16/06/2026
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What happens when David faces a disaster?
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etuovi.com You're listening to Tuesday's episode of The Archers from BBC Radio 4. There's coffee for you, Alistair. And here you go, Brian. Oh, wonderful. A pint of shires. Thank you. Have you heard from your dad yet? Where is he now?
Your guess is as good as mine. Though I think I'm pretty safe saying Europe. I'll let you know when the first postcard lands on my doormat.
Not one for sending texts, then, eh?
Oh, no. He hasn't even read the messages I sent him three days ago.
It's very exciting. He's taking a gap year at his age. Not only something for the youngsters...
He's such an adventurer. I mean, most people his age would book themselves onto a cruise, fully catered, every convenience.
Not Dad.
I bet you're missing him.
More than I ever thought I would. I miss his quiet, wry comments, even though they sometimes used to irritate me.
Yeah, well, you let us know when you get your first postcard, won't you? We should run a Guess Where Jim Goes Next competition. LAUGHTER
I could do with a holiday. I'm not sure how I'd feel about going on my own. What I loved about the trips I took with Miranda were the evenings, you know. Glass of wine, seafood, sunset, lapping of the ocean against golden sands, all those clichés.
Yeah. I was a tiny bit jealous of you two flitting off every few months. It's a shame it didn't work out.
Yeah, we both need our heads knocking together, really. If we had any sense, we'd just book a gorgeous holiday before the schools break up and put the past behind us. That could certainly do with the opportunity to have a break from my children. To say the last few months have been difficult would be an understatement. I heard Adam stepped down from managing Home Farm. Oh, don't get me started. Even Kate seems to have got it into her head that I'm at fault. Actually, I'm the victim in all this.
OK, we'll check on the ewes and then, if you're not in a hurry to get back, I'd like to pop in and ask Brian a couple of things about the Borchester show. My never-ending to-do list.
That sounds good. I'm always up for a fancy coffee from the home farm office. Stella said that she heard a rumour that Adam has completely quit.
Well, I heard the same, but not from the horse's mouth. Either horse, Brian or Adam... What's up with them?
I don't know. They sound a bit distressed.
How does Alistair handle the aftermath of a dog attack?
Hang on.
Oh, what? What the? Dad. Oh, no. Oh, I can't believe it. Oh. Oh, some idiot. Some maniac. A dog. Dad, stop. When I catch it. No, no, no. We can't. Dad, please. It's too far off. Stop.
It's carnage. I'm calling the police. Dad, you call Alistair. We need to get help.
Four, five, six. Oh, no. 12, 13, 14, at least 15. That lamb's ripped apart. Oh. If I find the dog that did this, I'll blow its brains out. I can hear it. No, Dad, we've got to focus.
Help the injured ewes, save the ones that we can. Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad, come on. So much blood. Come on.
We just set off earlier.
We chased the dog away.
We scared it off. I know. OK, OK. Deep breaths. Deep breaths. All right.
Good. OK, I'll ring 999 now.
Tell the police we think the dog that did this is still nearby.
I will.
And tell them to hurry. Make them understand. Fifteen dead, I reckon. They need to catch it. It's out of control.
Yeah, I'm doing it now. You just concentrate on getting Alistair up here. Because we are going to have more die if we don't get help quickly.
It just seemed so petty. Well, I reckon families often need a bit of time to cool down before getting back round the table.
Back in the ring more like. Sorry, I'll have to get this. Hi, David.
Alistair, I'm with the sheep at home farm.
There's been a dog attack.
What are the immediate consequences of the dog attack on the sheep?
Vicious.
Limbs ripped off.
The whole field is a mess. Oh, David, I'm so sorry. I'm on my way. How many injured sheep?
Three or four critical, I'd say. Others are just, well, surface wounds.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What happens when David faces a disaster?
0:00–3:45
2
How does Alistair handle the aftermath of a dog attack?
3:45–5:29
3
What are the immediate consequences of the dog attack on the sheep?
5:29–7:26
4
How do the characters react to the chaos and loss?
7:26–9:57
5
What steps are taken to address the injured sheep?
9:57–12:17
6
How does the police respond to the incident?
12:17–14:32