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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.

1 hour

Last on

Mon 3 Jan 2011 20:00

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Music Played

  • Lee Baker

    Noise

  • Brian Eno

    Another Green World

  • Lee Baker

    Violin Intro

  • Ron Goodwin Orchestra

    Archers Theme Tune (Barwick Green)

  • Lee Baker

    Gentle Sound

  • Lee Baker

    Afortune Adamente

  • Lee Baker

    Family Tree Music

  • John Parr

    St Elmo's Fire

  • Bert Weedon

    Big Beat Boogie

  • Bert Weedon

    Guitar Boogie Shuffle

  • Ananda Shankar

    Jumping Jack Flash

  • Lee Baker

    Dawn

  • Lee Baker

    Bells and Beats

  • Lee Baker

    Marimba Thing

  • Lee Baker

    Guitar Atmosphere

  • Lee Baker

    Music Box

  • Lee Baker

    Encounter

  • Lee Baker

    Archers Remix

  • Lee Baker

    Anaesthetic

  • Lee Baker

    Blue Sun

  • Set Fire to Flames

    Mouths Trapped in Static

Credits

Role Contributor
Producer Emily Kennedy
Director Emily Kennedy
Series Editor Anthony Wall

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