Ben Norris says cost-cutting measure that means show will be recorded outside its home city risks ‘extraordinary burden’ for crew
A cast member of The Archers has said its actors have been angered by the BBC’s decision to axe the show’s new studio, in a move that could lead to it being recorded away from its home in Birmingham.
Ben Norris, who plays Ben Archer in the world’s longest-running soap opera, said the decision risked having a real impact on the quality of the show and placing an “extraordinary burden” on its crew.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/oct/14/the-archers-cast-radio-bbc-decision-new-studio-birmingham
Author : Michael Savage Media editor
Publish date : 2026-10-14 17:12:00
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