Phil Archer
played by Norman Painting
Description
Respected in all quarters, ex JP and NFU chair Phil is everyone's idea of a pragmatic English farmer. The Brookfield patriarch has seen the family through many a crisis with the minimum of fuss, though the occasions when he has made his opinions known have been memorable. He hated the squabble over the inheritance of the farm at Lily and Freddie's christening, and he has crossed swords with Ruth over farm policy and the raising of his grandchildren. These days however he enjoys a mostly quiet retirement, playing the church organ and photographing the heavens.
Personal details
- Born 23 April 1928
- Address Glebe Cottage
- Status married to Jill
- Children David, Kenton, Elizabeth Pargetter, Shula Hebden Lloyd
- Occupation Retired farmer
Most likely to say
"Are there any good concerts on the radio, Jill?"
Likes and dislikes
Likes Classical music, pigs, astronomy
Dislikes Relinquishing control of the farm - it took him a while
Highs and lows
High Seeing David make a success of the farm
Low The death of first wife Grace in a fire
Clips from the series
Gets on with
- Alan Franks
- His sister Christine Barford
Doesn't get on with
- Joe Grundy (Joe sees the Archers as ruling the roost in Ambridge)
Family
Wife Jill, sons David and Kenton Archer, daughters Elizabeth Pargetter and Shula Hebden Lloyd
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.