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The Cider Shed - Ploughing through BBC's 'The Archers'

The Cider Shed - Ploughing through BBC's 'The Archers'

By: Matthew Weir Keri Warbis
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Life's too short to a be a Pat, Shula or Adam.
Let’s not take anything, least of all BBC "The Archers" , too seriously.

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Episodes
  • David's Maj-Ick Show

    David's Maj-Ick Show
    Jul 11 2026

    A huge thank you and welcome to our new Patreon members : Andrew, Robert, Catherine, Melissa and Amélie.


    Matt joined just after we'd wrapped up too, thank you! We'll have your flowers next episode.


    The news of Patricia Greene's passing came after we'd pressed stop this week. RIP Patricia.


    Join us this week as we have an urgent message from the outgoing rural crime officer, Neil's debut album hits the shelves and Bill gets to grips with the synth cot.


    First into the parade ring :


    • A Gent Orange : Chris rubs himself up the wrong way.
    • Borsetshire Blue Blood : Sophie's terrible choice.
    • Not Macy's Day : Adam's working on Craig's list.


    Produced by Matthew Weir


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    49 mins
  • I Cot You Babe

    I Cot You Babe
    Jul 4 2026

    Hello you lovely lot.


    A huge thank you and welcome to our newest Patreon members : Nicole, Keith and Sam. Andrew signed up just after time of record, we'll get your shout out organised in time next week. Cheers sir.


    Join us this week for a sci-fi special at Felpersham Orpheus, we hear from the customers of Bridge Farm Botanicals, Chris and David indulge in a bit of hard talk and Bill sits down for his most probing interview yet.


    We're in line see the following at Hassett -Con.


    • Ed Boy : Brian makes a Grundy top of the class.
    • No Mean Feet : Kate kneads Kirsty's sole.
    • Cradle to The Knave : Bill gives George a taste of his own marvellous medicine.


    Thanks for all your support in making the pod.


    Produced by Matthew Weir


    You can send the most treasured person in your life a Cider Shed Patreon membership as a gift : https://www.patreon.com/thecidershed/gift


    Become a beautiful patron of The Cider Shed and receive early ad-free episodes and our exclusive Patreon-only midweek specials. It really REALLY helps us out.

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    50 mins
  • Enter The Keira Era

    Enter The Keira Era
    Jun 27 2026

    A huge thank you and welcome to the 5 new stunning members of the Patreon gang :

    Boat Chairs, Benny Hoyle, Laura Hopkins, Valerie Considine and Anne Stubbs.


    This week, following Tracy's suggestion, we shadow Adam as he works a few shifts at The Bull throughout the week and we possibly hear from Xander again.


    We might need mediation for the following :


    • Parlour Games : Are Helen's days of milking everyone over?
    • The Ruth Will Out : Can a Geordie shore up Brian's support?
    • Anne Marie Shows Up : The Gordons go Platinum for George.


    Massive thanks for all your support via Patreon, it makes it all possible.


    Produced by Matthew Weir


    You can send the most treasured person in your life a Cider Shed Patreon membership as a gift : https://www.patreon.com/thecidershed/gift


    Become a beautiful patron of The Cider Shed and receive early ad-free episodes and our exclusive Patreon-only midweek specials. It really REALLY helps us out.

    https://www.patreon.com/thecidershed


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Couldn't agree more. You're so right. Thank goodness you said it first and said it better than anyone else could.

Exactly!

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Interesting discussion of weeks events in Ambridge which often makes me smile ( or even laugh )

Makes me smile

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The Cider Shed Podcast is a weekly tonic (more for Patreons) — not just for Archers aficionados, but for anyone with a taste for irreverent intelligence and surrealist banter. Listening to Keri and Matthew is rather like eavesdropping on two old friends at the pub, albeit separated by geography and united by their quicksilver wit.

Unlike the staid, reverential tones adopted by more “respectable” Archers podcasts — all clipped vowels and cloying deference — The Cider Shed tears up the doily and runs riot through Ambridge with infectious energy. It is anarchic in the best possible way, deeply knowledgeable, and often riotously funny — so much so that one finds oneself chuckling in public like a madman or woman, drawing quizzical glances from the uninitiated.

The comedic alchemy between Keri and Matthew is unmistakable. Their repartee crackles with insight and eccentric charm, rendering each episode not merely a recap, but a richly entertaining dissection. You may well find yourself involuntarily quoting them at social gatherings, before realising — too late — that your family and friends haven’t the faintest idea what you’re on about.

In short: The Cider Shed is essential listening. But be warned — side effects may include unseemly laughter, social alienation, and, in extreme cases, the risk of being quietly sectioned by your more conventional friends.

A rare auditory delight.

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