<P> The Archers is the world 's longest - running radio soap opera . The British production , which has aired over 18,550 episodes , is broadcast on Radio 4 , the BBC 's main spoken - word channel . Originally billed as an everyday story of country folk , it is now described as a contemporary drama in a rural setting . </P>
an story of country folk slogan used to describe the archers
an everyday story of country folk