridge. Love The Archers? Enjoy bonus interviews like this by following  Quick Book Reviews  for more exclusive conversations with authors, actors, and creatives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"Step inside Ambridge with a fan-favourite character as we welcome Charlotte Martin , the brilliant actor behind Susan Carter …","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1570,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/all-about-the-archers-6604711/episodes/bonus-we-ask-susan-your-questions/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/all-about-the-archers-6604711/bonus-we-ask-susan-your-questions.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}