Vintage Archers (3 Parts)

Synopsis

Three two-audiocassette packs containing collected excerpts from ‘The Archers’ radio serial drama, which was first broadcast on 1 January 1951.
1 (1988): These early episodes set the scene for the development of the series. Includes Phil Archer’s courtship of Grace Fairbrother, the shock of Grace’s death in the fire at the stables, and Walter Gabriel’s worries over his son Nelson.
2 (1988): Episodes depict life at Coombe Farm in the 1950s with Phil and Jill’s growing family, including their anxiety over the birth of their blue baby in 1967; Tom Forrest’s arrest on a murder charge; Tom and Pru’s decision to foster a child; farming disasters that shaped the life of the residents of Ambridge.
3 (1998): The Lost Archers: Previously lost episodes from the 1970s: Tony Archer’s romance with Pat Lewis, Sid and Polly’s bad luck, Jennifer’s romance with Brian, Nora’s relationship with the alcoholic George.

Series

BBC Radio Collection, Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Audio; 6 audiocassettes. 3 x 145 min.

Year of production

1988

Availability

Sale; 2001 sale: £9.99 (inclusive) each 2001 sale: £22.50 (inclusive) set

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

radio drama; soap operas

Production Company

Name

BBC Radio

Distributor

Name

BBC Radio Collection, c/o Choices UK, 19-24 Manasty Road, Orton Southgate, Peterborough PE2 6UP, tel 01733 236800, fax 01733 230618, www.choicesdirect.co.uk

Email

enquiries@choicesuk.com

Web

http://www.choicesuk.com External site opens in new window

Phone

01733 236800

Fax

01733 230618

Address

c/o Choices UK
19-24 Manasty Road
Orton Southgate
Peterborough
PE2 6UP

 

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