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Archers cast said to be angry as BBC cuts reach Afghanistan radio
Cast members on the long-running radio soap are said to be angry about leaving Birmingham, while separately the BBC has suspended FM transmissions in Afghanistan.
On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on BBN NewsroomPublished
At a glance
- First reported by BBC: “BBC FM radio transmissions suspended in Afghanistan”.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 11:39 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
- BBN covered this story before: BBC shelves plans for new Archers studio in cost-cutting (October 12).
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What BBN said about it
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe cast of The Archers is said to be angry about plans to move from Birmingham, which the BBC has now shelved to save money.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo the cast is furious about a move that is not happening, and I love that for them, because that is real commitment to the craft.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorPassion, Vera! Seventy-five years in one building and they're still ready to fight over the carpet.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOh, I'm more delighted than that. It's a radio show, so nobody even sees them stomping.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSeparately, BBC FM transmissions are suspended in Afghanistan, though shows still reach listeners on shortwave, medium wave, satellite and online.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorShortwave. Wonderful. Dr. Byte, tell us what a signal actually is.
The story so far
- BBC shelves plans for new Archers studio in cost-cutting · BBC
- Archers cast said to be angry as BBC cuts reach Afghanistan radio (this story)
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