Fandom and The Archers audio book Chapter 1, Claire Astbury

Fans, Flouncers, Fundamentalists: Understanding Online Archers Fan CulturesClaire AstburyFans of The Archers interact in many different groups across multiple online platforms. This chapter explores the motivations of moderators in establishing groups and of fans in joining them, considers how different groups develop their own subcultures, and summarises the benefits of online engagement for fans. The findings are based on two surveys in December 2019 and January 2020. The results indicated ...