I've been a listener for 10 years, let's not forget the 5 month long episodes of the great floods :/. 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. However, Ian can be outspoken with husband Adam Macy when he thinks Adam's overstepped the mark. Ambridge was one of the first parishes to have a female incumbent. 14. 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.) I love playing Russ, just when you think youve got a handle on him he surprises you. A parental testing showed that despite Emma's certainty to the contrary, George was Will's son. In this romance she calls him "Tiger" and he calls her "Pussy-cat". Another wrote: #thearchers Lily: 'Freddie might not be able to live at home.' Ed had a history of drug use and petty crime including joyriding. He used to be Tom's partner in a piggery. In 2013 she was attracted to the recently arrived dairy unit manager, Rob Titchener. She was present in the village for forty years until her death in 1991. Fallon Rogers (born 19 June 1985) (Joanna van Kampen), Jolene's daughter from her first marriage (to Wayne Tucson). In 2010 she married Chris Carter (below), the farrier son of Neil and Susan. [22] After a year or so, he fell in love with Ian Craig, the chef at Grey Gables. Jude eventually left the country without her after leading Pip to believe that they were going on a round the world backpacking trip together. Nelson Gabriel (Jack May), Walter's son, was for many years the most disreputable character in the village. Ruth Archer, ne Pritchard (born 16 June 1968) (Felicity Finch) is the wife of David Archer. Johnny makes life difficult for Tom and Elizabeth takes advice from Oliver 23 August 2018; She studied at Oxford University and was leader of a rewilding scheme aiming at improving the natural life around Ambridge along with Pip Archer and Rex Fairbrother until moving to Scotland for a new job. She gave a talk to the Ambridge Women's Institute in 1984 and moved into Nightingale Farm in 1985. Jennifer has 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. 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. The Archers spoilers: Fans DEMAND for Lilly Pargetter to dump Russ. The Archers was back on BBC Radio 4 this evening, and it featured a rather odd moment involving Russ. He first came to Ambridge from Birmingham, where he had been sent to borstal for breaking and entering, which made obtaining his publican's licence difficult. Many years later this caused a rift between Alistair and his by then business partner Anisha Patel. 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. 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. Taking to Twitter, fans shared their thoughts of the episode twist. In early years her character was the hippie of the Archer family, her first child, Adam, being sensationally at the time the illegitimate result of a fling with a cowman, Paddy Redmond. Kate inherited her mother's hippie tendencies, but her narcissistic personality was unique to her. [65] Pemberton then quickly left Ambridge after denying responsibility for his actions to Brian.[66][67]. He died in his sleep at the age of 98 in October 2019. The (old) place for listeners to The Archers. 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. 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. Initially her urban background led to her being unprepared for rural life. He also took an interest in his family history, particularly in his late Uncle Rupert. Her catchphrase was "one fried egg or two, Phil?"[40]. 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. This is a list of many of the characters from the long-running British radio soap The Archers. Pat and Tony had three children, John, Helen and Tom. 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'. In late 2005, his blossoming relationship with Usha Gupta, a Hindu, caused some unease to some of his parishioners, including Shula Hebden Lloyd. Express. [13][14] As a reward for his misdemeanours and to get him interested in farming Ben is now training the new sheepdog "Bess". [12] Josh later partners Neil Carter in a free-range egg business, before he launches his own business buying, renovating, and selling farm vehicles. 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. Joe participated in some of Eddie's money-making schemes; at other times he scolded his son: legality never dictates his response. They lived for a while in the flat above the village shop before moving back in with Tony and Pat. Ben Archer , played by Ben Norris. Appears intermittently in the series and is usually up to no good.[15]. Pemberton unsuccessfully attempted to end the Grundy's tenancy of Grange Farm following their farm fire in 1996. Alistair mentored Ryan at Gamblers Anonymous. A widower, he always wanted to marry her, but it was not to be. Jennifer Aldridge, (ne Archer, formerly Travers-Macy) (born Jennifer Elizabeth Archer, 1945) (Angela Piper) is the older daughter of Peggy Archer (and step-daughter of Jack Woolley). He was so upbeat, and I cant believe I almost didnt go. In March 2008 he had problems with the herd being infected by Bovine TB. 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. In 2011, previous voice actor Susie Riddell returned to the show, this time playing Tracey Horrobin. 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. He also once owned local country-house hotel Grey Gables (now owned by Oliver Sterling who acquired it along with his late wife Caroline), the Borchester Echo (a local newspaper) and other businesses outside the village. Susan Carter, ne Horrobin (born 10 October 1963) (Charlotte Martin), the village gossip, briefly became the most notorious Archers character ever when her imprisonment at Christmas 1993 for shielding her armed-robber brother Clive Horrobin led to the launch of the "Free the Ambridge One" campaign. Bert died in The Bull on the episode first aired at 19:05 on 25 October 2021, peacefully nodding off following a game of cribbage with Ben and Ruth Archer. By Ed Lauder. In February 2006 he started dating Brenda Tucker, having provided support to her when her mother died suddenly two months earlier. Alf Grundy (born 13 November 1944), Joe's elder son and a rogue. Size: 18 x 40 in (46 x 102 cm) Details Favorite The Archers. Betty managed the village shop and kept hens and gossiped. And secondly for taking the high ground when she's slept with Sol! 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. Fans really havent taken to Russ since hes joined the show, and theyre not behind the possibility of him and Elizabeth getting together. Her cooking at The Bull was widely admired. This concern has been shared with her brother Tony, whom Jennifer is usually keen to put down. Subsequently, Tom sold his business and moved to Canada. Mike later married Vicky, a fellow ballroom dancer, who gave birth to their daughter Bethany in January 2013. Sabrina's somewhat extreme competitive streak, especially (though by no means exclusively) when it comes to sporting activities, gets her featured at least twice a month. She died of pneumonia in the wake of the Great Ambridge Flood of 2015. 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. [50] Mike was unsuccessful as a farmer, having gone bankrupt in 1985, and then ran a milk round in Ambridge. The character survived the deaths of the first three actors before finally being killed off in 1986. 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. She returned in 2010 for Phil Archer's funeral, and in 2014 after Ruth's miscarriage. Cookie Notice Sean Myerson (Gareth Armstrong) Landlord of the former pub The Cat and Fiddle. Russ & Elizabeth. His subsequent marriage to Kathy ended in divorce but his third marriage, to his affair partner, country singer Jolene, was happier. They have three children: Philippa (Pip), Josh and Ben. The Archers spoilers: Cannot bear him Elizabeth Pargetter relationship with creepy Russ angers f, The Archers spoilers: Elizabeth Pargetter relationship with creepy Russ angers fans, The Archers spoilers: Elizabeth Pargetter and Russ relationship carries on. The Archers spoilers: Natasha and Tom Archer ruin Bridge Farm? He was devastated when his much-loved wife, Polly ("Poll doll"), was killed in a car crash. 19:43, Tue, Apr 2, . His plan to split Willow Farm in two, so that Roy and Hayley can have a separate home, was initially resisted by Brenda. 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. [58] 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. In April 2017, he attended Elizabeth Pargetter's 50th birthday party, but wasn't heard to speak. She then, eventually, married John Tregorran. He had an on/off relationship with Kate Aldridge, which resulted in their daughter Phoebe being born in 1998, but then married Hayley. Elegant_Mouse1169 6 mo. 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. Tuesday, 17th January 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. 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. 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. My dad (who has been listening to the archers for 25 years) reckons that they are going to end up kissing. 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. She graduated from Felpersham University with a master's degree and worked as an aeronautical engineer before being fired over her drinking. However, after finding out that Helen was driving he became more sympathetic and apologised to Tom. The Archers spoilers: Justin Elliot to DESTROY Kate Madikane? 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. [60] When Amy asked Carl about moving into together, he broke up with her. Simon Pemberton (Peter Wingfield), Guy Pemberton's caddish son, inherited the estate after his father's death. 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. He is involved in both high drama and comedy and theres nothing more satisfying for me to inhabit those two worlds. 3,242 posts. 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. 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. Yes, and if Lily and Russ had been at separate schools there wouldn't even be a case to answer. I really hope they don't get any closer, that would be the last thing Elizabeth needs right now. For more information, please see our He never knew that he was finally to become a father. In 2022, Lily and Russ' relationship quickly collapsed when she struggled to show trust in him when he was wrongly accused of being the father of Chelsea's baby. She eventually moved to be closer to her work but in 2021 returned to Ambridge after giving up her job as a midwife. [12] He was originally played by Cian Cheesbrough. Married to Elizabeth for some years and the father of twins Lily and Freddie (born 12 December 1999), he was convicted of drink-driving in 2003. He was widowed before moving to Ambridge and is the father of Amy, a midwife. (The actor Ryan Kelly is visually impaired, unlike his character.). 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. 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). TV credits include - Das Boot (Sky), Ackley Bridge (C4), Snatch (Little Island), Creeped Out (BBC), Emmerdale (ITV), Moving On (BBC), Coronation Street (ITV), Mount Pleasant (Tiger Aspect), Worlds End (BBC), Doctors BBC, DCI Banks (ITV), Appropriate Adult (ITV), Hollyoaks (Lime TV), Lost in Austen (ITV), The Bill (Freemantle), The Royal Today (YTV), Northern Lights (Granada), The Chase (ITV), Blue Murder (Granada), Vincent (Granada), The Royal (YTV) and so on. 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. Tim Beecham (Tim Brierley and David Parfitt), an old friend of Nigel Pargetter. Elizabeth, born with a heart defect, became pregnant and had twins, Lily and Freddie, but the strain of the pregnancy on her heart meant that she soon afterwards had to undergo a heart valve replacement operation. [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. russ and elizabeth the archers. Roy Tucker is the father, with whom Phoebe lives in Ambridge. Bob Pullen nonagenarian resident of Manorfield Close. She was originally a kitchen maid at Manor House, the ancestral home of the Lawson-Hope family, and she became lady's maid to Letty Lawson-Hope. He eventually left the village to live with an old Army friend in Bristol. Brookfield has suffered in recent years from bovine TB, but David is enthusiastic about his herd of Herefords. 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. Jack and Peggy managed (and later owned) the Bull, and Jack had suffered increasingly from alcoholism and excessive gambling. report. The Archers spoilers: 'Chilling' Russ to hatch evil plot in devastating Freddie twist? 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. Fallon runs the Bridge farm caf with Emma Grundy and upcycles furniture as well as undertaking catering for local dos. Freddie and Russ square up about Lily and drugs but it ends in stalemate. Subsequently, he came close to having a relationship with Debbie Aldridge, but Pemberton assaulted her after she confessed that she could not love him. [42], Nigel Gerald Pargetter (8 June 1959 - January 2011) (played by Graham Seed, formerly by Nigel Caliburn who is now known as Nigel Carrington[43]) was the eccentric pseudo-aristocratic owner of Lower Loxley Hall, a mansion on the outskirts of Ambridge. The youngest child of Phil and Jill Archer, Elizabeth is the widowed lady of Lower Loxley. Josh Archer, played by Angus Imrie,[11] made his first appearance during the episode broadcast on 13 September 1997. Much taken with studying feminism in the mid-1980s she came close to having an affair with her lecturer, Roger, just before Bridge Farm entered the process of becoming organic. Betty Tucker (Pamela Craig) wife of Mike, mother of Roy and Brenda. The Archers spoilers: Helen and Lee relationship DOOMED after secret. On 14 November 2002, Siobhan gave birth to Brian's child Ruair,[56] but she moved to Germany after Brian refused to leave Jennifer. Eventually, Amy attempted to get Carl back, but he cruelly brushed her off. Russ is related to Elizabeth J Arthur and Jane M Arthur as well as 1 additional person. He was patriarch of the Archer family. A single mother to Brad and Chelsea, she was a long running silent character before finding a voice. Listeners will have to wait and see what happens between the pair and whether Russ will end up cheating on Lilly. While preparing for the birth of the child Tom applied for, and gained a Nuffield Scholarship, which he hoped would enable him to set up an organic baby food business. He conducted an armed siege at the village shop in 1993, in 1997 assaulted gamekeeper George Barford knocking him unconscious and set fire to the Barford's home gutting the building in 2004. In January 2006 Lynda was elected to the parish council alongside Lilian Bellamy. After this information was brought to the attention of Rob's new boss, Justin Elliott, he was sacked. While Janet was vicar, Peggy complimented her on the tasteful way she handled services, but she still attended services in Borchester. George died peacefully whilst they were waiting for the house to be re-built. 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. Actor: Charismata. ], since young children rapidly adapt their accent to their surroundings. But when Lily chose to confide in the artist, fans were terrified about what could be coming next. Lynda Snell MBE (born 29 May 1947) (Carole Boyd) lives at Ambridge Hall with her husband, Robert Snell. to be the villain of the serial, is sometimes seen as one of the most interesting and subtle characters. 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. The pair have been growing closer and closer over recent weeks, and its rather disturbing since Russ is in a relationship with her daughter, Lilly (Katie Redford). Kenton's former partner, Kathy Perks, is the ex-wife of Sid Perks, the late landlord of The Bull. Neil Carter (born 22 May 1957) (Brian Hewlett) is another business failure. After an 'informational' storyline of difficulty in conceiving, Hayley gave birth to a baby daughter, Abigail (Abbie) on 7 March 2008. 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. Russ has got his eyes on you., One listener commented: Kiss coming up soon!. In the 2021 new year's honours list Lynda Snell received an MBE, for which she had been nominated "by the community". Richard, a commuting accountant, rarely gets a mention beyond his involvement in the cricket team. The Archers spoilers: Will Russ be a danger on the soap soon? Abbie Tucker Alan Franks Played by John Telfer Amy Franks Played by Jennifer Daley Andrew Eagleton. 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. Kirsty married local builder Phillip Moss, though their relationship was over once it was revealed that his business was viable only through modern slavery. Kirsty Miller (Annabelle Dowler),[34] worked at Ambridge Organics and the Jaxx Bar. Eddie's hopes of a career in music appear to have been permanently dashed. [54] She flirted with David and made a play to have an affair with him, having been resistant to intimacy before. He mainly makes his living by raising turkeys for Christmas, laying patios and selling novelty garden gnomes. Coping with the childhood arthritis of her son, Daniel, did not help, nor did her husband's gambling addiction, which nearly destroyed their marriage before he finally admitted to owing huge sums to Matt Crawford and others. Widowed, she shared a good-natured rivalry with Walter Gabriel, which often played into his unrequited advances towards her. 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. Now a farrier by occupation, a few years ago he had a brief relationship with Venetia, the daughter of a prominent Borsetshire family. In 2013 Kirsty and Tom got back together and became engaged. [3] Helen had a baby boy, Henry Ian Archer, through AI, a decision of which Tony initially disapproved. Ned Larkin (Bill Payne) Ned, father of Jethro, was a farmhand at Brookfield, and a friend of Walter Gabriel. Mia Grundy (born 20 January 2006) (Molly Pipe) is Will's step-daughter: his late wife Nic's child by her former partner Andrew. He was, having concealed his marriage from her and wanting only a fling. She used once to have great fun with her best friend, Caroline, but later Caroline became engrossed in her relationship with her husband Oliver Sterling and their business activities. I think she was unimpressed at first but now she likes having him around. Carl (Nicholas Bailey) was Amy Franks's ex-boyfriend. Edgar Titcombe head gardener at Lower Loxley, who is married to the widowed Mrs Pugsley. Molly Button has a degree of terpsichorean talent and is often mentioned in the context of village performances. 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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). He arrived in Ambridge as a gentleman farmer and huntsman and bought Grange Farm from the estate. Until she gave her notice in January 2007 she worked as a cleaner at Brookfield. She is known for her direction of the annual village theatre productions. [45]), 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. Sometimes hes quite likeable. These two threads are linked by Shula's possible involvement in this disapproval and her resignation as churchwarden. In May 2007 Constanza gave birth to a cria, which Lynda named Salieri, reassuring one acquaintance that the legend of Salieri murdering Mozart was a myth. When Oliver Sterling moved to the village she began an affair with him and they eventually moved into Grange Farm together. Unusually the character comes from a real rather than fictional place, Prudhoe in Northumberland. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Alice Carter, ne Aldridge (born 29 September 1988) (Hollie Chapman), the younger daughter of Brian and Jennifer, studied engineering at Southampton University. Sara Coward died on 13 February 2017. Peter Partner of Sean Myerson, who was the landlord of the Cat and Fiddle pub. Hayley worked at Lower Loxley as nanny to Freddie and Lily Pargetter, and then as a rather amorphous children's visitor specialist. However, Lilian's unhappiness in prospective exile persuaded him to return, and he served an 18-month prison sentence. The character of Usha is said to be based on Kamlesh Bahl, former Vice President of the Law Society. Tom is highly ambitious for his sausage-making business, but his contract with a supermarket chain nearly bankrupted him, despite his disastrous affair with their buyer, Tamsin. Ruth's utterance "Oh noooooo", spoken in her Northumberland accent, was frequently parodied on the BBC Radio Four comedy programme Dead Ringers. Tony suffered a heart attack in late February 2012, and a serious farmyard accident in autumn 2014. She is indulgent of her grandchildren and has provided several of them with significant financial support. Known for many years as just 'Mrs Pugsley' until her marriage to Titcombe. Although David went along with this at first, he had doubts and confessed he could never leave Ambridge. Usha Franks ne Gupta (born 17 June 1962) played by Souad Faress and formerly by Sudha Bhuchar works as a solicitor in Felpersham and is one of very few ethnic minority characters in the series. The previous night, which happened to be the night that ITV, the UK's first commercial television channel was launched, she received fatal injuries while trying to rescue her horse, Midnight, from a fire. In 2001 she married John's best mate Roy Tucker and became stepmother to Phoebe; she found Kate Aldridge's visits from South Africa to Ambridge uncomfortable. Fallon's drive to modernise village life has caused friction with older characters such as Lynda Snell, who resigned from the 2016 fte committee after an argument with Fallon and with Shula Hebden Lloyd who felt pushed out of catering the village cricket teas when Fallon took over following Harrison's appointment as captain. Im pretty sure thats where the story is heading CANT WAIT! David's wife Ruth had meanwhile in exasperation at David's apparent affair fallen in love with the farm's contractor Sam. Lilian took dancing lessons from Mike Tucker after she discovered that Crawford's ex-wife was a much better dancer than she. Freddie had to stay in a special care unit for several days as he was underweight. Later he assisted Oliver Sterling in the management of a new dairy herd at Grange Farm. Tracy Horrobin (Susie Riddell) is the younger sister of Susan Carter and frequently a great embarrassment to her. The pair have been growing closer and. Janet Fisher (Moir Leslie), the former vicar of Ambridge and surrounding villages, was a close friend of Shula Archer. Jennifer Aldridge, ne Archer (born 7 January 1945[21]) (Angela Piper) is the elder daughter of Peggy Woolley by her first husband, Jack Archer. [57] She died from cancer on 31 May 2007. Lilian was elected to the parish council in January 2006. Nigel (who also had a never-seen sister, Camilla who was married to a man named James) had only intermittent help from his beloved mother, Julia; more often she was a source of anxiety and friction (due to her dislike of Elizabeth, which, happily ceased once Freddie and Lily were born), but she died suddenly in November 2005. When the village cricket team opened itself to female players she joined the team, eventually winning an election to become team captain. His weak bladder was a regular source of amusement to speaking 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,[41] shortly after the actress who played her, Mary Wimbush, died, also from a stroke, aged 81. Elizabeth tells Lily that makes her almost as bad as him so she storms out to see Russ. Freddie will catch them and all hell will break loose. Bethany had Downs Syndrome, which led to Mike, Vicky and Bethany moving to Birmingham to ensure the best care for Bethany. 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. 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. In 2015, she returned to Ambridge, supposedly to enrol in another course at Felpersham University, but Phoebe subsequently discovered that Lucas, upon learning that Kate had been having yet another affair, had ended their marriage and thrown her out. Together they run the Bull. When Helen ran over Mike Tucker,[7] Tom took the blame and unaware that it had been Helen driving, Mike turned against him, opposing his relationship with Brenda. The following year Crawford was indicted for fraud, having made a business guarantee he knew was false. Elizabeth too was sceptical at first, and has been won round partly by Russs charm, but also his capacity to be of practical help and support in a crisis. Miserable and alone, Kathy befriended Lower Loxley chef, Owen King (a.k.a. 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Following a succession of strokes, Heather died en route while moving down to Ambridge on 28 September 2015, after reluctantly leaving her Prudhoe home. John Tregorran (Roger Hume, Basil Jones, Simon Lack and Philip Morant) originally arrived in Ambridge in a gypsy caravan. 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. The Archers spoilers: Freddie Pargetter drops devastating bombshell. 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). On 21 April 1967 Elizabeth was born at home but then had to be rushed to hospital. Subsequently, she was arrested and charged with attempted murder. When Janet left, Peggy returned to St. Stephen's. But during the initial orientation, she changed her mind and decided to return home to Ambridge and work with her parents at Brookfield. Eileen Titcombe (formerly Pugsley) housekeeper at Lower Loxley. . Ben debuted on 28 October 2018. She was written out of the series when the actress who played her retired and emigrated to New Zealand. 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. Roy Tucker (born 2 February 1978) (Ian Pepperell) was formerly part of a teenage gang which perpetrated a series of racist attacks on Usha Gupta; he gave them her address. Once well known for persistently failing his law exams. He was famed for his legendary quiche. One listener joked: Go on Russ - give her a massage., Another added: Try shagging Russ to improve your mood, Lizzie.. Phoebe Aldridge (Lucy Morris) was born 28 June 1998 in a tipi in the former Tipi Field at Glastonbury Festival, and lived with her father Roy Tucker and his wife Hayley until their relationship broke up in 2014. Firstly blaming Russ for doing with Chelsea what she herself did when Russ was married. Sid died of a heart attack on 8 June 2010 while on holiday in New Zealand visiting Lucy, his daughter by his first marriage. Father of Clarrie. Phil Archer died on 12 February 2010. Kathy was at one time Pat Archer's best friend. [38] Carol was originally married to Ambridge landowner Charles Grenville until his death. Drawn to Ambridge and Lower Loxley by his love for Lily Pargetter. After the suicide of her gamekeeper partner Greg Turner in 2004,[6] she suffered from anorexia nervosa, but recovered after a time at a specialist clinic. The Archers spoilers: Helen and Lee brought together by Henry? The Archers spoilers: Elizabeth and Lily in trouble as Russ hatches evil plan? Privacy Policy. Ambridge underwent a mystical union with Walford this month. Posted on 10 August 2018 by Brenda Selwyn. [49] He had an illegitimate daughter, Rosemary Tarrant, who when she found and introduced herself to him revealed she had become a policewoman. Amy later learnt that Carl was married, and a rift developed between her and Usha after it emerged that Usha had already known this. The Archers spoilers: Elizabeth to struggle after Freddie's release? Kirsty was in a relationship with Tom Archer before he broke up with her for someone else. Susan wanted him to be a white collar worker but he decided that he was a pigman at heart. Alistair Lloyd (born 1962) (Michael Lumsden), Shula's ex-husband, is a vet. Pip has a clear interest in farming, and also caring for the environment. [12] Josh is Ruth and David Archer's eldest son, and Pip and Ben's brother. 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. The family lived in a caravan, after selling their house, until he finished a self-build house on his own land. Peggy Woolley, ne Perkins, formerly Archer (born Margaret Perkins, 13 November 1924) (June Spencer, briefly played by Thelma Rogers) is the widow of Phil's elder brother, Jack Archer, and of Jack Woolley. 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. Living with and looking after Elizabeth, who has been suffering depression on the BBC radio soap, Russ was all smiles during tonight's instalment as he tried to support the family. They are numerous, and most only "appear" once or twice. Will and Nic have a daughter Poppy. 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. She had a relationship with Carl, a man who seemed too good to be true. Christine lived with Peggy Woolley for some years but in 2018 suffered a fall and went into The Laurels initially for respite but is intending to take up a place in an assisted living flat. Betty died suddenly before Christmas 2005. Press J to jump to the feed. Before his death, Nigel wanted his children to attend exams for the Felpersham Cathedral School. It turned out Freddies offender manager warned the convict may not be allowed to go home with his family, because the location of their house in Lower Loxley is too near the scene of his crime. Ed took up his father's interest in music and aspired to be in a band. 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. 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. Polly Perkins, known as "Mrs P" (Pauline Seville), a close friend of Dan and Doris Archer and formidable mother of Peggy. Subsequently Rob and his mother tricked Pat and Tony into handing Henry over to them, forcing them into a lengthy legal battle over custody. Mark Charles Timothy Hebden (Richard Derrington), first husband of Shula Archer. After a long and intense trial, during which the truth of Rob's abusive nature was exposed publicly, as well as the revelation that he had raped Helen, she was acquitted on both counts of attempted murder and Grievous Bodily Harm. She is busily involved in village life and supports her children by taking on child-minding duties. Following the death of Bob Pullen in 2012 Joe became Ambridge's oldest living resident. After feeling increasingly badly-treated by Lilian and Matt, she left Amside without notice. In 1957 he was charged with manslaughter after shooting poacher Bob Larkin. 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'). Janet's time as vicar led the conservative Peggy Woolley to attend services at All Saints' in Borchester until she left the parish. 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