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Last Updated 1st January 1970

Jill Archer

Played by Patricia Greene

Jill Archer
  • Born: 03 Oct 1930
  • Status: Widow
  • Occupation: Retired farmer's wife

Jill is the matriarch and for many the lynchpin of life in Ambridge. Making it her mission to fulfill the role of farmer's wife to perfection, she has more than exceeded her duties. Ruth finds her invaluable, as do many village activities.

Her civil 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.


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Likes & Dislikes

Likes
Baking, gardening, needlework, getting her teeth into a cause.

Dislikes
Fuss, pretension, loose morals.

Highs & Lows

Highs
The birth of her first grandchild Pip.

Lows
The death of her hushand Phil.


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Key relationships

Locations

Most likely to say

I'll be with you as soon as I've seen to the bees, dear.

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