The Archers will be reduced to five episodes a week instead of the usual six, due to the coronavirus pandemic. BBC Radio 4 announced that Friday's episode will be replaced, with a shorter than usual omnibus on Sundays. BBC Radio 4 announced The Archers will be reduced to five episodes a week instead of the usual six, due to the coronavirus pandemicBBC Radio 4 made the announcement as part of a wider shift in programming to deal with the Covid-19 outbreak. It's the latest scheduling change following on the heels of ITV's announcement to halt production on Coronation Street due to the growing pandemic. Over the weekend, ITV announced the production of Coronation Street and Emmerdale will stop due to coronavirus concerns.

Source: Daily Mail March 23, 2020 13:50 UTC