Dark deeds in Ambridge

If a boss sacked one of his workers simply to get some free publicity for his products, we would be horrified, writes Peter Rhodes.

But that's what happened when Radio 4 killed off Nigel Pargetter in The Archers this week to boost the New Year ratings.

Actor Graham Seed has been deprived of his livelihood after 27 years of loyal service.

An everyday story of hard-nosed bosses.