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Ambridge on the Couch

Lucy Freeman·Hosted by Lucy Freeman, Harriet and Mr Newbie·7 episodes

ComedyArchers fan commentaryCo-hosted banterBritish comedy45-60 minStandalone episodesCompleted show

Ambridge on the Couch wrestles the characters from The Archers on to the therapist’s couch

Why listen

Ambridge on the Couch is for listeners who love The Archers but want to laugh, argue, and overanalyze the village drama with sharp company. Lucy Freeman, Harriet and Mr Newbie turn each episode into a comic therapy session for Ambridge's characters, mixing recap, running jokes, mock outrage, and affectionate fan commentary. It is especially good for Archers fans who enjoy irreverent British banter as much as plot analysis.

Episodes

1 hr 37 min
Feb 26, 2023
Long-johns and Lee

Lucy has a crush and there's a strike at Bridge Farm. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 6 min
Feb 12, 2023
Kate is Mr Benn

On this week's episode, Harriet is cheered by Kate and Lucy is baffled by Jullanne. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 11 min
Feb 5, 2023
Borsetshire - the San Francisco of the Midlands

Ruaridh and Alice are in the Sixth Sense and Brian is Jeremy Clarkson in this week's episode. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 2 min
Jan 22, 2023
Eric's idle

Whoops, second time lucky! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 2 min
Jan 22, 2023
Erik's idle

Krusty's back in the saddle, Erik's back on the road, Brad's back in the doldrums. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 19 min
Jan 8, 2023
Ploppy Noo-Noo

A bit of intensive catching up for Lucy and Harriet - coats, logging, choirs and crushes, dry January and Mince for dinner. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 min
Dec 25, 2022
It's THE PANTO (o yes it is)

It's the Christmas event that the whole world's been keenly anticipating*! Starring Harriet Carmichael, Jeff Thomas and Anouk Thomas, written by Lucy Freeman with music by Mat Rodriguez-Payne. *Part of this sentence may be a lie. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

59 min
Dec 18, 2022
Flammable boobs and a logging expedition

Logging or dogging...you decide! Febreze manages to join both #Ambridge choirs at once, Lucy's jumper sets on fire and Harriet vomits at a nativity Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 8 min
Dec 11, 2022
Emma Grundy - the Log Lady

On this week's episode we ponder what other ways there are of spicing up your marriage other than trespass and theft, and what on earth was the significance of Coat-gate? Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 35 min
Dec 4, 2022
Joy Horville - the fourth emergency service

On this week's #TheArchers fan podcast, is sausage and mash an acceptable alternative to a traditional Christmas dinner (no) and are Pip and Stella a Thing? Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 26 min
Nov 27, 2022
Choral sex

Fallon discovers her inner diva and Febreze investigates Black Friday. NB: This one's a bit rudey so caution if children are listening Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 38 min
Nov 20, 2022
It's war!

On this week's show, we discuss World War Brookfield, pigging, Luscombe Drinks, The Wasabi Company and class war. #TheArchers Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 14 min
Nov 13, 2022
Dodgynomics

On this week's show we discuss Lucy's imminent stint as a pig intern like Georgie and we wonder how on earth the Brookfield Archers think that loans work. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 12 min
Nov 6, 2022
It's the Hats I've Known re-mix!

On this week's show we wonder how long the Ben and Beth storyline's likely to go on for and what Mince Casey was doing in Manila. Plus Harriet owes Lucy a bar of chocolate. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 9 min
Oct 30, 2022
It's last week in AAAAAAAGHMBRIDGE!

On this week's horror story of an episode, we discuss Ben's breakdown and Lilian's warty nose Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 14 min
Oct 16, 2022
In which we propose that Emma Grundy takes over as PM

Emma's back! Is George misunderstood? No, he's just awful. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 16 min
Oct 9, 2022
Pants on the line

Krusty hangs the villagers' undercrackers on the washing line, Chelsea speaks to everyone except a medical professional and the Grundys go back in time. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 17 min
Oct 2, 2022
The Secret Diary of Kenton Archer aged 63 and 3/4

On this week's show, we get annoyed by characters behaving out of...um...character, and why are we having a return to vintage Grundy? Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

53 min
Sep 11, 2022
Oops! Bit late

This week Harriet and Lucy discuss the whereabouts of Chelsea, whether Russ can ever escape his past, and Febreze takes the show into his own hands. #TheArchers Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 6 min
Sep 4, 2022
A Horobun in the oven

Lucy and Harriet investigate Chelsea's possible pregnancy, Alastair's party and the Cosy Nostra. Thank you to @blueaurorawine, Dr Teal's and Deer Box. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 10 min
Aug 21, 2022
George's Marvellous Medicine

Lucy V Freeman, Harriet Carmichael and Jeff Thomas discuss everything Ambridge, from George poisoning himself with vape juice to the toxic Gemma. #TheArchers Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 10 min
Aug 14, 2022
Whither the Village Hall?

Why does Tracy not talk to Emma about Gemma, and why do the scriptwriters struggle with banter? And coincidentally, Jeff, Febreze and Mr Newbie all have coronavirus. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 11 min
Jul 24, 2022
Are they twins or an HRT medication?

Natasha needs her mam, Tom needs his mummy and everybody needs Adil to move out of Ambridge Hall. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 10 min
Jul 17, 2022
Cow cuddling and equine therapy

In this week's episode we discuss Ben sticking his oar in to the body shape debate, Harriet shares her disastrous audition and Mr Newbie is revealed. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 15 min
Jun 26, 2022
The Birthday One

Febreze and Clarrie discuss Ambridge's ancient customs, some dating back to April, and Harriet fancies Sam the Social. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 min
Jun 19, 2022
Harriet is in the chair

Brace yourselves....Harriet Carmichael is at the controls of this week's ep. Harriet's a huge Steph supporter and Febreze gives his style tips. Normal service resumed next week! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 29 min
Jun 12, 2022
Sweet, dessert or pudding?

Lucy and Mr Newbie discuss Steph's one dimension and the Horobin idea of hospitality. Brought to you by https://shoreseaweed.com/ seaweed crisps. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 15 min
Jun 5, 2022
Rats, tarantulas and heart attacks

The listeners take Lucy and Harriet to task for being mean to Alice, and Febreze of Felpersham meets Mr Newbie. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 2 min
May 8, 2022
Farewell Gay Grables

Kathy and Pat rekindle their relationship and we give Gay Grables a fond farewell. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

54 min
May 1, 2022
Technical issues a-gogo

Thames Water drills into Lucy's adductor and knocks out her wifi, Harriet reads out the year 6 disco rota by mistake and all manner of podcast professsionalism going on. Also Clarrie Grundy as the world's worst patient and Stella's cunning plan. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 15 min
Apr 24, 2022
Chickens in hats

On this week's unaward-winning episode we discuss Ruth's potential bust size, how you put a chicken on a hat and recommend a very good radio play. #TheArchers Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 5 min
Apr 17, 2022
Beth, Ben, Bess and Barnaby

Neeeeee-owwwww. That race track ep and Febreze of Felpersham's travel tips Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 2 min
Apr 10, 2022
Harriet needs some romance

In this week's episode we discuss how good-looking Chris really is, how Alice can just drop in to see her solicitor and how chaotic Gay Grables is. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 22 min
Apr 3, 2022
Amy, the Ambridge Nomad

Why aren't Pat and Natasha rowing more, and what on earth have the scriptwriters done to Amy? Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

57 min
Feb 27, 2022
Tights and a bra

This week we discuss Amy's booty call and why Pip behaves like a six year old, Febreze learns about wellness and Tom Peach gives us his down-under update. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 12 min
Feb 20, 2022
Storm Eunice blows in, Krusty bows out #TheArchers

Is Krusty really leaving? Why haven't the re-wilders thought of Adam? Why is Harriet recording form a suitcase, and where will Lucy's greenhouse end up? All your questions answered! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 14 min
Feb 13, 2022
Happy Nearly Valentine's Day #TheArchers

Jolene gives Febreze her tips for keeping the spark of romance alive, we applaud Krusty and Tom and wonder why Mia is now being so annoying Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 14 min
Feb 6, 2022
Various Vets Write In about #TheArchers

Why is Roy turning into a cyber-duck and why you should ALWAYS make invitations clear #TheArchers Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 16 min
Jan 30, 2022
"She could at LEAST have been in a coma"

On this un-award winning show, Harriet wants us to be edgy so we put in some koala sex noises. Also features discussion on how loathsome 2/3 of #TheArchers children are Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 4 min
Jan 23, 2022
Pride, Prejudice and Phoebe

In this week's show Lucy and Harriet wonder why Alice, Phoebe and Lily sound as if they've never met and Febreze gives us his spring style tips. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 6 min
Jan 16, 2022
Sausageboy and Natasha are having a brace of chipolatas!

Dr Harriet and Dr Freeman take a confusing and ill-informed journey into the world of brain liquid, pleurisy and Stella's putative lesbian-ness. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 9 min
Jan 9, 2022
Blouses on the Couch

WHY DIDN'T THEY JUST GIVE PAT A VOUCHER, and Febreze brings you your stars for 2022 #TheArchers Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 min
Jan 2, 2022
Happy New Year! (O yes it is)

Special guest star Tom Peach (oh hi Tom!) and the vocal skills of Harriet and Mr Newbie bring you our pantomime! Have a fantastic New Year xxx Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 11 min
Dec 12, 2021
Wedding bells on the Couch! #TheArchers

Two of our listeners liked this show THEY ARE GETTING MARRIED. Harriet and Lucy discuss the sneering at Bridge Farm. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 4 min
Nov 21, 2021
Elizabeth's fencing a brooch

No-one listens to Clarrie and Febreze of Felpersham gives Natasha some interior design advice. #TheArchers Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

55 min
Oct 31, 2021
Bye Bert

On this week's Hallowe'en episode of The Aaaaaghchers, we discuss the demise of Bert Fry with interruptions from Cooper. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

51 min
Oct 17, 2021
Stella and strange sound effects #TheArchers

On this week's show, a heartfelt bit from Mr Newbie and we discuss the willy-wielding of the BL Board Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

52 min
Oct 3, 2021
BLAAAAAAAAKE!

Harriet and Lucy stalk Chelsea Horrobin and Krusty makes things much much worse. #TheArchers Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

55 min
Sep 26, 2021
A lot of digression in this one plus Lucy's big reveal (that isn't) #TheArchers

Lucy has a big reveal, Harriet doesn't care Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

47 min
Sep 19, 2021
Can Pat Archer make people disappear?

Drastic decisions from Alice, and is it hanging BASKET, HANGING basket or hanging baaarrrrsket? #TheArchers Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ambridgeonthecouch. Join our merry band of The Archers nuts at https://plus.acast.com/s/AmbridgeOnTheCouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.