Jill Archer
played by Patricia Greene
Description
Jill is the matriarch and for many the lynchpin of life in Ambridge. Making it her mission to fulfill the roles of farmer's wife to perfection, she has more than exceeded her duties. Ruth finds her invaluable, as do many of village activities. Her often biddable exterior conceals a steely core and it does not do to cross her. She has a strong moral code and if hunting's your fancy, watch out. A great person to have on-side in an argument, Jill is not to be dismissed lightly.
Personal details
- Born 3 October 1930
- Address Glebe Cottage
- Status Phil Archer
- Children David, Kenton, Shula Hebden Lloyd, Elizabeth Pargetter
- Occupation Retired farmer's wife
Most likely to say
"I'll be with you as soon as I've seen to the bees, dear."
Likes and dislikes
Likes Baking, gardening, needlework, getting her teeth into a cause
Dislikes Fuss, pretension, loose morals
Highs and lows
High The birth of her first grandchild Pip
Low Witnessing the undignified squabbling over money between her children at Lily and Freddie's christening
Clips from the series
Jill wins the marmalade war (2003)
Gets on with
Doesn't get on with
- Oliver Sterling saw the wrong side of her during the hunting debate
- Lynda Snell - their strong opinions can sometimes collide
Family
Husband Phil, sons David and Kenton Archer, daughters Shula Hebden Lloyd, Elizabeth Pargetter
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.