Ambridge Extra accessible for people who had never listened to "The Archers" before. "Ambridge Extra" features a number of new or previously silent and minor characters from the main series and initially focussed on several of the younger characters. The programme is broadcast on Tuesday and Thursday with an omnibus on Sunday, all following "The Archers" on Radio 4. "The Archers" theme tune "Barwick Green" has been re-arranged for "Ambridge Extra" and is performed by folk group Bellowhead. The first series of "Ambridge Extra" ran for 13 weeks (26 episodes) from April through to June 2011. A second 13-week series began airing
Ambridge Area School District for 180 days worked. As of 2007, Pennsylvania ranked in the top 10 states in average teacher salaries. When adjusted for cost of living Pennsylvania ranked fourth in the nation for teacher compensation. Ambridge Area School District administrative costs, in 2008, were $597 per pupil. The lowest administrative cost per pupil in Pennsylvania was $398 per pupil. On July 16, 2008, the Ambridge Area School Board awarded, Erwin Weischedel, a five-year contract as superintendent with an initial salary of $118,000. He will also have an extensive benefits package that includes: a defined benefit pension, health insurance, life insurance, paid travel