Oliver Sterling

Description

A member of the huntin' shootin' fishin' brigade, this ex-army gentleman farmer hasn't let the hunting ban dampen his enthusiasm for riding to hounds. There's nothing he loves more than a crisp morning with the stirrup cup and some like-minded company. First among these is his wife Caroline. Together they enjoy most rural pursuits, and much as she teases him about retirement, he loves a new challenge. He replaced his hobby herd of beef cattle with a small dairy enterprise supplying a local milk round, and then launched a cheese, Sterling Gold. A TB scare with the cows nearly led him to give up, but Ed Grundy persuaded him to keep the herd. After he and Caroline bought Grey Gables hotel, Oliver bravely entrusted his farm and herd to Ed as a tenant.

Personal details

• Address Grange Farm
• Status Caroline (formerly divorced - Jane)
• Children Daughter Eleanor, one further daughter and one son
• Occupation Farmer

Most likely to say

"Not ready for the pipe and slippers yet, you know..."

Likes and dislikes

Likes Horses, dogs, the country, young people (he's a former foster carer and responsible for Ed Grundy's salvation)

Dislikes Hunt saboteurs, political correctness

Highs and lows

High His wedding to Caroline in 2006

Low Ed Grundy's drink and drugs problems

Clips from the series

Is that a bald patch? (2002)

Gallery

Caroline and Oliver's wedding

Family

Wife Caroline, son and two daughters (one called Eleanor) from his previous marriage to Jane

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