The Archers
Documentary which goes behind the scenes at The Archers and follows the production team as they put together the 15,000th episode of the world's longest-running radio soap.
Stephen Fry narrates a documentary which goes behind the scenes at The Archers and follows the production team as they put together the 15,000th episode of the world's longest-running radio soap. They plot, write and record the thrilling climax to the story that hit the headlines in November 2006 - the love triangle between David Archer, his wife Ruth, and herdsman Sam.
With extracts from episodes dating back over its history and interviews with actors, editors, writers and fans, the film delves into the nooks and crannies of The Archers and examines the enduring appeal of this hugely popular agricultural soap.
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Acting on the Radio
Duration: 03:39
Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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Lee Baker
Noise
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Brian Eno
Another Green World
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Violin Intro
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Ron Goodwin Orchestra
Archers Theme Tune (Barwick Green)
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Gentle Sound
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Afortune Adamente
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Family Tree Music
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John Parr
St Elmo's Fire
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Bert Weedon
Big Beat Boogie
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Bert Weedon
Guitar Boogie Shuffle
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Ananda Shankar
Jumping Jack Flash
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Dawn
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Bells and Beats
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Marimba Thing
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Guitar Atmosphere
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Music Box
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Encounter
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Archers Remix
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Anaesthetic
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Blue Sun
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Set Fire to Flames
Mouths Trapped in Static
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
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| Producer | Emily Kennedy |
| Director | Emily Kennedy |
| Series Editor | Anthony Wall |
Broadcasts
- New Year's Day 2007 21:00
- Fri 12 Jan 2007 00:50
- Thu 4 Oct 2007 22:00
- Fri 5 Oct 2007 02:05
- Mon 3 Jan 2011 20:00