Rylan stops off in Ambridge to appear in The Archers

Perhaps a headline you never thought you would read, but it’s true, as Rylan is to appear in a special Eurovision episode of The Archers.

The Radio 2 host and Eurovision commentator will stop by Ambridge on his journey to Liverpool for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.

On Friday 12 May at 2pm, in a special episode of the longest-running serial radio drama of all time, Rylan is invited to Ambridge to judge the village’s Eurovision Variety Show – but trouble ensues when his sat-nav goes awry, and Ambridge residents find themselves competing to come to his rescue!

Rylan said: “I’m looking forward to getting my wellies on and checking out what Eurovision excitement Ambridge’s residents have to offer as I pop into the iconic Archers. I’ve seen some drama throughout my time, but nothing compares to what’s about to unfold in Ambridge.”

Jeremy Howe, Editor of The Archers, said: “We’re delighted to have Rylan stopover in Ambridge for his Archers radio debut. It’s been a real treat welcoming him to the programme and it’s certainly brought Eurovision fever pitch to new heights.”

Rylan joins a list of celebrity cameos appearing in the BBC Radio 4 drama, with past guests including Dame Judi Dench, Jackie Weaver and the now Queen Consort, Camilla.