23/09/2026

The Archers

The episode follows Amber's physical discomfort and anxiety as she nears her due date, experiencing a significant false labor scare. Simulta

Key takeaways

• Amber is nearly a week past her due date and experiencing intense physical discomfort.
• Brad delivers newborn clothing to Amber that originally belonged to Uncle Stu's grandchild.

Main topics

• Pregnancy and labor scares
• Pagan funeral planning

Notable quotes

I feel like a whale that's washed up in the desert.

Conclusion

The episode highlights the intersection of personal life milestones an

Transcript preview

Speaker 1 (0:00) This BBC podcast is supported by ads outside the UK. 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. You're listening to Wednesday's episode of The Archers from BBC Radio 4. Speaker 3 (1:01) I don't want to interrupt or nothing. Speaker 2 (1:03) Interrupt what? Speaker 3 (1:04) Well, er... I'm going Speaker 2 (1:05) out of my mind with boredom, Brad. I was even contemplating cleaning the fridge. Speaker 3 (1:09) Oh? Speaker 2 (1:11) Except... I don't really feel up to standing that long. A Speaker 3 (1:17) bit uncomfortable, then? Speaker 2 (1:18) That's putting it mildly. I feel like a whale that's washed up in the desert. Speaker 3 (1:21) Sorry to hear that, Amber. Speaker 2 (1:23) Anyway, it's lovely to see you. Speaker 3 (1:25) Yeah, you too. Mum asked me to pop these over. Oh, Speaker 2 (1:29) what's this? Speaker 2 (1:31) Oh, cute. Speaker 3 (1:32) They're like newborn size. They came from my uncle Stu. Well, his partner. The latest one, any road. Speaker 2 (1:38) I think you'd better start from the beginning. Sit down, Brad. Speaker 3 (1:41) Thanks. Speaker 3 (1:43) So, Uncle Stu and Ron had a baby. Ron? His girlfriend, Rhonda. Ah, Speaker 2 (1:47) I see. But Speaker 3 (1:48) it were really big, the baby, and they'd bought all these clothes that didn't fit him. So Mum asked Ron if she could have them for you. Speaker 2 (1:54) Tell Tracy thank you very much. Speaker 3 (1:56) I will, yeah. Speaker 2 (1:57) But full disclosure, I've already had quite a lot of baby clothes from one of my sponsors. Speaker 3 (2:01) OK. Speaker 5 (2:02) I'm Speaker 2 (2:02) nearly a week past my due date. I wouldn't be surprised if when this baby finally puts an appearance they turn out to be a giant. Speaker 1 (2:08) Oh. Speaker 2 (2:10) But honestly, it was a lovely thought and I really appreciate it. Do you have to rush back? Speaker 3 (2:15) Er, no. Speaker 2 (2:17) So you can stay and entertain me for a while? Speaker 3 (2:19) Entertain you? You mean like magic tricks or... Speaker 2 (2:22) No, silly. Unless you have any. Speaker 3 (2:24) No. Speaker 2 (2:25) Songs, recitations? Speaker 3 (2:27) Er... I'm Speaker 2 (2:27) just teasing, Brad. Speaker 3 (2:29) That is a relief. Speaker 2 (2:30) Hey, tell me about this Uncle Stu. I don't think I've heard of him. Speaker 3 (2:33) No, right, well... No-one's quite sure how many children he's got. Really? He probably don't know himself. He's always been a bit of a boozer. Mum says Grandad used to encourage him because he liked to have a drinking buddy. And he's never had a proper job. Always said he was going to be a professional darts player. It's just an excuse to spend all day in the pub, Mum reckoned. Speaker 2 (2:53) You really don't take after any of your uncles, do you? Speaker 3 (2:57) And he was married. But his missus got fed up with the drinking and the not working. So Stu came home one night and she'd emptied the flat and done a runner. Speaker 2 (3:05) He sounds like a real catch. Speaker 3 (3:07) Does Speaker 2 (3:08) this Rhonda know what she's let herself in for? Speaker 3 (3:10) Probably not, no. Speaker 2 (3:11) What's new in your life? Speaker 3 (3:13) Well, I'm back to uni tomorrow. I've actually been online since yesterday, but my first face-to-face time is... Amber? Speaker 2 (3:22) No, don't worry. Speaker 3 (3:24) Are you all right? Speaker 2 (3:26) I've been waiting for this. I'm not going to make the same mistake as before. What