Mike later married Vicky, a fellow ballroom dancer, who gave birth to their daughter Bethany in January 2013. Kathy Perks (Hedli Niklaus), formerly married to Sid, lived at April Cottage with her son Jamie. In 2013 she was attracted to the recently arrived dairy unit manager, Rob Titchener. 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. The couple married unexpectedly in Las Vegas during a 2010 summer holiday. Recently, he bought an old tractor, dubbed Rufus, which he has restored. 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. Moreover, he served as voice and speech training director at the Mountview Theatre School in London and the Walt Disney Productions London department manager. She works at the dairy at Bridge Farm, where Pat Archer is a good friend, and formerly worked behind the bar at the Bull. 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'). 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. Daniel was expected to go to university to read Law in his father's footsteps, but upset his mother by joining the Royal Tank Regiment, though later she accepted his choice of career. Was known to have attracted Nigel Pargetter's eye. [17] Will's dog is called Meg. The shock of this event made her re-evaluate her life and she has since helped develop a new type of cheese with Oliver Sterling. Some of the better known are: Baggy, and Fat Paul disreputable friends of Eddie Grundy. Rebecca Fuller is known for Raised by Wolves (2013), Dysphoria (2022) and The Archers (1950). In considering joining the RAF, who ultimately rejected her application, she came into conflict with Amy's pacifist views. Initially he employed Ed Grundy to manage his dairy herd. It took Kathy some time to trust a man again, and Kenton showed uncharacteristic patience in enabling her to rebuild her self-confidence. His tenure came to end in 1987 when helping David fell a tree using a chainsaw. Since 2019, Christine has become a silent character. Until she gave her notice in January 2007 she worked as a cleaner at Brookfield. Virtually silent: he once called out 'Yoo-hoo'. Kathy was at one time Pat Archer's best friend. While still a heavy drinker, with a profound dislike of either healthy food or housework, he has evolved into the village lothario, seducing several women on his milk round. While pregnant she finally started receiving treatment for alcoholism. 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. She occasionally visits home; and the installation of a new webcam also allows Debbie to talk and appear to everyone via computer. The decision to remove Bert from The Archers followed Eric Allan's decision to retire. 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. This was in the context of Shula's devout Christianity and membership of the local Parish Council. Peggy has two daughters, Jennifer and Lillian, and a son, Tony, by her first husband. Only 3 months later and despite passionate pleas from Helen, he ended it to "make a go of things" with his wife, Jess (Rina Mahoney). Her career took off when in 1979 Jack Woolley offered her a job at Grey Gables and she eventually became manager. After this information was brought to the attention of Rob's new boss, Justin Elliott, he was sacked. On 9 March 2021 she gave birth to a baby girl, Martha. 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. Emma Grundy, ne Carter (born 7 August 1984) (Emerald O'Hanrahan, formerly played by Felicity Jones) is the daughter of Susan and Neil Carter, who were horrified when their daughter announced she was marrying into the Grundy family. Rob barely survived the encounter. She is friends with both Adam and Debbie. He began a caring relationship with Tracy Horrobin, sister of Susan Carter. Others thought her immature self-centred vacillation was entirely in character, and it was the largely off-air rehabilitation of the marriage and the family's 'blind eye' that was unbelievable. Clive Horrobin (born 9 November 1972) (Alex Jones) is the brother of Susan Carter; he has spent much of his life in prison, but, to the consternation of many, is an occasional visitor to Ambridge. [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. Known for many years as just 'Mrs Pugsley' until her marriage to Titcombe. Ned Larkin (Bill Payne) Ned, father of Jethro, was a farmhand at Brookfield, and a friend of Walter Gabriel. In 2019 Alistair's sister Fiona Lloyd (Adjoa Andoh) visited Ambridge to celebrate her father Jim's birthday. The actor is also the author of famous songs like Voice for Teachers" and "The Dialect Magician. He was convicted in April 2008. Jessica buxom falconer at Lower Loxley. Growing up, Josh helps his parents out around the farm. More recently, some local parishioners made complaints to the bishop when Alan, the vicar, began a relationship with Usha (who is Hindu). Mia Grundy (born 20 January 2006) (Molly Pipe) is Will's step-daughter: his late wife Nic's child by her former partner Andrew. Often discussed in male only company due to her 'physical attributes'. Ben is David and Ruth Archer's youngest son, and Pip and Josh's brother, having been born on 15 March 2002. Josh Archer, played by Angus Imrie,[11] made his first appearance during the episode broadcast on 13 September 1997. 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. She is a keen gardener and was often involved in disputes with her neighbour, Joe Grundy (now deceased). Shane did the cooking at Nelson's wine bar in the 1980s. He never knew that he was finally to become a father. He plays the role of a businessman who runs an abattoir business. In 1985 Aunt Laura fell in a ditch and listeners were treated to her forlorn cries while owls hooted overhead. 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. Brian Aldridge (born Brian Jeremy Aldridge, 20 November 1943) (Charles Collingwood), considered by some[who?] WebThe Female Vicar Janet Fisher joined the Archers in the nineties as a female vicar when three local parishes merged in Ambridge. A skilled horsewoman, she ran the local riding stables for many years. Eventually she left Will for Ed, taking George with her, although George was later shown by DNA paternity testing to be Will's child. His weak bladder was a regular source of amusement to speaking characters. He was married to Peggy Woolley until his death (see below). A farm labourer, Ed secured a job in France and planned to move there secretly with Emma and George, but they were thwarted in November 2005 by Will. She then dated Sam Batton, who ended the relationship because he was in love with Ruth Archer. Brian was prosecuted by The Environment Agency and forced to retire from active management of the farm. His mother had some difficulty bonding with him when he was born with a cleft lip. He mainly makes his living by raising turkeys for Christmas, laying patios and selling novelty garden gnomes. 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. We felt that by now, especially at boarding school, he'd have lost his Irish accent. Attempts to find an affordable home for his family met with failure until Mike split Willow Farm in two. (Margot Boyd died on 20 May 2008. The actor is knownfor 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.. [12] Josh is Ruth and David Archer's eldest son, and Pip and Ben's brother. 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. Currently Alistair is living Jim's house, where Jazzer McCreary was also co-resident until he moved in with Tracy. Richard, a commuting accountant, rarely gets a mention beyond his involvement in the cricket team. [32], Jack "Jazzer" McCreary (born 1984) (Ryan Kelly), pigman (working for Tom Archer) and milkman (working for Mike Tucker). Lily is the more easily angered, sarcastic and pretentious twin; while Freddie, is more sweet-natured and very sensitive, though also more cocky and moody at times. Meanwhile Elizabeth seems to have gone all in with Dodgy Vince Casey, who has shown a sudden interest in contemporary art, airily discussing Jean-Michel Widowed, she shared a good-natured rivalry with Walter Gabriel, which often played into his unrequited advances towards her. After an 'informational' storyline of difficulty in conceiving, Hayley gave birth to a baby daughter, Abigail (Abbie) on 7 March 2008. Add or change Hayley took over the running of John's pig business after John's death, but eventually his brother Tom took an interest and she handed it back to the Archers. DTD: 352 - Elizabeth and Vince Casey a match made in Borsetshire! Helen Titchener, ne Archer (born 16 April 1979) (Louiza Patikas, formerly played by Frances Graham and Bonnie Engstrom), Tony and Pat Archer's daughter, makes a cheese called "Borsetshire Blue" in the farm dairy and runs the organic farm shop, Ambridge Organics, in Borchester. Matt Crawford (born 7 August 1947) (Kim Durham) He threw his weight around and become more hated by all. In the series, Vince is upset with Ben archer as he has created a misunderstanding between Beth Casey, his former partner, and Chelsea's using a past issue. In January 2006 Lynda was elected to the parish council alongside Lilian Bellamy. 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. Ed had a history of drug use and petty crime including joyriding. Betty managed the village shop and kept hens and gossiped. Fallon and Harrison initially rented Woodbine Cottage from Christine Barford and, having decided it was too small and were moving, they changed their minds, buying the property when Christine decided to sell. Despite owning an MG sports car, bought with a windfall from his mother, he is generally considered to be a rather dull man. 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. However, Debbie subsequently discovered that Simon was being unfaithful,[24] and they divorced. Martha Woodford (Mollie Harris) Shopkeeper, wife of Joby.[62]. She reacted to the sudden death of Sid, her ex-husband, as if she were the grieving widow, rather than his wife of eight years Jolene, being of little help to their teenage son and undermining her relationship with Kenton, who can do nothing right. 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 Vince and Elizabeth areparentsof their children and have been married once during their careers. The Frys did however take a holiday in India when he retired. With the additional help of family support and counselling Ed has made major steps towards recovery, demonstrated by his increased dedication to Oliver Sterling's dairy farm. John was killed in a tractor accident. On New Year's Day 2007, he was run over by Helen Archer,[7] but rescued by Robert Snell. 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. 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. Nic died unexpectedly of sepsis in February 2018. She was present in the village for forty years until her death in 1991. No mean cook, Satya often arrives bearing food parcels for her culinarily inept niece. Clarrie spends much of her time sorting out problems created by her husband and sons. Add or change photo on IMDbPro Add to list More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Known for Raised by Wolves 8.2 TV Series Stacey 2016 1 ep Dysphoria Short Sarah 2022 The Archers 8.6 He was, having concealed his marriage from her and wanting only a fling. Molly Button has a degree of terpsichorean talent and is often mentioned in the context of village performances. Sergeant Harrison Burns (James Cartwright) is a member of the local police force. Elizabeth is highly critical of the way David manages the Brookfield estate, and is very concerned to ensure that her family receives its due portion of the estate. The show was introduced to educate the farmers after the second world war. Roy, Hayley and Phoebe lived with Mike Tucker at Willow Farm. Ian and Adam's relationship has elicited little moral outrage or criticism in the village, with the exception of Sid Perks, the late landlord of the pub, and Adam's grandmother Peggy Woolley, who was distinctly uncomfortable. Before his death, Nigel wanted his children to attend exams for the Felpersham Cathedral School. After feeling increasingly badly-treated by Lilian and Matt, she left Amside without notice. When Will discovered her infidelity with his brother, she moved with Ed and baby George to a caravan outside her parents' home. Many years later this caused a rift between Alistair and his by then business partner Anisha Patel. She came to Ambridge as a Harper Adams student looking for agricultural work experience in 1987, and promptly met David, who was keen to settle down: the couple married within two years. According to BBC, Vince is currently in a relationship with Elizabeth Pargetter, played by Allison Dowling in the series. On the death of his father a few years later, he strove to save his ancestral home, and involved Elizabeth, now also more mature, as his marketing manager. He has spent much time playing computer games with Rairi Donovan (Brian Aldridges son) and since gaining a voice they have taken a huge interest in off-road driving and Ben helped Jill in the kitchen at Christmas. Sid died of a heart attack on 8 June 2010 while on holiday in New Zealand visiting Lucy, his daughter by his first marriage. He was 78. His father Professor Jim Lloyd (John Rowe) stayed with them at Christmas and New Year 2007-8 while his broken leg healed. She departed in 1980, but returned to Ambridge in 2014 renting Glebe Cottage from Jill Archer, following her husband's death. Sid Perks (Alan Devereux) was landlord of The Bull, Ambridge's village pub. [43], 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. Carl (Nicholas Bailey) was Amy Franks's ex-boyfriend. She had a brief fling with Chris Carter when supporting his wife Alice with her recovery from alcoholism. 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. 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. Fallon runs the Bridge farm caf with Emma Grundy and upcycles furniture as well as undertaking catering for local dos. 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). Ruth's utterance "Oh noooooo", spoken in her Northumberland accent, was frequently parodied on the BBC Radio Four comedy programme Dead Ringers. Neville Booth (bellringer) and his nephew Nathan (clear skies enthusiast and parish council candidate). In mid-2012, Adam suffered a blow to the head while attempting to stop a robbery, but has since recovered. After graduating in 2009 she was unable to gain permanent employment apart from a PR job in Leicester, necessitating a daily commute which frustrated Tom. He returned to Ambridge as soon as he heard about his father's accident. Pemberton unsuccessfully attempted to end the Grundy's tenancy of Grange Farm following their farm fire in 1996. 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. When Oliver Sterling moved to the village she began an affair with him and they eventually moved into Grange Farm together. Tregorran was the author with Jennifer Aldridge of Ambridge: an English village through the ages (really written by William Smethurst); London: Borchester Press in association with Methuen by arrangement with the British Broadcasting Corporation, 1982. After Will Grundy bought No. After another failed relationship she decided that she wanted a child more than she wanted a partner, and became pregnant by artificial insemination a decision which caused friction within the family, particularly alienating Tony. She then, eventually, married John Tregorran. 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. Christine Barford ne Archer, formerly Johnson (born 21 December 1931) (Lesley Saweard, formerly played by Pamela Mant[1] and briefly Joyce Gibbs), is the younger sister of Phil. Siobhan made occasional appearances in The Archers when Brian made clandestine visits to Germany to see his son, while supposedly on business trips to Hungary. [12] Josh later partners Neil Carter in a free-range egg business, before he launches his own business buying, renovating, and selling farm vehicles. She was written out of the series when the actress who played her retired and emigrated to New Zealand. Jennifer died in January 2023 when the actor retired due to ill-health. Kenton Archer (born Kenton Edward Archer, 8 August 1958) (Richard Attlee, formerly played by Graeme Kirk) is portrayed as the wastrel of the Archer family. Alistair refused, and Crawford increased the pressure, forcing Alistair and Shula to take out a mortgage on the stables, which they already owned. Following his debut in the 1963 Z Cars as McEvoy, Tony has starred in over 40 TV series and movies. Ruth survived breast cancer which struck in 2000, undergoing a mastectomy operation. Doris Evelyn Rebecca Archer (Gwen Berryman), ne Forrest, Dan's wife, mother of Jack, Phil and Christine Archer and sister of Tom Forrest. 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. After a long period of pining, Tom discovered that she was similarly attracted and they married after a whirlwind romance. [citation needed] Ian proposed to Adam and the pair entered a civil partnership on 14 December 2006. 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.[58]. Nigel died after falling from the roof of Lower Loxley Hall while attempting, after an evening party, to take down a New Year's banner in icy conditions. 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). [4] The couple resolved to stay together; they remortgaged the business to pay off the debts and Alistair attended Gamblers Anonymous meetings. Christmas 2008 saw Will reunite with ex-girlfriend Nic, whom he originally split from when he saw her hit George. 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. Polly Perkins, known as "Mrs P" (Pauline Seville), a close friend of Dan and Doris Archer and formidable mother of Peggy. In 2003 she acquired two llamas, Wolfgang and Constanza (named after Mozart and his wife), which have been known to roam around the village. Robert Snell (born 5 April 1943) (Dr Graham Blockey) was employed as a computer expert. Following a succession of strokes, Heather died en route while moving down to Ambridge on 28 September 2015, after reluctantly leaving her Prudhoe home. She eventually moved to be closer to her work but in 2021 returned to Ambridge after giving up her job as a midwife. He has an uncomfortable relationship with his stepson, Adam, which has been the source of some friction with his wife. 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. Jack and Peggy managed (and later owned) the Bull, and Jack had suffered increasingly from alcoholism and excessive gambling. He died in his sleep at the age of 98 in October 2019. 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. He had also attempted to rape Shula Archer. Eventually, Amy attempted to get Carl back, but he cruelly brushed her off. Once well known for persistently failing his law exams. In this romance she calls him "Tiger" and he calls her "Pussy-cat". Catherine, her late mother, was of African-Caribbean descent. Clive Horrobin returned to the village to visit their dying mother in October 2011. He eventually left the village to live with an old Army friend in Bristol. Tony Turner plays the character Vince Casey in the radio series The Archers. She has daughters, including India, whom Oliver and Caroline's foster child Carly described as having "an arse the size of a continent". In April 2017, Matt made a surprise re-appearance, claiming to have returned to Ambridge in order to repay his debt to Lillian. [56] She died from cancer on 31 May 2007. bbc.co.uk. [37] Carol was originally married to Ambridge landowner Charles Grenville until his death. Now a silent and seldom mentioned character. Feeling unable to return to university, leaving her father so soon after Betty's death, she decided to transfer to Felpersham University, planning to return to her studies in September 2006. In an hour-long special broadcast on Sunday 11 September 2016, she was ultimately acquitted after the jury decided that she had acted in self-defence. She ended her relationship with Tom, saying that she did not want to marry and bear children. [64] Pemberton then quickly left Ambridge after denying responsibility for his actions to Brian.[65][66]. After spells in London and Spain he opened a wine bar in Borchester in 1980 and later an antique shop (with Kenton Archer). Archers - Brookfield Farm branch. [12] He was originally played by Cian Cheesbrough. 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". She had previously worked for several years at the village shop and post office, and as Tom Archer's assistant in his sausage-making business. His current wife is Sid's widow, Jolene whom he married in autumn 2013 at Lower Loxley. Tregorran died in July 2014 and was buried in Ambridge. Amy Franks (born 1989) (Jennifer Daley,[63] formerly played by Vinette Robinson and Natalia Cappuccini) is the vicar's spirited daughter who is a friend to Alice Carter. After years of silence, the manager of Grey Gables is audible again revealed as the mystery wearer of the Easter bunny costume who, face it, [59] When Amy asked Carl about moving into together, he broke up with her. [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. On this weeks episode, we hear views from Witherspoon, Carolyn Wright, Clare, Miranda, Liz, William "Will" Grundy (born 9 February 1983) (Philip Molloy) is the elder son of Eddie and Clarrie. Fallon was perennially unlucky in love, either falling for men who werent interested or getting the wrong men to fall for her. Vince Edwards (born Vincent Edward Zoine; July 9, 1928 March 11, 1996) was an American actor, director, and singer. Their relationship was further tested when his long-lost brother Paul Morgan sought out, befriended, and ultimately fell in love with Lilian. Eddie Grundy (born 15 March 1951) (Trevor Harrison) is Joe's younger son and Clarrie's husband. Tony started narrating the character Vince Casey in 2020., The Archers is a British radio drama series aired on 1 January 1950 on BBC home service. 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. When she died, her property was left to a New Zealand relative, and the colonel was cut out. In 2018, Shula stunned Alistair when she told him their marriage was over. Kenton's former partner, Kathy Perks, is the ex-wife of Sid Perks, the late landlord of The Bull. It collapsed completely after Tim discovered Siobhan's affair with Brian Aldridge. 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