{"product_id":"book-gnbi","title":"The Archers: Vintage Highlights","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassic vintage highlights from the much-loved radio soap\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe world's longest-running drama, \u003ci\u003eThe Archers\u003c\/i\u003e has delighted audiences ever since its launch on 1 January 1951. Today, over five million fans across generations and across the world tune in, hooked on the epic saga of everyday life in the rural village of Ambridge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis collection takes a look back at the early years of the iconic show, from the 1950s to the 1970s, and follows the fortunes of some of its pivotal characters, including Jack and Peggy Archer, Walter Gabriel, Sid Perks, and Brian and Jennifer Aldridge. Here are some of the most memorable moments from Ambridge's history: Grace Archer's tragic death in a stable fire; Tom Forrest's arrest for manslaughter; the wedding of Tony and Pat; the birth of Phil and Jill's daughter, Elizabeth - and their subsequent worries about her heart; and the shock of Jennifer's illegitimate baby.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso featured is a compilation of farming catastrophes that shaped the lives of the residents, including Dan Archer's devastating discovery of fowl pest in his poultry, plus a selection of Christmas celebrations throughout the years, where we hear tidings of the births of Debbie Aldridge and John Archer and drop in on shows in the village hall.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCovering all the major \u003ci\u003eArchers\u003c\/i\u003e milestones over the first three decades, this compendium of classic highlights offers lifelong listeners an ideal opportunity to relive their favourite storylines, while giving newer fans the perfect chance to catch up with key events from Ambridge's past.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDue to the vintage nature of these recordings, the sound quality may vary.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrack listing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e2. Grace and Phil\u003cbr\u003e3. George and Nora\u003cbr\u003e4. Walter Gabriel\u003cbr\u003e5. Tom Forrest\u003cbr\u003e6. Phil and Jill (Part 1)\u003cbr\u003e7. Phil and Jill (Part 2)\u003cbr\u003e8. Farming Catastrophes\u003cbr\u003e9. Sid and Polly\u003cbr\u003e10. Jack and Peggy\u003cbr\u003e11. Pat and Tony\u003cbr\u003e12. Brian and Jennifer\u003cbr\u003e13. Christmas in Ambridge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduction credits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by Brian Hayles, Edward J Mason, Keith Miles, Bruno Milna, William Smethurst, David Turner and Geoffrey Webb\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Tony Shryane\u003cbr\u003eEditor: Godfrey Baseley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCast includes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeggy Archer - Thelma Rogers\/June Spencer\u003cbr\u003eJack Archer - Dennis Folwell\u003cbr\u003eDoris Archer - Gwen Berryman\u003cbr\u003eGrace Fairbrother\/Archer - Ysanne Churchman\u003cbr\u003eTom Forrest - Bob Arnold\u003cbr\u003eWalter Gabriel - Chris Gittins\u003cbr\u003eNelson Gabriel - Jack May\u003cbr\u003eDan Archer - Harry Oakes\/Monte Crick\/Edgar Harrison\u003cbr\u003ePhil Archer - Norman Painting\u003cbr\u003eJill Archer - Patricia Greene\u003cbr\u003eSid Perks - Alan Devereux\u003cbr\u003ePolly Mead\/Perks - Hilary Newcombe\u003cbr\u003eGeorge Barford - Graham Roberts\u003cbr\u003eChristine Archer - Lesley Saweard\u003cbr\u003eNora McAuley - Julia Mark\u003cbr\u003eBrian Aldridge - Charles Collingwood\u003cbr\u003eJennifer Archer\/Aldridge - Angela Piper\u003cbr\u003eCarol Grey - Anne Cullen\u003cbr\u003ePat Lewis\/Archer - Patricia Gallimore\u003cbr\u003eTony Archer - Colin Skipp\u003cbr\u003eLilian Archer - Margaret Lane\/Elizabeth Marlowe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst broadcast March 1952-December 1982 on the BBC Home Service, BBC Light Programme and BBC Radio 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e© 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin UK","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49362412339504,"sku":"BDgnbi","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/gnbi-Square-cover.jpg?v=1769767618","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-gnbi","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}