serving Archers star dies aged 95
Patricia Greene, the long-serving actress who played Jill Archer in the BBC radio soap 'The Archers' for nearly 70 years, has died at age 95. Colleagues and station officials have paid tribute to her significant contribution to the long-running drama.
Why it matters
Greene's passing marks the end of an era for one of the world's longest-running radio dramas, highlighting the cultural impact of long-form broadcast storytelling.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Annabel Rackham BBC 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".
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