Alistair Lloyd
played by Michael Lumsden
Description
A good man but prone to periods of gloom and possessed of an addictive nature, Ambridge's resident vet is often his own worst enemy. He has dug deep to find resources of strength and steadfastness to overcome the difficulties caused by his compulsive gambling habit. It nearly cost him his livelihood and his marriage to Shula, and he has had to rebuild both.
Personal details
- Born 1962
- Address The Stables
- Status Married to Shula Hebden
- Children Daniel (adopted)
- Occupation Vet
Most likely to say
"I'll have to go, there's a cow in trouble in Penny Hassett."
Likes And dislikes
Likes Cricket, football, tennis, gambling (too much)
Dislikes Family duty visits, the dark days of winter
Highs and lows
High When Daniel first asked Alistair instead of Shula to read his bedtime story
Low Almost letting Matt Crawford blackmail him into tampering with a racehorse; losing the Brookfield dairy herd to another vet
Gets on with
Doesn't get on with
- Matt Crawford (had him over a barrel due to his gambling
Family
Wife Shula Hebden Lloyd, adopted son Daniel Hebden Lloyd, father Professor Lloyd, sister Fiona
Messageboard
- New Family Trees
- Archers, Aldridges, Grundys and more. Interactive and informative
- The Actors A to Z
- More about the current cast
- Interactive Map
- Explore the locations of Ambridge and the Borsetshire countryside.
- The new Who's Who
- Essential – and fun – details of every current character.
- Timeline
- The key stories 1951 – 2006, plus photos and audio clips.
- Hill Climb Quiz
- Choose from tough or topical questions and help David feed his hungry sheep.