#thearchers., More fans had other ideas about the storylines direction, as one person speculated: Freddie probably got his probation officer to say that after finding out Russ was in residence at Lower Loxley #thearchers.. It was then that Rob revealed himself to be manipulative, controlling and emotionally abusive. In April 2016, after meeting secretly with Jess, Helen stabbed Rob after he refused to let her and Henry leave (placing a knife in her hands, goading her to end her own life, then lashing out at Henry when the child interrupted the confrontation). Many listeners considered Ruth's behaviour during this storyline to be entirely out of character, and therefore unbelievable. Her best friend is the vicar's daughter, Amy Franks. In the mid-1970s Paul deserted the family and he was later killed in a helicopter crash in Germany. 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. My dad (who has been listening to the archers for 25 years) reckons that they are going to end up kissing. They are numerous, and most only "appear" once or twice. After a work placement in Yorkshire she became more focused on her future and the future of the farm. Last episode I listened to was on Friday when Russ was driving her to/from the food show. In 2006 she dated a journalist who quickly rejected her; this subsequently threatened a return to her earlier problems. Kathy was at one time Pat Archer's best friend. Ian Craig is the husband of Adam Macy. Elizabeth tells Lily that makes her almost as bad as him so she storms out to see Russ. The Grundys were minor characters until the early 1980s, when they were developed to be a working-class foil to the Archer family. As a result, Pip became pregnant leading to the birth of Rosie Ruth Grace Archer, her third forename recognising the Fairbrother heritage. In 2018, Shula stunned Alistair when she told him their marriage was over. For more information, please see our 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. A widower, he always wanted to marry her, but it was not to be. In April 2017, Matt made a surprise re-appearance, claiming to have returned to Ambridge in order to repay his debt to Lillian. Amy Franks (born 1989) (Jennifer Daley,[64] formerly played by Vinette Robinson and Natalia Cappuccini) is the vicar's spirited daughter who is a friend to Alice Carter. Living with and looking after Elizabeth, who has been suffering depression on the BBC radio soap, Russ was all smiles during tonights instalment as he tried to support the family. Neil Carter (born 22 May 1957) (Brian Hewlett) is another business failure. 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. He saved the hall for his family. 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. Ned Larkin (Bill Payne) Ned, father of Jethro, was a farmhand at Brookfield, and a friend of Walter Gabriel. He worked at Grey Gables, and was promoted to deputy manager. He also undertook occasional tree-surgery work. Subsequent to Lilian having a brief affair with Matt's estranged brother Paul, (which she did not find out Matt knew about until later), Lilian arrived home from a holiday to discover that he had emptied out all of their joint holdings, ransacked their house of valuables and fled to Costa Rica. You can unsubscribe at any time. 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. Debbie briefly returned to Ambridge again in 2011 with a proposal, now implemented, to build a super intensive dairy farm, which would go on to be run by Rob Titchner. Known for many years as just 'Mrs Pugsley' until her marriage to Titcombe. 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). In 1985 Aunt Laura fell in a ditch and listeners were treated to her forlorn cries while owls hooted overhead. Thoughtful and provocative, Tregorran was such a popular and charismatic character that listeners at Archers public events still ask about him and about Carol Grey, whom he eventually married. He eventually left the village to live with an old Army friend in Bristol. On 21 April 1967 Elizabeth was born at home but then had to be rushed to hospital. 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. ', A third agreed: Russ has his sights on Lizzy and Lo Lo, only a matter of time #thearchers., While a fourth commented: This is so chilling Xx #TheArchers, followed by: Oooh, his voice is so creepy. 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. She lost her capital in a fraud perpetuated by associates of Matt Crawford. That same July Helen Archer began an affair with him despite knowing he was married. Betty managed the village shop and kept hens and gossiped. A single mother to Brad and Chelsea, she was a long running silent character before finding a voice. Tom was engaged to Brenda Tucker between May 2009 and April 2013. She was his second wife, and with him had four children: twins Shula and Kenton, and David and Elizabeth. 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. Clarrie spends much of her time sorting out problems created by her husband and sons. She was found alive and spent a week in hospital being treated for pneumonia but died of heart failure soon after being discharged on St Valentine's Day while her friend Freddy Danby read to her from Moby-Dick. She is married to Brian Aldridge. A breeder of Afghan hounds, Marjorie let out her flat at Nightingale Farm to Ruth and later to Roy and Hayley. She may also be known by the following alternative names: Beth L Casey, Beth Lynn Jenkins, Beth L Jenkins, Beth Casey, Beth Jenkins, Beth J Casey, Beth Casey Jenkins. When Oliver Sterling moved to the village she began an affair with him and they eventually moved into Grange Farm together. When she died, her property was left to a New Zealand relative, and the colonel was cut out. 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. Affected by severe depression at the time of John's death, she discovered at the end of 2011 that he had fathered a child. Feels like things are on their way to being normal again. Fallon Rogers (born 19 June 1985) (Joanna van Kampen), Jolene's daughter from her first marriage (to Wayne Tucson). Janet's time as vicar led the conservative Peggy Woolley to attend services at All Saints' in Borchester until she left the parish. But when Lily chose to confide in the artist, fans were terrified about what could be coming next. She then, eventually, married John Tregorran. In 2013, a wealthy American descendant of his made contact with the Vicarage enquiring about his ancestor Zebedee, and subsequently made a large donation towards the repair of the village organ. In August 2004 he married Emma Carter and they had a son, George, but she harboured a dark secret: while engaged to Will she enjoyed two one-night stands with his brother, Ed, one on her hen night, leading her to believe that Ed was George's father. She was the general manager at Grey Gables until it was sold. In 2013 Kirsty and Tom got back together and became engaged. She gave up the effort after a few weeks and joined AmsideMatt and Lilian's new property company. He was cleared at trial. 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. When Tom took the blame, Tucker forbade him from continuing a relationship with Brenda, his daughter. Phil Archer died on 12 February 2010. A former chair of the parish council, he is known for his 'NIMBY' views and collection of garden gnomes. In a standing joke, he is often described as excessively talkative (which is ironic, given his status as a silent character). Bailey, or Baillie spelling uncertain, Ian's second in command in the Grey Gables kitchen. So two Larkin family members, Jethro and Bob, have met their end at the hands of members of the Archer family (see under Tom Forrest). 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. He died in his sleep at the age of 98 in October 2019. 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. Adam and Ian considered embarking on parenthood; Ian had plans to artificially inseminate his old friend, Madds, and share responsibility for the child they hoped to produce, but Madds then fell in love with another man and changed her mind. Tregorran died in July 2014 and was buried in Ambridge. This is the point where Russ hatches his plan to take over Lower Loxley #thearchers, one person guessed. Mia Grundy (born 20 January 2006) (Molly Pipe) is Will's step-daughter: his late wife Nic's child by her former partner Andrew. In early 2008, Crawford and Lilian were briefly separated when she suspected him of having an affair with a Borchester Land board member Annabelle Scrivener (Julia Hills). Gareth Taylor, Alex Wallace and latterly Marcus Dixon), but he raped her just before Christmas 2004. Artist List for all Accompaniment Tracks and Albums on . The Archers airs weekdays on BBC Radio 4 at 7pm. Drawn to Ambridge and Lower Loxley by his love for Lily Pargetter. Same here. William "Will" Grundy (born 9 February 1983) (Philip Molloy) is the elder son of Eddie and Clarrie. His portrayal was close to a stereotypical "yokel", like Jethro Larkin and Zebedee Tring before him. 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. I've been a listener for 10 years, let's not forget the 5 month long episodes of the great floods :/. Hayley and John split up (partly due to John's involvement with Sharon Richards) shortly before his death in a tractor accident in 1998. He was, having concealed his marriage from her and wanting only a fling. She finally reported her trauma to the police in September 2007, after being informed that King had attacked another woman. Eventually, after persuading Helen to meet Jess, Rob's ex-wife, she was horrified when Helen decided to confront Rob about his behaviour, a confrontation that led to Helen stabbing him. One listener asked: Lizzie going to end up with Russ?, Another wrote: Lizzie and Russ get closer and closer Not that anything's going to happen. 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. Shane did the cooking at Nelson's wine bar in the 1980s. Jack and Peggy managed (and later owned) the Bull, and Jack had suffered increasingly from alcoholism and excessive gambling. She was written out of the series when the actress who played her retired and emigrated to New Zealand. Her age is 37. Annette Turner (born September 1990) (Anne-Marie Piazza) Teenage daughter of the late Greg Turner. During 2015, the increasing indications Rob was coercively controlling and emotionally abusing Helen, became a major plot line. He even promised a delicious lamb casserole for when the mother and daughter duo returned from a difficult visit to see Freddie in prison. Intimacy ensued, although Rob was still married to Jess, who remained in Hampshire caring for her sick father. 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. 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. 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. 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. But during the initial orientation, she changed her mind and decided to return home to Ambridge and work with her parents at Brookfield. He was so upbeat, and I cant believe I almost didnt go. This came after viewers took to Twitter following a previous episode in which Elizabeth and Russ started to get closer. Realising the error of his ways, he went on to gain a degree in business studies at Felpersham University. [12] Josh is Ruth and David Archer's eldest son, and Pip and Ben's brother. Many years later this caused a rift between Alistair and his by then business partner Anisha Patel. [46], 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. 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. However, he was eventually offered a permanent job there. She moved to London. [20] and a former partnership in Tom Archer's sausage business. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Pip has a clear interest in farming, and also caring for the environment. She has daughters, including India, whom Oliver and Caroline's foster child Carly described as having "an arse the size of a continent". Mike Tucker (born 1 December 1949) (Terry Molloy) lost an eye in a farming accident, for which Brian Aldridge was found responsible. This was in the context of Shula's devout Christianity and membership of the local Parish Council. A committed atheist he riled Shula and antagonised his son, but indulged Daniel and contrived to get along with everyone else, except for Phil who saw through him. He was widowed before moving to Ambridge and is the father of Amy, a midwife. Matt and Lilian's relationship came to an end in 2015. 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. 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 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. Aldridges Archers - Bridge Farm branch Archers - Brookfield Farm branch Carters Franks Grundys Lloyds/Hebden Lloyds Pargetters Perks Snells Tuckers The Bull Despite owning an MG sports car, bought with a windfall from his mother, he is generally considered to be a rather dull man. Virtually silent: he once called out 'Yoo-hoo'. However, Lilian's unhappiness in prospective exile persuaded him to return, and he served an 18-month prison sentence. Many The Archers fans are distrustful of Russ (played by Andonis James Anthony), who has recently muscled his way in to Lily Pargetter (Katie Redford) and Elizabeth Pargetters (Alison Dowling) lives. In 2008 he was left 120,000 by a relative, and bought the Carters' former home from Matt Crawford, a property his friend Roy Tucker had been interested in. In 2003 she acquired two llamas, Wolfgang and Constanza (named after Mozart and his wife), which have been known to roam around the village. Andonis Anthony. Lillian took a more active role than he expected which caused some friction. 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. It collapsed completely after Tim discovered Siobhan's affair with Brian Aldridge. Occasionally Jazzer manages to surprise everyone with a sensitive side, such as when he wowed the audience of Ambridge's Got Talent with his heartfelt rendition of a Scottish folk song ("Roses of Prince Charlie"). More recently, Ruth has suffered a miscarriage and championed a potential move from Brookfield to Prudhoe should "Route B" be constructed, breaking the farm in two. This is a list of many of the characters from the long-running British radio soap The Archers. The character survived the deaths of the first three actors before finally being killed off in 1986. He is involved in both high drama and comedy and theres nothing more satisfying for me to inhabit those two worlds. Edgar Titcombe head gardener at Lower Loxley, who is married to the widowed Mrs Pugsley. Rob barely survived the encounter. When younger she was a stalwart of the Borsetshire Country and Western scene (under the name The Lily of Layton Cross), and object of Eddie Grundy's affections, much to Clarrie's distress. 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 returned to BBC Radio 4 this evening, and it continued the current storyline with Elizabeth Pargetter (played by Alison Dowling) and Russ. She returned in 2010 for Phil Archer's funeral, and in 2014 after Ruth's miscarriage. 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. In 2019, she surprised her family by announcing that she had met a new man - Leonard Berry, a widower who she met while visiting the Laurels. 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). 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. Whilst living as a vagrant, he had become addicted to alcohol and crack cocaine. Her death was discovered by Shula in 1980 when she and Christine were visiting Glebe Cottage. [47] Walter Gabriel's phrase "Me old pal, me old beauty" remains one of the most enduringly remembered phrases associated with The Archers. 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. Ed Grundy (born 28 September 1984) (Barry Farrimond) is the younger son of Eddie and Clarrie. Pat and Tony had three children, John, Helen and Tom. 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'). His brother-in-law Brian Aldridge enjoys winding him up over farming matters, and dinner parties involving the two couples usually end in tears. She had a relationship with Carl, a man who seemed too good to be true. Russ has got his eyes on you., One listener commented: Kiss coming up soon!. Her catchphrase was "one fried egg or two, Phil?"[40]. [57] She died from cancer on 31 May 2007. She became involved with him after her father, Jethro, employed him to remove the range in their home. 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. Doris was a stalwart of village life and provided a listening ear to an ever-growing Archer family from the 1950s to 1980. 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. 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. Clarrie Grundy ne Larkin (born 12 May 1954) (Heather Bell, part created by Bell[16] and also formerly played by Fiona Mathieson and Rosalind Adams) is Eddie Grundy's long-suffering wife, having married him in 1982. The Frys did however take a holiday in India when he retired. 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. Oh no., Another fan then pointed out: Cosy Lizzie and Russ, A third fan added: Uh oh, look out Lizzie. #TheArchers", "Charlotte Higgins on The Archers: it's party time in the cider shed! 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. On returning to the village, Ed at first sought refuge with mentor and past employer, Oliver Sterling, who did his best to help him face his demons and abandon his vices. 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. In March 2008, Alan and Usha became engaged, to the opposition of his former mother-in-law Mabel (Mona Hammond) and Usha's Aunt Satya, and her parents. And secondly for taking the high ground when she's slept with Sol! Lilian was elected to the parish council in January 2006. No mean cook, Satya often arrives bearing food parcels for her culinarily inept niece. 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. Pat Archer ne Lewis (born Patricia Lewis, 10 January 1952) (Patricia Gallimore) Tony's wife since 1974 is of Welsh descent. 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. Sid died of a heart attack on 8 June 2010 while on holiday in New Zealand visiting Lucy, his daughter by his first marriage. 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. Jill is an active member of the Women's Institute, opened up a holiday cottage business, and is teaching her grandson, Josh, how to keep bees. Molly Button has a degree of terpsichorean talent and is often mentioned in the context of village performances. Another wrote: #thearchers Lily: 'Freddie might not be able to live at home.'