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Longest-serving Archers star Patricia Greene dies aged 95
Patricia Greene, the iconic voice behind Jill Archer in the long-running BBC Radio 4 soap The Archers, has passed away at age 95.
Greene held the role of Jill Archer for nearly 70 years, becoming a staple of British broadcasting history. Her portrayal defined the character for generations of listeners who tuned in to the daily drama.
The BBC confirmed her passing, noting her immense contribution to the radio soap. Her tenure remains one of the longest in the history of the medium.
- 95
- Age at Death
- Nearly 70 years
- Years in Role
- BBC Radio 4, The Archers
- Programme
- Jill Archer
- Character Played
Why it mattersGreene's death marks the end of an era for one of the world's longest-running radio dramas and a beloved cultural institution.
Corroborated byThe Guardian
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