New to The Archers - what do I need to know?

[nearlyoldie]

I’ve recently retired and thought I’d give The Archers a go but I’ve never listened to it before.

Apart from knowing it’s rural based and been going for ever I don’t know any of the characters. Is it easy to get into it ?

Start here:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/3VLG6MxxfQpKXF2Chky4Fmh/characters

Read everything on the site - it’s all good background.

Join us on thread 194 for Archers. It's better than the programme, sometimes! It's a lovely friendly bunch on there.

Been listening for years plenty of fun groups on FB. The same topics always come up 😁. Do de do do de do 😆

Obviously the Archers Thread is the ultimate destination, but the OP might want some pointers first!

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/radio_addicts/5469397-archers-thread-194-bottled-on-the-bridle-path-discuss-75-years-of-the-archers-here?reply=149745296