Backstage news and insight from The Archers team written between 2011 and 2019. 2014-03-24T09:11:09+00:00 Zend_Feed_Writer https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thearchers

2014-03-24T09:11:09+00:00 2014-03-24T09:11:09+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thearchers/entries/2439e1be-3e24-3dbe-9b64-9303a8e91b44 Keri Davies <div class="component"> <img class="image" src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p01f0d6r.jpg" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/80xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 80w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/160xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 160w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 320w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/480xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 480w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/640xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 640w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/768xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 768w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/896xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 896w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1008xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 1008w" sizes="(min-width: 63em) 613px, (min-width: 48.125em) 66.666666666667vw, 100vw" alt=""><p><em>Scales</em></p></div> <div class="component prose"> <p><strong>Signs of spring...<br><br></strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/daniel-hebden-lloyd">Dan Hebden Lloyd</a><br>Design the course, win the event</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/david-archer">David Archer</a><br>Fancies being a dad again</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/kirsty-miller">Kirsty Miller</a><br>Hang the expense</p> <p><strong><br>...in your sofa<br><br><br></strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/tony-archer">Tony Archer</a><br>Not feeling so clever now<br><br><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/ian-craig">Ian Craig</a><br>Put on a boxing display for Wiggo<br><br><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/brian-aldridge">Brian Aldridge</a><br>Perfidious Albion</p><p><em>Keri Davies is an Archers scriptwriter and web producer.</em></p><p><em><br></em><strong>Meet more characters in our </strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/whos-who">Who's Who</a></p><p><strong>You can receive this light-hearted round-up in <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/features/the-archers/newsletter/">The Archers weekly email newsletter</a>, along with other Archers-related news and features.</strong></p><div><strong><br></strong></div> </div>

2014-03-17T08:05:10+00:00 2014-03-17T08:05:10+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thearchers/entries/b71afc89-d1bd-350b-a217-e25f3821142c Keri Davies <div class="component"> <img class="image" src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p01f0d6r.jpg" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/80xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 80w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/160xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 160w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 320w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/480xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 480w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/640xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 640w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/768xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 768w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/896xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 896w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1008xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 1008w" sizes="(min-width: 63em) 613px, (min-width: 48.125em) 66.666666666667vw, 100vw" alt=""><p><em>Scales</em></p></div> <div class="component prose"> <p><strong>Smooth and Steady<br></strong><strong><br></strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/jolene-perks">Jolene Archer</a><br>Jolene 1, Kenton 0<br><br><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/fallon-rogers">Fallon Rogers</a><br>Wiggo in tow!<br><br><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/jennifer-aldridge">Jennifer Aldridge</a><br>Kingsley’s on her wavelength<br><br><strong>Rough and Tumble<br><br></strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/tom-archer">Tom Archer</a><br>In no way unsettled by Brenda<br><br><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/ruth-archer">Ruth Archer</a><br>Didn’t see that coming<br><br><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/kirsty-miller">Kirsty Miller</a><br>Not the dress of her dreams<br><br><em>Keri Davies is an Archers scriptwriter and web producer.</em></p><p><em><br></em><strong>Meet more characters in our </strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/whos-who">Who's Who</a></p><p><strong>You can receive this light-hearted round-up in <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/features/the-archers/newsletter/">The Archers weekly email newsletter</a>, along with other Archers-related news and features.</strong></p><div><strong><br></strong></div> </div>

2014-03-04T17:45:32+00:00 2014-03-04T17:45:32+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thearchers/entries/6aca70a4-d454-32bd-a44d-c3b043529c47 Keri Davies <div class="component"> <img class="image" src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p01f0d6r.jpg" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/80xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 80w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/160xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 160w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 320w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/480xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 480w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/640xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 640w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/768xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 768w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/896xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 896w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1008xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 1008w" sizes="(min-width: 63em) 613px, (min-width: 48.125em) 66.666666666667vw, 100vw" alt=""><p><em>Scales</em></p></div> <div class="component prose"> <p><strong>Mardi Gras</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/jennifer-aldridge">Jennifer Aldridge</a><br>Kitchen planning - heaven<br><br><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/jolene-perks">Jolene Archer</a><br>No water? No problem</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/daniel-hebden-lloyd">Dan Hebden Lloyd</a><br>Getting down and dirty<br><br><strong>Mardy<br></strong><br><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/brian-aldridge">Brian Aldridge</a><br>Kitchen planning – hell<br><br><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/ruth-archer">Ruth Archer</a><br>Not feeling her best<br><br><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/tom-archer">Tom Archer</a><br>Cats (cows) among the pigeons (pigs)</p><p><em><br>Keri Davies is an Archers scriptwriter and web producer.</em></p><p><em><br></em><strong>Meet more characters in our </strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/whos-who">Who's Who</a></p><p><strong>You can receive this light-hearted round-up in <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/features/the-archers/newsletter/">The Archers weekly email newsletter</a>, along with other Archers-related news and features.</strong></p><div></div> </div>

2014-02-28T19:10:10+00:00 2014-02-28T19:10:10+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thearchers/entries/d893b74d-8db8-3a8b-92d9-74d9fb0ac875 Keri Davies <div class="component"> <img class="image" src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p01f0d6r.jpg" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/80xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 80w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/160xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 160w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 320w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/480xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 480w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/640xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 640w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/768xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 768w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/896xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 896w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1008xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 1008w" sizes="(min-width: 63em) 613px, (min-width: 48.125em) 66.666666666667vw, 100vw" alt=""><p><em>Scales</em></p></div> <div class="component prose"> <p><strong>PC Burns calls...<br></strong><strong><br></strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/helen-archer">Helen Archer</a><br>A secret engagement!</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/jolene-perks">Jolene Archer</a><br>Fringe benefits</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/jill-archer">Jill Archer</a><br>Enjoyed her night out</p> <p><strong><br>...You’re nicked<br></strong><strong><br></strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/tom-archer">Tom Archer</a><br>Still at loggerheads</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/emma-grundy">Emma Grundy</a><br>Will she keep her job?</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/brian-aldridge">Brian Aldridge</a><br>Should have fixed that drawer...</p><p><em>Keri Davies is an Archers scriptwriter and web producer.</em></p><p><em><br></em><strong>Meet more characters in our </strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/whos-who">Who's Who</a></p><p><strong>You can receive this light-hearted round-up in <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/features/the-archers/newsletter/">The Archers weekly email newsletter</a>, along with other Archers-related news and features.</strong></p><div><strong><br></strong></div> </div>

2014-02-03T15:15:36+00:00 2014-02-03T15:15:36+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thearchers/entries/b44ca27e-a012-3d20-b543-b91dacf48b9e Keri Davies <div class="component"> <img class="image" src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p01f0d6r.jpg" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/80xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 80w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/160xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 160w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 320w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/480xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 480w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/640xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 640w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/768xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 768w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/896xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 896w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1008xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 1008w" sizes="(min-width: 63em) 613px, (min-width: 48.125em) 66.666666666667vw, 100vw" alt=""><p><em>Scales</em></p></div> <div class="component prose"> <br><p><strong>Ploughing ahead</strong></p> <p><br><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/ed-grundy"> Ed Grundy</a><br>He knew where to look</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/rob-titchener">Rob Titchener</a><br>That’s another woman charmed</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/bert-horrobin">Bert Horrobin</a><br>Splashing the cash</p> <p><strong>In the slurry<br></strong><strong><br></strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/tony-archer">Tony Archer</a><br>Really put his foot in it</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/clarrie-grundy">Clarrie Grundy</a><br>Miffed at Susan’s secret</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/jill-archer">Jill Archer</a><br>Confidence shattered</p><p><em>Keri Davies is an Archers scriptwriter and web producer.</em></p><p><em><br></em><strong>Meet more characters in our </strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/whos-who">Who's Who</a></p><p><strong>You can receive this light-hearted round-up in <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/features/the-archers/newsletter/">The Archers weekly email newsletter</a>, along with other Archers-related news and features.<br><br><br></strong></p> </div>

2014-01-28T08:59:22+00:00 2014-01-28T08:59:22+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thearchers/entries/68e55ca2-42f6-364a-a6d4-bea9c8fa8797 Keri Davies <div class="component"> <img class="image" src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p01f0d6r.jpg" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/80xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 80w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/160xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 160w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 320w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/480xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 480w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/640xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 640w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/768xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 768w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/896xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 896w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1008xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 1008w" sizes="(min-width: 63em) 613px, (min-width: 48.125em) 66.666666666667vw, 100vw" alt=""><p><em>Scales</em></p></div> <div class="component prose"> <p> </p><p><strong>Blue Monday (special 12 inch edition)<br><br></strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/susan-carter">Susan Carter</a><br>Look out, St Lucia!<br><br><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/lynda-snell">Lynda Snell</a><br>Loves a project<br><br><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/tom-archer">Tom Archer</a><br>Ploughing ahead (literally)</p><p> </p> <p><strong>Blue Monday (worst day of the year)</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/tony-archer">Tony Archer</a><br>A son unvalued</p><p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/ed-grundy">Ed Grundy</a><br>Spiked by Holly<br><br><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/jill-archer">Jill Archer</a><br>Ill at ease in her own bed<br><em><br>Keri Davies is an Archers scriptwriter and web producer.</em></p><p><em><br></em><strong>Meet more characters in our </strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/whos-who">Who's Who</a></p><p><strong>You can receive this light-hearted round-up in <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/features/the-archers/newsletter/">The Archers weekly email newsletter</a>, along with other Archers-related news and features.</strong></p><p><strong><br></strong></p> </div>

2013-12-23T08:35:10+00:00 2013-12-23T08:35:10+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thearchers/entries/ea161b86-60f4-3778-8ab1-5abd59687465 Keri Davies <div class="component"> <img class="image" src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p01f0d6r.jpg" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/80xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 80w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/160xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 160w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 320w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/480xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 480w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/640xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 640w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/768xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 768w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/896xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 896w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1008xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 1008w" sizes="(min-width: 63em) 613px, (min-width: 48.125em) 66.666666666667vw, 100vw" alt=""><p><em>Scales</em></p></div> <div class="component prose"> <p> </p><p><strong>Merry Christmas!</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/david-archer">David Archer</a><br>One (anniversary) surprise deserves another</p><p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/kirsty-miller">Kirsty Miller</a><br>What is Tom planning?</p><p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/eddie-grundy">Eddie Grundy</a><br>Hides a good heart under that gruff exterior<br><br><strong>Bah, humbug</strong><br><br><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/jess-titchener">Jess Titchener</a><br>It’s her party and she’ll cry if Rob wants her to</p><p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/leonie-snell">Leonie Snell</a><br>Pregnant by James? OMG...</p><p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/ed-grundy">Ed Grundy</a><br>A nephew is for life, not just for Christmas</p><p><br><em>Keri Davies is an Archers scriptwriter and web producer.<br><br></em><strong>Meet more characters in our </strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/whos-who">Who's Who</a></p><p><strong>You can receive this light-hearted round-up in <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/features/the-archers/newsletter/">The Archers weekly email newsletter</a>, along with other Archers-related news and features.</strong></p>Getting a lift with JimOliver SterlingMade it up with JoeLynda Snell Appetising Ambridge in full effectRuth ArcherParty plansGetting a lift with JillGeorge GrundyHow will he ever understand?Shula Hebden LloydFirst Darrell, now Chutneygate!Henry ArcherAll he wanted was a hug </div>

2013-11-25T11:02:57+00:00 2013-11-25T11:02:57+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thearchers/entries/20c02deb-b0b7-3da3-8861-ada28a7e4968 Keri Davies <div class="component"> <img class="image" src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p01f0d6r.jpg" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/80xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 80w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/160xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 160w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 320w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/480xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 480w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/640xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 640w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/768xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 768w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/896xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 896w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1008xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 1008w" sizes="(min-width: 63em) 613px, (min-width: 48.125em) 66.666666666667vw, 100vw" alt=""><p><em>Scales</em></p></div> <div class="component prose"> <p><strong>Tingling fingers</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/lynda-snell">Lynda Snell</a><br> Appetising Ambridge, anyone?</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/eddie-grundy">Eddie Grundy</a><br> 32 years with a good woman</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/josh-archer">Josh Archer</a><br> Lucky to be alive</p> <p><strong>Frozen toes</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/brian-aldridge">Brian Aldridge</a><br> Now everyone knows</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/alistair-lloyd">Alistair Lloyd</a><br> It’s not so simple, is it?</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/kirsty-miller">Kirsty Miller</a><br> Don’t mention improv</p><p><em>Keri Davies is an Archers scriptwriter and web producer.</em></p><p><strong>Meet more characters in our <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/whos-who">Who's Who</a></strong></p><p><strong>You can receive this light-hearted round-up in <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/features/the-archers/newsletter/">The Archers weekly email newsletter</a>, along with other Archers-related news and features.</strong></p> </div>

2013-10-14T07:52:44+00:00 2013-10-14T07:52:44+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thearchers/entries/a9515f08-3cf7-320d-a8a8-49b61c868f35 Keri Davies <div class="component"> <img class="image" src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p01f0d6r.jpg" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/80xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 80w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/160xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 160w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 320w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/480xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 480w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/640xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 640w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/768xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 768w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/896xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 896w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1008xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 1008w" sizes="(min-width: 63em) 613px, (min-width: 48.125em) 66.666666666667vw, 100vw" alt=""><p><em>Scales</em></p></div> <div class="component prose"> <p><strong>Chilli for tea</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/susan-carter">Susan Carter</a><br> Luckiest woman in the world?</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/caroline-sterling">Caroline Sterling</a><br> Got her mojo back</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/debbie-aldridge">Debbie Aldridge</a><br> Impressed with Rob<br><br></p> <p><strong>Chilly feet – Eee!</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/helen-archer">Helen Archer</a><br> Discombobulated by Debbie</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/joe-grundy">Joe Grundy</a> <br> Where is the old Joe?</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/shula-hebden-lloyd">Shula Hebden Lloyd</a><br> Doing good ain’t so easy</p><p><strong><em>Keri Davies is an Archers scriptwriter and web producer.</em></strong></p><p>Meet more characters in our <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/whos-who">Who's Who</a></p><p>You can receive this light-hearted round-up in <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/features/the-archers/newsletter/">The Archers weekly email newsletter</a>, along with other Archers-related news and features.</p> </div>

2013-09-10T13:11:56+00:00 2013-09-10T13:11:56+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thearchers/entries/368f505f-38a8-343e-9d07-4ae08223c427 Keri Davies <div class="component"> <img class="image" src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p01f0d6r.jpg" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/80xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 80w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/160xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 160w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 320w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/480xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 480w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/640xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 640w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/768xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 768w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/896xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 896w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1008xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 1008w" sizes="(min-width: 63em) 613px, (min-width: 48.125em) 66.666666666667vw, 100vw" alt=""><p><em>Scales</em></p></div> <div class="component prose"> <p><strong>Ode to Autumn</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/jolene-perks">Jolene Perks</a><br> Dodged the purple bullet</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/rob-titchener">Rob Titchener</a><br> In Ruth’s good books at last</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/shula-hebden-lloyd">Shula Hebden Lloyd</a><br> Good save on the concert</p> <p><strong>D’oh! to Autumn</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/lynda-snell">Lynda Snell</a><br> Ay caramba!</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/kathy-perks">Kathy Perks</a><br> Nothing’s good enough for Martyn</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/tom-archer">Tom Archer</a><br> Feeling the pinch</p><p><strong><em>Keri Davies is an Archers scriptwriter and web producer.</em></strong></p><p>Meet more characters in our <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/whos-who">Who's Who</a></p><p>You can receive this light-hearted round-up in <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/features/the-archers/newsletter/">The Archers weekly email newsletter</a>, along with other Archers-related news and features.</p> </div>

2013-09-03T10:26:44+00:00 2013-09-03T10:26:44+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thearchers/entries/4328fb9e-8a70-3518-85f8-0bab1e09e8d9 Keri Davies <div class="component"> <img class="image" src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p01f0d6r.jpg" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/80xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 80w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/160xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 160w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 320w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/480xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 480w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/640xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 640w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/768xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 768w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/896xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 896w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1008xn/p01f0d6r.jpg 1008w" sizes="(min-width: 63em) 613px, (min-width: 48.125em) 66.666666666667vw, 100vw" alt=""><p><em>Scales</em></p></div> <div class="component prose"> <p><strong>Back to school (parents’ perspective)</strong> </p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/oliver-sterling">Oliver Sterling</a><br>On holiday at last</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/brian-aldridge">Brian Aldridge</a><br>Cows at last</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/pip-archer">Pip Archer</a><br>Off to Yorkshire at last</p> <p><strong>Back to school (kids’ perspective)</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/darrell-makepeace">Darrell Makepeace</a><br>Buddy, can you spare a dime?</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/lynda-snell">Lynda Snell</a><br>Uneasy about the new broom</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/alan-franks">Alan Franks</a><br>Got a brickbat for his bouquet</p><p><strong><em>Keri Davies is an Archers scriptwriter and web producer.</em></strong></p><p>Meet more characters in our <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/whos-who">Who's Who</a></p><p>You can receive this light-hearted round-up in <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/features/the-archers/newsletter/">The Archers weekly email newsletter</a>, along with other Archers-related news and features.</p> </div>

2013-08-05T09:45:26+00:00 2013-08-05T09:45:26+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thearchers/entries/ca533e1f-6191-3280-abc0-1bf1efa3cc96 Keri Davies <div class="component"> <img class="image" src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p01b6p9d.jpg" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/80xn/p01b6p9d.jpg 80w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/160xn/p01b6p9d.jpg 160w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p01b6p9d.jpg 320w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/480xn/p01b6p9d.jpg 480w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/640xn/p01b6p9d.jpg 640w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/768xn/p01b6p9d.jpg 768w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/896xn/p01b6p9d.jpg 896w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1008xn/p01b6p9d.jpg 1008w" sizes="(min-width: 63em) 613px, (min-width: 48.125em) 66.666666666667vw, 100vw" alt=""><p><em>Scales</em></p></div> <div class="component prose"> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Getting in the harvest</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/freddie-pargetter">Freddie Pargetter</a><br> Phew, narrow escape</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/kenton-archer">Kenton Archer</a><br> Happy as Larry – well, as Jolene</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/pip-archer">Pip Archer</a> <br> In demand (bad luck for her parents)</p> <p><strong>Getting in a mess</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/helen-archer">Helen Archer</a><br> Totes awkward situation</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/emma-grundy">Emma Grundy</a><br> Has lost George to God – or at least to Nic (Sundays only)</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/kathy-perks">Kathy Perks</a><br> Another day, another damn fool idea</p><p><em>Keri Davies is an Archers scriptwriter and web producer.</em></p><p><strong>Meet more characters in our </strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/whos-who"><strong>Who's Who</strong></a></p><p><br>You can receive this light-hearted round-up in <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/features/the-archers/newsletter/">The Archers weekly email newsletter</a>, along with other Archers-related news and features.</p> </div>

2013-07-29T06:53:09+00:00 2013-07-29T06:53:09+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thearchers/entries/a0a823a3-2054-3617-b014-f389bf1d3833 Keri Davies <div class="component"> <img class="image" src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p01b6p9d.jpg" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/80xn/p01b6p9d.jpg 80w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/160xn/p01b6p9d.jpg 160w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p01b6p9d.jpg 320w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/480xn/p01b6p9d.jpg 480w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/640xn/p01b6p9d.jpg 640w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/768xn/p01b6p9d.jpg 768w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/896xn/p01b6p9d.jpg 896w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1008xn/p01b6p9d.jpg 1008w" sizes="(min-width: 63em) 613px, (min-width: 48.125em) 66.666666666667vw, 100vw" alt=""><p><em>Scales</em></p></div> <div class="component prose"> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>New arrivals</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/fallon-rogers">Fallon Rogers</a></p><p>Best woman? You bet.</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/pip-archer">Pip Archer</a><br>Growing in confidence</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/meriel-archer">Meriel Archer</a><br>When I am a bridesmaid, I shall wear purple</p> <p><br><strong>Dirty nappies</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/helen-archer">Helen Archer</a><br>He’s married, you know…</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/kathy-perks">Kathy Perks</a><br>Under the microscope</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/caroline-sterling">Caroline Sterling</a><br>Not a natural invalid</p><p><em><br>Keri Davies is an Archers scriptwriter and web producer.</em></p><p><strong>Meet more characters in our </strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/whos-who"><strong>Who's Who</strong></a></p><p><br>You can receive this light-hearted round-up in <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/features/the-archers/newsletter/">The Archers weekly email newsletter</a>, along with other Archers-related news and features.</p> </div>

2013-07-23T09:14:31+00:00 2013-07-23T09:14:31+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thearchers/entries/7ec48db8-67be-3380-b4ed-67293dc49dce Keri Davies <div class="component"> <img class="image" src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p01b6p9d.jpg" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/80xn/p01b6p9d.jpg 80w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/160xn/p01b6p9d.jpg 160w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p01b6p9d.jpg 320w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/480xn/p01b6p9d.jpg 480w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/640xn/p01b6p9d.jpg 640w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/768xn/p01b6p9d.jpg 768w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/896xn/p01b6p9d.jpg 896w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1008xn/p01b6p9d.jpg 1008w" sizes="(min-width: 63em) 613px, (min-width: 48.125em) 66.666666666667vw, 100vw" alt=""><p><em>Scales</em></p></div> <div class="component prose"> <p><strong>Sunshine!</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/jack-jazzer-mccreary">Jazzer McCreary</a><br> The Games were a hit</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/kenton-archer">Kenton Archer</a><br> She said yes!</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/jennifer-aldridge">Jennifer Aldridge</a><br> But it’s not a jumble sale</p> <p><strong>Sunstroke….</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/lilian-bellamy">Lilian Bellamy</a><br> All this and asbestos too</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/caroline-sterling">Caroline Sterling</a><br> Now will she slow down?</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/tony-archer">Tony Archer</a><br> Revising his ideas about Rob</p><p><em>Keri Davies is an Archers scriptwriter and web producer.</em></p><p><strong>Meet more characters in our </strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/whos-who"><strong>Who's Who</strong></a></p><p><br>You can receive this light-hearted round-up in <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/features/the-archers/newsletter/">The Archers weekly email newsletter</a>, along with other Archers-related news and features.</p> </div>

2013-06-26T17:14:09+00:00 2013-06-26T17:14:09+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thearchers/entries/cb0e3947-e744-308e-9111-2f8d9022a51c Keri Davies <div class="component"> <img class="image" src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p01b6p9d.jpg" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/80xn/p01b6p9d.jpg 80w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/160xn/p01b6p9d.jpg 160w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p01b6p9d.jpg 320w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/480xn/p01b6p9d.jpg 480w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/640xn/p01b6p9d.jpg 640w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/768xn/p01b6p9d.jpg 768w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/896xn/p01b6p9d.jpg 896w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1008xn/p01b6p9d.jpg 1008w" sizes="(min-width: 63em) 613px, (min-width: 48.125em) 66.666666666667vw, 100vw" alt=""></div> <div class="component prose"> <span><p><strong><span><span>Having a Glastonbury experience</span></span></strong></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/neil-carter"><span>Neil Carter</span></a><br><span><span>Funds are trickling in </span></span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/pip-archer"><span>Pip Archer</span></a></p> <p><span><span>Phew. Passed…</span></span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/christine-barford"><span>Christine Barford</span></a></p> <p><span><span>Lovely minimalist display, Christine</span></span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><strong><span><span>(The toilet’s flooded)</span></span></strong></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/pat-archer"><span>Pat Archer</span></a></p> <p><span><span>Found it hard to say goodbye</span></span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/clarrie-grundy"><span>Clarrie Grundy</span></a></p> <p><span><span>Led up the garden path</span></span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/brenda-tucker"><span>Brenda Tucker</span></a></p> <p><span><span>Unhappy at work, uneasy at home</span></span></p> <p><em> </em></p> <p><em>Keri Davies is an Archers scriptwriter and web producer.</em> </p> <p><strong>Meet more characters in our </strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/profiles/whos-who"><strong>Who's Who</strong></a><strong> </strong></p></span>You can receive this light-hearted round-up in <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/features/the-archers/newsletter/">The Archers weekly email newsletter</a>, along with other Archers-related news and features. </div>