Lilian was elected to the parish council in January 2006. The Archers spoilers: Elizabeth and Lily in trouble as Russ hatches evil plan? Jess moved in on Halloween but left Ambridge in December after a disastrous cocktail party and went back to Hampshire, leaving Rob. 19:26, Tue, Feb 26, . 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. 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'. She then divorced him and married Brian Aldridge. Close. In March 2008 he had problems with the herd being infected by Bovine TB. The episode featuring her death was first broadcast on 22 September 1955. 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. Elizabeth and Nigel developed their stately home, Lower Loxley, as a conference venue. Sara Coward died on 13 February 2017. 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. 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). Russ packed his things left his home and job at Lower Loxley. Eddie Grundy (born 15 March 1951) (Trevor Harrison) is Joe's younger son and Clarrie's husband. This was in the context of Shula's devout Christianity and membership of the local Parish Council. Pemberton unsuccessfully attempted to end the Grundy's tenancy of Grange Farm following their farm fire in 1996. Sid Perks (Alan Devereux) was landlord of The Bull, Ambridge's village pub. Elizabeth Pargetter Played by Alison Dowling Freddie Pargetter Played by Toby Laurence Lily Pargetter Played by Katie Redford Russ Jones Played by Andonis Anthony Lewis Carmichael Played by. On New Year's Day 2007, whilst driving drunk, she knocked down Mike Tucker[7] but Tom, a passenger in the car, took the blame. She has daughters, including India, whom Oliver and Caroline's foster child Carly described as having "an arse the size of a continent". Ed Grundy (born 28 September 1984) (Barry Farrimond) is the younger son of Eddie and Clarrie. Edgar Titcombe head gardener at Lower Loxley, who is married to the widowed Mrs Pugsley. Prior to their marriage the relationship hit a rocky patch when Burns arrested Fallon's father for drug dealing but they managed to get past this major obstacle. Actor: Charismata. John was killed in a tractor accident. 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. 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. It took Kathy some time to trust a man again, and Kenton showed uncharacteristic patience in enabling her to rebuild her self-confidence. Now a silent and seldom mentioned character. The couple married unexpectedly in Las Vegas during a 2010 summer holiday. He even promised a delicious lamb casserole for when the mother and daughter duo returned from a difficult visit to see Freddie in prison. Iftikar Shah (Pal Aron)[61] is a maths teacher, who runs cricket coaching sessions for Ambridge residents. Janet's time as vicar led the conservative Peggy Woolley to attend services at All Saints' in Borchester until she left the parish. She was an occasionally bossy, but well-meaning, do-gooder in the village. Mia Grundy (born 20 January 2006) (Molly Pipe) is Will's step-daughter: his late wife Nic's child by her former partner Andrew. Tregorran died in July 2014 and was buried in Ambridge. Sergeant Harrison Burns (James Cartwright) is a member of the local police force. Roy had an affair with Elizabeth in 2014 which, though brief, led to the end of his marriage. He must have charms well hidden to me. 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. Realising the error of his ways, he went on to gain a degree in business studies at Felpersham University. Rairi Donovan (born 14 November 2002[26]) (Arthur Hughes since 2018) is the son of Brian Aldridge and Siobhn Hathaway. 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. The (old) place for listeners to The Archers. Robert Snell (born 5 April 1943) (Dr Graham Blockey) was employed as a computer expert. Now divorced, they are still good friends and probably closer than they had been in the last few years of their marriage. Nigel and Shula found themselves in court in 1984 for taking a car they erroneously believed to be Beecham's. 1 The Green, Tom and Brenda rented the house from Will. In 2011 she was responsible for an outbreak of E-Coli at Bridge Farm. 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). This came after viewers took to Twitter following a previous episode in which Elizabeth and Russ started to get closer. 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. Matt and Lilian's relationship came to an end in 2015. Betty died suddenly before Christmas 2005. While on the Nuffield Scheme, Tom fell for a previous Nuffield Scholar and then mentor, Natasha. Thanks to Usha's parents' disapproval toward their daughter's lifestyle, Satya provides the main link with her family. Growing up, Josh helps his parents out around the farm. Will and Ed's rivalry culminated in a fight in which Will nearly killed Ed, and Will moved temporarily to another gamekeeping job in Gloucestershire. Russ & Elizabeth. Hayley worked at Lower Loxley as nanny to Freddie and Lily Pargetter, and then as a rather amorphous children's visitor specialist. The Archers spoilers: Tom and Natasha Archer's marriage DOOMED? The Archers spoilers: Will Russ be a danger on the soap soon? Questions were asked in the House of Commons of then Home Secretary Michael Howard. 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. 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. 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. Rob and Helen married secretly on the Isle of Wight in August 2015. Sympathy for the Devil / One Plus One. She became involved with Toby Fairbrother a son of Robin Fairbrother (who briefly romanced Elizabeth many years ago). Russ (fingers crossed behind back, trying not to smile): 'Oh no. The Archers airs weekdays on BBC Radio 4 at 7pm. A widower, he always wanted to marry her, but it was not to be. The pair have been growing closer and. Father of Clarrie. He took over his elder brother's pig herd after John was killed in a tractor accident, going on to produce organic sausages. After an 'informational' storyline of difficulty in conceiving, Hayley gave birth to a baby daughter, Abigail (Abbie) on 7 March 2008. Clive Horrobin returned to the village to visit their dying mother in October 2011. 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. For several years she worked at Radio Borsetshire, until leaving home in 2005 to pursue a media studies degree. 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. Taking to Twitter, fans shared their thoughts of the episode twist. She ended her relationship with Tom, saying that she did not want to marry and bear children. I think she was unimpressed at first but now she likes having him around. Elizabeth Pargetter, ne Archer (born Elizabeth Ann Archer, 21 April 1967) (Alison Dowling). [4] The couple resolved to stay together; they remortgaged the business to pay off the debts and Alistair attended Gamblers Anonymous meetings. Elegant_Mouse1169 6 mo. 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. Although David went along with this at first, he had doubts and confessed he could never leave Ambridge. It sounded to me there was a little bit more than a friendship growing there? By Ed Lauder. 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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. Phil Archer (Norman Painting) younger son of Dan and long-time patriarch of the Archer family and a leading resident of the village. Brian Aldridge (born Brian Jeremy Aldridge, 20 November 1943) (Charles Collingwood), considered by some[who?] The Grundys were minor characters until the early 1980s, when they were developed to be a working-class foil to the Archer family. A skilled horsewoman, she ran the local riding stables for many years. [55] Their marriage came under strain when Siobhan miscarried a much-wanted baby and Tim became close to Ambridge's vicar Janet Fisher. Neil Carter (born 22 May 1957) (Brian Hewlett) is another business failure. Initially her urban background led to her being unprepared for rural life. 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. Tom runs a sausage business and makes pork ready meals under the Tom Archer brand. 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. Sabrina and Richard Thwaite Residents of the salubrious Grange Spinney. Snatch Foster was formerly also a friend of Eddie Grundy, but ended up in prison for selling condemned meat to him. 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. Express. Now that would be a juicy storyline! Mr. Pullen died in late 2012. Often discussed in male only company due to her 'physical attributes'. On New Year's Day 2007, he was run over by Helen Archer,[7] but rescued by Robert Snell. Joe maintained for many years that the Archer dynasty had robbed them of their estate. Radio Times/BBC Credits and Spoilers - week ending 22nd . She gave a talk to the Ambridge Women's Institute in 1984 and moved into Nightingale Farm in 1985. 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. BBC Radio 4 - The Archers - Russ Jones Russ Jones Drawn to Ambridge and Lower Loxley by his love for Lily Pargetter Drawn to Ambridge and Lower Loxley by his love for Lily Pargetter, Russ. This is the point where Russ hatches his plan to take over Lower Loxley #thearchers, one person guessed. Ambridge was one of the first parishes to have a female incumbent. David Archer (born David Thomas Archer, 18 September 1959) (Timothy Bentinck, formerly played by Nigel Carrivick) is the second son of Phil and Jill and, as the only child of the four to show any interest in, or aptitude for, farming, has assumed responsibility for Brookfield Farm. The Archers spoilers: Im so angry fans furious with BBC character, The Archers spoilers: Fans STUNNED by BBC Radio 4 show format change. 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. Over the next few months he isolated Helen from her family and friends, employing gaslighting methods to persuade her that she was the one who was being problematic and even made plans to send Henry to boarding school without Helen's knowledge or consent, with the assistance of his mother, Ursula (played by Carolyn Jones), herself a victim of coercive control at the hands of Rob's father, Bruce (Michael Byrne). He was devastated when his much-loved wife, Polly ("Poll doll"), was killed in a car crash. Walter continually tried to romance Mrs Perkins. A well-meaning soul at heart who meditates daily, Russ himself might argue hes just a little misunderstood sometimes. 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. We felt that by now, especially at boarding school, he'd have lost his Irish accent. She is married to Brian Aldridge. Making his debut in 1983, he was once considered to be somewhat dim and irresponsible, wearing a gorilla suit at a hunt ball in 1983, inadvertently joy riding with Shula Archer in 1984 and driving an ice-cream van as 'Mr Snowy' in 1986. #TheArchers", "Charlotte Higgins on The Archers: it's party time in the cider shed! 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. Following her marriage to Nigel Pargetter, she took to her role like a duck to water and her quick mind and sound business sense ensure that the Hall runs like a well-oiled machine. Forever trying to give Usha unwanted relationship advice or a welcome shoulder to cry on, and architect of numerous failed matchmaking ruses. Christmas 2008 saw Will reunite with ex-girlfriend Nic, whom he originally split from when he saw her hit George. You can unsubscribe at any time. 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. The Archers spoilers: Justin Elliot to DESTROY Kate Madikane? The Archers spoilers: 'Chilling' Russ to hatch evil plot in devastating Freddie twist? 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. Was known to have attracted Nigel Pargetter's eye. Aldridges Archers - Bridge Farm branch Archers - Brookfield Farm branch Carters Franks Grundys Lloyds/Hebden Lloyds Pargetters Perks Snells Tuckers The Bull In January 2006 Lynda was elected to the parish council alongside Lilian Bellamy. In 2018, Shula stunned Alistair when she told him their marriage was over. 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.) Kate inherited her mother's hippie tendencies, but her narcissistic personality was unique to her. 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. THE ARCHERS listeners were left speculating about Russ's true intentions following tonight's episode as an upsetting twist prompted fears for Elizabeth and Lily on the BBC Radio 4 soap. 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. He subsequently sold the enterprise to Ed and "retired properly". Tracy Horrobin (Susie Riddell) is the younger sister of Susan Carter and frequently a great embarrassment to her. The Frys did however take a holiday in India when he retired. He was famed for his legendary quiche. 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. (Played by Stephen Kennedy.) Upon his release on probation he created a new property development company, created with Lilian as director to circumvent his disqualification. Privacy Policy. 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. 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. 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. Sid died of a heart attack on 8 June 2010 while on holiday in New Zealand visiting Lucy, his daughter by his first marriage. Derek Fletcher "incomer" (only been in Ambridge since 1979) who lives on the Glebelands housing development. Tim Beecham (Tim Brierley and David Parfitt), an old friend of Nigel Pargetter. Betty managed the village shop and kept hens and gossiped. After initially repressing her grief Kirsty eventually agreed to take compassionate leave and grieved properly. [12] Josh is Ruth and David Archer's eldest son, and Pip and Ben's brother. Russ has got his eyes on you., One listener commented: Kiss coming up soon!. 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. 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. [54] She flirted with David and made a play to have an affair with him, having been resistant to intimacy before. Freddie had to stay in a special care unit for several days as he was underweight. They were married in June 2006. Mark Charles Timothy Hebden (Richard Derrington), first husband of Shula Archer. 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. 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. He never knew that he was finally to become a father. 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. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. After Nigel Pargetter's death, he began working at Lower Loxley, initially just to assist Elizabeth. Press J to jump to the feed. Initially he employed Ed Grundy to manage his dairy herd. #TheArchers, another added. Freda Fry wife of Bert Fry. Feeling unable to return to university, leaving her father so soon after Betty's death, she decided to transfer to Felpersham University, planning to return to her studies in September 2006. She is indulgent of her grandchildren and has provided several of them with significant financial support. 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. Bellamy senior died in 1980, but Lilian unaccountably returned to Ambridge in 2003 and took up with Matt Crawford (then a married man); her exploits cause much gnashing of teeth from her respectable sister Jennifer Aldridge. Will and Nic have a daughter Poppy. 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. Completely unaware of the truth, Elizabeths world is due to come crashing down. After his sister Helen's trial and acquittal, Tom and Kirsty got back together for one evening and she later discovered that she was pregnant. Her aspirational tendencies took a hammering when daughter Emma married into the Grundy family in 2004, but in 2006 she was approved by the Royal Mail for the position of sub-postmistress despite her criminal record. She had another daughter, Noluthando ("Nolly") and, born July 2007, a son, Sipho (Xhosa for 'gift'). In the mid-1970s Paul deserted the family and he was later killed in a helicopter crash in Germany. After a spell at the University of Exeter she returned home to get away from a relationship with Canadian lecturer Simon Gerrard (Garrick Hagon); years later Debbie got involved with Simon again and in spite of Brian's forebodings they were married. Lynda Snell MBE (born 29 May 1947) (Carole Boyd) lives at Ambridge Hall with her husband, Robert Snell. 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. Pip has a clear interest in farming, and also caring for the environment. Elizabeth Washington. 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. 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. 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". Google Business Russ with Beckah Stough, James, and Nat at the Colorado Traditional Archers Society's High Country Shoot in the Flat Tops area CO June 21, 2014, fr. hide. Her best friend is the vicar's daughter, Amy Franks. Since then, Jill and Leonard have enjoyed a cosy companionship, complicated slightly when Leonard thought Jill wanted them to get married - when she made it clear that she had no desire to have another husband, they happily resumed their relationship. 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. He was married to Peggy Woolley until his death (see below). Believed to be 29 years old and born in Stechford, Birmingham. report. He arrived in Ambridge as a gentleman farmer and huntsman and bought Grange Farm from the estate. [41] Nigel developed a number of vague resemblances to Prince Charles. Jennifer's current main source of worry is the behaviour of her gin-soaked, chain-smoking sister Lilian, who has moved back into the village. [57] She died from cancer on 31 May 2007. She is busily involved in village life and supports her children by taking on child-minding duties. Shula Hebden Lloyd, ne Archer, previously Hebden (born Shula Mary Archer, 8 August 1958) (Judy Bennett) is the elder daughter of Phil and Jill and twin sister of Kenton. Elizabeth tells Lily that makes her almost as bad as him so she storms out to see Russ. Feels like things are on their way to being normal again, the mother-of-two beamed. 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. Gareth Taylor, Alex Wallace and latterly Marcus Dixon), but he raped her just before Christmas 2004. When Tom took the blame, Tucker forbade him from continuing a relationship with Brenda, his daughter. They were imploring Lilly to break up with him a few weeks ago, and now it looks like theyre desperate for him to just leave altogether, although some fans did admit that they have grown to like him a bit. She was the catering manager at the local golf club and organised occasional film nights at the village hall. I really hope they don't get any closer, that would be the last thing Elizabeth needs right now. 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. He composed poetry and won several ploughing contests, and was a regular guide at Lower Loxley. He had a shady history. Doris was a stalwart of village life and provided a listening ear to an ever-growing Archer family from the 1950s to 1980. George died peacefully whilst they were waiting for the house to be re-built. They married in summer 2008 and Usha's family have warmed to the idea and attended the wedding, though Mabel did not. Her age is 37. Despite owning an MG sports car, bought with a windfall from his mother, he is generally considered to be a rather dull man. 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. The Archers spoilers: Tom Archer BETRAYED after announcement? 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. Once well known for persistently failing his law exams. He became concerned about the environment and tried to become "green". Only 3 months later and despite passionate pleas from Helen, he ended it to "make a go of things" with his wife, Jess (Rina Mahoney). Susie Riddell had previously voiced Kate Aldridge but left the series to pursue other projects before returning as Tracey. 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. Alf Grundy (born 13 November 1944), Joe's elder son and a rogue. A breeder of Afghan hounds, Marjorie let out her flat at Nightingale Farm to Ruth and later to Roy and Hayley. 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 Archers spoilers: Elizabeth to struggle after Freddie's release? She returned home when her mother died suddenly in December 2005. He is gamekeeper for Borchester Land[citation needed]; his boss is Brian Aldridge. 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