The Cider Shed - Ploughing through BBC's 'The Archers' Podcast By Matthew Weir Keri Warbis Peter Fickling cover art

The Cider Shed - Ploughing through BBC's 'The Archers'

The Cider Shed - Ploughing through BBC's 'The Archers'

By: Matthew Weir Keri Warbis Peter Fickling
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Life's too short to a be a Pat, Shula or Adam.
Let’s not take anything, least of all BBC "The Archers" , too seriously.

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Matthew Weir, Keri Warbis, Peter Fickling
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Episodes
  • Amber Alert
    Jun 28 2025

    The latest Cider Shed is here to boom and shake your room.


    A big thank you and welcome to new Patreon members Margaret and Anne and their generous gifters.


    Dating in prison, an all-new festival for Ambridge and Underwood's Local targets its audience.


    On our comback setlist:


    • Back at The Crease : A returning Harrison puts the 'L' in Franchester.
    • No Sense of Boomer : Emma gets Ambered in the car park.
    • Group Chat : Jazzer, Fallon and Ed get the band back together.


    Produced by Matthew Weir


    Become a beautiful patron of The Cider Shed and receive early ad-free episodes and our exclusive Patreon-only midweek specials. It really REALLY helps us out.

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    Email us at: hello@thecidershed.com


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    40 mins
  • Corn to Be Wild?
    Jun 21 2025

    A big thank you and welcome to new Patreon members : Kat, Holly and Lou. Much respect.


    Join Keri and Matthew on the pod this week as David swears badgery revenge, we discover a hidden corner of Albania and we get the latest feedback regarding the village shop.


    Now, on our agenda today:


    • Tirana Sore-Arse : Albania is becoming a pain in Kate's backside.
    • You Swear it Well : Rosie brings the Brookfield Curse to the playground.
    • Blunder the Bridge : Brian plays his cards right with Miranda.


    Produced by Matthew Weir


    Become a beautiful patron of The Cider Shed and receive early ad-free episodes and our exclusive Patreon-only midweek specials. It really REALLY helps us out.

    https://www.patreon.com/thecidershed


    To help us out with a lovely worded 5 star review hit the link below. Then scroll down to ‘Ratings and Reviews’ and a little further below that is ‘Write a Review’ (this is so much nicer than just tapping the stars 😊).: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-cider-shed/id1561411185


    Email us at: hello@thecidershed.com


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    51 mins
  • Farms Wide Open
    Jun 14 2025

    Hi everyone.


    Come join Keri and Matthew as we open our farm gates wide open for you this weekend.


    A warm welcome and big cider hugs to our new Patreon members : Ros, Chloe, Siobhan and Nicola.


    Further TCS props/love to Paul Newman for his membership upgrade.


    The order of service is as follows:


    • You Give Me Phoeber : The return of Matthew's favourite Green Goddess.
    • Vicar Mortis : Unfinished Syncope for Father Crispin?
    • Scat's Your Lot : Bridge Farm feel the ripple effect on Open Farm Sunday.


    Thanks for all your support.


    Produced by Matthew Weir


    Become a beautiful patron of The Cider Shed and receive early ad-free episodes and our exclusive Patreon-only midweek specials. It really REALLY helps us out.

    https://www.patreon.com/thecidershed


    To help us out with a lovely worded 5 star review hit the link below. Then scroll down to ‘Ratings and Reviews’ and a little further below that is ‘Write a Review’ (this is so much nicer than just tapping the stars 😊).: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-cider-shed/id1561411185


    Email us at: hello@thecidershed.com


    Chat with us on Bluesky : https://bsky.app/profile/thecidershedpod.bsky.social


    Join the Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/357567078923256/?ref=share


    Find us on: https://www.instagram.com/thecidershedpod/?hl=en


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    54 mins
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This podcast is extremely enjoyable to listen to. If you like the archers, it’s better, but that certainly does not seem to be a prerequisite.

Imagine dropping into your favorite bar, and overhearing three people, who are all a little different, get together to discuss a radio show. You would hear far more than some bland review, and here you do.

The show is definitely discussed, but in a slightly ‘grumpy old people way’. Constantly complaining about any banality or boring storylines, but with a genuine affection for a show that is, in fact, a rural, middle class, English drama about farming.

Always funny, sometimes insightful and nicely blending of the omnipresent online chatter about the show (in which the presenters are very active) and the show itself.

Personally I love the Archers, with all its banality, but this show makes it better.

Funny and engaging way to enjoy a radio show about farming!

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