Forever Ambridge: Twenty-Five Years Of The Archers
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A warm and affectionate celebration of one of Britain's most beloved radio institutions, this anniversary volume chronicles twenty-five years of The Archers, the BBC's long-running rural drama that has captivated listeners since its debut in 1951. Written by Norman Painting — the actor who portrayed Phil Archer for decades — the narrative offers an intimate, insider perspective on the show's creation, its memorable characters, and the real farming communities it was designed to reflect. With a tone that is both nostalgic and authoritative, Painting illustrates how The Archers evolved from an agricultural information programme into a national treasure woven into the fabric of everyday British life. Rich with behind-the-scenes anecdotes and personal recollections, the text presents a vivid portrait of the cast, writers, and producers who shaped Ambridge and its inhabitants across a quarter century of broadcasting history.
Author: Norman Painting
Format: Hardback
Published: 1975, Michael Joseph
Genre: British & Irish history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A warm and affectionate celebration of one of Britain's most beloved radio institutions, this anniversary volume chronicles twenty-five years of The Archers, the BBC's long-running rural drama that has captivated listeners since its debut in 1951. Written by Norman Painting — the actor who portrayed Phil Archer for decades — the narrative offers an intimate, insider perspective on the show's creation, its memorable characters, and the real farming communities it was designed to reflect. With a tone that is both nostalgic and authoritative, Painting illustrates how The Archers evolved from an agricultural information programme into a national treasure woven into the fabric of everyday British life. Rich with behind-the-scenes anecdotes and personal recollections, the text presents a vivid portrait of the cast, writers, and producers who shaped Ambridge and its inhabitants across a quarter century of broadcasting history.