Jack and Peggy managed (and later owned) the Bull, and Jack had suffered increasingly from alcoholism and excessive gambling. The Archers spoilers: Helen and Lee relationship DOOMED after secret. However their misdeeds tend toward relatively harmless mischief-making rather than criminal activity (although on one occasion they committed criminal damage by vandalizing Rob Titchener's car and it was eventually established that they were the 'bunting thieves'). Will's existing rivalry with Ed became even more intense: to Clarrie's despair the brothers engaged in physical tussles and bitter arguments over Emma and George. Siobhan Donovan (formerly Hathaway, Caroline Lennon) moved into Honeysuckle Cottage in 1999 with her husband, new local doctor Tim Hathaway. Roy had an affair with Elizabeth in 2014 which, though brief, led to the end of his marriage. She attempts to produce a play every Christmas (an Archers in-joke; but not in 2020), and often drives villagers to distraction in her attempts to fill parts. When she died, her property was left to a New Zealand relative, and the colonel was cut out. She returned to live with her parents in 2006, but moved out to live at a cottage on Brookfield Farm with Ed and Georgie as a family together. Over recent years he has become increasingly caring, for example driving up to Northumberland to bring his widowed mother-in-law to stay, and renting a piece of land to Joe Grundy to allow him to keep the barn he had erected without planning permission. Lilys brother Freddie has found opinionated Russ particularly challenging, taking longer than any of the family to warm to him, and having to work hard to find any common ground. Freddie and Russ square up about Lily and drugs but it ends in stalemate. Eddie's hopes of a career in music appear to have been permanently dashed. It sounded to me there was a little bit more than a friendship growing there? 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. [44], Marjorie Antrobus - Archers' creator Edward J Mason had a real-life neighbour with that name - (Margot Boyd) was from a colonial background in Kenya; she was the widow of Teddy. He is involved in both high drama and comedy and theres nothing more satisfying for me to inhabit those two worlds. Jolene Archer, formerly Perks, previously Tuson, originally Rogers (Buffy Davis), widow of Sid Perks, whose third wife she was, and landlady of the Bull. Fallon runs the Bridge farm caf with Emma Grundy and upcycles furniture as well as undertaking catering for local dos. When Janet left, Peggy returned to St. Stephen's. After bouncing between dead end jobs for years she convinced Oliver Sterling that she would be a breath of fresh air at Grey Gables, where worked with Lynda Snell as a receptionist before being made redundant when the hotel was shut down; she then worked at a chicken factory until she was fired, and now works at the Bull. 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. An attractive woman, she distinguished herself by successfully resisting the advances of erstwhile village Lothario, Brian Aldridge. [17] Will's dog is called Meg. She graduated from Felpersham University with a master's degree and worked as an aeronautical engineer before being fired over her drinking. Tuesday, 17th January 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Numerous animals have been repeatedly referred to during The Archers' run usually played by the special effects department as necessary: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/3dXcdbXfwsp4qTCXY28Lx5x/ian-craig, 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. After Nigel Pargetter's death, he began working at Lower Loxley, initially just to assist Elizabeth. Betty Tucker (Pamela Craig) wife of Mike, mother of Roy and Brenda. She was present in the village for forty years until her death in 1991. George died peacefully whilst they were waiting for the house to be re-built. Russ & Elizabeth. It took Kathy some time to trust a man again, and Kenton showed uncharacteristic patience in enabling her to rebuild her self-confidence. She is busily involved in village life and supports her children by taking on child-minding duties. Tony suffered a heart attack in late February 2012, and a serious farmyard accident in autumn 2014. He has found work in this area hard to obtain recently and has capitalised on his DIY skills to set up a small business doing general building work. An outsider by birth, Matt often inveigled himself into positions of power, such as the parish council, but many villagers were suspicious of his motives. Martha Woodford (Mollie Harris) Shopkeeper, wife of Joby.[63]. Twin daughters Nova and Seren were born in July 2022. Janet Fisher (Moir Leslie), the former vicar of Ambridge and surrounding villages, was a close friend of Shula Archer. Recently, he bought an old tractor, dubbed Rufus, which he has restored. Explaining the reality of the situation to Russ in secret, Lily was relieved to have someone to confide in, but has she made a terrible mistake? His current wife is Sid's widow, Jolene whom he married in autumn 2013 at Lower Loxley. He was devastated when his much-loved wife, Polly ("Poll doll"), was killed in a car crash. [47] Walter Gabriel's phrase "Me old pal, me old beauty" remains one of the most enduringly remembered phrases associated with The Archers. He has a history of involving himself in numerous dubious money-making schemes and at one point stood trial for unwittingly selling condemned meat. He had an on/off relationship with Kate Aldridge, which resulted in their daughter Phoebe being born in 1998, but then married Hayley. Eventually, Amy attempted to get Carl back, but he cruelly brushed her off. During 2015, the increasing indications Rob was coercively controlling and emotionally abusing Helen, became a major plot line. In 1985 Aunt Laura fell in a ditch and listeners were treated to her forlorn cries while owls hooted overhead. 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. 14. After spells in London and Spain he opened a wine bar in Borchester in 1980 and later an antique shop (with Kenton Archer). The character survived the deaths of the first three actors before finally being killed off in 1986. After having a one-night stand with Tom shortly after the trial, Kirsty became pregnant with his son and despite her initial reservations decided to keep the baby. His tenure came to end in 1987 when helping David fell a tree using a chainsaw. The family moved back to Ambridge shortly thereafter. She had another daughter, Noluthando ("Nolly") and, born July 2007, a son, Sipho (Xhosa for 'gift'). When the reality of her flirting dawned on the naf David he backed away and Barlow returned to London. Who's who in the Archers' 70 characters for 70 years photo +4 View gallery 1 Peggy Woolley (Played By June Spencer) 2 Jill Archer (Patricia Greene) 3 Leonard Berry (Paul Copley) 4 Christine. Kirsty was in a relationship with Tom Archer before he broke up with her for someone else. More info. Tregorran died in July 2014 and was buried in Ambridge. She had a brief fling with Chris Carter when supporting his wife Alice with her recovery from alcoholism. Feels like things are on their way to being normal again. When Tom took the blame, Tucker forbade him from continuing a relationship with Brenda, his daughter. The Archers returned to BBC Radio 4 this evening, and it continued the current storyline with Elizabeth Pargetter (played by Alison Dowling) and Russ. She then divorced him and married Brian Aldridge. Elizabeth tells Lily that makes her almost as bad as him so she storms out to see Russ. The Archers spoilers: Helen and Lee brought together by Henry? In mid-2012, Adam suffered a blow to the head while attempting to stop a robbery, but has since recovered. He was, having concealed his marriage from her and wanting only a fling. Farewell to Nova Scotia: Theodore Too tugboat replica leaves for new Ontario home. Christopher Carter (born 22 June 1988) (Wilf Scolding, formerly played by Will Sanderson-Thwaite) is the younger offspring of the Carter family. Jack suffered increasingly from Alzheimer's disease and received treatment for it, which led Peggy to take more responsibility for the day-to-day operations of his businesses. Alistair mentored Ryan at Gamblers Anonymous. Some of the better known are: Baggy, and Fat Paul disreputable friends of Eddie Grundy. She gave up the effort after a few weeks and joined AmsideMatt and Lilian's new property company. In late 2019, Emma and Ed briefly separated, though they have since reconciled. Elizabeth and Nigel developed their stately home, Lower Loxley, as a conference venue. Carol Tregorran ne Grey (Eleanor Bron, formerly played by Anne Cullen (born 1926)) first appeared in 1954. Doris was a stalwart of village life and provided a listening ear to an ever-growing Archer family from the 1950s to 1980. Ed had a history of drug use and petty crime including joyriding. Affected by severe depression at the time of John's death, she discovered at the end of 2011 that he had fathered a child. You can unsubscribe at any time. report. Jazzer McCreary and Ed Grundy were involved with Fallon at various times. 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. The birth was somewhat (the chronology as aired is contradictory) premature and Abbie was expected to remain in hospital until her original due date, although medical practice is 'until 2.5 kilos'. Mike Tucker (born 1 December 1949) (Terry Molloy) lost an eye in a farming accident, for which Brian Aldridge was found responsible. He dislikes all Grundys but especially Ed, who, until his disappearance, lived in the caravan with Emma and George. Having recovered from both, he now takes more of a back seat in the family business. The Archers The official fan site Home Characters Best Episodes Ambridge History FAQ Contacts The main characters in the story A selection of major characters from The Archers. Russ packed his things left his home and job at Lower Loxley. Find us there! Siobhan's revelation in 2007 that she had terminal cancer, and her request to Brian to care for Ruair after her death, brought another crisis to the relationship of Brian and Jennifer, who eventually agreed to Brian's request for them to raise Ruair together. She was his second wife, and with him had four children: twins Shula and Kenton, and David and Elizabeth. Their relationship was further tested when his long-lost brother Paul Morgan sought out, befriended, and ultimately fell in love with Lilian. 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. [62] Has been living in France with her mother Michelle and sister Sonia but after family upheavals returned to England to seek out Helen Archer. Their first child, Martha Carter, was born prematurely in March 2021. Lilian Bellamy, ne Archer (born 8 July 1947) (Sunny Ormonde, formerly played by Elizabeth Marlowe) is the twice-widowed, gin-soaked, chain-smoking second daughter of Peggy Archer (and step-daughter of Jack Woolley). In 2020 Caroline Lennon played the part again, to record a message Siobhan had left on a CD for Ruairi to hear on his 18th birthday.[59]. 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. 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. Doris Evelyn Rebecca Archer (Gwen Berryman), ne Forrest, Dan's wife, mother of Jack, Phil and Christine Archer and sister of Tom Forrest. 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