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The Archers 1951-1967-Family Ties (Hardcover)

by Joanna Toye (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 320 pages
  • Publisher: BBC Books; First Edition edition (24 Sep 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0563383976
  • ISBN-13: 978-0563383970
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 438,552 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Tells the story of "The Archers" from the first broadcast in 1951, the year of the Festival of Britain. This book covers the years up to 1967, which encompass the courtship and marriage of Phil and Grace, her death, Jack's drink problem, and the birth of Jennifer's illegitimate son.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Nicely done once more but..., 14 Dec 2000
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This review is from: The Archers 1987 - 2000: Back to the Land (The Ambridge Chronicles Part 3): Back to the Land, 1987-2000 (Hardcover)
As with the other two volumes in this set, the amount of plot to get through is staggering and yet compellingly written. These stories I'm more familiar with from the program and the adaptation is strong and recalls the show without harming the novelization's flow.

My only complaint is that this volume leaves us short of the 50th anniversary events in Ambridge. Hopefully there will be one more short volume recounting the "Inheritance" storyline.

Still, a wonderful read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling story with fascinating detail., 6 Nov 2000
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This review is from: The Archers 1987 - 2000: Back to the Land (The Ambridge Chronicles Part 3): Back to the Land, 1987-2000 (Hardcover)
All the books in this trilogy are brilliant but Joanna Toye's really excelled herself with 'Back To The Land' which covers the years 1987-2000. It's compelling in its story and fascinating in recalling the detail of 'The Archers' plotlines from the past thirteen years. Having said that, it could stand alone as a great read even if you're not a fan of the Radio 4 soap - It's just a pity we've got to wait for another few years to pass before there can be another volume.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A sentimental journey through an epic story of a family., 18 Jan 2000
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An almost impossible task (16 years of an intricate storyline in one volume) elegantly accomplished by Ms. Toye. Having only had sporadic exposure to this wonderful radio drama, (at least until it can now be heard on the Internet live from BBC Radio 4), this book is a great guide to the characters and places even in today's show. (Jennifer's recent reaction to a photo of a boy named Paddy was significant after reading this book) I was most impressed by the detail which helped bring The Archers and their surrounds into my mind's eye. An enjoyable read for a rainy Sunday.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A potted history of life in Ambridge (1987-2000)
As an occasional listener to the answers (if I'm in the car I hear it) I have caught bits and pieces over the years and built up enough of an understanding of the series and its... Read more
Published 16 months ago by JFD

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for new Archers fans!
This was an excellent introduction to the family history of The Archers as I have only been listening 'full-time' for a couple years. Read more
Published on 20 Dec 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for late comers into the Archers seen
This book is great for people like me who only came into the Archers seen in the last five years. It describes in great detail the events leading up to Phil marrying Grace, and... Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2001 by Andrew Hodgson (andrew@hodgson...

5.0 out of 5 stars Good
This is good for those of us that have grown up with the archers, but need a few gaps filling in. As a 20-year-old Archers fan it was a fascinating read- picked it up on Christmas... Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Family Ties, The Archers 1951 -1967
I have only been listening to "The Archers" since 1986, and to have an account of life before this time was wonderful. I can not wait until the next two issues. Read more
Published on 23 Oct 1999 by hayley@nextcall.net

4.0 out of 5 stars An extremely informative guide and well written!
The book concentrates on the task in hand and explains everything in simple English. It is just what I have been looking for for ages and I shall definitely be buying the next... Read more
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