The Archers' scriptwriter publishes new book on the show

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 06:19 · Archive

Graham Harvey, who has written more than 600 episodes of The Archers over 34 years, has published a new book called Underneath the Archers.

Graham Harvey, one of The Archers' longest-running scriptwriters, has published a new book called Underneath the Archers about the BBC's longest-running radio soap. Over 34 years Harvey has written more than 600 episodes of the show, which is set in Worcestershire.

When The Archers first hit the airwaves in January 1951, Worcestershire's small, tenanted mixed farms were central to the programme's creator Godfrey Baseley's vision. The region has continued to provide crucial research for Harvey in his dual role as scriptwriter and agricultural story editor.

One of Harvey's most memorable contributions was creating the 2015 Great Flood of Ambridge storyline. He was tasked with depicting both the full force of such devastation and the human stories that emerge in its wake. The book is published by Wilton Square Book and costs £12.99.

How it is being reported

• Behind The Archers' storylines by the man who wrote themIT’S one of the perks of being the editor of a newspaper that you sometimes get to meet your heroes.Worcester News · 11 Oct, 05:00
• Behind The Archers' storylines by the man who wrote themIT’S one of the perks of being the editor of a newspaper that you sometimes get to meet your heroes.Malvern Gazette · 11 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Graham Harvey · The Archers · Worcestershire · Godfrey Baseley · Ambridge · BBC

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