Ambridge on the Couch - this week on The Archers
Episodes
O Henry - a podcast for fans of BBC Radio 4's The Archers
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we applaud Henry, discuss Jeff's warm hands and Harriet plans her own funeral. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeon...
Zip wires in the dark - a podcast for fans of The Archers
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy's cross about the Grundy land developer. Harriet's delighted about the Grundy land developer. Plus ça change. Support this show http://support...
Let's be tree surgeons!
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jeff and Lucy wonder if Ed and Emma will actually ever get any tree surgery done in between all the sex and are greatly disappointed that Ju...
It's panto time!
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From all of us, to all of you, have a very very merry Christmas xxxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. S...
Smarm or charm?
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A bumper Christmas episode in which James Everett makes us cry, Lucy cheers Lilian and Harriet wants a Jazzer solo episode. Support this show http://s...
Is Johnnie a pirate?
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We visit the tea rooms with Febreze and Justin pretends to care about the poor. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hoste...
A farty enpañada
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Harry Chilcott's hip and a polytunnel party.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
Fancy penknife
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian's surrealist 80th birthday party and Azra's here to stay. Oh yeah, and Rob died. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch...
So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbyeeeee
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it cool to fail to attend your own 21st birthday? And why everyone needs a bit of Joy in their life....Support this show http://supporter.acast.com...
Will no-one think of the animals?
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eddie avoids the firework fallout and what should Helen do? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Viva spaghetti
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pip, Stella and Ruth's odd menage, how do you mess up spaghetti and it's the beginning of the end for Rob. Support this show http://supporter.acast.co...
The Famous Four Go Bowling
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Uncanny podcast visits Ambridge for Hallowe'en and what exactly is it that Adil's rescuing?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeon...
Someone shut those guinea pigs up
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An emotional rollercoaster of a week is discussed, we express our huge annoyance at missing Pip telling Jill about her new-found sexuality and Febreze...
Squalid gazebo
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We sympathise with Adil, continue cheering Usha and Harriet wants to go to the ball. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. ...
Muscular Christianity
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's a lot of honey, cheering for Usha and worry for Brad on this week's episode. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. ...
Lark Rise to...oh, sod off
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Life's a picnic for Piella and did someone mention a book? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acas...
It's DJ Freddie Abbatoir!
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ruth over-reacts, a change of career for Freddie, exciting news for our Patreons, Jeff and Jazzer become besties and Harriet just LOVES being a mother...
Scampi Fries - the ultimate deterrent
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and Mia are the Tom and Barbara Good of Ambridge, and who eats Scampi Fries on a date? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthe...
The Conspiracy Episode
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which Jeff thinks it was Ruth that had mastitis and Lynda's drives everyone mad Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Ho...
Toby and Pip - the most brutal put-down since Weaver
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The scales have fallen from Emma's eyes and "I felt...nothing" Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See a...
Rollerskates, receptionists and Rob
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oh Helen what have you done....Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
Borchester Blue vs Cromwell Cream
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy accidentally terrifies Harriet, Harriet terrifies her neighbour and Georgie terrifies everyone. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambr...
Burping kombucha
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we contemplate the complacency of Bridge Farm and why Brad would never have fallen for Eddie's Mafia game. Plus RIP poor Weaver. #TheArchers...
Adam loses his cherry
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can someone as dense as George be Machiavellian? Where did Helen go wrong? Why did we spend ten minutes listening to a description of a boat? Support ...
Cheesy overtures
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ears full of hundreds and thousands and why did the consultant ignore Helen? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted o...
Couldn't have happened to a nicer bloke
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who's out of order, Fallon or Bridge Farm? And will Brad be the saviour of George? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. H...
Weddings and Wimbledon
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where was everyone at the wedding? Why have both Mia and Jimus descended into idiocy? How many days will it take to drive a vintage car from the Midl...
Stella and Pip, sitting in a tree....
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss the futility of using psychological tactics on Lee, ferrety fun and stickers in the school office. Support this show http://suppo...
Hello Henry, bye-bye Lee
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We meet Henry and is Lee on the way out? And happy birthday Matt! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. S...
Patriarchy and the art of the nap
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show, Harriet gets confused by lightning and we are ready to take up cudgels on Helen's behalf. Support this show http://supporter.acas...
SO WHERE WAS HE THEN
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show, Lucy and Jeff wonder where Rob was, how on earth Batman and Robin are going to stop him, and sympathy for Georgie. Support this s...
Where do flies live?
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Was everyone on drugs this week? Harassment has never noticed trees and Adil's scared of Winnie the Pooh...Support this show http://supporter.acast.co...
The Felpersham College Folk Group
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Harriet thinks it's curtains for Lee and Lucy's worried about Stella. #TheArchers Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hos...
Diet Rob
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Was it? It wasn't, was it? Titchener Minor puts in an appearance, hoorah for Hannah and is Natasha moving on? Support this show http://supporter.aca...
Awkwardly Erotic
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rylan, Rob and er...wrestling? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
Coronation Illumination Abomination
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all knew what Natasha didn't, when's Rob going to pop up, and who's Rylan bunking up with?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonth...
Jazzy fleeces
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show, we wonder who Ambridge's republicans would be and why the Eurovision hoo-haa. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeon...
"Basil Fawlty"
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show, we marvel that Helen allowed Lee to eat a biscuit on the sofa, Febreze test-drives a Tesla with Lilian and who recognised Den? S...
Harold Pinter does The Archers
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Harriet's a white belt at Karate and Pat's the new Clint Eastwood. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. S...
HE'S BACK
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Georgie turns 18 and Harassment turns serious. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Keep ahead of it, Steve
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why are the Grundys blind to Georgie's true nature? What use would Elizabeth be in a pub quiz, and will Natasha save us from eco-earnestness? Good gir...
DEBBBBEEEEEEEEEEE!
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy's got her contact lenses in the wrong eyes, Jeff's been waving at sailors and Matt's done a tribute to Harriet "Judith Chalmers" Carmichael. Als...
Feeding time at the dairy
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode features Lucy as a baritone and what would your funeral tea be based on the contents of your freezer? Also featuring Keri Davies, ...
Prunes prunes prunes
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we cheer Chelsea and wonder why Neil puts up with it. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See...
Long-johns and Lee
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy has a crush and there's a strike at Bridge Farm. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Brian Aldridge - the soul of selflessness
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jeff and Lucy discuss the Strange Behaviour of Ruaridh Donovan and Lisa gives it to Alice straight (up). Support this show http://supporter....
Kate is Mr Benn
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Harriet is cheered by Kate and Lucy is baffled by Jullanne. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. H...
Borsetshire - the San Francisco of the Midlands
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ruaridh and Alice are in the Sixth Sense and Brian is Jeremy Clarkson in this week's episode. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeont...
Goodbye Jennidarling
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why were there so many sirens around Julianne's flat? Where's Debbie? Should Stella buy the nudist drill? And other questions of vital Ambridgian i...
Eric's idle
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whoops, second time lucky! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
Erik's idle
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Krusty's back in the saddle, Erik's back on the road, Brad's back in the doldrums. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Ho...
Feet, flirting and Erik the Viking
15 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is Erik Norwegian? Why can't Lucy walk? Is Matt Crawford coming back? Why does Susan hate Joy? All this AND MORE. Support this show http://supporter....
Ploppy Noo-Noo
08 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A bit of intensive catching up for Lucy and Harriet - coats, logging, choirs and crushes, dry January and Mince for dinner. Support this show http://s...
It's THE PANTO (o yes it is)
25 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's the Christmas event that the whole world's been keenly anticipating*! Starring Harriet Carmichael, Jeff Thomas and Anouk Thomas, written by Lucy...
Flammable boobs and a logging expedition
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Logging or dogging...you decide! Febreze manages to join both #Ambridge choirs at once, Lucy's jumper sets on fire and Harriet vomits at a nativity S...
Emma Grundy - the Log Lady
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode we ponder what other ways there are of spicing up your marriage other than trespass and theft, and what on earth was the signif...
Joy Horville - the fourth emergency service
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's #TheArchers fan podcast, is sausage and mash an acceptable alternative to a traditional Christmas dinner (no) and are Pip and Stella a ...
Choral sex
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fallon discovers her inner diva and Febreze investigates Black Friday. NB: This one's a bit rudey so caution if children are listening Support this s...
It's war!
20 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show, we discuss World War Brookfield, pigging, Luscombe Drinks, The Wasabi Company and class war. #TheArchers Support this show http:/...
Dodgynomics
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show we discuss Lucy's imminent stint as a pig intern like Georgie and we wonder how on earth the Brookfield Archers think that loans w...
It's the Hats I've Known re-mix!
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show we wonder how long the Ben and Beth storyline's likely to go on for and what Mince Casey was doing in Manila. Plus Harriet owes L...
It's last week in AAAAAAAGHMBRIDGE!
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's horror story of an episode, we discuss Ben's breakdown and Lilian's warty noseSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonth...
Ambridge stands up for itself...finally
23 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In which Lucy's off her head and Harriet welcomes Paul Mack. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See aca...
In which we propose that Emma Grundy takes over as PM
16 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Emma's back! Is George misunderstood? No, he's just awful. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See aca...
Pants on the line
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Krusty hangs the villagers' undercrackers on the washing line, Chelsea speaks to everyone except a medical professional and the Grundys go back in tim...
The Secret Diary of Kenton Archer aged 63 and 3/4
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show, we get annoyed by characters behaving out of...um...character, and why are we having a return to vintage Grundy? Support this sho...
Reunited!
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy and Harriet discuss reunions....Kenton's back with his diary, Chelsea's back with Tracy and Russ is left holding his painting. #TheArchers Suppo...
Oops! Bit late
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Harriet and Lucy discuss the whereabouts of Chelsea, whether Russ can ever escape his past, and Febreze takes the show into his own hands. #...
A Horobun in the oven
04 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy and Harriet investigate Chelsea's possible pregnancy, Alastair's party and the Cosy Nostra. Thank you to @blueaurorawine, Dr Teal's and Deer Box....
Brad Horobin for King of the World
28 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show, Lucy and Jeff discuss how sorely Emma is needed and what a lovely family the Horobins are. Except Uncle Clive. #TheArchers Suppor...
George's Marvellous Medicine
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy V Freeman, Harriet Carmichael and Jeff Thomas discuss everything Ambridge, from George poisoning himself with vape juice to the toxic Gemma. #The...
Whither the Village Hall?
14 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why does Tracy not talk to Emma about Gemma, and why do the scriptwriters struggle with banter? And coincidentally, Jeff, Febreze and Mr Newbie all ha...
Predictions and post offices
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why on earth are Clarrie and Susan so obsessed with the success of the pizza van? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hos...
Are they twins or an HRT medication?
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Natasha needs her mam, Tom needs his mummy and everybody needs Adil to move out of Ambridge Hall. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridg...
Cow cuddling and equine therapy
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode we discuss Ben sticking his oar in to the body shape debate, Harriet shares her disastrous audition and Mr Newbie is revealed....
Don't leave a baby near a buffalo
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Febreze is left in charge of Ian's pizza van and we look forward to the punch-up between Pat and Natasha's mother, as well as wondering wha...
The world's most refined rave
03 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show we explore sibling rivalry, the Carter's happy ending and Febreze joins the Wimbledon commentary team. Support this show http://su...
The Birthday One
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Febreze and Clarrie discuss Ambridge's ancient customs, some dating back to April, and Harriet fancies Sam the Social. Support this show http://suppor...
Harriet is in the chair
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brace yourselves....Harriet Carmichael is at the controls of this week's ep. Harriet's a huge Steph supporter and Febreze gives his style tips. Norm...
Sweet, dessert or pudding?
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy and Mr Newbie discuss Steph's one dimension and the Horobin idea of hospitality. Brought to you by https://shoreseaweed.com/ seaweed crisps. Supp...
Rats, tarantulas and heart attacks
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The listeners take Lucy and Harriet to task for being mean to Alice, and Febreze of Felpersham meets Mr Newbie. Support this show http://supporter.aca...
Jazzer rattles his nuts and Harriet's got crabs
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fuelled by JJ Whitley passionfruit vodka, Lucy and Harriet investigate the potential love triangle at the vets and is Chris right to back down? #TheAr...
Afternoon tease at Lower Loxley
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who has a baguette in an afternoon tea, and is Aaron REALLY that forensic? #TheArchers Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch...
Competitive parenting and kitchen sales techniques
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What WAS Fallon's secret ingredient and Tony kneecaps Lee. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast...
Farewell Gay Grables
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy and Pat rekindle their relationship and we give Gay Grables a fond farewell. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Ho...
Technical issues a-gogo
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thames Water drills into Lucy's adductor and knocks out her wifi, Harriet reads out the year 6 disco rota by mistake and all manner of podcast profess...
Chickens in hats
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's unaward-winning episode we discuss Ruth's potential bust size, how you put a chicken on a hat and recommend a very good radio play. #Th...
Beth, Ben, Bess and Barnaby
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Neeeeee-owwwww. That race track ep and Febreze of Felpersham's travel tips Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on...
Harriet needs some romance
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode we discuss how good-looking Chris really is, how Alice can just drop in to see her solicitor and how chaotic Gay Grables is. Su...
Amy, the Ambridge Nomad
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why aren't Pat and Natasha rowing more, and what on earth have the scriptwriters done to Amy? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeont...
In which Harriet and Lucy are frightened and Febreze hosts a phone-in
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Will the pigs buy out Berrow? How many places are there to hide in the Vicarage? Lucy, Harriet and Febreze of Felpersham discuss Support this show ...
The Archers, Sylvanian Families and the Flumps
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the surprising news that Berrow is Neil's 'dream job', Amy's rapid exodus, Phoebe's never-ending one and The Flumps. Support this show http...
Rex Farebrother is Captain Pugwash
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The entire village troops along a towpath in the dark to a party where the host won't let them in. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambrid...
Tights and a bra
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss Amy's booty call and why Pip behaves like a six year old, Febreze learns about wellness and Tom Peach gives us his down-under upd...
Storm Eunice blows in, Krusty bows out #TheArchers
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is Krusty really leaving? Why haven't the re-wilders thought of Adam? Why is Harriet recording form a suitcase, and where will Lucy's greenhouse end u...
Happy Nearly Valentine's Day #TheArchers
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jolene gives Febreze her tips for keeping the spark of romance alive, we applaud Krusty and Tom and wonder why Mia is now being so annoyingSupport thi...
Various Vets Write In about #TheArchers
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why is Roy turning into a cyber-duck and why you should ALWAYS make invitations clear #TheArchersSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridge...
"She could at LEAST have been in a coma"
30 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this un-award winning show, Harriet wants us to be edgy so we put in some koala sex noises. Also features discussion on how loathsome 2/3 of #TheA...
Pride, Prejudice and Phoebe
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show Lucy and Harriet wonder why Alice, Phoebe and Lily sound as if they've never met and Febreze gives us his spring style tips. Suppo...
Sausageboy and Natasha are having a brace of chipolatas!
16 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Harriet and Dr Freeman take a confusing and ill-informed journey into the world of brain liquid, pleurisy and Stella's putative lesbian-ness. Suppo...