Longest-serving Archers star Patricia Greene dies aged 95
Patricia Greene, the actress who portrayed Jill Archer on the long-running BBC radio soap 'The Archers' for nearly 70 years, has passed away at age 95. Her contribution to the show is being celebrated as a significant cultural legacy in British broadcasting.
Why it matters
Greene's death marks the end of an era for one of the world's longest-running radio dramas, reflecting the deep cultural impact of long-form serial storytelling.
Image caption, Patricia Greene photographed in 2010 for The Archers
Patricia Greene, the longest-serving cast member of BBC Radio 4 soap The Archers, has died at the age of 95.
She will be remembered for playing Jill Archer, the mother figure who was known for her lemon drizzle cake, in the programme for nearly 70 years after first appearing in 1957.
The news was announced on the Today programme, with the station's controller Mohit Bakaya describing Greene's contribution to the soap as "outstanding".
A statement also read: "It has been a pleasure to hear her ever-evolving portrayal of Jill over the decades" and that Greene "leaves a wonderful legacy".
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Patricia Green pictured with fellow Archers actor George Hart in 1975
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