The Archers: Live at 75

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Almost 21,000 episodes of BBC Radio Four soap opera The Archers have been aired since the programme was first broadcast nationally on New Year’s Day 1951. With 75 successful years behind it, it’s no surprise that the ‘everyday story of country folk’ - as it was initially billed - is the world’s longest-running drama, both in terms of number of episodes and duration. 

The organisers of this Live At 75 touring show are urging fans to don their best hat, dust off their prize-winning jam recipe, and make a beeline for the Regent Theatre, where comedian and superfan Angela Barnes will be hosting all manner of entertaining activities, from Bull Pub quizzes to theme-tune singalongs. 

Subject to availability, Angela will be joined for the occasion by cast members Charles Collingwood (who plays Brian Aldridge), Ryan Kelly (Jazzer McCreary), Susie Riddell (Tracy Horrobin) and Sunny Ormonde (Lilian Bellamy). 

Q&As, on-the-spot sound effects, behind-the-scenes revelations, and ‘unforgettable moments’ from the BBC archives also feature.  The show returns to the Midlands region in the autumn.

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