The Archers

Ed makes an unsettling discovery, and a bombshell is dropped at the Maliks.

A decision is reached for the Grundys, and there’s disappointment for Akram.

Writer: Katie Hims Director: Dave Payne Editor: Jeremy Howe Ben Archer … Ben Norris David Archer … Timothy Bentinck Josh Archer ... Sam Wilkinson Pip Archer … Daisy Badger Ruth Archer … Felicity Finch Harrison Burns …...

Lily has major concerns, and Zainab comes to the rescue.

Ben attempts to make a difference, and Eddie surveys the damage.

Harrison tries to maintain order, and will history repeat itself for David?

One resident finds themselves in a desperate situation, and there’s a shock for Ruth.

It’s Pip and Stella’s wedding day, and Vince proves a knight in shining armour.

Sunday 11th – 16th October 2026 Writer: Sarah Hehir and Katie Hims Director: Jessica Bunch Editor: Jeremy Howe Brian Aldridge … Charles Collingwood David Archer … Timothy Bentinck Pip Archer … Daisy Badger Ruth Archer …...

Freddie’s feelings are hurt, and Khalil has some making up to do.

At Berrow Farm, Martyn Gibson is concerned about costs in their challenging pig industry and warns Jazzer that they’ll need to make hefty savings. Jazzer fishes for information – does he mean job losses? Martyn assures...

Keira and Henry wish Khalil a happy 16th birthday and promise him a treat at the school shop. Keira is looking forward to dancing and celebrating with the boys at the wedding, however she’s less impressed at having to...

Pip and David discuss AI in farming, which they think can’t be ignored. Pip tells David that Stella’s mum is still coming to the wedding but won’t be walking Stella down the aisle. David offers his services instead of...

Pip and Stella are in wedding planning mode and discuss their first dance, practicing lifting each other. On a more serious note, Pip is worried about the lack of silage stored for their pasture-fed herd. They’re...

Clarrie’s concerns bubble to the surface, and Amber becomes overwhelmed.