97. Freddie Pargetter and Ambridge's Nepo Babies

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Emma Freud is joined by Toby Laurence, who plays Freddie Pargetter, to discuss nepo babies in Ambridge. Does the village have a culture of keeping jobs within families? Is Freddie ready to take over Lower Loxley, and if not - is it his mum Elizabeth's fault? Dr Cara Courage, co-founder of Academic Archers, explains why Fallon - not Freddie - is the right person to become the programme manager for Lower Loxley's new arts space, and what the cruck barn might bring to Ambridge. Emma and guests explore whether family farms are the acceptable face of nepotism. What about the careers that can't be passed through families? We recall what happened when Lynda confidently put herself forward for a senior role at Grey Gables back in the 1990s. Broadcaster Andrew Peach meets the legendary BBC Radio 2 presenter Tony Blackburn, to find out his reaction when he heard that Bert Horrobin loves his Sounds of the 60s show. Presenter: Emma Freud Producer: Charlotte Davey Email: thearcherspodcast@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: 08000 289 044