The Archers

• Longest runninga radio soap in the world
• Since BBC 1951 Janurary 1st and is still running tody
• Monday to Sunday except Saturdays
• Massive Cast
• INitially created so that government can educate farmers about agriculture technology
• They even have their own map of their fictional village which is supposingly next to Birmingham.

• 2001- 13 1/2000 episodes
• Still run on special ocassions for example the begining of ITV which was a big ate for BBC. Another example is the general elections on the 11th May, this goes to show The Archers cannot be moved for anything or anyone.

Storylines

• Gay marriage- Sexuality
• Numerous Adultery- Family affairs
• Heroin addicts- Drugs
• Pregnancy(sperm donors)- New Technology
• Killed by a tractor- Death
• Gambling addictions- Life issues
• Ghosts- Hauntings
• Cancer- Common illnesses
• Abortion- Morality