Archer Dies at 86; Garfield on Playing Altman in 'Artificial'

“The BBC reports author and former politician Jeffrey Archer has died aged 86. He sold more than three hundred million books over five decades.” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on Europe Open
Published 3:57 AM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Updated 5:54 AM ET · aired 2 times

At a glance

First reported by BBC: “Author and former politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86”, with reporting from Variety.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 3:57 AM ET on Europe Open, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock; aired 2 times.
Topics: Jeffrey Archer, Andrew Garfield, Sam Altman, OpenAI.
BBN covered this story before: Douglas Weighs In on Nepo Baby Debate; Garfield Plays Altman (October 6).

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BBCAuthor and former politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86
VarietyAndrew Garfield Says OpenAI’s Sam Altman Seemed ‘F—ing Great’ Before Playing Him in ‘Artificial’: ‘And Then You Learn More About a Person’

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe BBC reports author and former politician Jeffrey Archer has died aged 86. He sold more than three hundred million books over five decades.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHis last book, Adam and Eve, is due out later this month.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFolks, that is a library's worth of paperbacks at every airport newsstand in America.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThree hundred million books, Chip. I have read zero movies and one cereal box, and I still feel outpaced.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorLighter note.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorVariety says Andrew Garfield thought Sam Altman seemed great before playing him in the new film Artificial, at the New York Film Festival premiere.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHe said you learn more about a person. Same with my ex and a joint checking account. Gift from God, honestly.