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We usually add the BBC teasers and cast lists for forthcoming episodes as they become available, plus the Radio Times and other previews when possible. Feel free to add anything else you come across, e.g. cast news, scriptwriter tweets!

Thanks @Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g , hope you are ok.
A midwife? In a soap? There's novel.
How long before Lily is upduffed?

How long before Lily is upduffed?
Shortly after Fallon discovers she is

(Thanks Gasp0de )

Amber's baby will be the equinox baby, Kirsty's the winter solstice baby, and Behbeh Burns the summer solstice baby.

I’d completely forgotten about Kirsty!

Kirsty was at the Archers at 75 on Sunday in Woking. She looked remarkably slim for this stage of pregnancy

Being pregnant isn't being fat. Was she carrying a very large handbag throughout or standing behind a sofa?

Not a bump in sight! The baby must be hiding in Pat's cabbage patch

It will be under the gooseberry bush.

Spoiler round up.

13th – 18th September 2026
13/9 Harrison has a confession to make, and Leonard hatches a generous plan.
14/9 Carol makes her feelings clear, and Jolene is far from impressed.
15/9 Tony attempts to get involved, and Lynda finds herself intrigued.
16/9 Alan is there for a friend in need, and Fallon is shocked by a controversial move.
17/9 It’s action stations for Lynda, and George waves the white flag.
18/9 There’s a race against time for Anna, while Lily is given some ground rules.
Writer: Liz John
Director: Mel Ward
Editor: Jeremy Howe
Jolene Archer … Buffy Davis
Kenton Archer … Richard Attlee
Tony Archer … David Troughton
Leonard Berry … Paul Copley
Harrison Burns … James Cartwright
Mick Fadmoor … Martin Barrass
Alan Franks … John Telfer
Usha Franks … Souad Faress
Amber Gordon … Olivia Bernstone
George Grundy … Angus Stobie
Joy Horville … Jackie Lye
Esme Mulligan … Ellie Pawsey
Lily Pargetter … Katie Redford
Fallon Rogers … Joanna Van Kampen
Lynda Snell … Carole Boyd
Anna Tregorran … Isobel Middleton
Carol Tregorran … Mia Soteriou

Radio Times 12th to 18th September
“Dirty Harry” Harrison realises his life is becoming too awkward and comes clean -presumably telling Fallon about his sweaty tango kiss with Lily. And perhaps that hinted-at northern undercover affair, too? His confessions infuriate more than Fallon and when he makes a desperate move, it creates even more drama. Meanwhile, Leonard is in his repair café, trying to recruit volunteers - a task he hopes will be easier after a gift from a famous acquaintance. The King has been on The Repair Shop…just putting that out there…

Total TV Guide 12th to 18th September
Harrison’s frenzied plate-spinning of the past few months crashes to a conclusion this week, and when he finally admits the truth, it provokes a furious reaction. Over at the repair café, Leonard has fresh ideas about bringing in new helpers. Convincing everyone won’t be easy - unless a surprise gift proves persuasive. Tony has advice to offer, but will anyone take it? Elsewhere, Carol turns down a generous proposition, and her daughter has a job on her hands changing her mind, although Alan could have another approach. With the clock ticking, Anna needs Usha’s support, Lily gets a few rules to follow, George attempts a truce, and Lynda could be heading off on a rather urgent errand…

TV Times 12th to 18th September
Harrison’s complicated life is imploding this week - after finally revealing the truth, he makes a controversial decision that ramps up the drama even more. Meanwhile, Leonard struggles to get his repair café plan off the ground, and Carol causes some concern when she rejects a generous offer. Also this week, Lily tries to move on, and Lynda may be needed in an emergency.

20th – 25th September 2026
Sun 20th Sep - Natasha throws a spanner in the works, and Eddie is left touched.
Mon 21st Sep - Ruth has concerns for a friend, and Brad is the topic of debate.
Tue 22nd Sep - Alan comes to the rescue, while Pip and Stella face wedding complications.
Wed 23rd Sep - It’s action stations for Amber, and Kate takes on a mission.
Thu 24th Sep - Helen bears the brunt, and Kirsty is nearing the end of her tether.
Fri 25th Sep - It’s a big day for the Grundys, and Robert finds himself in the right place at the right time.

Writer: Keri Davies
Director: Marina Caldarone
Editor: Jeremy Howe

Pip Archer - Daisy Badger
Ruth Archer - Felicity Finch
Helen Archer - Louiza Patikas
Natasha Archer - Mali Harries
Alan Franks - John Telfer
Amber Gordon - Olivia Bernstone
Eddie Grundy - Trevor Harrison
George Grundy - Angus Stobie
Keira Grundy - Mollie Kruczek
Brad Horrobin - Taylor Uttley
Chelsea Horrobin - Madeleine Leslay
Tracy Horrobin - Susie Riddell
Kate Madikane - Perdita Avery
Jazzer McCreary - Ryan Kelly
Kirsty Miller - Annabelle Dowler
Stella Pryor - Lucy Speed
Lynda Snell - Carole Boyd
Robert Snell - Michael Bertenshaw
Anna Tregorran - Isobel Middleton
Midwife - Susan Jeffrey

27th September - 2nd October 2026
27.9 Reality sets in for Amber, and there’s an awkward encounter for Harrison.
28.9 Ian finds himself torn, and Emma offers her support.
29.9 Ed has a controversial suggestion, and Lynda discovers an opening.
30.9 There’s light at the end of the tunnel for Lily, and Harrison is given a few home truths.
01.9 Pip has a decision to make, and Susan proves to be a friend indeed.
02.9 Lily extends an invitation, and Brian is not impressed.

Writer: Jessica Mitic
Director: Rosemary Watts
Editor: Jeremy Howe

Brian Aldridge … Charles Collingwood
Pip Archer … Daisy Badger
Harrison Burns … James Cartwirght
Susan Carter … Charlotte Martin
Ian Craig … Stephen Kennedy
Martyn Gibson … Jon Glover
Amber Gordon … Olivia Bernstone
Eddie Grundy … Trevor Harrison
Emma Grundy … Emerald O’Hanrahan
George Grundy … Angus Stobie
Adam Macy … Andrew Wincott
Elizabeth Pargetter … Alison Dowling
Freddie Pargetter … Toby Laurence
Lily Pargetter … Katie Redford
Lynda Snell … Carole Boyd

Thanks @Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g . Hope you are ok.
Brian and Freddie to look forward to.

I really couldn't be less interested in Pip's wedding. I may have to turn off if we are going to be subjected to the actor's attempts to sound stressed about it.

I've been thinking of you @Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g. Hoping you're finding some distractions and some peace.

Is Harrison going to move in with Lily?!

That would be such a terrible idea the SWs must surely have toyed with it! 😂

Mick Fadmoor

a treat in store

Harrisoniving at the Bull is going to come to a crashing end I presume.
If Harrison and Fallon get back together I'm going to be very annoyed.

Harrison living even.

@JudyCoolibar , the only hope I have is that Pip jilts Stella at the altar and buggers off to Canada/Outer Mongolia/Iran with the FatFairchild and stays there.

@Treetreetreetree , Jerlene and Kenny will hit the roof and 'Arrison will go to live in the boat that rocks or The Stables.

@HewasH2O , I've been watching Man About the House on youtube and in one series Jo was wearing smocks and in the next she was in snug flares. There's a soap opera I watch and a character was wearing a big coat or carrying a large bag for many weeks before going away to get hospital treatment. And of course, there was Daphne Moon standing behind the sofa in Frasier.

I have been enjoying MATH - great scripts, great acting, fashions that I just about remember.

They made that into an in-joke on Frasier. When she went on Mat Leave Niles told everyone she had gone to a 'fat farm' to lose weight and later that she had lost 9 and a half pounds - the studio audience cheered.

. I'm picturing Kirsty in a dry-robe standing behind the Rewilding monument.
Frasier was funny.

Natasha throws a spanner in the works - wonder what that's about? I like the Natasha character. When did we last hear Helen?

Last heard Helen in July, according to the cast lists.

I assume Ambers going to pop out George Jr - is Ed’s controversial suggestion that she moves in with them/Emma moves into Will’s to help out? Sounds like she’s going to find it tough…

@PetulaDark Yes that sounds like a stress filled possibility.

I’m hoping Harrison gets a solicitor and starts to sort this separation properly. Someone will want to buy a cottage full of upcycled tat and it’s own ‘beach’ in the back garden.
He and Lily have been in this ‘relationship’ for almost a week so I expect he will move into the guest wing of Lower Loxley soon.

I did laugh at Carol's reaction to MoanyTony & LaughingLen fixing the watch. Will this be the end of her and will Anna have the courage to thank them for it?

<on edit> I think I mean honesty, not courage.

Ambridge Diary 20-25 September
There's nothing quite like a pregnancy to remind you of The Archers' real-time recording schedule. After an eventful nine months, it looks like Amber will go into labour any day now. With family tensions and money concerns now ironed out, will it be plain sailing for her and George? Pip and Stella's wedding plans hit a snag, as a mix-up involving Natasha sparks delicate family negotiations. Over at the Horrobins, Brad becomes a bone of contention, and when Ruth frets over a friend in needs, Alan has to save the day.
Alex Berry

Thanks, @Madcats!