The Archers - Part 1

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“The Archers”, having aired over 19,100 episodes, is the world's longest-running radio soap opera The British production is broadcast on Radio 4, the BBC's main spoken-word channel. The programme was originally billed as, an everyday story of country folk. It is now described as, a contemporary drama in a rural setting. Five pilot episodes were aired in 1950 and the first episode was broadcast nationally on 1 January 1951. A significant show in British popular culture, and with over five million listeners, it is Radio 4's most listened-to non-news programme, With over one million listeners via the internet, the programme holds the record for BBC Radio online listening figures. Partly established with the aim towards educating farmers following World War II, The Archers soon became a popular source of entertainment for the population at large, attracting nine million listeners by 1953. The well known theme for The Archers is “Barwick Green”, written by Arthur Wood and played by the New Concert orchestra, issued by Boosey & Hawkes on 78 Cat #0-2083.

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The Archers - Part 1