Jean Harvey appeared in the 2015 Christmas production of Calendar Girls broadcast on Sunday 27 December 2015 at 7.15pm (played by Sin Phillips but was never heard on The Archers itself). Following Sid's untimely death she formed a relationship with Kenton Archer, and they were married in 2013. [32], Jack "Jazzer" McCreary (born 1984) (Ryan Kelly), pigman (working for Tom Archer) and milkman (working for Mike Tucker). to be the villain of the serial, is sometimes seen as one of the most interesting and subtle characters. Julia Pargetter-Carmichael, mother of Nigel Pargetter (she also had a daughter called Camilla who wasn't seen); mother in-law of Elizabeth Archer (whom she disliked at first, because she wanted Nigel to marry into the wealthy Aldridge family, but grew to love Elizabeth later on after the birth of her beloved grandchildren, Freddie and Lily) and sometime entertainer, died from a stroke in 2005,[40] shortly after the actress who played her, Mary Wimbush, died, also from a stroke, aged 81. Helen resumed her affair with Rob on New Year's Day 2014. They married in summer 2008 and Usha's family have warmed to the idea and attended the wedding, though Mabel did not. Cameron Fraser (Delaval Astley) came to Ambridge in 1990 when he bought the Berrow Estate from Lilian Bellamy. She gave birth to her daughter Phoebe in a tipi at the Glastonbury Festival. A former chair of the parish council, he is known for his 'NIMBY' views and collection of garden gnomes. Catherine, her late mother, was of African-Caribbean descent. 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. Her death was discovered by Shula in 1980 when she and Christine were visiting Glebe Cottage. Jude eventually left the country without her after leading Pip to believe that they were going on a round the world backpacking trip together. 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. Mike Tucker (born 1 December 1949) (Terry Molloy) lost an eye in a farming accident, for which Brian Aldridge was found responsible. According to BBC, Vince is currently in a relationship with Elizabeth Pargetter, played by Allison Dowling in the series. She was a successful businesswoman running a market garden in Ambridge (and subsequently a wine business). Lilian took dancing lessons from Mike Tucker after she discovered that Crawford's ex-wife was a much better dancer than she. Heather Pritchard (Margaret Jackman, formerly played by Joyce Gibbs) Ruth Archer's widowed mother who lived in Prudhoe, Northumberland. [57] and Ruair came to Ambridge to live with his father, although much of his care falls, not without a struggle, on his father's wife, Jennifer. He had also attempted to rape Shula Archer. Her deceased son John's teenage son Johnny took up residence at Bridge Farm when he came to the village but when Helen and her children returned both Tom and Johnny moved to Number 1, The Green owned by Will Grundy. However, Lilian's unhappiness in prospective exile persuaded him to return, and he served an 18-month prison sentence. [31]. Satya Khanna (Auntie Satya; Jamila Massey) An occasional visitation upon long-suffering niece Usha Gupta. Rairi Donovan (born 14 November 2002[25]) (Arthur Hughes since 2018) is the son of Brian Aldridge and Siobhn Hathaway. She has been a silent character since 2022, when the actor retired at the age of 103. Nelson Gabriel (Jack May), Walter's son, was for many years the most disreputable character in the village. During their engagement Jess had a baby, which she claimed was Rob's until he consented to a DNA test, which proved otherwise, and they were soon divorced. Jolene Archer, formerly Perks, previously Tuson, originally Rogers (Buffy Davis), widow of Sid Perks, whose third wife she was, and landlady of the Bull. Now a farrier by occupation, a few years ago he had a brief relationship with Venetia, the daughter of a prominent Borsetshire family. The family moved back to Ambridge shortly thereafter. Two members of the gang, Spanner Bridges (so called because he used a spanner (wrench) as a weapon) and Craven, were charged, and while Craven pleaded guilty and got a lesser sentence, Spanner was convicted and sentenced, his bike being sold and the proceeds given to Usha. Kirsty was in a relationship with Tom Archer before he broke up with her for someone else. Alistair mentored Ryan at Gamblers Anonymous. The main characters in the story 1 Aldridges 2 Archers - Bridge Farm branch 3 Archers - Brookfield Farm branch 4 Carters 5 Franks 6 Grundys 7 Lloyds/Hebden Lloyds 8 Pargetters 9 Perks 10 Snells More items Jack became a 'silent character' in 2011. In the early 1950s she was a close friend of Grace Fairbrother who later married her brother Phil. Jack and Peggy managed (and later owned) the Bull, and Jack had suffered increasingly from alcoholism and excessive gambling. She departed in 1980, but returned to Ambridge in 2014 renting Glebe Cottage from Jill Archer, following her husband's death. Carol Tregorran ne Grey (Eleanor Bron, formerly played by Anne Cullen (born 1926)) first appeared in 1954. His subsequent marriage to Kathy ended in divorce but his third marriage, to his affair partner, country singer Jolene, was happier. She moved to Sunderland in 2022 for work, when the actor retired. Kathy Perks (Hedli Niklaus), formerly married to Sid, lived at April Cottage with her son Jamie. Her career took off when in 1979 Jack Woolley offered her a job at Grey Gables and she eventually became manager. Daniel "Dan" Archer (Harry Oakes, Monte Crick, Edgar Harrison and Frank Middlemass), son of the elder John Archer, was the first owner of Brookfield when the family bought it from Squire Lawson-Hope. Mike subsequently discovered the truth, Helen paid for the driving course that Tom was sentenced to attend, and Tom and Brenda moved into one of the holiday cottages at Home Farm. 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. She moved to London. Kirsty Miller (Annabelle Dowler),[33] worked at Ambridge Organics and the Jaxx Bar. 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. Tony Archer (born Anthony William Daniel Archer, 16 February 1951) ( David Troughton, formerly played by Colin Skipp) is the youngest child and only son of Peggy Archer (and step-son of Jack Woolley). [46] Walter Gabriel's phrase "Me old pal, me old beauty" remains one of the most enduringly remembered phrases associated with The Archers. Known universally as simply 'Titcombe'. Virtually silent: he once called out 'Yoo-hoo'. It was also revealed shortly afterwards that the previous year, while still manager of the mega dairy, Rob had blocked a nearby culvert to prevent a build-up of rainwater from flooding the dairy and was therefore responsible for the massive flood that had engulfed Ambridge and nearly caused the death of his boss. 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. 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. 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. She had a relationship with Carl, a man who seemed too good to be true. Matt and Lilian's relationship came to an end in 2015. A widower, he always wanted to marry her, but it was not to be. He no longer has an Irish accent,[27] following a change of actor in 2012.[28]. She returned in 2010 for Phil Archer's funeral, and in 2014 after Ruth's miscarriage. The decision to remove Bert from The Archers followed Eric Allan's decision to retire. Eventually, Amy attempted to get Carl back, but he cruelly brushed her off. After her marriage to Alistair, Shula lost her lightheartedness and became rather dour, self-centred and even, at times, sanctimonious, as evidenced by her attitude to the marriage to Usha Gupta, a Hindu, of the vicar, to whom Shula had been 'right-hand woman' for the parish. In February 2006 he started dating Brenda Tucker, having provided support to her when her mother died suddenly two months earlier. Eddie's hopes of a career in music appear to have been permanently dashed. Her best friend is the vicar's daughter, Amy Franks. Hayley worked at Lower Loxley as nanny to Freddie and Lily Pargetter, and then as a rather amorphous children's visitor specialist. Filled with remorse, Pat had strongly disapproved of Sharon, John's girlfriend, and this discovery turned into an obsession which caused problems for her family. However, Ian can be outspoken with husband Adam Macy when he thinks Adam's overstepped the mark. 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. Bob Pullen nonagenarian resident of Manorfield Close. After many years of close friendship, Peggy married Jack Woolley. During 2015, the increasing indications Rob was coercively controlling and emotionally abusing Helen, became a major plot line. In the process, the sausage business lost its organic status, which created further tension between the families. They moved to Ambridge from Sunningdale in 1986 and she is resented as an outsider, a do-gooder and incomer. Once again, Adam and Ian contemplated parenthood; in 2019, surrogate and friend Lexi gave birth to Alexander Macy-Craig (Xander). He has had a remarkably quiet childhood as Brookfield has been less important in the village with Bridge Farm elbowing other farms out of the spotlight. Grace Archer (Monica Grey and Ysanne Churchman) was Phil Archer's first wife and the first major character to be killed off. In April 2011 their daughter, Keira Susan, was born. After 18 months David was being targeted by the Horrobins and Elizabeth realised the feud had gone on for too long and family relations returned to normal. In early 2006 Sid and Jolene were concerned that the decision of Caroline Pemberton to sell her controlling interest in The Bull would threaten its future but were relieved when Lilian bought her share. As the family rallied round, devastated Elizabeth drew her precious twins close to her. Elizabeth and Nigel developed their stately home, Lower Loxley, as a conference venue. In 2005 Peggy tried to persuade her husband to agree to his affairs being governed by power of attorney. While Janet was vicar, Peggy complimented her on the tasteful way she handled services, but she still attended services in Borchester. It collapsed completely after Tim discovered Siobhan's affair with Brian Aldridge. Elizabeth witnessed his fatal attempt to rescue a sheep in difficulty on Lakey Hill, despite her pleading with him not to. ], since young children rapidly adapt their accent to their surroundings. The series was created by Godfrey Baseley and produced by Julie Beckett in 2017. Nic died unexpectedly of sepsis in February 2018. He plays the role of a businessman who runs an abattoir business.. After finally realising the degree to which Carl had abused her trust things seem to be improving at home. Their relationship was further tested when his long-lost brother Paul Morgan sought out, befriended, and ultimately fell in love with Lilian. These two threads are linked by Shula's possible involvement in this disapproval and her resignation as churchwarden. Kirsty was good friends with Tom's sister, Helen, but they fell out when Kirsty discovered that Helen had known before the wedding day that Tom had doubts. Their first child, Martha Carter, was born prematurely in March 2021. His father Professor Jim Lloyd (John Rowe) stayed with them at Christmas and New Year 2007-8 while his broken leg healed. He arrived in Ambridge as a gentleman farmer and huntsman and bought Grange Farm from the estate. 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. He subsequently sold the enterprise to Ed and "retired properly". The youngest child of Phil and Jill Archer, Elizabeth is the widowed lady of Lower Loxley. Subsequently, Tom sold his business and moved to Canada. Elizabeth Pargetter, ne Archer (Alison Dowling) is Phil and Jill's younger daughter and, along with Kenton, at first rejected village life, attempting a career in publicity in London. His weak bladder was a regular source of amusement to speaking characters. 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. A parental testing showed that despite Emma's certainty to the contrary, George was Will's son. He also took an interest in his family history, particularly in his late Uncle Rupert. 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. During their marriage he was unrequitedly enamoured of Jolene Rogers (later Perks, now Archer), his partner in a country and western double act. She was highly critical of Elizabeth, who was married to her son Nigel until his death from a fall in January 2011. His widow returned for the funeral and decided to move back to the village. She ended her relationship with Tom, saying that she did not want to marry and bear children. After finding that Kenton had had a one-night stand with a customer of his bar, she threw him out. Married to Jack and Peggy Archer's daughter Jennifer, he is primarily a farmer, but has interests in a number of businesses, including Borchester Land. WebVince Casey .. Tony Turner Chelsea Horrobin .. Madeleine Leslay Tracy Horrobin .. Susie Riddell Kirsty Miller .. Annabelle Dowler Elizabeth Pargetter .. Alison Dowling Freddie Pargetter .. Toby Laurence Lynda Snell .. Carole Boyd Nurse .. Deborah Tracey 13 min 3 NOV 2022 03/11/2022 03/11/2022 The accident occurred as part of The Archers 60th anniversary broadcast on 2 January 2011. Betty was a popular villager who supported the family even when Mike was violent and depressed. Since 2019, Christine has become a silent character. His untiring support for Adam's gran Peggy while she cared for Jack revealed him to be not only a rock of sense but genuinely caring. Lily Rosalind and Frederick Hugo "Freddie" Pargetter (Katie Redford and Toby Laurence, formerly played by Georgie Feller and Jack Firth) are Elizabeth and Nigel's twins. Clive Horrobin returned to the village to visit their dying mother in October 2011. Joe took this especially hard and in one of the most harrowing episodes ever broadcast bludgeoned his beloved ferrets to death with a hammer. His cowman's heavy-handed advice (which he and Ruth reluctantly accepted) that they should dispense with the services of Shula's husband as vet for their dairy herd in favour of a specialist caused a serious family rift, and was followed by his near-affair with Sophie Barlow. Affected by severe depression at the time of John's death, she discovered at the end of 2011 that he had fathered a child. 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. Eventually she left Will for Ed, taking George with her, although George was later shown by DNA paternity testing to be Will's child. LAKE WORTH, Fla. -- Vince Casey, a longtime sports public relations executive who worked for the NFL and in the NHL, has died. Jethro Larkin (George Hart), Stereotypical yokel. The Archers is known for its silent characters, who often play important roles in the narrative despite not being played by actors. Miserable and alone, Kathy befriended Lower Loxley chef, Owen King (a.k.a. Tom was engaged to Brenda Tucker between May 2009 and April 2013. Before his death, Nigel wanted his children to attend exams for the Felpersham Cathedral School. Subsequently, she was arrested and charged with attempted murder. He displayed vitriolic homophobia towards Sean Myerson, a professional rival, when the latter captained the village cricket team, and again when Adam Macy began a relationship with Ian Craig, the Grey Gables chef. Her parents did not approve. In 2008 she and Crawford were briefly separated, and Lilian was an unwelcome guest at The Bull, but with the connivance of Sid and Jolene they were reunited. Jess moved in on Halloween but left Ambridge in December after a disastrous cocktail party and went back to Hampshire, leaving Rob. Shula Hebden Lloyd, ne Archer, previously Hebden (born Shula Mary Archer, 8 August 1958) (Judy Bennett) is the elder daughter of Phil and Jill and twin sister of Kenton. After a brief split from Brenda, they got back together and got engaged on 29 May 2009. He returned to Ambridge as soon as he heard about his father's accident. She was written out of the series when the actress who played her retired and emigrated to New Zealand. Ed Grundy (born 28 September 1984) (Barry Farrimond) is the younger son of Eddie and Clarrie. [23]. Often thought by Grey Gables staff to be rather sinister. Attempts to find an affordable home for his family met with failure until Mike split Willow Farm in two. He worked at Grey Gables, and was promoted to deputy manager. After his sister Helen's trial and acquittal, Tom and Kirsty got back together for one evening and she later discovered that she was pregnant. Together they run the Bull. 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. Aunt Laura (Gwenda Wilson and Betty McDowall), New Zealander, widow of Dan's younger brother, Frank; she fulfilled a similar dramatic role to Lynda Snell who now lives in Aunt Laura's former home, Ambridge Hall. 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.. Alistair Lloyd (born 1962) (Michael Lumsden), Shula's ex-husband, is a vet. He jilted her at the altar. Tony is an actor who has played the character of Vince Casey in the series Archers since 2020. He was a major character for many years and used to introduce the omnibus edition on Sunday mornings. [20] and a former partnership in Tom Archer's sausage business. Casey died 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". Brian Aldridge (born Brian Jeremy Aldridge, 20 November 1943) (Charles Collingwood), considered by some[who?] *Warning: this link includes footage of Gareth Pierce who plays Gavin Moss* He's also been cast in Coronation Street lately, made his debut last week. [40] Nigel developed a number of vague resemblances to Prince Charles. Brian has had several extramarital affairs during his marriage to Jennifer, including at least one with (the then) Caroline Bone (1985) and more recently with the Irish-born translator Siobhn Hathaway (Caroline Lennon), which produced his only son, Rairi. Zebedee Tring (Graham Rigby) was a roadman and friend of Jethro Larkin's dad, Ned. Alice Carter, ne Aldridge (born 29 September 1988) (Hollie Chapman), the younger daughter of Brian and Jennifer, studied engineering at Southampton University. He began his television career in 1963. Fallon runs the Bridge farm caf with Emma Grundy and upcycles furniture as well as undertaking catering for local dos. Tony Turner plays Vince Casey on Radio 4's The Archers On the Archers Appreciation Group, Julie Willetts posted: 'Thought Vince was in the Laurels for a mo.' His tenure came to end in 1987 when helping David fell a tree using a chainsaw. Peter Partner of Sean Myerson, who was the landlord of the Cat and Fiddle pub. 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. Adam Macy (born 22 June 1967) (Andrew Wincott) is the first child of Jennifer Aldridge, his father being former Brookfield farmhand Paddy Redmond (only confirmed by Jennifer herself in 2015.) It took Kathy some time to trust a man again, and Kenton showed uncharacteristic patience in enabling her to rebuild her self-confidence. Sean Myerson (Gareth Armstrong) Landlord of the former pub The Cat and Fiddle. Brian was prosecuted by The Environment Agency and forced to retire from active management of the farm. Jill has a less traditional outlook on life than her late husband, who had been a Justice of the Peace, reflected in her opposition to both fox hunting and private education. She lives at Bull Farm. Using the cover of an Internet business and an imaginary step family, she failed in an attempt to con Jack and Peggy and gain control of the Grey Gables hotel and leisure complex. He died in his sleep at the age of 98 in October 2019. In 2006 she dated a journalist who quickly rejected her; this subsequently threatened a return to her earlier problems. Over the next few months he isolated Helen from her family and friends, employing gaslighting methods to persuade her that she was the one who was being problematic and even made plans to send Henry to boarding school without Helen's knowledge or consent, with the assistance of his mother, Ursula (played by Carolyn Jones), herself a victim of coercive control at the hands of Rob's father, Bruce (Michael Byrne). 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. Recently, he bought an old tractor, dubbed Rufus, which he has restored. He began seeing Alice to the barely concealed delight of his social climbing mother and the scarcely concealed horror of Alice's mother, Jennifer Aldridge. Questions were asked in the House of Commons of then Home Secretary Michael Howard. She graduated from Felpersham University with a master's degree and worked as an aeronautical engineer before being fired over her drinking. On moving into the village, Usha was the subject of a harassment campaign by a racist gang which included Roy Tucker. After this information was brought to the attention of Rob's new boss, Justin Elliott, he was sacked. Neil Carter (born 22 May 1957) (Brian Hewlett) is another business failure. 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. He has an uncomfortable relationship with his stepson, Adam, which has been the source of some friction with his wife. He was for some years the chairman of Borchester Land, a property development company. This is a list of many of the characters from the long-running British radio soap The Archers. Ben is David and Ruth Archer's youngest son, and Pip and Josh's brother, having been born on 15 March 2002. See rank. We felt that by now, especially at boarding school, he'd have lost his Irish accent. In the mid-1970s Paul deserted the family and he was later killed in a helicopter crash in Germany. She died of pneumonia in the wake of the Great Ambridge Flood of 2015. His current wife is Sid's widow, Jolene whom he married in autumn 2013 at Lower Loxley. Intimacy ensued, although Rob was still married to Jess, who remained in Hampshire caring for her sick father. Susie Riddell had previously voiced Kate Aldridge but left the series to pursue other projects before returning as Tracey. Trudy Porter silent for 34 years until 4 April 2006, when listener Christine Hunt played her in a charity special after her husband paid 17,000 to Children in Need. Betty Tucker (Pamela Craig) wife of Mike, mother of Roy and Brenda. Father and daughter were reconciled, however, after the birth of her son Henry Ian Archer, who was delivered by emergency caesarean section the day after New Years Day 2011, Helen having been diagnosed with pre-eclampsia. He eventually left the village to live with an old Army friend in Bristol. Meanwhile Elizabeth seems to have gone all in with Dodgy Vince Casey, 'A peculiarly English epic': the weird genius of The Archers. When Janet left, Peggy returned to St. Stephen's. He mainly makes his living by raising turkeys for Christmas, laying patios and selling novelty garden gnomes. He was cleared at trial. He was, having concealed his marriage from her and wanting only a fling. No mean cook, Satya often arrives bearing food parcels for her culinarily inept niece. In late 2005, his blossoming relationship with Usha Gupta, a Hindu, caused some unease to some of his parishioners, including Shula Hebden Lloyd. After a spell at the University of Exeter she returned home to get away from a relationship with Canadian lecturer Simon Gerrard (Garrick Hagon); years later Debbie got involved with Simon again and in spite of Brian's forebodings they were married. After learning that Natasha was expecting twins, they moved into April Cottage. Simon Pemberton (Peter Wingfield), Guy Pemberton's caddish son, inherited the estate after his father's death. Pip has a clear interest in farming, and also caring for the environment. She then dated Sam Batton, who ended the relationship because he was in love with Ruth Archer. Alf Grundy (born 13 November 1944), Joe's elder son and a rogue. Growing up, Josh helps his parents out around the farm. Colonel Freddy Danby (Norman Shelley and Ballard Berkeley) lodged with Laura Archer at Ambridge Hall. 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