The Archers
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The Archers

by BBC Radio 4

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Insights from recent episode analysis

Audience Interest

Estimated Reach: 4.9M to 15M
Listeners across platforms
  • contemporary rural drama
  • character-driven storytelling
teens

Podcast Focus

Categories: fiction · drama
+2 more
  • drama set in rural areas
  • exploration of community life

Publishing Consistency

Frequency: Daily
50+ episodes since 2025
  • 96 episodes released
  • active for 1 year

Platform Reach

Total Followers: 58K
Across 5 platforms
  • available on BBC Radio 4
  • potential for broad audience

Insights are generated by CastFox AI using publicly available data, episode content, and proprietary models.

Most discussed topics

family dynamics
18
relationships
16
community events
6
pregnancy
5
mental health
4
farming
4

Brands & references

Generic platforms filtered out.

Total monthly reach

4.9M to 15M

Estimated from 31 chart positions in 31 markets.

By chart position

  • 🇬🇧
    GB · Fiction
    #1
    1M to 3M
  • 🇦🇺
    AU · Fiction
    #3
    1M to 3M
  • 🇨🇦
    CA · Drama
    #6
    300K to 1M
  • 🇩🇪
    DE · Drama
    #7
    300K to 1M
  • 🇺🇸
    US · Drama
    #12
    300K to 1M
  • Per-Episode Audience

    Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days

    1.5M to 4.5M
    🎙 Daily cadence·96 episodes·Last published 1mo ago
  • Monthly Reach

    Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)

    4.9M to 15M
    🇬🇧20%🇦🇺20%🇨🇦7%+28 more
  • Active Followers

    Loyal subscribers who consistently listen

    1.5M to 4.5M
    58K real followers tracked across platforms

Market Insights

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Platform Distribution

Reach across major podcast platforms, updated hourly

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Podcast Republic

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TuneIn

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* Data sourced directly from platform APIs and aggregated hourly across all major podcast directories.

On the show

From 40 eps

Host

H
Helen
1 ep

Recent guests

6 across last 40 eps
M
Miranda
1 ep
P
Pip
1 ep
A
Amber
1 ep
K
Kirsty
1 ep
F
Fallon
1 ep
H
Harrison
1 ep

Recent episodes

20/07/2026

Jul 20, 2026

13m 09s

19/07/2026

Jul 19, 2026

13m 07s

17/07/2026

Jul 17, 2026

13m 10s

16/07/2026

Jul 16, 2026

13m 12s

15/07/2026

Jul 15, 2026

13m 06s

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Distribution & Reach

About the show, platforms, and key insights.

BBC Radio 4 is a renowned public service broadcaster in the UK, celebrated for its high-quality programming that spans news, documentaries, and drama. The network is particularly recognized for its innovative storytelling and commitment to cultural content, making it a significant player in the audio landscape. "The Archers" offers a unique blend of contemporary drama set in a rural environment, engaging listeners with its rich character development and intricate plotlines. The podcast explores themes relevant to everyday life, including community dynamics, relationships, and social issues, all delivered in a serialized format that keeps audiences invested in the ongoing narrative. With an estimated listener base ranging from 4.1 million to 13 million, the show appeals to a diverse audience drawn to its authentic portrayal of rural life and its ability to tackle complex topics in an entertaining way. Listeners gain not only entertainment but also insights into societal challenges and cultural nuances, fostering a sense of connection to the characters and their stories.

By the numbers

  • Total followers: 58K
  • Total plays: 3.0M
  • Total reviews: 1.0K

Platforms

  • TuneIn

    • Followers: 21K
  • Castbox

    • Followers: 34K
    • Plays: 3.0M
    • Reviews: 62
  • Podcast App

    • Followers: 1.1K
    • Reviews: 956
  • Podcast Republic

    • Followers: 2.4K
    • Reviews: 13

Audience

teens

Key insights

What the show covers

  • drama set in rural areas
  • exploration of community life
  • character relationships and conflicts
  • realistic portrayals of everyday issues

Audience interests

  • contemporary rural drama
  • character-driven storytelling
  • artistic performances
  • fictional narratives

Platform reach

  • available on BBC Radio 4
  • potential for broad audience
  • limited platform detection
  • unknown follower count

Publishing consistency

  • 96 episodes released
  • active for 1 year
  • weekly episode cadence
  • consistent publishing schedule

Chart history for The Archers

Peaked at #1 in United Kingdom, top 10 in 37 of 50 tracked markets, currently #1 in United Kingdom.

MarketGenrePeakCurrentTrend
United Kingdom#1#1
United Kingdom#1#1
PT#1#1
TH#1#1
Ireland#2#2
Ireland#2#2
New Zealand#2#2
New Zealand#2#2
VN#2#2
Australia#3#3
Australia#3#3
SG#3#3
SG#3#3
TH#3#3
Italy#4#4
BE#5#5
CH#5#5
PT#5#5
AE#5#5
VN#5#5

Chart Positions

50 placements across 31 markets.