Brian Aldridge

Description

Whether you see him as a fully paid-up member of the Borsetshire farming establishment or a true cad and a bounder, Brian is never dull. His self-assured and sometimes arrogant manner conceals a sensitivity and a fierce love for his children which can sometimes surprise. He has put his long-suffering wife Jennifer through innumerable trials, yet still she takes him back, which would suggest that either her capacity for forgiveness is limitless, or that she can see beyond the bluster to something worth fighting for. He shrugs off discomfort at the misfortune of others: Matt Crawford's ignominious departure from the Borchester Land board allowed him to take over as chairman. Sister-in-law Lilian's distress at Matt's predicament merely irritated him; her frequent presence at Home Farm tended to take away Jennifer's attention to his needs.

Personal details

• Born 20 November 1943
• Address Home Farm
• Status Married to Jennifer Aldridge
• Children Adam Macy (step-son), Debbie Aldridge (step-daughter), Kate Madikane, Alice Aldridge, Ruairi Donovan
• Occupation Farmer

Most likely to say

"Leave it to me darling, you know you can trust me."

Likes and dislikes

Likes Good whisky, good looking women

Dislikes Losing in business, being held to account

Highs and lows

HighJennifer agreeing to take on Ruairi.

Low Siobhan Donovan's death from cancer

Clips from the series

Brian proposes to Jennifer (1976)

Family

Wife Jennifer, step-children Adam Macy and Debbie Aldridge, daughters Kate Madikane and Alice Aldridge, son Ruairi Donovan

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