He composed poetry and won several ploughing contests, and was a regular guide at Lower Loxley. 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. 1 January 2012 saw Will & Nic get married at the local Grey Gables Hotel followed by a honeymoon in Cap Verde which on their return led to the renaming of their cottage to Greenwood. She owns and runs the riding stables which formerly belonged to Christine Barford, her aunt. She became involved with Toby Fairbrother a son of Robin Fairbrother (who briefly romanced Elizabeth many years ago). [44]), 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. She was the catering manager at the local golf club and organised occasional film nights at the village hall. Shane did the cooking at Nelson's wine bar in the 1980s. A former chair of the parish council, he is known for his 'NIMBY' views and collection of garden gnomes. 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'. Eventually, Amy attempted to get Carl back, but he cruelly brushed her off. 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. Having turned his back on the family farm to join the Merchant Navy, Kenton tried his hand at a number of ventures, including selling antiques and running a wine bar. A few years later, the same actress played the vicar, Janet Fisher, but after Fisher had in turn been written out, Barlow herself reappeared in August 2006. Unusually the character comes from a real rather than fictional place, Prudhoe in Northumberland. Molly Button has a degree of terpsichorean talent and is often mentioned in the context of village performances. #TheArchers", "Charlotte Higgins on The Archers: it's party time in the cider shed! [22] The producers of The Archers maintain this was a very popular plot nationwide. Tregorran died in July 2014 and was buried in Ambridge. An attractive woman, she distinguished herself by successfully resisting the advances of erstwhile village Lothario, Brian Aldridge. Joe participated in some of Eddie's money-making schemes; at other times he scolded his son: legality never dictates his response. 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. With Brian she had two daughters, Kate and Alice. Tom was decided to throw in his lot with Brian Aldridge, husband of his aunt Jennifer, becoming a junior partner in the business. [37] Carol was originally married to Ambridge landowner Charles Grenville until his death. Tony Turner plays the character Vince Casey in the radio series The Archers. 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. He jilted her at the altar. In February 2006 he started dating Brenda Tucker, having provided support to her when her mother died suddenly two months earlier. [29][30] They were both born on 12 December 1999 via Caesarean section because of Elizabeth's heart condition. The family moved back to Ambridge shortly thereafter. The family lived in a caravan, after selling their house, until he finished a self-build house on his own land. 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. Brookfield has suffered in recent years from bovine TB, but David is enthusiastic about his herd of Herefords. The accident occurred as part of The Archers 60th anniversary broadcast on 2 January 2011. They were married in June 2006. He was convicted in April 2008. She departed in 1980, but returned to Ambridge in 2014 renting Glebe Cottage from Jill Archer, following her husband's death. Following Sid's untimely death she formed a relationship with Kenton Archer, and they were married in 2013. Amy later learnt that Carl was married, and a rift developed between her and Usha after it emerged that Usha had already known this. On this weeks episode, we hear views from Witherspoon, Carolyn Wright, Clare, Miranda, Liz, Until she gave her notice in January 2007 she worked as a cleaner at Brookfield. [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. He mainly makes his living by raising turkeys for Christmas, laying patios and selling novelty garden gnomes. Believed to be 29 years old and born in Stechford, Birmingham. But Archers fans thought he sounded just like self-made businessman Vince Casey, played by Tony Turner. 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. Often discussed in male only company due to her 'physical attributes'. He was married to Peggy Woolley until his death (see below). 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. 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. 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. Ambridge was one of the first parishes to have a female incumbent. 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. The Archers listeners were puzzled this week when Birmingham TV personality Jasper Carrott (pictured), 77, appeared on the soap as grumpy pensioner 'Sykesey' - but sounded like character Vince Casey, played by Tony Turner. 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. Some of the better known are: Baggy, and Fat Paul disreputable friends of Eddie Grundy. Nelson Gabriel (Jack May), Walter's son, was for many years the most disreputable character in the village. Since then she has formed a relationship with Justin Elliott, a wealthy businessman. He has an uncomfortable relationship with his stepson, Adam, which has been the source of some friction with his wife. Attempts to find an affordable home for his family met with failure until Mike split Willow Farm in two. In the process, the sausage business lost its organic status, which created further tension between the families. 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 disappeared to Australia and New Zealand for several years and was married (originally to gain a visa, though they subsequently fell in love), had a daughter (Meriel), and divorced before returning home. 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. Subsequently, Tom sold his business and moved to Canada. , Tony has worked as an acting and voice teacher at the University of New England and the University of Southern Queensland. Brian was prosecuted by The Environment Agency and forced to retire from active management of the farm. 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. 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. Add or change Tracy Horrobin (Susie Riddell) is the younger sister of Susan Carter and frequently a great embarrassment to her. After Nigel Pargetter's death, he began working at Lower Loxley, initially just to assist Elizabeth. She finally reported her trauma to the police in September 2007, after being informed that King had attacked another woman. Fallon Rogers (born 19 June 1985) (Joanna van Kampen), Jolene's daughter from her first marriage (to Wayne Tucson). 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. Questions were asked in the House of Commons of then Home Secretary Michael Howard. (Margot Boyd died on 20 May 2008. Christopher Carter (born 22 June 1988) (Wilf Scolding, formerly played by Will Sanderson-Thwaite) is the younger offspring of the Carter family. Helen resumed her affair with Rob on New Year's Day 2014. Jennifer endured Brian's series of affairs over the years, partly by having one affair with her ex-husband, though Brian has long suspected John Tregorran as having rivalled him for Jennifer's affections at one time. Fallon's long-term relationship with and 2018 marriage to PC Harrison Burns provided stability and she is now a fixture in village life. 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. Jessica buxom falconer at Lower Loxley. As a result, Vince physically harms Ben and upsets Beth and Elizabeth.. Virtually silent: he once called out 'Yoo-hoo'. 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. 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. Mia Grundy (born 20 January 2006) (Molly Pipe) is Will's step-daughter: his late wife Nic's child by her former partner Andrew. Cameron Fraser (Delaval Astley) came to Ambridge in 1990 when he bought the Berrow Estate from Lilian Bellamy. 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. She returned home when her mother died suddenly in December 2005. 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). 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. His plan to split Willow Farm in two, so that Roy and Hayley can have a separate home, was initially resisted by Brenda. However, Ian can be outspoken with husband Adam Macy when he thinks Adam's overstepped the mark. Alistair mentored Ryan at Gamblers Anonymous. 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. Pat and Tony had three children, John, Helen and Tom. 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. He began seeing Alice to the barely concealed delight of his social climbing mother and the scarcely concealed horror of Alice's mother, Jennifer Aldridge. He used to be Tom's partner in a piggery. In 1957 he was charged with manslaughter after shooting poacher Bob Larkin. In the mid-1970s Paul deserted the family and he was later killed in a helicopter crash in Germany. 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. 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. After a long period of pining, Tom discovered that she was similarly attracted and they married after a whirlwind romance. 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. Tilly and Molly Button Sisters of indeterminate age (Molly, the older of the two, was eight years old in the episode broadcast 12 April 2009, but had already turned ten by 01 April of the following year), who in recent times seem to have supplanted the Horrobins as the village malefactors. In 2003 she acquired two llamas, Wolfgang and Constanza (named after Mozart and his wife), which have been known to roam around the village. In 1985 Aunt Laura fell in a ditch and listeners were treated to her forlorn cries while owls hooted overhead. 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. Pip Archer (born Philippa Rose Archer, 17 February 1993) (Daisy Badger;[10] previously Helen Monks) was christened Philippa in homage to David's father and Rose after Ruth's aunt: the eldest Brookfield child is known in the family as Pip, and at college as Phiz. Elizabeth witnessed his fatal attempt to rescue a sheep in difficulty on Lakey Hill, despite her pleading with him not to. He also takes part in a spate of graffiti around the village for which he is grounded. His father Professor Jim Lloyd (John Rowe) stayed with them at Christmas and New Year 2007-8 while his broken leg healed. 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). 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. In a standing joke, he is often described as excessively talkative (which is ironic, given his status as a silent character). She then dated Sam Batton, who ended the relationship because he was in love with Ruth Archer. Who knew Vince Casey would be so impressed by a woolly sparrowhawk? In considering joining the RAF, who ultimately rejected her application, she came into conflict with Amy's pacifist views. In 2005, Matt divorced his wife Yvette and moved in with his new partner Lilian Bellamy (ne Archer, daughter of Peggy Woolley). 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 Frys did however take a holiday in India when he retired. Hayley left Roy in 2014 after discovering the nature of his relationship with Elizabeth Pargetter, eventually moving to Birmingham. 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. Betty managed the village shop and kept hens and gossiped. When the reality of her flirting dawned on the naf David he backed away and Barlow returned to London. The episode featuring her death was first broadcast on 22 September 1955. 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. She returned in 2010 for Phil Archer's funeral, and in 2014 after Ruth's miscarriage. He makes cider and kept a pig called Barbarella. 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. [32], Jack "Jazzer" McCreary (born 1984) (Ryan Kelly), pigman (working for Tom Archer) and milkman (working for Mike Tucker). She lives at Bull Farm. Matt Crawford (born 7 August 1947) (Kim Durham) He threw his weight around and become more hated by all. [20] and a former partnership in Tom Archer's sausage business. Her best friend is the vicar's daughter, Amy Franks. She is known for her direction of the annual village theatre productions. [31]. This was seen as a ploy to keep loyal viewers and listeners away from the new station. It was also revealed shortly afterwards that the previous year, while still manager of the mega dairy, Rob had blocked a nearby culvert to prevent a build-up of rainwater from flooding the dairy and was therefore responsible for the massive flood that had engulfed Ambridge and nearly caused the death of his boss. During their engagement Jess had a baby, which she claimed was Rob's until he consented to a DNA test, which proved otherwise, and they were soon divorced. Matt and Lilian's relationship came to an end in 2015. bbc.co.uk. 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. Ruth survived breast cancer which struck in 2000, undergoing a mastectomy operation. Sara Coward died on 13 February 2017. His cowman's heavy-handed advice (which he and Ruth reluctantly accepted) that they should dispense with the services of Shula's husband as vet for their dairy herd in favour of a specialist caused a serious family rift, and was followed by his near-affair with Sophie Barlow. She is busily involved in village life and supports her children by taking on child-minding duties. He was regarded as one of the most humourless characters in the village, even before the death of his beloved wife Betty in December 2005. 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. Jack Woolley (19 July 1919 - 2 January 2014) (Arnold Peters, formerly played by Philip Garston-Jones) was a self-made man originally from Stirchley in Birmingham who owned the village shop. Clive Horrobin returned to the village to visit their dying mother in October 2011. 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. Neville Booth (bellringer) and his nephew Nathan (clear skies enthusiast and parish council candidate). Martha Woodford (Mollie Harris) Shopkeeper, wife of Joby.[62]. (Played by Stephen Kennedy.) 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. She was highly critical of Elizabeth, who was married to her son Nigel until his death from a fall in January 2011. 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