The Archers which affect farmers nationwide when livestock movements are restricted. Many famous people have made cameo appearances on the programme: The theme tune of "The Archers" is called "Barwick Green" and is a maypole dance from the suite "My Native Heath", written in 1924 by the Yorkshire composer Arthur Wood. The Sunday omnibus broadcast of "The Archers" starts with a more rustic, accordion-arranged rendition by The Yetties. The theme for BBC Radio 4 Extra's "The Archers" spinoff, "Ambridge Extra", is a version arranged by Bellowhead. A library music recording of Barwick Green was used for the pilot and during the early
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.