BBC launches The Archers podcasts

The BBC has launched podcasts of Radio 4's popular agricultural drama, The Archers, which you can download and listen to in your own time. One of the station's most listened-to programmes, it has been available to stream over the internet at any time using the BBC's Listen Again service, with over a million requests per month. The podcasts will allow you to download the show to listen to on your MP3 player, without you having to be connected to the internet. Mark Damazer, controller of Radio 4, said: "The Archers' audience has already demonstrated that it loves the chance to listen to the goings on in Ambridge in its own time. Vanessa Whitburn, editor of The Archers, said: "It's marvellous to be able to offer The Archers to take away and enjoy. It's the first audio drama to be made available by the BBC in this way and everyone in Ambridge is delighted." Other Radio 4 programmes available as podcasts include topical comedy show The News Quiz. www.bbc.co.uk/archers www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts

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