Gender, Sex and Gossip in Ambridge: Women in The Archers

The intrepid team of researchers who brought you Custard, Culverts and Cake: Academics on Life in The Archers return with a hard—hitting exposé on the lives of the women of Ambridge. In this new book, the Archers Academics are joined by former The Archers editor, Alison Hindell and real—life Academic Archer Dr Charlotte Connor (a.k.a. Susan Carter), to examine the power of gossip in Ambridge, portrayals of love, marriage, and motherhood, female education and career expectations, women's men...