It’s been 75 years since The Archers began as five pilot episodes, broadcast on the BBC’s Midlands Home Service. The Archers Podcast @emmafreud host explains how there are echoes of past characters and storylines in the modern episodes. Today programme | Listen on BBC Sounds | BBC Radio 4

In the latest episode of The Archers Podcast, Ruth Jones shares an extraordinary story about a listener who shares a special connection with Susan and Chris Carter. Hear more from as we’re joined by cast members Charlotte Martin (Susan Carter) and Wilf Scolding (Chris Carter) alongside writer Sarah McDonald Hughes. The Archers Podcast | Listen on BBC Sounds | BBC Radio 4

Felicity Finch [Ruth] goes behind-the-scenes of the Radio 4 Christmas Appeal Song. Full video here featuring The Archers cast: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p039pq39 And how you can donate: https://charity.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/one-off-donation/ | BBC The Archers

Will Tony and Tom save Bridge Farm from the sewage leak? The Archers | Listen on BBC Sounds | BBC Radio 4