Patricia Greene dies aged 94: Tributes paid to Archers legend who played matriarch Jill in BBC radio soap for almost 70 years
In an announcement at the end of Friday's Today programme, the BBC said: 'Patricia Greene, who played Jill Archer in The Archers since 1956, has died.' In a…
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In an announcement at the end of Friday's Today programme, the BBC said: 'Patricia Greene, who played Jill Archer in The Archers since 1956, has died.' In a statement, BBC Radio 4 controller Mohit Bakaya praised her 'outstanding' contribution to the show over 70 years, and described her as a 'constant companion' for listeners over the decades. In 1990, she voiced Jill in an episode of One Foot In The Grave, while in March 2000 she played Margaret Richmond in the very first episode of Doctors. Ambridge will not be the same without her, and all of us here at BBC Radio 4 send our love and condolences to her family at this difficult time." The Archers editor Jeremy Howe said: "Paddy was utterly singular, a fabulous and raucously funny raconteur, and like the best actors when on mic you were never quite sure how she would play a scene, but you knew she would play it brilliantly.
Furthermore, A spokesperson for Avery Healthcare, which runs Cliveden Manor Care Home, told the Bucks Free Press: "The home allows Patricia to maintain her independence and continue her professional commitments while benefiting from a tranquil and supportive community. The Archers longest-serving star Patricia Greene dies - 'Ambridge will not be the same'. Her portrayal of Jill was formidable, but also wonderfully warm, loving and enormous fun.
In addition, Also known as Paddy, she was the radio soap's longest serving cast member as well as the longest serving actor in a soap opera in any medium.
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In an announcement at the end of Friday's Today programme, the BBC said: 'Patricia Greene, who played Jill Archer in The Archers since 1956, has died.' In a statement, BBC Radio 4 controller Mohit Bakaya praised her 'outstanding' contribution to the show over 70 years, and described her as a 'constant companion' for listeners over the decades.
reliability low1/3 sourcesIn 1990, she voiced Jill in an episode of One Foot In The Grave, while in March 2000 she played Margaret Richmond in the very first episode of Doctors.
reliability low1/3 sourcesAmbridge will not be the same without her, and all of us here at BBC Radio 4 send our love and condolences to her family at this difficult time." The Archers editor Jeremy Howe said: "Paddy was utterly singular, a fabulous and raucously funny raconteur, and like the best actors when on mic you were never quite sure how she would play a scene, but you knew she would play it brilliantly.
reliability low1/3 sourcesA spokesperson for Avery Healthcare, which runs Cliveden Manor Care Home, told the Bucks Free Press: "The home allows Patricia to maintain her independence and continue her professional commitments while benefiting from a tranquil and supportive community.
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The Archers longest-serving star Patricia Greene dies - 'Ambridge will not be the same'.
according to The MirrorHer portrayal of Jill was formidable, but also wonderfully warm, loving and enormous fun.
according to The MirrorAlso known as Paddy, she was the radio soap's longest serving cast member as well as the longest serving actor in a soap opera in any medium.
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