The actress who famously played Queen Vic landlady Angie Watts will appear in the popular Radio 4 soap in the next couple of months
See the faces behind the voices as we go down on the farm in Ambridge
BBC forum for the Radio 4 soap is to close due to dwindling usage - but could it also be that the show's producers are tired of constant criticism?
Heather Bell will reprise the character from February following the departure of Rosalind Adams
All the drama from next week's episodes of the Radio 4 serial
Previewing all of next weeks drama in Ambridge
Previewing all of next week's drama in Ambridge
Previewing all of next week's Ambridge drama
David Brown looks ahead to next week's goings-on in the Radio 4 drama
The role will now be recast following the actress's 25-year tenure as the Grundy matriarch
Acting editor John Yorke has worked wonders on the Radio 4 serial, according to David Brown
Following a menacing preview of one episode, the Today presenter shared his disapproval - but what do you think?
Wedding bells are ringing for Janine on Eastenders and Karl is caught between Sunita and Eva in Weatherfield...
The presenter lambasts Radio 4's rural drama - but is he right? Have your say and vote in our poll...
The star of Like Crazy on her path to success - and keeping a long-distance relationship alive
Tim Glanfield takes a look at some controversial soap storylines new and old
Ambridge gets a royal visit for its 60th anniversary...