Over 100 past and present cast and crew, including Dame Judi Dench, urge the BBC to keep The Archers in Birmingham after plans for a new studio were shelved.
01Summary
- 01Dame Judi Dench is among more than 100 signatories of a letter to BBC director general Matt Brittin.
- 02The BBC scrapped plans for a dedicated Archers studio at its new Digbeth headquarters due to cost-saving measures.
- 03The letter warned that moving recordings would risk 'ripping out the heart of Ambridge'.
- 04The Archers has been recorded in Birmingham since its launch and celebrated its 75th anniversary this year.
- 05A BBC spokesperson said no change will occur before 2028 and alternative options are being explored.
02Why it matters
This matters because The Archers is a flagship BBC radio drama with deep ties to the Midlands; relocating could affect its production quality and cultural identity for listeners.
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