Emergency Episode with Tracy, Kirsty & Adam | Save The Archers Studio

An emergency episode. Following the news that The Archers will no longer have its planned new studio in Birmingham, Philippa is joined by three of the cast: Susie Riddell, who plays Tracy Horrobin, Annabelle Dowler, who plays Kirsty Miller, and Andrew Wincott, who plays Adam Macy.

They explain what has happened, why recording the programme away from its production team would change The Archers as we know it, and what the decision could mean for Birmingham and the West Midlands. Most importantly, they tell us what we as listeners can do to help.

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In this episode

What has happened, and why the cast found out by emailWhy the actors and the production team need to be in the same buildingHow the studio works, from the dead room to the sofa that turns into a bedMaking six episodes a week, 52 weeks a yearThe wider impact on jobs, training and young talent in the MidlandsWhat the studio could be used for on the days The Archers isn’t recordingWhy the cast believe the move would be a false economyWould EastEnders ever be moved to Liverpool?The solidarity of the cast, past and presentWhat listeners can do to helpAnd finally, Adam, Tracy and Kirsty together at lastHow you can help

The cast are asking listeners to make their feelings known. Write to your MP, especially if you live in the Midlands. Write to the BBC. And share your support on social media. As Andrew says, the battle is not lost.

Topics covered: Tracy Horrobin, Kirsty Miller, Adam Macy, Debbie Aldridge

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