Ambridge on the Couch - this week on The Archers

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Ambridge on the Couch - this week on The Archers

Ambridge on the Couch - this week on The Archers

Creator: Lucy V Freeman

Ambridge on the Couch takes an in-depth look at The Archers and occasionally, wonders why we listen. Contact us on ambridgeonthecouch@gmail.com. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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319 episodes
Ruth Rage

Ruth Rage

Jeff can’t bear the Harassment/Lily relationship, Lucy thinks Ruth’s immature, and they both love Lynda. Also we receive the best map ever and hear an...

2026-08-23 06:30:00 1:03:05
It's a Dog's Life

It's a Dog's Life

Jeff gets Bert back-up, Carol gets Lucy’s back up, Ruth goes barking mad and we wonder whether it’s death row for Monty
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2026-08-16 06:25:00 1:05:30
VOID STALKER

VOID STALKER

We get the giggles at Adam’s back catalogue, wonder at Keira’s timing, and Jeff continues his misguided support of Bert.
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2026-08-09 06:25:00 1:07:54
Dolly Parton Tribute Week - Jolene & D.I.V.O.R.C.E

Dolly Parton Tribute Week - Jolene & D.I.V.O.R.C.E

Jeff and Lucy discuss whether Alice should have banished Rex to the bedroom on his first night as a co-habitee, whether Bert’s character will ever set...

2026-08-02 06:25:00 1:08:18
Harassment’s copped it

Harassment’s copped it

In which we wonder if Harassment and Fallon’s uncoupling will remain cordial, and look forward to “Ambridge Tinder”
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2026-07-26 06:30:38 57:34
Is Anne-Marie the new Rob?

Is Anne-Marie the new Rob?

Everybody's suspicious of Amber's Mum, Jeff gets picked up on his Wankel, and Lucy calls time on Fallon and Harassment.
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2026-07-19 06:30:00 1:02:45
Showtime!

Showtime!

In which Lucy thinks Jill was too easy to dismiss as a gingham housewife, Jeff foresees the end of the road for Brian, and Febreze hopes to meet a Que...

2026-07-12 06:25:00 1:09:02
Martin's Massive Hose

Martin's Massive Hose

Kate is pushed to the brink about a stink.
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2026-07-05 06:25:00 58:21
Piles of Fun

Piles of Fun

Ruth finds herself marshalling egos and Keira breaks her silence.
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2026-06-28 06:25:00 1:04:22
Helen's Manky Cheese

Helen's Manky Cheese

We contemplate Annabill; a gory PSA; and Kate’s renaissance. Katenaissance? Rekatessance? [That's enough - Ed]
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2026-06-21 06:25:00 1:08:36
Two Massive Toddlers

Two Massive Toddlers

No, not Lucy and Jeff, but Adam and Brian. And it’s goodbye Jimmus and the longest drawn out gene test in history.
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2026-06-14 06:25:00 1:13:04
Adam presses the big red dementia button.

Adam presses the big red dementia button.

Kale eye serum, anyone? More from St Akram and Horrible Helen gets her own way.
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2026-06-07 08:55:54 1:11:58
Carpe Grab Rails, Everybody!

Carpe Grab Rails, Everybody!

Adam’s at a loss, Carol and Anna are at loggerheads and everyone goes to the Bull.
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2026-05-31 06:30:00 1:08:54
The Aldridges ring a cracked bell

The Aldridges ring a cracked bell

We all enjoy both an Aldridge punch-up (sans bottle this time), and Susan has a List of Designated Walks
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2026-05-24 06:30:00 1:15:50
The Generation Game

The Generation Game

Adam plays Succession, Amber plays Happy Families and Carol plays merry hell
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2026-05-17 06:25:00 1:07:26
Bats, and their tiny holes.

Bats, and their tiny holes.

Ruairí turns a corner and Brian goes round the bend.
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2026-05-10 06:25:00 1:04:40
Proper real

Proper real

Hungary welcomes Adam, as if it hasn’t got enough to deal with; George’s drone has started vibrating; and Natasha’s leather trousers bring in the busi...

2026-05-03 06:25:00 1:24:46
Snowballs and Eggshells

Snowballs and Eggshells

The Aldridges close ranks, and is Den as Dirty as he seems?
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2026-04-26 06:25:00 1:06:54
Welcome, Nubert!

Welcome, Nubert!

We have a new/old rude mechanical, and Alice and Rex hit peak couple: rowing after a dinner party.
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2026-04-19 06:25:00 1:03:35
Could YOU be the new owner of the Home Farm estate?

Could YOU be the new owner of the Home Farm estate?

Adam’s name’s come up, Carol’s had a personality transplant, and can we crowdfund therapy for Fletcher?
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2026-04-12 05:25:00 1:06:34
The Joyful Patch

The Joyful Patch

A senior love triangle and the irony of Bridge Farm’s mental health discussion
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2026-04-05 06:25:00 1:11:20
Going, going, Pata-gone

Going, going, Pata-gone

Miranda’s going to be home alone, Ben decides to fly the nest and Helen is winning friends and influencing people yet again.
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2026-03-29 06:25:00 1:13:47
Brian’s tangled web

Brian’s tangled web

Justin tries to impress and Brian hits peak Aldridge
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2026-03-22 07:25:00 1:13:50
Drop The Yoghurt

Drop The Yoghurt

George gets it out, Brian wades in and Chris backs off.
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2026-03-15 07:25:00 1:03:17
Dear Dairy...

Dear Dairy...

Helen gets cheesy, Ruaridh gets tearful and the Grundys get together.
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2026-03-08 07:25:00 1:11:06
Helen discovers she has some Scots in her.

Helen discovers she has some Scots in her.

Brian plays Cilla Black and Helen plays away from home.
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2026-03-01 06:25:00 1:13:15
Zach and his Big Stirry Spoon

Zach and his Big Stirry Spoon

Zach arrives, Josh departs and Akram doesn’t know a tulip from a turnip
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2026-02-22 06:25:00 1:13:23
Just one more thing….

Just one more thing….

George becomes Columbo, Brian becomes Brando, and Ruth and David remain wacko.
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2026-02-15 06:25:00 1:12:22
Stools at the breakfast bar, and a crusty ring

Stools at the breakfast bar, and a crusty ring

In which we celebrate Clarrie, scoff at the world’s most half-hearted proposal, and wonder how long George can keep this up.
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2026-02-08 06:27:00 1:23:06
Rewilding's Tribute to Spinal Tap

Rewilding's Tribute to Spinal Tap

George’s cheered up, Justin’s messed up and Ben’s been shown up
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2026-02-01 05:35:00 1:15:00
Maternal maelstrom: BBC The Archers fan podcast

Maternal maelstrom: BBC The Archers fan podcast

Brad needs space, Emma needs Valium and Chelsea needs an award
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2026-01-25 06:45:00 1:23:47
Clive vs Chris

Clive vs Chris

On this week’s show we wonder if the miscreant wouldn’t fancy bottling Clive too; and the fan theories are narrowing...
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2026-01-18 06:45:00 1:17:21
Anti-Climarkie

Anti-Climarkie

Listeners fear we may be in for months of tenterhooks, others that it’s Markie, so to cheer ourselves up we enjoy an Inspector’s Balls.
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2026-01-11 06:45:00 1:16:09
On the Rampage!

On the Rampage!

Predictions galore and Febreze is honoured
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2026-01-04 07:15:40 1:22:46
The Great Ambridge Apocalypse Sweepstake!

The Great Ambridge Apocalypse Sweepstake!

We look at the runners and riders for potential deaths in the anniversary episode and wonder why Fallon suddenly turned into the Hulk with no warning<...

2025-12-28 07:55:28 1:05:04
It's the Christmas Show!

It's the Christmas Show!

Hope you all have a fabulous Christmas, and thank you so much for your support, your friendliness, your hilarious emails, your touching reminiscences...

2025-12-21 06:45:00 29:31
Sick of the Stables - your guide to what happened last week on The Archers

Sick of the Stables - your guide to what happened last week on The Archers

We spend a whole week with our heads down the lavatory and wonder if Leonard is going for sainthood and how Lily can be quite so blasé about Australia...

2025-12-14 06:45:00 1:20:16
Bramber?  Or Ambrad?  Your guide to what's just happened on BBC The Archers

Bramber? Or Ambrad? Your guide to what's just happened on BBC The Archers

So Brad and Amber are a thing, why has Joy become hysterical over the tractor run and has the shop finally settled down?
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2025-12-07 06:45:00 1:11:17
Ed first down the stairs - BBC Radio 4 The Archers podcast

Ed first down the stairs - BBC Radio 4 The Archers podcast

Is Brad struggling with his inner Machiavelli, and who was Rex thinking of...Alice or Krusty?
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2025-11-30 06:45:00 1:06:28
Och aye the nonsense -  BBC The Archers fan podcast

Och aye the nonsense - BBC The Archers fan podcast

We spend a week in Blackpool and Scotland, welcome Peggy MkII to the clan and praise Brian for getting out of it....
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2025-11-23 06:45:00 56:37
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