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Ambridge on the Couch

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Ambridge on the Couch takes an in-depth look at The Archers and occasionally, wonders why we listen.

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Joy turns chilling - a podcast for fans of BBC Radio 4's The Archers

May 26, 2024 10:45 - 1 hour - 82.8 MB

Joy sounds sinister, 27,000 Rochelle theories and who really likes surprise parties? All this and more on this special Bank Holiday podcast edition. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thank you, Ruaridh - a podcast for fans of The Archers

May 19, 2024 10:45 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

Ruaridh relieves us all, Alastair's trapped in a tangled web, Pip's back and Rex Jr makes an appearance....email us at [email protected], follow us on @onambridge on Twitter. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four go for a midnight swim - a The Archers fan podcast

May 12, 2024 11:16 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

Everything Everywhere All At Once - a bridge dive and a cover-up. What a week! Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here we go again - a podcast for fans of The Archers

May 05, 2024 10:45 - 54 minutes - 50.8 MB

We tread a well worn path with Alice, Febreze answers your problems and Harriet becomes Catweazel. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Socks by the wood-burner - a podcast for fans of #TheArchers

April 28, 2024 14:28 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

Get on with it, Alastair, and get your clothes back on, Harry.   Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Socks by the woodburner - a podcast for fans of #TheArchers

April 28, 2024 14:14 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

Get on with it, Alastair, get your clothes back on, Harry, and Helen, give Henry a break. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A case of farce - for fans of The Archers

April 21, 2024 10:45 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

Maid Marian? No, she wanted to. Harassment and Fallon get experimental and Lucy and Harriet get enraged by Natasha and Adam Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Towel toucher - a podcast for fans of BBC Radio 4's The Archers

April 14, 2024 10:45 - 1 hour - 64.6 MB

A guest appearance from Walter Gabriel, a discussion of middle-class entitlement and Hannah's embarrassment. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Brianda! A podcast for fans of The Archers

April 07, 2024 10:45 - 57 minutes - 51.7 MB

We both hate being in bed with Brian and Miranda, we hear Harassment Burns before he became Northern and Harriet briefly becomes a Scandinavian chipmunk. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kenton Archer, the original Easter Egg Hunt; for fans of BBC Radio 4's The Archers

March 31, 2024 09:45 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MB

Why does Lynda think Robert needs a hobby so badly? And why does Elizabeth think she's the fourth Emergency Service? Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian's Briefs Encounter - a podcast for fans of Radio 4's The Archers

March 24, 2024 10:45 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

Is Miranda after Brian...or revenge? #TheArchers Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In praise of women like Miranda - a podcast for fans of BBC's The Archers

March 17, 2024 10:45 - 1 hour - 77.8 MB

Harriet has half a gin and becomes indiscreet and we wonder why all the coffee machines in Ambridge are so quiet Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stop talking, Harassment! Podcast for fans of The Archers

March 10, 2024 10:45 - 59 minutes - 53.9 MB

In which Jeff and Lucy describe nearly everyone as bell-ends, Harassment won't be quiet and Alastair literally doesn't know if he's coming or going. Plus the welcome return of What the Hell is Happening Here. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alice in Wonder-Why - a podcast for fans of The Archers

March 03, 2024 10:45 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB

What were they THINKING? We feel sorry for ma'am, Febreze takes suggestions for blue plaques in Ambridge and we get a bygone blast of Jill. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vince Casey, Private Eye - for fans of Radio 4's The Archers

February 25, 2024 10:45 - 59 minutes - 53.6 MB

Has Harassment gone too far, and should you borrow money from relatives? Lucy and Harriet unpick this week on the Archers. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Archer - better when drunk; a show for fans of Radio 4's The Archers

February 18, 2024 10:44 - 1 hour - 57 MB

Is David the world's worst barman, why did Lilian say tomato twice and Harry Chilcot-Enquiry - harmless or hellhound? #TheArchers Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wild About Harry - a podcast for fans of BBC Radio 4's #TheArchers

February 11, 2024 10:45 - 56 minutes - 49.9 MB

This week we ask which language it is that Harry actually speaks and if Kenton is officially the world's most annoying patient. Plus Susan and Clarrie have trouble in the Dairy and Eddie is wildly inappropriate in this week's What the Hell is Happening Here.... Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

The Hound of the Bull-ervilles - a fan podcast for BBC Radio 4's The Archers

February 04, 2024 10:45 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

What a week! Kenton mauled and Jolene appalled. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shaun the Sheep? Casualty? Or BBC Radio 4's The Archers?

January 28, 2024 10:45 - 1 hour - 68.9 MB

We put an even weirder week than normal through the wringer, wondering why Helen put Adam in as temporary manager and applauding Dr Azra. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A seismic Grundy shift - for fans of BBC Radio 4's The Archers

January 21, 2024 10:45 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

We debate the Natasha Conundrum and Brian's burgeoning relationship with Hilda. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

O Henry - a podcast for fans of BBC Radio 4's The Archers

January 14, 2024 10:45 - 1 hour - 71.7 MB

In this episode we applaud Henry, discuss Jeff's warm hands and Harriet plans her own funeral. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zip wires in the dark - a podcast for fans of The Archers

January 07, 2024 10:45 - 1 hour - 74.2 MB

Lucy's cross about the Grundy land developer. Harriet's delighted about the Grundy land developer. Plus ça change. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's be tree surgeons!

December 31, 2023 10:45 - 1 hour - 66.8 MB

This week Jeff and Lucy wonder if Ed and Emma will actually ever get any tree surgery done in between all the sex and are greatly disappointed that Justin and Lilian are back on. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's panto time!

December 24, 2023 10:45 - 24 minutes - 36.7 MB

From all of us, to all of you, have a very very merry Christmas xxx Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Smarm or charm?

December 17, 2023 10:45 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

A bumper Christmas episode in which James Everett makes us cry, Lucy cheers Lilian and Harriet wants a Jazzer solo episode. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Johnnie a pirate?

December 10, 2023 10:45 - 1 hour - 50.2 MB

We visit the tea rooms with Febreze and Justin pretends to care about the poor. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A farty enpañada

December 03, 2023 10:45 - 1 hour - 45.7 MB

Harry Chilcott's hip and a polytunnel party. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fancy penknife

November 26, 2023 10:45 - 1 hour - 54.1 MB

Brian's surrealist 80th birthday party and Azra's here to stay. Oh yeah, and Rob died. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbyeeeee

November 19, 2023 10:45 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

Is it cool to fail to attend your own 21st birthday? And why everyone needs a bit of Joy in their life.... Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will no-one think of the animals?

November 12, 2023 10:45 - 1 hour - 48.3 MB

Eddie avoids the firework fallout and what should Helen do? Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Viva spaghetti

November 05, 2023 10:45 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB

Pip, Stella and Ruth's odd menage, how do you mess up spaghetti and it's the beginning of the end for Rob. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Famous Four Go Bowling

October 29, 2023 10:45 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

The Uncanny podcast visits Ambridge for Hallowe'en and what exactly is it that Adil's rescuing? Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Someone shut those guinea pigs up

October 22, 2023 09:45 - 58 minutes - 40.9 MB

An emotional rollercoaster of a week is discussed, we express our huge annoyance at missing Pip telling Jill about her new-found sexuality and Febreze tries out mindless meditation with Kate. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Squalid gazebo

October 15, 2023 09:45 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

We sympathise with Adil, continue cheering Usha and Harriet wants to go to the ball. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Muscular Christianity

October 08, 2023 09:45 - 1 hour - 51.8 MB

There's a lot of honey, cheering for Usha and worry for Brad on this week's episode. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lark Rise to...oh, sod off

October 01, 2023 09:45 - 1 hour - 48.7 MB

Life's a picnic for Piella and did someone mention a book? Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's DJ Freddie Abbatoir!

September 24, 2023 09:46 - 1 hour - 53.8 MB

Ruth over-reacts, a change of career for Freddie, exciting news for our Patreons, Jeff and Jazzer become besties and Harriet just LOVES being a mother. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scampi Fries - the ultimate deterrent

September 10, 2023 09:45 - 1 hour - 51.1 MB

Brad and Mia are the Tom and Barbara Good of Ambridge, and who eats Scampi Fries on a date? Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Conspiracy Episode

September 03, 2023 09:45 - 1 hour - 48.3 MB

In which Jeff thinks it was Ruth that had mastitis and Lynda's drives everyone mad Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Toby and Pip - the most brutal put-down since Weaver

August 27, 2023 09:45 - 1 hour - 48.5 MB

The scales have fallen from Emma's eyes and "I felt...nothing" Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rollerskates, receptionists and Rob

August 20, 2023 09:45 - 1 hour - 56 MB

Oh Helen what have you done.... Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Borchester Blue vs Cromwell Cream

August 13, 2023 09:45 - 1 hour - 54.1 MB

Lucy accidentally terrifies Harriet, Harriet terrifies her neighbour and Georgie terrifies everyone. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Burping kombucha

August 06, 2023 09:45 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

This week we contemplate the complacency of Bridge Farm and why Brad would never have fallen for Eddie's Mafia game. Plus RIP poor Weaver. #TheArchers Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam loses his cherry

July 30, 2023 09:45 - 1 hour - 46 MB

Can someone as dense as George be Machiavellian? Where did Helen go wrong? Why did we spend ten minutes listening to a description of a boat? Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cheesy overtures

July 23, 2023 09:45 - 1 hour - 53.7 MB

Ears full of hundreds and thousands and why did the consultant ignore Helen? Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Couldn't have happened to a nicer bloke

July 16, 2023 09:45 - 1 hour - 44.6 MB

Who's out of order, Fallon or Bridge Farm? And will Brad be the saviour of George? Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Weddings and Wimbledon

July 09, 2023 09:45 - 1 hour - 48.3 MB

Where was everyone at the wedding? Why have both Mia and Jimus descended into idiocy? How many days will it take to drive a vintage car from the Midlands to Scotland? Find out the answers to not just these questions but many more you don't care about on this week's Ambridge on the Couch. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. ...

Stella and Pip, sitting in a tree....

July 02, 2023 09:45 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

This week we discuss the futility of using psychological tactics on Lee, ferrety fun and stickers in the school office. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello Henry, bye-bye Lee

June 25, 2023 09:45 - 1 hour - 52.1 MB

We meet Henry and is Lee on the way out? And happy birthday Matt! Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patriarchy and the art of the nap

June 18, 2023 09:40 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

On this week's show, Harriet gets confused by lightning and we are ready to take up cudgels on Helen's behalf. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.