Archers Day

1 October, 2-4pm

• £5 (including tea & cake)
• Booking required

 

 

Join us for an event dedicated to The Archers. This is an opportunity for Archers fans to immerse themselves in the 'Everyday stories of country folk' exhibition in the company of Curator, Mark Mason.

Take a tour to find out more about the history of the The Archers and hear the fascinating inside story behind curating this exhibition.

Watch 'Supper with the Archers' a 1963 film made by the National Dairy Council, directed by Godfrey Baseley, Editor of The Archers, and featuring cast members. An informative programme about dairy farming and the promotion of dairy products, the film is also a fascinating insight into 1960s life and a wonderful opportunity to see how the radio actors performed in front of the cameras!

Play The Archers board game, create your own 'Ambridge in a box' and have a go at the Archers sound effects workshop, as tried by Vanessa Whitburn and Tim Bentinck at the Berkshire Show!

 

Arena film screening, 4.15-5.15pm

• Free
• Drop-in

The event will be followed by a free screening of the 2007 Arena programme 'The Archers.' Narrated by Stephen Fry, this film goes behind the scenes at the Archers production office and tracks the development the production of the dramatic 15000th episode of ‘The Archers’. Don’t miss this rare opportunity made possible thanks to the BBC.

For more information about the film, visit the BBC website:

Details of the BBC Arena film about The Archers