Rob barely survived the encounter. In 2010 she married Chris Carter (below), the farrier son of Neil and Susan. 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. Doris was a stalwart of village life and provided a listening ear to an ever-growing Archer family from the 1950s to 1980. He was devastated when his much-loved wife, Polly ("Poll doll"), was killed in a car crash. As Jack's condition deteriorated, and after much sensitively presented soul searching on the part of Peggy, he was moved into residential care at The Laurels in 2009, and then suffered a stroke. She was the catering manager at the local golf club and organised occasional film nights at the village hall. 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. Alistair mentored Ryan at Gamblers Anonymous. Subsequently, Tom sold his business and moved to Canada. Colonel Freddy Danby (Norman Shelley and Ballard Berkeley) lodged with Laura Archer at Ambridge Hall. She departed in 1980, but returned to Ambridge in 2014 renting Glebe Cottage from Jill Archer, following her husband's death. Kirsty was in a relationship with Tom Archer before he broke up with her for someone else. 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. Although based in Borchester he lives in Woodbine Cottage, Ambridge, with his wife, Fallon. [12] He was originally played by Cian Cheesbrough. [13][14] As a reward for his misdemeanours and to get him interested in farming Ben is now training the new sheepdog "Bess". After acquiring her second husband Ralph Bellamy in 1971, she left Ambridge to live with him in tax exile in the Channel Islands; she has by him a grown-up son James (rarely encountered except when he needs money). Ruth survived breast cancer which struck in 2000, undergoing a mastectomy operation. Tom runs a sausage business and makes pork ready meals under the Tom Archer brand. In April 2017, Matt made a surprise re-appearance, claiming to have returned to Ambridge in order to repay his debt to Lillian. Thanks to Usha's parents' disapproval toward their daughter's lifestyle, Satya provides the main link with her family. Noted for always wearing a battered hat. That same July Helen Archer began an affair with him despite knowing he was married. WebVince Casey .. Tony Turner Chelsea Horrobin .. Madeleine Leslay Tracy Horrobin .. Susie Riddell Kirsty Miller .. Annabelle Dowler Elizabeth Pargetter .. Alison Dowling Freddie Pargetter .. Toby Laurence Lynda Snell .. Carole Boyd Nurse .. Deborah Tracey 13 min 3 NOV 2022 03/11/2022 03/11/2022 Will and Nic have a daughter Poppy. Christmas 2008 saw Will reunite with ex-girlfriend Nic, whom he originally split from when he saw her hit George. 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. In 1995 she married the new owner of the estate, Guy Pemberton (Hugh Dickson). Richard, a commuting accountant, rarely gets a mention beyond his involvement in the cricket team. In contrast, the show gradually became popular and attracted many listeners as a significant source of entertainment in 1953, with nine million listeners. He has two daughters from a previous relationship; Coriander, who goes by the name "Cas", and Leonie. Unfortunately Toms handling of both the pregnancy and the miscarriage ultimately proved to be the final nail in the coffin of any lingering romantic feelings she had for him. Jill Archer ne Patterson (born 3 October 1930) (Patricia Greene) is the widow of Phil Archer and matriarch of the family. Later he assisted Oliver Sterling in the management of a new dairy herd at Grange Farm. Subsequently, she was arrested and charged with attempted murder. He was famed for his legendary quiche. Alistair Lloyd (born 1962) (Michael Lumsden), Shula's ex-husband, is a vet. After years attempting to keep the family farm afloat, they were made bankrupt in 2000 - an opportunity for the mainly urban audience to witness the personal and family tragedy of farm sales and were forced to move to a sink estate in Borchester. It was her pregnancy (by Helen's boyfriend Leon, though this was never revealed to Helen) and subsequent termination, that precipitated Helen's decision, at thirty, to have a baby by donor insemination. Pemberton unsuccessfully attempted to end the Grundy's tenancy of Grange Farm following their farm fire in 1996. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. In late 2012, financial troubles reflecting earlier reductions in milk prices forced the couple to move back in with Emma's parents. 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. Bethany had Downs Syndrome, which led to Mike, Vicky and Bethany moving to Birmingham to ensure the best care for Bethany. Yes, Kathy Perks! 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. As the family rallied round, devastated Elizabeth drew her precious twins close to her. 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. He was cleared at trial. Snatch Foster was formerly also a friend of Eddie Grundy, but ended up in prison for selling condemned meat to him. 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. Kathy was at one time Pat Archer's best friend. However a couple of weeks later she miscarried. 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. . He plays the role of a businessman who runs an abattoir business.. He arrived in Ambridge as a gentleman farmer and huntsman and bought Grange Farm from the estate. 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.. Although David went along with this at first, he had doubts and confessed he could never leave Ambridge. An outsider by birth, Matt often inveigled himself into positions of power, such as the parish council, but many villagers were suspicious of his motives. Until she gave her notice in January 2007 she worked as a cleaner at Brookfield. This was in the context of Shula's devout Christianity and membership of the local Parish Council. After Nigel Pargetter's death, he began working at Lower Loxley, initially just to assist Elizabeth. His current wife is Sid's widow, Jolene whom he married in autumn 2013 at Lower Loxley. Who knew Vince Casey would be so impressed by a woolly sparrowhawk? 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, Ben 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 has daughters, including India, whom Oliver and Caroline's foster child Carly described as having "an arse the size of a continent". 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). Often thought by Grey Gables staff to be rather sinister. 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. Elizabeth and Nigel developed their stately home, Lower Loxley, as a conference venue. Lily Rosalind and Frederick Hugo "Freddie" Pargetter (Katie Redford and Toby Laurence, formerly played by Georgie Feller and Jack Firth) are Elizabeth and Nigel's twins. Rebecca Fuller is known for Raised by Wolves (2013), Dysphoria (2022) and The Archers (1950). He makes cider and kept a pig called Barbarella. In 2018, Shula stunned Alistair when she told him their marriage was over. 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. While Janet was vicar, Peggy complimented her on the tasteful way she handled services, but she still attended services in Borchester. Satya Khanna (Auntie Satya; Jamila Massey) An occasional visitation upon long-suffering niece Usha Gupta. [12] Josh later partners Neil Carter in a free-range egg business, before he launches his own business buying, renovating, and selling farm vehicles. On 9 March 2021 she gave birth to a baby girl, Martha. Her best friend is the vicar's daughter, Amy Franks. The episode featuring her death was first broadcast on 22 September 1955. [41], Nigel Gerald Pargetter (8 June 1959 - January 2011) (played by Graham Seed, formerly by Nigel Caliburn who is now known as Nigel Carrington[42]) was the eccentric pseudo-aristocratic owner of Lower Loxley Hall, a mansion on the outskirts of Ambridge. 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. She attempts to produce a play every Christmas (an Archers in-joke; but not in 2020), and often drives villagers to distraction in her attempts to fill parts. 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. On New Year's Day 2007, he was run over by Helen Archer,[7] but rescued by Robert Snell. 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 the mid-1970s Paul deserted the family and he was later killed in a helicopter crash in Germany. She started dating Tom Archer following a Valentine kiss after they grew closer in the weeks after her mother's death. 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. His weak bladder was a regular source of amusement to speaking characters. She died of pneumonia in the wake of the Great Ambridge Flood of 2015. Elizabeth witnessed his fatal attempt to rescue a sheep in difficulty on Lakey Hill, despite her pleading with him not to. In 2019 Alistair's sister Fiona Lloyd (Adjoa Andoh) visited Ambridge to celebrate her father Jim's birthday. Once again, Adam and Ian contemplated parenthood; in 2019, surrogate and friend Lexi gave birth to Alexander Macy-Craig (Xander). In 2005 Peggy tried to persuade her husband to agree to his affairs being governed by power of attorney. Intimacy ensued, although Rob was still married to Jess, who remained in Hampshire caring for her sick father. John Tregorran (Roger Hume, Basil Jones, Simon Lack and Philip Morant) originally arrived in Ambridge in a gypsy caravan. She returned home when her mother died suddenly in December 2005. 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. Before his death, Nigel wanted his children to attend exams for the Felpersham Cathedral School. 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. Some of the better known are: Baggy, and Fat Paul disreputable friends of Eddie Grundy. Brian was prosecuted by The Environment Agency and forced to retire from active management of the farm. Now divorced, they are still good friends and probably closer than they had been in the last few years of their marriage. [9] In April 2013 Brenda decided to end the engagement and the couple separated. Following his debut in the 1963 Z Cars as McEvoy, Tony has starred in over 40 TV series and movies. IMDbPro Starmeter. Tom was decided to throw in his lot with Brian Aldridge, husband of his aunt Jennifer, becoming a junior partner in the business. The circumstances of Ruair's arrival briefly engulfed the village in gossip and, for some, scandal. Her career took off when in 1979 Jack Woolley offered her a job at Grey Gables and she eventually became manager. 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,[40] shortly after the actress who played her, Mary Wimbush, died, also from a stroke, aged 81. Catherine, her late mother, was of African-Caribbean descent. 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. In March 2008 he had problems with the herd being infected by Bovine TB. It was then that Rob revealed himself to be manipulative, controlling and emotionally abusive. These two threads are linked by Shula's possible involvement in this disapproval and her resignation as churchwarden. She is an erratic bowler, who often has to be stopped from excessive sledging. Jennifer Aldridge, ne Archer (7 January 1945-22 January 2023) (Jennifer Piper) was the elder daughter of Peggy Woolley by her first husband, Jack Archer. Mike Tucker (born 1 December 1949) (Terry Molloy) lost an eye in a farming accident, for which Brian Aldridge was found responsible. The actor is, for 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.. Affected by severe depression at the time of John's death, she discovered at the end of 2011 that he had fathered a child. When Oliver Sterling moved to the village she began an affair with him and they eventually moved into Grange Farm together. Nigel and Shula found themselves in court in 1984 for taking a car they erroneously believed to be Beecham's. He had a brief relationship with Shula after Mark's death, but hit her after she confronted him with evidence that he was involved with another woman. [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. Brian has had several extramarital affairs during his marriage to Jennifer, including at least one with (the then) Caroline Bone (1985) and more recently with the Irish-born translator Siobhn Hathaway (Caroline Lennon), which produced his only son, Rairi. In 1985 Aunt Laura fell in a ditch and listeners were treated to her forlorn cries while owls hooted overhead. Mark Charles Timothy Hebden (Richard Derrington), first husband of Shula Archer. [61] Has been living in France with her mother Michelle and sister Sonia but after family upheavals returned to England to seek out Helen Archer. [18] Despite being severely affected by her death, Will's pride and stubbornness prevented him from seeking counselling for his grief, and his worsened temper and aggression led to him driving away both Jake and Mia, leaving him with only his biological daughter, Poppy. 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". Janet Fisher (Moir Leslie), the former vicar of Ambridge and surrounding villages, was a close friend of Shula Archer. Since 2019, Christine has become a silent character. A breeder of Afghan hounds, Marjorie let out her flat at Nightingale Farm to Ruth and later to Roy and Hayley. 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. Who knew Vince Casey would be so impressed by a woolly sparrowhawk? She lived with Brian and Jennifer until she became exasperated with her mother Kate's thoughtlessness during her A-levels and moved back in with Roy. Although she came to accept him after Helen made a drastic move and left her family home and moved in with Rob in February, she had questioned whether Rob had played a part in Helen quitting her long- running job at the Ambridge Organics store. When the reality of her flirting dawned on the naf David he backed away and Barlow returned to London. She returned to live with her parents in 2006, but moved out to live at a cottage on Brookfield Farm with Ed and Georgie as a family together. 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. 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. 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. [21] After a year or so, he fell in love with Ian Craig, the chef at Grey Gables. 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. 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