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
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