15 Feb Alice has a suggestion to put to Rex, and at Berrow Farm, Hannah is sceptical.
16 Feb Akram challenges the system, and a new arrival at Brookfield shakes the tree.
17 Feb Ruairi exceeds expectations, and Rex gets the wrong end of the stick.
18 Feb Brookfield’s guest continues to stir the pot, and Ruairi steps up.
19 Feb Tom has reservations, and Stella has some mopping up to do.
20 Feb Josh drops a bombshell, while Alice takes her chance.
22 Feb Chelsea’s getting more hopeful about her business plans, and David is reluctantly learning how to recruit volunteers.
23 Feb Susan and Helen are on a quest to find new staff for the dairy, and Chris and Hannah despair for the future of Ambridge Cricket.
24 Feb Lilian throws a spanner in the works, and there’s a glimmer of hope for David in his quest for volunteers.
25 Feb Chelsea follows Susan’s advice, and Brian is grateful to Rex.
26 Feb Brian tries his hand at matchmaking, and Helen has the time of her life.
27 Feb Helen is in reflective mood, and Chris and Hannah are looking for a challenge.
01 Mar There’s tension at Bridge Farm, and Rex and Alice finally make it on a date.
02 Mar George wants to make amends, and Ruairi’s in a state.
03 Mar Brian is economical with the truth, and Helen gets an unexpected offer.
04 Mar There’s an upset at Bridge Farm, and Amber is anxious.
05 Mar It all comes down to heard or heart for Helen, and Amber and George have the first pregnancy scan.
06 Mar Alice gives Ruairi some loving care, and George and Amber hatch a plan.
Daily Mail Weekend Magazine Archers Update - February 15th-20th 2026
Alice comes to the rescue when Rex needs help.
Josh drops a bombshell, and Lynda’s on a mission.
Thanks to LadySusan of The Ambridge Reporter
Total TV Guide - February 15th-20th 2026
Rex proves to be a puzzled pig farmer this week, when a time-sensitive problem crops up that could threaten his livelihood. Can Alice help him root out a solution?
Meanwhile, Rex’s former love interest Pip wants to celebrate her engagement to Stella, but their happiness is thrown off course by a visitor’s unsettling revelation.
There are more problematic piggies over at Berrow Farm as Ruairi struggles with his porcine responsibilities. if only Dad Brian would stop pursing his lips like that …
Elsewhere, eager beaver Akram’s efforts to impress at Bridge Farm fall wide of the mark with one family member, leaving Tom to deal with the fallout, and love, like hope, springs eternal for Tony as he plans his 75th birthday.
Thanks to dondy of Peet’s Mustardland
Radio Times Ambridge Diary - February 15th-20th 2026
Rex needs help with a mystery that threatens his livelihood. Alice comes to his rescue, but will they find what they’re looking for?
A visitor to Brookfield causes upset around Pip and Stella’s engagement plans, Akram’s enthusiasm at Bridge Farm doesn’t yield quite the right results, and Tony plans to spread the love for his 75th birthday.
Elsewhere, there are grumblings about Ruairi’s appointment at Berrow. Can he keep everyone, including Brian, on side?
Thanks to dondy of Peet’s Mustardland
Credits February 15th-20th 2026
Writer… Keri Davies
Brian Aldridge … Charles Collingwood
Josh Archer … Angus Imrie
Pip Archer … Daisy Badger
Ruth Archer … Felicity Finch
Tony Archer - David Troughton
Tom Archer - William Troughton
Alice Carter … Hollie Chapman
Neil Carter - Brian Hewlett
Ruairi Donovan … Arthur Hughes
Rex Fairbrother - Nick Barber
Akram Malik - Asif Khan
Stella Pryor … Lucy Speed
Hannah Riley - Helen Longworth
Lynda Snell - Carole Boyd
Zach Pryor - Alex Austin
Credits February 22nd-27th 2026
Writer … Liz John
Director … Kim Greengrass
Editor … Jeremy Howe
Brian Aldridge … Charles Collingwood
David Archer … Timothy Bentinck
Helen Archer … Louiza Patikas
Lilian Bellamy … Sunny Ormonde
Alice Carter … Hollie Chapman
Chris Carter … Wilf Scolding
Susan Carter … Charlotte Martin
Rex Fairbrother … Nick Barber
Chelsea Horrobin … Madeleine Leslay
Tracy Horrobin … Susie Riddell
Akram Malik … Asif Khan
Jazzer McCreary … Ryan Kelly
Kirsty Miller … Annabelle Dowler
Hannah Riley … Helen Longworth
Lynda Snell … Carole Boyd
Finlay … Mark Bonnar