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==Cameo appearances== Many famous people have made [[cameo appearance]]s on the programme: * [[Princess Margaret]] and the [[Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster|Duke of Westminster]] appeared in 1984 in connection with a fashion show to commemorate the centenary of the [[NSPCC]].<ref name="princess margaret"/> * Dame [[Judi Dench]] made an appearance as the (hitherto usually silent) Pru Forrest in 1989 for the 10,000th episode. [[Terry Wogan]] was featured and [[Esther Rantzen]] was responsible for the [[sound effect]]s.<ref name="ep10000"/> * Radio presenter [[John Peel]] appeared as himself in 1991.<ref>{{cite news | title = Peel's life away from music | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/3956119.stm | work = BBC News | date = 26 October 2004 | access-date = 5 January 2008 | archive-date = 21 May 2008 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080521164151/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/3956119.stm | url-status = live}}</ref> * Gardener [[Alan Titchmarsh]] judged Ambridge's entries in the [[National Gardens Scheme]] open gardens competition in May 2003.<ref>{{cite episode |title= 26 May 2003 |series= The Archers |network= BBC Radio 4 |url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/archers/archive_synopsis.shtml?week=20030525&day=1 |access-date= 7 June 2012 |archive-date= 23 February 2025 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20250223224930/https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/archers/archive_synopsis.shtml?week=20030525&day=1 |url-status= live}}</ref> * Radio presenter [[Chris Moyles]] appeared in June 2004 as a random customer—and suspected [[National Pub of the Year]] judge—in The Bull.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/archers/backstage/moyles_visit.shtml |title= Chris Moyles braves The Bull |access-date= 5 January 2008 |date= 10 June 2004 |publisher= BBC Radio 4 |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20060314092916/http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/archers/backstage/moyles_visit.shtml |archive-date= 14 March 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode |title= 14 June 2004 |series= The Archers |network= BBC Radio 4 |url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/archers/archive_synopsis.shtml?week=20040613&day=1 |access-date= 7 June 2012 |archive-date= 19 January 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190119125631/http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/archers/archive_synopsis.shtml?week=20040613&day=1 |url-status= live}}</ref> * Comedian [[Griff Rhys Jones]] appeared as himself in July 2004, when he was drafted into Lynda Snell's campaign to restore the Cat and Fiddle pub.<ref>{{cite episode |title= 14 July 2004 |series= The Archers |network= BBC Radio 4 |url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/archers/archive_synopsis.shtml?week=20040711&day=3 |access-date= 7 June 2012 |archive-date= 19 January 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190119121841/http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/archers/archive_synopsis.shtml?week=20040711&day=3 |url-status= live}}</ref> * [[Zandra Rhodes]] played herself in an episode in September 2006 in connection with a charity fashion show.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.thearchers.co.uk/archers/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=119&ItemID=2442&tabIndex=0 |title= Introducing Ms Zandra Rhodes |access-date= 5 January 2008 |date= 11 September 2006 |publisher= Archers Addicts |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20071203075126/http://www.thearchers.co.uk/archers/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=119&ItemID=2442&tabIndex=0 |archive-date= 3 December 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode |title= 22 September 2006 |series= The Archers |network= BBC Radio 4 |url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/archers/archive_synopsis.shtml?week=20060917&day=5 |access-date= 7 June 2012 |archive-date= 19 January 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190119131303/http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/archers/archive_synopsis.shtml?week=20060917&day=5 |url-status= live}}</ref> * [[Robert Winston]] appeared as a [[fertility]] specialist consulted by Hayley and Roy Tucker in January<ref>{{cite episode |title= 2 January 2007 |series= The Archers |network= BBC Radio 4 |url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/archers/archive_synopsis.shtml?week=20061231&day=2 |access-date= 7 June 2012 |archive-date= 19 January 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190119123722/http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/archers/archive_synopsis.shtml?week=20061231&day=2 |url-status= live}}</ref> and February 2007.<ref>{{cite episode |title= 7 February 2007 |series= The Archers |network= BBC Radio 4 |url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/archers/archive_synopsis.shtml?week=20070204&day=3 |access-date= 7 June 2012 |archive-date= 4 September 2015 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150904053052/http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/archers/archive_synopsis.shtml?week=20070204&day=3 |url-status= live}}</ref> * [[Mike Gatting]] appeared in September 2007 at the centre of a misunderstanding between Sid and Jolene Perks during the [[npower (UK)|npower]] Village Cup final at [[Lord's Cricket Ground]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2007/09_september/07/archers.shtml |title= From The Ashes to The Archers |access-date= 5 January 2008 |date= 7 September 2007 |publisher= BBC Press Office |archive-date= 10 November 2012 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20121110003411/http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2007/9_september/07/archers.shtml |url-status= live}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode |title= 9 September 2007 |series= The Archers |network= BBC Radio 4 |url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/archers/archive_synopsis.shtml?week=20070909&day=0 |access-date= 7 June 2012 |archive-date= 19 January 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190119132328/http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/archers/archive_synopsis.shtml?week=20070909&day=0 |url-status= live}}</ref> * Crime novelist [[Colin Dexter]] made a cameo appearance in 2010.<ref>Andrew French, [http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/8301866.Morse_author_meets_the_Archers/ "Morse author meets the Archers"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120731062440/http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/8301866.Morse_author_meets_the_Archers/ |date=31 July 2012}}, ''Oxford Mail'', 30 July 2010.</ref> * [[Queen Camilla|Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall]] (now Queen Camilla) appeared on 16 February 2011 in connection with the [[National Osteoporosis Society]]'s 25th anniversary as well as the show's 60th anniversary. * In 2011, a recording of the show ''[[Gardeners' Question Time]]'' was followed by a special recording session in which Archers characters, notably Brian Aldridge, took part asking questions of the regular panellists while sitting with the audience. * [[Bradley Wiggins]] appeared in an April 2014 episode, presenting prizes at the Ambridge [[Sport Relief]] Rough and Tumble event Challenge. * [[Kirstie Allsopp]] appeared in July 2014 to open the village fete. * In August 2014, the [[Pet Shop Boys]] were last-minute headliners at the music festival Loxfest. * [[Anneka Rice]] has appeared twice in Ambridge; in March 1993 and in March 2016. * In September 2016, in an hour-long episode concluding a highly publicised storyline in which Helen Titchener had stabbed her abusive husband Rob, some notable names guest starred as jury members, including Dame [[Eileen Atkins]], [[Catherine Tate]] and [[Nigel Havers]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-37319113 |title=The Archers: Famous names on jury for Helen Titchener's trial |work=BBC News |date=9 September 2016 |access-date=12 September 2016 |archive-date=12 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160912001923/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-37319113 |url-status=live}}</ref> * In August 2021, [[Jackie Weaver]], a council officer in the news, appeared as herself, judging a scarecrow competition in the village, and warning off some protestors. * In August 2022, [[Toyah Willcox]] appeared as herself in two episodes, enjoying Bridge Farm cheese at Cotstravaganza festival<ref>{{cite web |title=The Archers: 14/08/2022 |url=https://podcasts.apple.com/cy/podcast/14-08-2022/id265970428?i=1000576046358 |website=Apple Podcasts |access-date=28 August 2022 |archive-date=28 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220828101604/https://podcasts.apple.com/cy/podcast/14-08-2022/id265970428?i=1000576046358 |url-status=live}}</ref> and buying a piece of Will Grundy's pottery at the Ambridge village fete.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Archers: 21/08/2022 |url=https://podcasts.apple.com/cy/podcast/21-08-2022/id265970428?i=1000576804632 |website=Apple Podcasts |access-date=28 August 2022 |archive-date=28 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220828101604/https://podcasts.apple.com/cy/podcast/21-08-2022/id265970428?i=1000576804632 |url-status=live}}</ref> * In May 2023, [[Rylan Clark]] appeared as himself, to judge the village's Eurovision Variety Show.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Archers welcomes Rylan Clark to Ambridge for Eurovision special |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/the-archers-rylan-eurovision-special-newsupdate/ |access-date=5 June 2023 |website=Radio Times |language=en |archive-date=5 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230605142120/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/the-archers-rylan-eurovision-special-newsupdate/ |url-status=live}}</ref> * Others who have made appearances include [[Britt Ekland]], [[Humphrey Lyttelton]] (1956), [[Angela Rippon]] (1980), [[Dame Edna Everage]] and [[Antony Gormley]] (2009).
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