Best Radio4 Podcasts (2025)

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What do we want? The World's Worst Protest - BBC The Archers podcast 50:03

9h ago50:03

50:03

What is George's great plan, Eddie stop rapping for the love of God and who made up that protest chant? Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Model men 55:14

1h ago55:14

55:14

This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Theo. We hear from: Michelle from Dorset, a first-time caller-innerer, who is dreaming of giant poo costumes Claire from Clapham, who is worried about poor Clarrie Love Jazzer’s singing, with a cheer for Brad Witherspoon, focussing on the young men of Ambridge Jade from Australia, loving the contra…

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Curds Not Turds 44:03

6h ago44:03

44:03

A big thank you and welcome to new Patrons: Steve and Carolyn. Join Keri and Matthew this week as they seek out Freddie's latest compilation CD, discover a positive podcast to rival TCS and pick out the perfect hamper for you all. On our protest placards this week: Close to The Bone : Freddie sends The Cider Shed switchboard into meltdown. Tractor …

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BONUS - We ask Harry Chilcott your questions 8:19

5h ago8:19

8:19

A very short episode! We chat to Jack Ashton who plays Harry Chilcott in The Archers and ask him questions from our Facebook group. You can support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllAboutTheArchers Or you can BUY US A COFFEE here: buymeacoffee.com/allaboutthearchers Do join ‘All About The Archers’ on our FACEBOOK Group: https://www.facebook…

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“You Two Toilets Rolls” in The Archers 14:38

15h ago14:38

14:38

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 11/3/25. You can join us for the PATREON live event: https://www.patreon.com/AllAboutTheArchers You can BUY US A COFFEE here: buymeacoffee.com/allaboutthearchers You can buy our MERCH here: http…

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Never let a child near a robot - for fans of BBC Radio 4 The Archers 1:00:54

4d ago1:00:54

1:00:54

Lilian has no boundaries and Krusty has no hope. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Anti-Natasha 1:17:53

3d ago1:17:53

1:17:53

This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Tracy from California, calling very early in the week, to tell us she told us so; · Love Jazzer's Singing, who needs to talk about Natasha; · Anna, discussing her AI-created image of Natasha; · Leigh, from Cookham, who is both having fun and seeing red ; · Katherine who is …

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The Hunt for Red Pesto 34:49

3d ago34:49

34:49

Hey there folks. A big thank you and welcome to new Patrons : Daniel and Catherine. This week we delve into Ambridge's premier toilet store, the cold war and a little bit of local radio. Flat Out : Brad tosses his pancake prize away. Look at Estate of Her! : Natasha gets nasty in the house market. Anti Vacs : Brain and Lilian smash it up at The Gil…

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BONUS - We ask Tracy your questions 18:36

4d ago18:36

18:36

We chat to the wonderful Susie Riddell who plays Tracy Horrobin in The Archers. You can support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AllAboutTheArchers You can also watch this on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AllAboutTheArchers-vv8jz/videos You can listen to Susie's fantastic podcast with Esther Stanford called "Limited Time Only" (as mention…

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Pancake Day in The Archers 14:19

8d ago14:19

14:19

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 4/3/25. You can support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllAboutTheArchers Or you can BUY US A COFFEE here: buymeacoffee.com/allaboutthearchers You can buy our MERCH here: https://www.redbubble.com/peopl…

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Nasty Natasha - BBC The Archers fan podcast 52:06

13d ago52:06

52:06

We discuss Khalil's backstory, and Harriet's delighted that the bitch is back at Bridge Farm. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Pub Brunch 55:42

10d ago55:42

55:42

This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Anna, who has been looking at some villagers in a different way; · Malcolm, who tells us that the answer to everybody's problems is a loss adjuster; · Katherine, who has a potpourri of questions after Tuesday's episode; · Witherspoon, who is a bit grumpy about the way the r…

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The Fast and The Spurious 46:06

10d ago46:06

46:06

Hi all you lovely folk. A big welcome and thank you to new Patrons: Daniela, Helen and David. Join Keri and Matthew this week as they attempt to get Borsetshire Water on the blower, dream up the ultimate crowd-puller for The Bull and they look into the unknown terror of Ambridge's very own Bermuda (Cheese) Triangle. The toppings this week include: …

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Tossed Tagine in The Archers 15:30

15d ago15:30

15:30

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 25/2/25. Join us for our PATREON event: https://www.patreon.com/AllAboutTheArchers Or you can BUY US A COFFEE here: buymeacoffee.com/allaboutthearchers You can buy our MERCH here: https://www.redbubble.com/peo…

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21 - Street Fighter with Pixel Cherry Ninja 34:18

16d ago34:18

34:18

Pixel Cherry Ninja is the host of an excellent retro gaming channel. He does a lot of work covering the FPGA scene. We bonded over Alejandro Martin and the Super Sega System Scam (my words, not those of PCN!) Turns out we also share a few other things as well! If you enjoyed this then do check out PCN's YouTube channel and tell him I sent you. Head…

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The Great Borchester Water Fight - a podcast for fans of BBC Radio 4's The Archers 1:05:34

22d ago1:05:34

1:05:34

Harriet reckons she has Post Traumatic Sh*t Disorder, we are disappointed in the lack of Home Farm detail and Lucy's distressed by Tracey. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co…

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Sparrow attack 49:42

17d ago49:42

49:42

This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Katherine, who doesn't think that Bridge Farm should have been employing Clarrie to clean up the dairy; · Ros in South Wales, who wonders whether the Bridge Farm cheeses will lose their taste; · Katherine again, who has been amused by Wayne's career change; · and finally Gl…

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Celia Creams Helen 58:31

17d ago58:31

58:31

A big welcome to new Patrons: Paul, Claudia and Catherine and a big up to long time Patron Helen. Join us this week as we try to pick the right housesitting service, we plan a little cosmetic alteration round the back and we consider a trip down Panama way for one of Wayne's signature pancakes. Now, somewhere on this remote control is the button fo…

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We interview Alistair! 29:12

18d ago29:12

29:12

We chat to Michael Lumsden who plays Alistair Lloyd in The Archers Do join ‘All About The Archers’ on our FACEBOOK Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1127587031446013 You can support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllAboutTheArchers Or you can BUY US A COFFEE here: buymeacoffee.com/allaboutthearchers You can buy our MERCH here: https://…

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A high bacterial load in The Archers 15:34

22d ago15:34

15:34

This week is hosted by Philippa & Katie We talk about what has happened in Ambridge, in The Archers so far this week A short midweek round up of The Archers SO FAR focusing on Sunday, Monday & Tuesday episodes up to 18/2/25. You can support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllAboutTheArchers Or you can BUY US A COFFEE here: buymeacoffee.com/a…

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20 - Sega Rally with Mat Murray 43:15

23d ago43:15

43:15

I'm a big fan of Mat Murray on and off The Computer Game Show. He's always said no to doing shows outside of TCGS so I was really thrilled he agreed to coming on RAM. It's a really lovely episode that not only covers the Sega Saturn, we also get into Severance and Mr Beast...don't worry, we recorded this a few weeks ago so it shouldn't have any cur…

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The sh*t's hit the fam - BBC The Archers fan podcast 1:04:46

29d ago1:04:46

1:04:46

Not exactly a romantic Valentine's week, was it? The Bridge Farm lot are swimming in it and Wayne's up to the neck in it. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…

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Borsetshire Brown 58:39

24d ago58:39

58:39

This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Julia in Shropshire, who really enjoyed the previous week on The Archers; this week less so; · Kirk from Somerset, who wanted to clear up some misconceptions about sewage; · Katherine, who won't be buying any more cheese from Bridge Farm; · Grellan in London, who thinks tha…

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Borshitshire 43:45

24d ago43:45

43:45

Hey everyone. A big welcome to new patrons: Becky and Molly, thanks to Helen for being patient and a massive Bristol big-up to Louise for the membership upgrade. Further thanks to Mr Snodes for his inspired title idea on Bluesky. Aside from that, we're in serious mode this week, no silly ads or giggles about poop, oh no, absolutely not. I think we'…

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Faecal Matters! in The Archers 14:57

29d ago14:57

14:57

This week is hosted by Philippa & Quentin We talk about what has happened in Ambridge, in The Archers so far this week A short midweek round up of The Archers SO FAR focusing on Sunday, Monday & Tuesday episodes up to 11/2/25. Join us for our LIVE online PATREON event: https://www.patreon.com/AllAboutTheArchers Or you can BUY US A COFFEE here: buym…

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19 - Monsters with Holly from The Retro Collective 32:49

1M ago32:49

32:49

This episode Holly from The Retro Collective joins me and brings the BBC game Monsters. If you want to visit The Cave and The Arcade Archive then head over to https://www.retrocollective.co.uk/ and if the This Week in Retro pod appeals find it in all the usual places or here https://open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y?si=e4c4ed9b7e3e4b7e I…

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Why didn't they ring Rochelle? Podcast for fans of BBC The Archers 56:21

1M ago56:21

56:21

We're never going to hear from Harassment again, are we? Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Not Cricket! 43:26

1M ago43:26

43:26

This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Witherspoon, who takes a Hollywood view of Fallon and Harrison; · Claire from Clapham, who has been enjoying some adult conversations; · And finally Paul from Olney, who isn't convinced about Chris and Hannah. We also have an email from Chris in Indiana. Plus: we have the W…

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Lawrence Bowls a Wrong'un 43:05

1M ago43:05

43:05

Join Keri and Matthew at the crease this week as they attempt to win the toss. Batting order as follows: Googly-eyed: Lawrence is in for his maiden over. Swine Clue : Hannah hogs Chris's attention at the pub quiz. Isosceles Love Triangle : Brad, Ben and Zainab just don't add up. Produced by Matthew Weir Become a beautiful patron of The Cider Shed a…

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Bookclub - Special Edition 24:44

1M ago24:44

24:44

This episode is hosted by Philippa, Katie & Lauren as we talk about "The Archers Unseen" by Julie Beckett We talk about what has happened in Ambridge, in The Archers so far this week A short midweek round up of The Archers SO FAR focusing on Sunday, Monday & Tuesday episodes up to 4/2/25. You can support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllAb…

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Hidden emotions in The Archers 15:26

1M ago15:26

15:26

This week is hosted by Philippa & Lauren We talk about what has happened in Ambridge, in The Archers so far this week A short midweek round up of The Archers SO FAR focusing on Sunday, Monday & Tuesday episodes up to 4/2/25. You can support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllAboutTheArchers Or you can BUY US A COFFEE here: buymeacoffee.com/a…

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18 - The Biz with Sean Bell on the ZX Spectrum 43:34

1M ago43:34

43:34

Joined in this episode by Sean Bell from The Computer Game Show. Big fan of the show and haven't had the chance to chat much before so this was a delight! We talk about the The Biz on the ZX Spectrum written by Chris Sievey aka Frank Sidebottom. Here's Sean playing the Biz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3woSlOfoZDY Merch, podcasts and everything T…

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Enough with the standalone weeks! Podcast for fans of BBC's The Archers 1:12:38

1M ago1:12:38

1:12:38

Lucy and Jeff try and imagine the Feedback inbox this week and wonder how many more of these weeks on #TheArchers we can stand, and Febreze goes backstage at the Ambridge pantomime Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/Ambridg…

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16 - Dungeon Master with Dave Velociraptor 34:32

1M ago34:32

34:32

Welcome to the show that invites a guest on to chat about a 'retro' game that means something to them. The term retro here is used VERY loosely. Basically the guest can bring anything... Season 2 Episode 1 kicks off with Dave Velociraptor - one of the hosts on teh fab This Week in Retro podcast and YouTube show. Check out TWIR - https://www.youtube…

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Pantomime Now! 1:31:36

1M ago1:31:36

1:31:36

This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Love Jazzer's Singing; who might be missing Nigel and is not sure about Vince, nor AI · Andrea from Beautiful Brittany who says no panto talk but she does have a plot suggestion; · Michelle who has enjoyed the humour this week but has questioned the bad boys in Ambridge; · …

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Panto Loons 49:12

1M ago49:12

49:12

Matthew comforts Keri as they piece together the criminal reconstruction of a week that felt like curtains for The Archers. A big thank you and welcome to our nine new patrons : Julie, Cushla, Benedict, Lizzie, Lisa, Linda, Charlotte, Jenny and Lorraine. Further thanks to all of you who listen and support us. Entering stage left: Button It : Mick g…

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Unscrupulous Harpies The Archers 15:06

1M ago15:06

15:06

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 28/1/25. You can support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllAboutTheArchers Or you can BUY US A COFFEE here: buymeacoffee.com/allaboutthearchers You can buy our MERCH here: https://www.redbubble.com/peo…

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17 - Sim City 2000 with LGR Clint 32:34

1M ago32:34

32:34

This episode I'm chatting to Clint who is perhaps better known as LGR on YouTube. He jumped into the game early and his hard work has paid off. he's currently sitting at 1.75 million subs. Unfortunately he was recently hit by Hurricane Helene. It's an incredible story. Check out his YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@LGR If you want to support me …

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Don't let him move in, Lizzie! BBC The Archers fan podcast 1:00:39

2M ago1:00:39

1:00:39

Lucy goes Tarantino on Joy, Harriet thinks Nellie is Neil's mother and no-one understands why Americans use cups as a measurement. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac…

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More evolved? 46:29

2M ago46:29

46:29

This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Claire from Clapham who has a plot prediction about Neil's provenance; · And Witherspoon, who enjoyed An old home week in Ambridge this week, whatever that means. We also have three emails, from Lilian, from Chris and from Chris in Indiana. Plus: we have the Week in Ambridg…

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Nelly, The Elephant in The Room 44:20

2M ago44:20

44:20

Join Keri and Matthew this week as they sabotage the roof of Felperham Arts Centre. A huge welcome to new patrons : James, Mark, Diana, Mary and John. Props to Rutherian for the title of this week's episode. On the physical menu list: Casey Meat-up : Vince gets romantic. Thai The Knot : Ben and Zainab pad it out. Gen Sex : Brian can do whatever the…

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We interview KATE! 25:33

2M ago25:33

25:33

We chat to Perdita Avery who plays Kate Madikane in The Archers Do join ‘All About The Archers’ on our FACEBOOK Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1127587031446013 You can support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllAboutTheArchers Or you can BUY US A COFFEE here: buymeacoffee.com/allaboutthearchers You can buy our MERCH here: https://www…

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