Longest-serving Archers star Patricia Greene dies aged 95
She was best known for playing Jill Archer in the BBC Radio 4 soap for nearly 70 years.
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"It has been a pleasure to hear her ever-evolving portrayal of Jill over the decades and that Greene leaves a wonderful legacy."
— Mohit Bakaya , Executive
"Greene is utterly singular, a fabulous and raucously funny raconteur."
— Jeremy Howe , Executive
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She was best known for playing Jill Archer in the BBC Radio 4 soap for nearly 70 years.
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