BBC cancels plans to build new studio for The Archers amid cost-cutting measures
13-10-2026 11:27 via standard.co.uk

BBC cancels plans to build new studio for The Archers amid cost-cutting measures

The long-running radio drama could be recorded outside of Birmingham for the first time.
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