After 75 years, a radio soap opera still has Britain on edge of its seat
- Posted on January 18, 2026
- By Washington Post
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After 75 years, a radio soap opera still has Britain on edge of its seat

Life, death and dairy unfold in 13-minute episodes, six days a week on “The Archers,” a wildly popular BBC radio serial. Queen Camilla is one of 5 million fans.