20/09/2026

The Archers

George and Eddie spend time in the community orchard collecting apples for cider while reflecting on the legacy of Great-grandad Joe. The ep

Key takeaways

• George and Amber are expecting a baby, with names like Joe or Josephine being considered.
• Eddie reflects on his great-grandad Joe's 105th birthday and the importance of passing on memories rather than just material wealth.

Main topics

• Family legacy
• Wedding planning conflicts

Notable quotes

You don't just pass on money and stuff. It's about memories and laughs and that.

Conclusion

The episode highlights the interplay between honoring the past through

Transcript preview

Speaker 3 (0:00) This BBC podcast is supported by ads outside the UK. Speaker 1 (0:09) Welcome to the Haunted Library. Have you come in search of a tale? This podcast invites you to browse the shelves and find stories that will linger long after you've left this place. From gothic masterpieces to pulpy penny dreadfuls, join me, Colin Morgan, with new episodes twice a week. Find The Haunted Library wherever you get your podcasts. Speaker 3 (0:37) You're listening to Sunday's episode of The Archers from BBC Radio Speaker 2 (0:42) 4. Speaker 2 (1:00) What a swap. No, you're all right. Not getting scared of heights, Grandpa. There's plenty I can reach from down here. And I'll have enough time up that ladder when you've gone. I ain't going nowhere. Not till tea time, anyway. Oh, I thought Amber would want you back soon. Nah, I'll nip off if she Speaker 3 (1:19) calls, like. But she's all right at the moment. You Speaker 2 (1:22) sure about that, George? Speaker 3 (1:24) Well, yeah, OK. She's the size of a tractor. And really hot all the time. Must be dead uncomfortable. She just wants it to happen, though. Especially as she's passed her date. How would you, then? Not really. Anything up to two weeks after, they still reckon is normal. Can't blame her for getting fed up, though. Nope. Speaker 5 (1:45) Are those cider apples? Speaker 2 (1:47) Certainly are. Don't let your dog eat them. Give her a tummy ache, they would. Speaker 5 (1:52) Thanks for the warning. Sit. Good girl, Cleo. Speaker 2 (1:56) Come to get your turkey order Speaker 3 (1:57) in, Stella. My what? Christmas turkey. We can offer you a special early bird discount. Early bird, get it? Speaker 5 (2:05) Honestly, I haven't given Christmas a thought yet, and I don't expect Pip has either. We'll get the wedding out the way first. Speaker 3 (2:10) It's nearly October. I Speaker 5 (2:12) wouldn't say nearly. Speaker 3 (2:13) Christmas will soon be here, won't it, Grandpa? Yeah, I guess. You don't want to miss out? Speaker 5 (2:17) Thanks for the warning, George, but I'll take that risk. Speaker 3 (2:20) Up to you. I Speaker 5 (2:21) love to live dangerously. Speaker 3 (2:23) How about some cider for the wedding, then? Speaker 5 (2:25) It's at Lower Loxley, so you'd have to talk to them. Speaker 3 (2:27) I have Speaker 5 (2:29) drunk your cider, though, and I remember it being pretty good. Speaker 3 (2:31) It is good. Speaker 5 (2:32) If rather strong. Speaker 3 (2:34) Well, that's one of the things that makes it good. Speaker 5 (2:36) So, are these apples going to make your cider? Speaker 3 (2:40) That's right. Speaker 5 (2:41) It's just, I thought this was the community orchard. Speaker 2 (2:44) Oh, it is. It's the same thing as the Grundy orchard. Speaker 5 (2:47) I see. Speaker 2 (2:48) Them that take part in the must-picking gets a bottle or two of Stanks. But there's some trees we keep back for our specials. Ah, Speaker 5 (2:55) the under-the-counter stuff. Speaker 2 (2:57) There's nothing under-the-counter about it. It's all perfectly legal. Oh, Speaker 5 (3:00) yeah. No, I didn't mean... Sorry. Isn't it awkward for you with that cast on, George? It Speaker 3 (3:06) is a bit fiddly, yeah. But it's coming off on Tuesday. Speaker 5 (3:09) Ah, that'll be good. Speaker 3 (3:10) Can't wait. I Speaker 5 (3:11) bet. Well, I'll leave you to it. Come on, Cleo. See Speaker 3 (3:13) you. Bye. Speaker 5 (3:14) No, they're not for dogs. Speaker 3 (3:16) That's