Subsequently Rob found himself becoming a pariah in the village, with Usha evicting him from the house he rented from her, Oliver banning him from the hunt, local shops refusing his custom and villagers openly expressing their distaste for him. Making his debut in 1983, he was once considered to be somewhat dim and irresponsible, wearing a gorilla suit at a hunt ball in 1983, inadvertently joy riding with Shula Archer in 1984 and driving an ice-cream van as 'Mr Snowy' in 1986. Martha Woodford (Mollie Harris) Shopkeeper, wife of Joby.[62]. A few years later, the same actress played the vicar, Janet Fisher, but after Fisher had in turn been written out, Barlow herself reappeared in August 2006. Heather Pritchard (Margaret Jackman, formerly played by Joyce Gibbs) Ruth Archer's widowed mother who lived in Prudhoe, Northumberland. Lillian took a more active role than he expected which caused some friction. She was found alive and spent a week in hospital being treated for pneumonia but died of heart failure soon after being discharged on St Valentine's Day while her friend Freddy Danby read to her from Moby-Dick. Subsequently Rob and his mother tricked Pat and Tony into handing Henry over to them, forcing them into a lengthy legal battle over custody. In April 2017, he attended Elizabeth Pargetter's 50th birthday party, but wasn't heard to speak. After feeling increasingly badly-treated by Lilian and Matt, she left Amside without notice. In the 2021 new year's honours list Lynda Snell received an MBE, for which she had been nominated "by the community". Barry, barman at The Bull, given to popping crisp packets during slow shifts, and sporting a 'manbun' among other remarkable fashion statements. Sadly, Kirsty miscarried and Tom lost all enthusiasm for baby food, returning from his travels instead with a passion for fermented food, something not widely shared in the family or the village. ], since young children rapidly adapt their accent to their surroundings. However, Lilian's unhappiness in prospective exile persuaded him to return, and he served an 18-month prison sentence. In 2013, a wealthy American descendant of his made contact with the Vicarage enquiring about his ancestor Zebedee, and subsequently made a large donation towards the repair of the village organ. According toWiki-Fandom, Tony has worked as an acting and voice teacher at the University of New England and the University of Southern Queensland. Roy, Hayley and Phoebe lived with Mike Tucker at Willow Farm. Janet Fisher (Moir Leslie), the former vicar of Ambridge and surrounding villages, was a close friend of Shula Archer. Elizabeth and Nigel developed their stately home, Lower Loxley, as a conference venue. [56] She died from cancer on 31 May 2007. Amy later learnt that Carl was married, and a rift developed between her and Usha after it emerged that Usha had already known this. . She then dated Sam Batton, who ended the relationship because he was in love with Ruth Archer. He was patriarch of the Archer family. Since then she has formed a relationship with Justin Elliott, a wealthy businessman. After years attempting to keep the family farm afloat, they were made bankrupt in 2000 - an opportunity for the mainly urban audience to witness the personal and family tragedy of farm sales and were forced to move to a sink estate in Borchester. Tony Archer (born Anthony William Daniel Archer, 16 February 1951) (David Troughton, formerly played by Colin Skipp)[2] is the youngest child and only son of Jack and Peggy Archer (and step-son of Jack Woolley). [54] Their marriage came under strain when Siobhan miscarried a much-wanted baby and Tim became close to Ambridge's vicar Janet Fisher. In 2013 Kirsty and Tom got back together and became engaged. Adam lived abroad for many years, mainly in Kenya, helping breed goats, but came back to the family farm when a major relationship broke up. She was responsible for spotting the signs of pre-eclampsia in the pregnant Helen Archer and probably saving the life of mother and unborn son, Henry. She has since undergone breast reconstruction surgery to restore listeners' empathy with her (not entirely successfully), and coped rather better than David with the sudden transformation of priggish daughter Pip into a very stroppy seventeen-year-old with a much older boyfriend, Jude, who eventually dropped her. [20] and a former partnership in Tom Archer's sausage business. She gave birth to her daughter Phoebe in a tipi at the Glastonbury Festival. Later the same year, Tom expanded his business and set up a new independent business, Gourmet Grills, essentially a burger van albeit specialising in high-quality meat products. In an unpopular and heavily criticised plotline Ruth teetered on the brink of an affair with farm employee Sam Batton in the autumn of 2006. But during the initial orientation, she changed her mind and decided to return home to Ambridge and work with her parents at Brookfield. Will and Ed's rivalry culminated in a fight in which Will nearly killed Ed, and Will moved temporarily to another gamekeeping job in Gloucestershire. He was famed for his legendary quiche. In 2005 Peggy tried to persuade her husband to agree to his affairs being governed by power of attorney. After finding that Kenton had had a one-night stand with a customer of his bar, she threw him out. Ruth Archer. When Adam returned from Africa, a bout of sibling rivalry erupted: to a certain extent, this remains ongoing, although there are indications that Adam and Debbie are reaching an understanding. It collapsed completely after Tim discovered Siobhan's affair with Brian Aldridge. [44]), Bert Fry (7 June 193625 October 2021) (Eric Allan, formerly played by Roger Hume), husband of Freda Fry (deceased, formerly a silent character), was employed for many years as a farmhand by (initially) Phil and later by David and Ruth until his retirement, after which he continued to undertake casual work. Matt Crawford (born 7 August 1947) (Kim Durham) He threw his weight around and become more hated by all. Since then, Jill and Leonard have enjoyed a cosy companionship, complicated slightly when Leonard thought Jill wanted them to get married - when she made it clear that she had no desire to have another husband, they happily resumed their relationship. When Oliver Sterling moved to the village she began an affair with him and they eventually moved into Grange Farm together. Shula and Mark's son Daniel was born after the death of his father as a result of IVF treatment after a long struggle with infertility. This was in the context of Shula's devout Christianity and membership of the local Parish Council. She departed in 1980, but returned to Ambridge in 2014 renting Glebe Cottage from Jill Archer, following her husband's death. Tony Turner plays Vince Casey in the radio drama The Archers. Lilian told a still-recovering Lynda that the pub would be returning to the original name of The Bull. Some years after Mark's death, Shula had an affair with the village doctor (who was himself living with Shula's hitherto good friend Usha Gupta), thus two-timing her boyfriend Alistair (the local vet) whom she subsequently married. After Will Grundy bought No. Ben is David and Ruth Archer's youngest son, and Pip and Josh's brother, having been born on 15 March 2002. He became quite the local villain during his relatively brief tenure: Mike Tucker lost an eye in an accident, Caroline Bone (later Sterling) and Marjorie Antrobus were swindled out of a sizeable portion of their savings, and a pregnant Elizabeth Archer was abandoned at a motor service station as he fled overseas to escape arrest. Over the years some of the original cast members have died, left the show or retired and their characters have had to be replaced or killed off by the scriptwriters. She lives at Bull Farm. In considering joining the RAF, who ultimately rejected her application, she came into conflict with Amy's pacifist views. In this romance she calls him "Tiger" and he calls her "Pussy-cat". Ed Grundy (born 28 September 1984) (Barry Farrimond) is the younger son of Eddie and Clarrie. She had another daughter, Noluthando ("Nolly") and, born July 2007, a son, Sipho (Xhosa for 'gift'). She returned in 2010 for Phil Archer's funeral, and in 2014 after Ruth's miscarriage. Brenda Tucker (born 21 January 1981) (Amy Shindler) has had some controversial short-term relationships, with Debbie's husband, with Lilian's then (much younger) lover and with Lilian's son. According to BBC, Vince is Tilly and Molly Button Sisters of indeterminate age (Molly, the older of the two, was eight years old in the episode broadcast 12 April 2009, but had already turned ten by 01 April of the following year), who in recent times seem to have supplanted the Horrobins as the village malefactors. The circumstances of Ruair's arrival briefly engulfed the village in gossip and, for some, scandal. Eddie's hopes of a career in music appear to have been permanently dashed. Her time away meant that she saw clearly the changes in both Helen's appearance and her personality following her marriage to Rob Titchener, which immediately alerted her to the fact that something was off about them and she ended up being the only person to spot the signs that he was abusing her emotionally. Joe Grundy (born 18 September 1921) (Edward Kelsey, formerly played by Reg Johnston and Haydn Jones), was the oldest of this well-established local family and often provided comic relief. His mother rather desperately encouraged this, to Neil's disapproval, but the couple soon found themselves incompatible, and Christopher finished the liaison. Her catchphrase was "one fried egg or two, Phil?"[39]. Affected by severe depression at the time of John's death, she discovered at the end of 2011 that he had fathered a child. Adam and Ian considered embarking on parenthood; Ian had plans to artificially inseminate his old friend, Madds, and share responsibility for the child they hoped to produce, but Madds then fell in love with another man and changed her mind. The youngest child of Phil and Jill Archer, Elizabeth is the widowed lady of Lower Loxley. During their marriage he was unrequitedly enamoured of Jolene Rogers (later Perks, now Archer), his partner in a country and western double act. In 2003 she acquired two llamas, Wolfgang and Constanza (named after Mozart and his wife), which have been known to roam around the village. On her arrival she soon attracted the attention of many of the male villagers she once had an affair with Brian Aldridge, and was romantically linked with former village doctor, Matthew Thorogood, and businessman and one-time estate owner Cameron Fraser (who disappeared with 60,000 of her savings), and she was engaged to non-stipendiary minister and vet Robin Stokes. Following Sid's untimely death she formed a relationship with Kenton Archer, and they were married in 2013. In 2004-05 Lynda ran a campaign to renovate the former Cat & Fiddle pub, but despite the help of Griff Rhys Jones the scheme failed and the building was earmarked to become flats. She ultimately returned to Ambridge several months later, got a job at Grey Gables and moved in with Roy Tucker while also making amends with Helen and the rest of the family. Betty died suddenly before Christmas 2005. A former chair of the parish council, he is known for his 'NIMBY' views and collection of garden gnomes. Tom Archer (born Thomas Archer, 25 February 1981) (William Troughton; previously Tom Graham)[8] is the younger son of Tony and Pat. [50] He died on 2 January 2014. John "Jack" Archer (Denis Folwell), son of Dan, elder brother of Phil and Christine, first husband of Peggy, ne Perkins, later Woolley, father of Jennifer, Lillian and Tony: died 1972 of liver failure. Following the death of Bob Pullen in 2012 Joe became Ambridge's oldest living resident. [9] In April 2013 Brenda decided to end the engagement and the couple separated. [38] In late 2012, Clive was sent back to prison after breaking the terms of his licence and entering Ambridge to confront his sister, Tracy, and his brother's wife, Donna. See rank. She gave up the effort after a few weeks and joined AmsideMatt and Lilian's new property company. Tony Turner plays the character Vince Casey in the radio series The Archers. Gareth Taylor, Alex Wallace and latterly Marcus Dixon), but he raped her just before Christmas 2004. Richard, a commuting accountant, rarely gets a mention beyond his involvement in the cricket team. [21] After a year or so, he fell in love with Ian Craig, the chef at Grey Gables. She was written out of the series when the actress who played her retired and emigrated to New Zealand. Sid died of a heart attack on 8 June 2010 while on holiday in New Zealand visiting Lucy, his daughter by his first marriage. Kenton's former partner, Kathy Perks, is the ex-wife of Sid Perks, the late landlord of The Bull. [35] Niklaus briefly returned to the role from 17 April 2022, shortly before Kathy left Borsetshire.[36]. Bob Pullen nonagenarian resident of Manorfield Close. Pip split from her first boyfriend called Jonathan, a boy she met at her YFC (Young Farmers Club) and began an affair with a much older man, a mature student at Borchester College called Jude Simpson. He is also Tom and his then girlfriend Kirsty faced criminal charges in 1999 for the destruction of a field of genetically modified crops on Brian Aldridge's land, but neither was convicted. Later he assisted Oliver Sterling in the management of a new dairy herd at Grange Farm. WebLexi Viktorova Played by Ania Sowinski Lilian Bellamy Played by Sunny Ormonde Lucas Madikane Played by Connie M'Gadzah Lynda Snell MBE Played by Carole Boyd Mandy Having recovered from both, he now takes more of a back seat in the family business. Phil Archer died on 12 February 2010. He also took an interest in his family history, particularly in his late Uncle Rupert. Nic died unexpectedly of sepsis in February 2018. At the same time, Jack Woolley's adopted daughter Hazel (various actresses, on this occasion Annette Badland) came over from the United States, after some years of absence. Tom later got back together with Kirsty, with whom he got engaged at Christmas 2013, the ring being in the last Christmas cracker, but after a crisis of confidence, Tom broke up with Kirsty in the vestry moments before their planned wedding. Freddie had to stay in a special care unit for several days as he was underweight. A parental testing showed that despite Emma's certainty to the contrary, George was Will's son. When she died, her property was left to a New Zealand relative, and the colonel was cut out. He remained missing, despite a police investigation into his disappearance, until July 2006 when he was admitted to hospital after being beaten up while sleeping rough in Borchester. Ed took up his father's interest in music and aspired to be in a band. To pay his fines he and Jenny were forced to sell the farmhouse and move into rented accommodation. After Matt's release the couple grew closer and ran property investment start-up Amside Holdings together until Matt deserted her to live with another woman in Costa Rica. Their first child, Martha Carter, was born prematurely in March 2021. Tom runs a sausage business and makes pork ready meals under the Tom Archer brand. He makes cider and kept a pig called Barbarella. [61] Has been living in France with her mother Michelle and sister Sonia but after family upheavals returned to England to seek out Helen Archer. Noted for always wearing a battered hat. [59] When Amy asked Carl about moving into together, he broke up with her. Alf Grundy (born 13 November 1944), Joe's elder son and a rogue. She was the general manager at Grey Gables until it was sold. Despite Betty's sudden death, Hayley remained unhappy at living with her father-in-law and wished that she and Roy had a home of their own. Tony is an actor who has played the character of Vince Casey in the series Archers since 2020. Casey died Her first husband, Mark Hebden, a solicitor, was killed in a road accident in 1994 that also involved her best friend Caroline Bone (later Sterling). Kirsty Miller (Annabelle Dowler),[33] worked at Ambridge Organics and the Jaxx Bar. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. She has been a silent character since 2022, when the actor retired at the age of 103. Debbie is currently based in Hungary, where she runs the estate owned by a consortium to which Brian belongs (this gives the actress, Tamsin Greig, who has moved on to other projects, the ability to appear in the show from time to time). Often thought by Grey Gables staff to be rather sinister. Betty was a popular villager who supported the family even when Mike was violent and depressed. Roy Tucker is the father, with whom Phoebe lives in Ambridge. (Played by Stephen Kennedy.) Rob and Helen married secretly on the Isle of Wight in August 2015. He was widowed before moving to Ambridge and is the father of Amy, a midwife. Kate Madikane, ne Aldridge (born 30 September 1977) (Perdita Avery, formerly played by Kellie Bright and Susie Riddell), is the elder daughter of Brian and Jennifer. Jennifer endured Brian's series of affairs over the years, partly by having one affair with her ex-husband, though Brian has long suspected John Tregorran as having rivalled him for Jennifer's affections at one time. Debbie Aldridge, formerly Gerrard, ne Travers-Macy (born 24 December 1970) (Tamsin Greig) is the daughter of Jennifer and Roger Travers-Macy, but chooses to use the surname of her stepfather Brian. In contrast, the show gradually became popular and attracted many listeners as a significant source of entertainment in 1953, with nine million listeners. bbc.co.uk. Finally he suddenly disappeared to South America, where he died in strange circumstances. In 2013 she was attracted to the recently arrived dairy unit manager, Rob Titchener. Justin has already shown scant concern for Lillians relationship with her family (and her place in the community) by shafting David over the abattoir. Now divorced, they are still good friends and probably closer than they had been in the last few years of their marriage. Although based in Borchester he lives in Woodbine Cottage, Ambridge, with his wife, Fallon. WebTimothy Watson is a British actor best known for his role as Rob Titchener in BBC Radio 4 's long-running soap opera The Archers and voice roles as Mumkhar in Xenoblade Jack and Peggy managed (and later owned) the Bull, and Jack had suffered increasingly from alcoholism and excessive gambling. Often discussed in male only company due to her 'physical attributes'. [46] Walter Gabriel's phrase "Me old pal, me old beauty" remains one of the most enduringly remembered phrases associated with The Archers. In 1985 Aunt Laura fell in a ditch and listeners were treated to her forlorn cries while owls hooted overhead. When Tom took the blame, Tucker forbade him from continuing a relationship with Brenda, his daughter. This is a list of many of the characters from the long-running British radio soap The Archers. Following his debut in the 1963 Z Cars as McEvoy, Tony has starred in over 40 TV series and movies. [23]. Meanwhile Elizabeth seems to have gone all in with Dodgy Vince Casey, 'A peculiarly English epic': the weird genius of The Archers. Helen resumed her affair with Rob on New Year's Day 2014. For example, when local vet Alistair owed him a gambling debt, Matt said that he would reduce the amount he owed in exchange for the administration of performance-enhancing drugs to one of his racehorses. Annette Turner (born September 1990) (Anne-Marie Piazza) Teenage daughter of the late Greg Turner. She returned to Ambridge but endured a disastrous relationship with local businessman Cameron Fraser (which led to Elizabeth having an abortion) before finally marrying Nigel Pargetter after a relationship some years before. In 1957 he was charged with manslaughter after shooting poacher Bob Larkin. . Adam was adopted by Roger Travers-Macy, Jennifer's first husband. In his younger days he romanced a string of girlfriends and led a laddish life before settling down to marry Pat, with whom he now runs a fully organic establishment at Bridge Farm. As a result, Pip became pregnant leading to the birth of Rosie Ruth Grace Archer, her third forename recognising the Fairbrother heritage. She likes horses and has a horse, Spearmint. After this information was brought to the attention of Rob's new boss, Justin Elliott, he was sacked. The series is led by known actors, including June Spencer as Peggy Woolley, Jill Archer as Patricia Greene, Angela Piper as Jennifer Aldridge, and Judy Bennett as Shula Hebden-Lloyd., Tony Turner plays Vince Casey in the radio drama The Archers. Nelson Gabriel (Jack May), Walter's son, was for many years the most disreputable character in the village. [51] After only seven months of marriage he suffered a fatal heart attack and left her the Dower House and a majority share in the Bull (which she sold to Lilian Bellamy, in order to raise funds to buy Grey Gables). He is gamekeeper for Borchester Land[citation needed]; his boss is Brian Aldridge. Following her marriage to Nigel Pargetter, she took to her role like a duck to water and her quick mind and sound business sense ensure that the Hall runs like a well-oiled machine. Caroline Sterling, ne Bone, formerly Pemberton (born 3 April 1955; died 2017) (Sara Coward) moved to the village in 1977, aged 22, when she was hired by Sid as barmaid in the Bull. The pair first met at the bar and have had a good connection. [34] When younger Fallon was the lead singer of local rock band, Little White Lies, when not running the Upstairs@the Bull music venue and working as a barmaid. Snatch Foster was formerly also a friend of Eddie Grundy, but ended up in prison for selling condemned meat to him. She works at the dairy at Bridge Farm, where Pat Archer is a good friend, and formerly worked behind the bar at the Bull. Fallon was perennially unlucky in love, either falling for men who werent interested or getting the wrong men to fall for her. The actor is also the author of famous songs like Voice for Teachers" and "The Dialect Magician. On New Year's Day 2007, whilst driving drunk, she knocked down Mike Tucker[7] but Tom, a passenger in the car, took the blame. Her marriage to George lasted over 25 years and was happy, but latterly they experienced difficult times as their house burned down due to an arson attack by Clive Horrobin. The Archers listeners were puzzled this week when Birmingham TV personality Jasper Carrott (pictured), 77, appeared on the soap as grumpy pensioner 'Sykesey' - but sounded like character Vince Casey, played by Tony Turner. Brian's somewhat cavalier attitude to regulations came back to haunt him, when it transpired that in the 1970s he had taken money to allow the dumping of toxic chemicals on Home Farm land, which by the late 2010s had started to leak into the Am. DTD: 352 - Elizabeth and Vince Casey a match made in Borsetshire! (John) Higgs Jack Woolley's chauffeur and handyman at Grey Gables. He was persuaded to co-operate with the authorities (in contrast with his less scrupulous colleague Stephen "Chalkie" Chalkman), but on practically the eve of the trial he fled in panic to Costa Rica, planning to live there as a fugitive. Who knew Vince Casey would be so impressed by a woolly sparrowhawk? Bethany had Downs Syndrome, which led to Mike, Vicky and Bethany moving to Birmingham to ensure the best care for Bethany. Prior to their marriage the relationship hit a rocky patch when Burns arrested Fallon's father for drug dealing but they managed to get past this major obstacle. The show was introduced to educate the farmers after the second world war. On returning to the village, Ed at first sought refuge with mentor and past employer, Oliver Sterling, who did his best to help him face his demons and abandon his vices. When Will discovered her infidelity with his brother, she moved with Ed and baby George to a caravan outside her parents' home. In April 2011 their daughter, Keira Susan, was born. [45], Walter Gabriel (Robert Mawdesley and Chris Gittins), originally a smallholder, was a friend of the Archers and provided comic relief in the years before the Grundy family were given greater prominence. She is friends with both Adam and Debbie. Ned Larkin (Bill Payne) Ned, father of Jethro, was a farmhand at Brookfield, and a friend of Walter Gabriel. Subsequently, she was arrested and charged with attempted murder. As the family rallied round, devastated Elizabeth drew her precious twins close to her. Pat Archer ne Lewis (born Patricia Lewis, 10 January 1952) (Patricia Gallimore) Tony's wife since 1974 is of Welsh descent. In April 2016, after the secret intervention of her friend, Kirsty Miller, Helen secretly met Jess, who revealed the true nature of her marriage with Rob, before stabbing Rob in a moment of clarity, after he placed a knife in her hand and goaded her to commit suicide, as he refused to let her and Henry leave the house. Eddie Grundy (born 15 March 1951) (Trevor Harrison) is Joe's younger son and Clarrie's husband. After Nigel Pargetter's death, he began working at Lower Loxley, initially just to assist Elizabeth. Before she was injured in an explosion and fire at the Grey Gables Hotel in March 2020 Lynda had been campaigning against Lilian Bellamy's plans to revamp The Bull under the title "The B @ Ambridge". Subsequent to Lilian having a brief affair with Matt's estranged brother Paul, (which she did not find out Matt knew about until later), Lilian arrived home from a holiday to discover that he had emptied out all of their joint holdings, ransacked their house of valuables and fled to Costa Rica. The actor is, for his character in television programs, including Graham Sullivan in Party Animals, Adrian Osler in New Tricks, ARP Warden Perkins in Foyle's War, and Ron Woods in Maxwell.. In April 2017, Matt made a surprise re-appearance, claiming to have returned to Ambridge in order to repay his debt to Lillian. Josh Archer, played by Angus Imrie, [11] made his first appearance during the episode broadcast on 13 September 1997. [12] He was originally played by Cian Cheesbrough. [12] Josh is Ruth and David Archer's eldest son, and Pip and Ben's brother. Growing up, Josh helps his parents out around the farm. Satya Khanna (Auntie Satya; Jamila Massey) An occasional visitation upon long-suffering niece Usha Gupta. Mr. Pullen died in late 2012. In October 2011, he returned to the village to visit his ailing mother. He was the owner of Grey Gables until he sold it in 2022, and he continues to own Grange Farm, with the farmhouse rented to Eddie and Clarrie Grundy whilst the land is rented by Ed Grundy for Texel sheep. Alistair mentored Ryan at Gamblers Anonymous. She was a successful businesswoman running a market garden in Ambridge (and subsequently a wine business). In May 2006, Ed vanished after Emma left the caravan and moved into her parents' home, saying it was for the sake of her baby's health. After a brief split from Brenda, they got back together and got engaged on 29 May 2009. In 1979 Christine married George Barford, a gamekeeper, which was seen as a class transgression, even though her uncle, Tom Forrest was also a gamekeeper, and colleague of her future husband. After an 'informational' storyline of difficulty in conceiving, Hayley gave birth to a baby daughter, Abigail (Abbie) on 7 March 2008. Tim Beecham (Tim Brierley and David Parfitt), an old friend of Nigel Pargetter. Now a farrier by occupation, a few years ago he had a brief relationship with Venetia, the daughter of a prominent Borsetshire family. Learn how and when to remove these template messages, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "BBC Blogs - The Archers - David Troughton is the new Tony Archer", "William Troughton takes over as Tom Archer", "BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, Ben and Ruairi get caught", "Heather Bell returns to Radio 4's The Archers to reprise role of Clarrie Grundy", "BBC Radio 4 - the Archers - Lexi Viktorova", "The Archers - Ruairi Donovan - BBC Radio 4", "Yes, it's a new actor playing Ruairi. Occasionally Jazzer manages to surprise everyone with a sensitive side, such as when he wowed the audience of Ambridge's Got Talent with his heartfelt rendition of a Scottish folk song ("Roses of Prince Charlie"). WebIn 2017 she interviewed Patricia Green (Jill Archer), June Spencer (Peggy Woolly), Edward Kelsey (Joe Grundy), Archers scriptwriter Mary Cutler, and former Editor, Vanessa Whitburn. Jennifer Aldridge, ne Archer (7 January 1945-22 January 2023) (Jennifer Piper) was the elder daughter of Peggy Woolley by her first husband, Jack Archer. Died while driving home from work when he swerved to avoid hitting Caroline, whose horse had thrown her on being frightened by a speeding car, and crashed into a tree. 1 The Green, Tom and Brenda rented the house from Will. Attempts to find an affordable home for his family met with failure until Mike split Willow Farm in two. WebTheres even sex between personages from separate households, thanks to Borsetshires own Beatrice and Benedick, Tracy Horrobin and Jazzer McCreary, who Meanwhile (The actor Ryan Kelly is visually impaired, unlike his character.). [17] Will's dog is called Meg. A breeder of Afghan hounds, Marjorie let out her flat at Nightingale Farm to Ruth and later to Roy and Hayley. Much later, when she discovered that Locke had slept with her best friend Shula Hebden (on an occasion when Shula was vulnerable and he took advantage of his position as family doctor) she ended the relationship and threw him out, also ending her friendship with Shula (whom she told off with relish, they are now arch-enemies). He was charged with the Borchester mail-van robbery in 1967 but was eventually acquitted. David's wife Ruth had meanwhile in exasperation at David's apparent affair fallen in love with the farm's contractor Sam. When married to Jack Archer, they managed (and later owned) the Bull. 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