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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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The Standard
· Jul 10, 2026
Longest-serving Archers actor Patricia Greene dies aged 95
The 95-year-old had played Jill Archer since 1957.
Metro
· Jul 10, 2026
Patricia Greene, world’s longest serving soap actress ever, dies
The English actress was known for starring in The Archers.
Daily Mail
· Jul 10, 2026
The Archers legend Patricia Greene dies aged 94: World's longest-serving soap star played matriarch Jill on BBC radio drama for almost 70 years
The Archers legend Patricia Greene dies aged 94: World's longest-serving soap star played matriarch Jill on BBC radio drama for almost 70 years
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Related coverage for "Longest-serving Archers star Patricia Greene dies aged 95": The Standard — Longest-serving Archers actor Patricia Greene dies aged 95. Metro — Patricia Greene, world’s longest serving soap actress ever, dies. Daily Mail — The Archers legend Patricia Greene dies aged 94: World's longest-serving soap star played matriarch Jill on BBC radio drama for almost 70 years. The Age — NRL LIVE updates: Tupou scores in game 300 to regain Roosters’ lead over Eels. Euro Weekly News — Benidorm breast cancer survivors row to national silver. CBC | Sports News — Perseverance pays off for 1st-time all-star Mabrey 8 years into WNBA career