The Archers in in London on 27 July 2012, where the theme tune was played at the beginning of a segment celebrating British culture: the sound of a radio could be heard being tuned in as "Barwick Green" was played. BBC Radio 4 Extra ran an occasional short supplement, "Ambridge Extra", between 2011 and 2013, featuring characters away from the Ambridge environs. Series 1 and 2 had 26 episodes and series 3, 4 and 5 had 20. The reason offered for non-renewal was limited resources. Two organisations dedicated to the programme were established in the 1990s. Archers Addicts was the official body,
The Science Fiction Radio Show from the raw interview tapes, spliced them into the recorded script, added theme music and segues, and mailed the finished product off to Longhorn, Any radio station in the country could subscribe to the show through Longhorn and many did. The Longhorn Radio Network estimated that between 100,000 to 200,000 persons a week heard the program. "The Science Fiction Radio Show" had clear educational value. For newcomers, it provided an introduction to a vital literature of their time. For hardcore fans, it supplied insights and background to what they were reading in books and magazines or seeing on the screen.