{"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":"WE MEET FALLON: Joanna van Kampen on 26 Years in The Archers | Exclusive Interview","slug":"we-meet-fallon-joanna-van-kampen-on-26-years-in-the-archers-exclusive-interview","published_at":"2026-03-27T19:02:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/all-about-the-archers-6604711/we-meet-fallon-joanna-van-kampen-on-26-years-in-the-archers-exclusive-interview","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/all-about-the-archers-6604711","url":"https://shows.acast.com/all-about-the-archers/episodes/we-meet-fallon-joanna-van-kampen-on-26-years-in-the-archers","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64e79212f8a6d800111e7958/e/69c16b981861d127d5ba9318/media.mp3","summary":"In this special episode, we’re joined by  Joanna van Kampen , who plays  Fallon Rogers  in  The Archers . With an incredible 26 years in Ambridge, Joanna shares behind-the-scenes stories, reflections on Fallon’s journey and her thoughts on some of the character’s biggest storylines. We discuss: How Joanna first landed the role of Fallon What it’s like playing the same character for over two decades Fallon’s relationship with Harrison and recent challenges Filming dramatic scenes, including the car crash episode The realities of recording The Archers and studio life Fallon’s evolution from rebellious teenager to business owner Whether Fallon is truly happy right now We also explore: Behind-the-scenes moments with fellow cast members Listener perceptions of Fallon and how characters are interpreted Fallon’s strengths, flaws and what might lie ahead And of course, we couldn’t resist asking: What biscuit would Fallon be? This is a must-listen for fans of The Archers and anyone interested in the craft behind one of radio’s most iconic shows. 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 Bluesky: allaboutthearchers.bsky.social 📧 Email : quickbookreviews@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"In this special episode, we’re joined by Joanna van Kampen , who plays Fallon Rogers in The Archers . With an incredible 26 years…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1790,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/all-about-the-archers-6604711/episodes/we-meet-fallon-joanna-van-kampen-on-26-years-in-the-archers-exclusive-interview/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/we-meet-fallon-joanna-van-kampen-on-26-years-in-the-archers-exclusive-interview.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}