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The Archers is a British radio soap opera currently broadcast on BBC Radio 4, the corporation's main spoken-word channel. Broadcast since 1951, it was famously billed as "an everyday story of country folk" and is now promoted as "a contemporary drama in a rural setting".
Before assuming the role of Shula, Judy Bennett was forging a career playing children in some of BBC Radio's most successful children's shows. [4] Her husband, Charles Collingwood, says when the call went out for the casting of 12-year-old Shula Archer, a fellow cast member cried: "Judy Bennett - she's so talented - I hate her!".
She has been a silent character since 2022, when the actor retired at the age of 103. Lilian Bellamy , née 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).
[10] On 8 August 2022, Spencer confirmed that she had retired from The Archers after playing Peggy for more than 70 years. Her final appearance was broadcast on 31 July. [11] Of her decision, Spencer stated: "In 1950, I helped to plant an acorn. It took root and in January 1951 it was planted out and called The Archers. Over the years it has ...
Actor June Spencer, who delighted listeners to The Archers – including royalty – for decades with her role as strong-minded Peggy Woolley, has died at the age of 105.. She was the last ...
Angela Piper was in her mid-20s when the chance arose to join The Archers in 1963. The actress who was playing the role of Jennifer was leaving to join British medical soap opera Emergency – Ward 10. Piper was offered the role, after some years working in Repertory Theatre. [3] "It was then on an amazing level, The Archers. The characters ...
Actor appeared on BBC Radio 4 show for more than 400 episodes over 22 years
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