The Archers
by BBC Radio 4
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Audience Interest
- contemporary rural drama
- character-driven storytelling
Podcast Focus
- drama set in rural areas
- exploration of community life
Publishing Consistency
- 96 episodes released
- active for 1 year
Platform Reach
- available on BBC Radio 4
- potential for broad audience
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Most discussed topics
Brands & references
Total monthly reach
Estimated from 31 chart positions in 31 markets.
By chart position
- 🇬🇧GB · Fiction#11M to 3M
- 🇦🇺AU · Fiction#31M to 3M
- 🇨🇦CA · Drama#6300K to 1M
- 🇩🇪DE · Drama#7300K to 1M
- 🇺🇸US · Drama#12300K 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 4.5M58K real followers tracked across platforms
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Platform Distribution
Reach across major podcast platforms, updated hourly
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On the show
From 40 epsHost
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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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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/20/26 | community eventstradition vs modernity+3 | — | BBC Radio 4 | Jubilee Field | feteJubilee Field+3 | — | 13m 09s | ||
| 7/19/26 | relationshipsholiday planning+3 | — | — | WoodbineLower Loxley | RexKate+8 | — | 13m 07s | ||
| 7/17/26 | village lifefamily dynamics+4 | — | Rewilding AmbridgeHome Farm | — | JoleneFallon+8 | — | 13m 10s | ||
| 7/16/26 | relationshipsfamily dynamics+3 | — | — | — | Anne MarieSusan+7 | — | 13m 12s | ||
| 7/15/26 | new jobpregnancy+3 | — | — | The Bull | HarrisonFallon+7 | — | 13m 06s | ||
| 7/14/26 | theatrefamily dynamics+3 | — | BBC Radio 4 | — | theatremusicals+3 | — | 13m 07s | ||
| 7/13/26 | pregnancyfriendship+4 | AmberKirsty+2 | — | The Bull | pregnancynature+5 | — | 13m 04s | ||
| 7/12/26 | gardeningfamily dynamics+3 | — | — | Bridge FarmHoneysuckle cottage | gardenpregnancy+3 | — | 12m 55s | ||
| 7/10/26 | volunteeringcommunity+3 | — | BBC Radio 4 | — | volunteershop+3 | — | 12m 52s | ||
| 7/9/26 | agriculturecommunity events+4 | — | LEAF - Linking Environment and FarmingBorsetshire Blue | — | Borchester ShowDuchess of Edinburgh+6 | — | 12m 54s | ||
| 6/12/26 | dramafiction+3 | — | The Archers | — | The Archersdrama+5 | — | 13m 03s | ||
| 6/11/26 | genomic testingmarriage+3 | Pip | — | — | genomic testmarriage+5 | — | 13m 10s | ||
| 6/10/26 | family conflictbusiness negotiations+3 | — | Home FarmBorchester Show+2 | — | DavidBrian+7 | — | 13m 10s | ||
| 6/9/26 | parentingschool issues+3 | — | Ofsted | — | HelenJack+6 | — | 13m 06s | ||
| 6/8/26 | agriculturefamily planning+3 | — | Farm Supplies | — | Borchester ShowWomen’s T20 World Cup+3 | — | 13m 02s | ||
| 6/7/26 | cheese-makingcommunity support+3 | — | Borchester Land | — | cheese-makingOpen Farm Sunday+5 | — | 13m 04s | ||
| 6/5/26 | management issuesfamily conflict+3 | — | Home FarmGrey Gables | Mr Aldridge | IanAdam+8 | — | 13m 11s | ||
| 6/4/26 | work dynamicsfamily relationships+3 | — | Bridge FarmMonteys | — | cricketcare farm+3 | — | 13m 11s | ||
| 6/3/26 | movingdairy farming+3 | — | Botanicals and organic skincareBridge Farm | Shropshire | HelenNatasha+6 | — | 12m 52s | ||
| 6/2/26 | family dramawork dynamics+3 | — | Home FarmBorchester Show | — | AliceEd+5 | — | 13m 08s | ||
| 5/8/26 | dramafiction+3 | — | BBC Radio 4The Archers | — | The ArchersBBC Radio 4+3 | — | 13m 11s | ||
| 5/7/26 | truthrelationships+3 | — | — | Ivy’s grave | RuairiBrian+8 | — | 13m 09s | ||
| 5/6/26 | mental healthfamily dynamics+3 | — | — | — | mental healthconflict+5 | — | 13m 11s | ||
| 5/5/26 | Mental HealthGenetic Testing+3 | — | WI | — | Mental HealthGenetic Testing+3 | — | 12m 55s | ||
| 5/4/26 | occupational therapyghosts+3 | — | — | Glebe CottageBrookfield+1 | Glebe CottageOccupational Therapist+5 | — | 13m 07s |
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
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
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Audience
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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.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 31 markets.