Longest-serving Archers star Patricia Greene dies aged 95
Summary
Patricia Greene, the longest-serving actor on the BBC Radio 4 show The Archers, has died at 95. She played the character Jill Archer for nearly 70 years, making her part of the longest-running daily radio drama.Key Facts
- Patricia Greene joined The Archers in 1957 and played Jill Archer until her death.
- The Archers is a daily radio drama about life in a fictional English village, broadcast since 1951.
- Greene’s character was known for her lemon drizzle cake and warm personality.
- She trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London.
- Patricia Greene was awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in 1997.
- She also acted in other TV shows like Crossroads, Doctors, and Casualty.
- Greene continued to record for The Archers even after moving to a care home in August 2023.
- BBC Radio representatives praised her acting and said she left a wonderful legacy.
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