The Archers!

[Le Gros Pèlerin]

I'm not good at this, in not sure where to post things but I was just having an idle moment in the kitchen, thinking about the Cameo when the program I was listening to in the radio, The Archers, mentioned the Camino! Is that a sign?

 

[Tincatinker]

I'm not good at this, in not sure where to post things but I was just having an idle moment in the kitchen, thinking about the Cameo when the program I was listening to in the radio, The Archers, mentioned the Camino! Is that a sign?

Of course. It is a sign that even BBC Radio 4 can sometimes be part of the caminoverse.
I missed that episode but I’ll assume Pat Archer is off in search of her soul again: at least until I catch the Sunday omnibus

 

[Le Gros Pèlerin]

Of course. It is a sign that even BBC Radio 4 can sometimes be part of the caminoverse.
I missed that episode but I’ll assume Pat Archer is off in search of her soul again: at least until I catch the Sunday omnibus

I'll leave you to enjoy the reveal on Sunday morning.

 

[Glenshiro]

For non UK readers, The Archers is (supposedly) the world's longest-running radio serial. It's an acquired taste.

 

[dbier]

Between the Archers and Dr Who (tho the latter was interrupted) the UK seems to have a talent for long running programmes....do you suppose we might hope for a visit from a Doctor?

 

[FLEUR]

I heard that episode too and smiled to myself.
Not a sign for me, I returned in May from walking on the Portuguese Camino .

 

[Karen Begley]

For non UK readers, The Archers is (supposedly) the world's longest-running radio serial. It's an acquired taste.

I live in Ontario, Canada. I have been listening to the Archers for over 20 years. I have just finished the Camino Francis and on my way to Finisterre. When I was walking through busy noisy areas, where there were lots of young people talking and playing their music, I put my headphones on and listened to the Archers. I haven’t listened to that episode yet. Look forward to it. Thanks for mentioning it.

 

[lt56ny]

For non UK readers, The Archers is (supposedly) the world's longest-running radio serial. It's an acquired taste.

I assumed you needed local knowledge on this one.

 

[Chris Gi]

For non UK readers, The Archers is (supposedly) the world's longest-running radio serial. It's an acquired taste.

Gosh - that brings back memories.

 

[henrythedog]

Gosh - that brings back memories.

I’m sorry to hear that.

We haven’t summoned up the enthusiasm to get it stopped yet. Must try harder.

 

[Sixwheeler]

For non UK readers, The Archers is (supposedly) the world's longest-running radio serial. It's an acquired taste.

It was set up in the post war years to help ecucate farmers in the latest farming ideas and I formation. It was good back then as it had genuine agricultural advisors and I remember going out with my Dad to check all our water troughs for liver fluke snails after the subject was raised on The Archers. Lately it has become a radio soap opera, it's still very popular but no longer my cup of tea. I say bring back Zebedee Tring the council ditch clearer!

 

[Glenshiro]

It was set up in the post war years to help ecucate farmers in the latest farming ideas and I formation. It was good back then as it had genuine agricultural advisors and I remember going out with my Dad to check all our water troughs for liver fluke snails after the subject was raised on The Archers. Lately it has become a radio soap opera, it's still very popular but no longer my cup of tea. I say bring back Zebedee Tring the council ditch clearer!

I still follow it sporadically, but a lot of the old characters - Nelson and Walter Gabriel, Joe Grundy etc, who made t both bucolic and interesting, have died off. It has done some interesting topics in recent years: rural racial prejudice and the coercive control of women for example.

 

[Cicada]

Of course. It is a sign that even BBC Radio 4 can sometimes be part of the caminoverse.
I missed that episode but I’ll assume Pat Archer is off in search of her soul again: at least until I catch the Sunday omnibus

Is the Archers " an everyday story of country folk" still happening? I remember listening to it as a child! Every Sunday way back in the 50's and 60's. Life seemed much simpler then!

 

[FLEUR]

Some if the stories are good and a must listen, other can be tedious.

 

[Former member 95219]

Some if the stories are good and a must listen, other can be tedious.

Must admit I have never listened to it but no doubting it’s an instituton with a very loyal listenership ! What with this and someone meeting Jasper Carrott on the Camino it’s been quite a week!

 

[Chris Gi]

I’m sorry to hear that.

We haven’t summoned up the enthusiasm to get it stopped yet. Must try harder.

HA HA!!!