Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Duchess of Edinburgh made a surprise cameo appearance on the BBC Radio 4 drama, The Archers. A self-professed fan, Sophie secretly recorded her segment in May at the BBC Mailbox in Birmingham. She appeared in her real-life capacity as honorary president of Linking Environment and Farming (Leaf), at the fictional Borchester Show. The episode was broadcast during the drama’s 75th anniversary year, following previous royal appearances by Queen Camilla and Princess Margaret. The Archers is the world's longest-running continuous drama serial, known for tackling pressing topical issues. In fullDuchess of Edinburgh makes unexpected cameo appearance on The ArchersMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Duchess of Edinburgh makes surprise appearance on BBC Radio 4 drama
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Duchess of Edinburgh made a surprise cameo appearance on the BBC Radio 4 drama, The Archers. A self-professed fan, Sophie secretly recorded her segment in May at the BBC Mailbox in Birmingham. She appeared in her real-life capacity as honorary president of Linking Environment and Farming (Leaf), at the fictional Borchester Show. The episode was broadcast during the drama’s 75th anniversary year, following previous royal appearances by Queen Camilla and Princess Margaret. The Archers is the world's longest-running continuous drama serial, known for tackling pressing topical issues. In fullDuchess of Edinburgh makes unexpected cameo appearance on The ArchersMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
