Joe Grundy
played by Edward Kelsey
Description
Joe often scoffs at his son's ducking and weaving, but really Eddie's just a chip off the old block. Joe's done his share of scamming in his time, including bottling 'natural' spring water from his own land and plagiarising like mad in his 'Joe's Jottings' slot on Radio Borsetshire. His curmudgeonly demeanour hides a need for love and affection and he appreciates the attention of daughter-in-law Clarrie, who has always indulged his phantom 'farmer's lung' and generally spoils him rotten.
Personal details
Most likely to say
"Here Clarrie love, any more tea in the pot?"
Likes and dislikes
Likes Clarrie's cooking, Vera Lynn, steak and kidney pie, cider
Dislikes Hard work, the aches and pains of old age
Highs and lows
High The opening of a commemorative garden for his wife Susan
Low His breakdown after losing Grange Farm
Clips from the series
Gets on with
- Anyone who'll buy him a drink
Doesn't get on with
- Oliver Sterling (usurper of his position at Grange Farm)
- Matt Crawford (evicted him from Grange Farm)
Family
Wife Susan (deceased), sons Alf and Eddie, daughter-in-law Clarrie Grundy
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.