They're a bit like eating a sickly sweet, I feel indulged but pretty dissatisfied afterwards! Now! The project aims to gather lots of new accounts from people such as yourself about the role of the BBC in everyday life, and, if possible, to be able to use this material in future accounts of the Corporations history. [25] The storyline was praised by farmers for its realistic portrayal. [32] Ruth's decision to spend the night with Sam was the focus of The Archers' 15,000th episode, which was broadcast on 7 November 2006. There was also Tom Forest, who was the village gamekeeper and brother of Dans wife, Doris, and who used to introduce the Sunday omnibus edition of The Archers. Early life [ edit] Felicity Finch was born in the London Borough of Southwark and grew up in Eaglescliffe, Co. Durham. [49] Actor Graham Seed, whose character Nigel Pargetter was killed off during the anniversary, shared the same view, saying he would "do in" Ruth. When Liz Rigbey was appointed editor of The Archers in 1986, she began implementing several changes in a bid to revitalise the show which had become tired. "[48] In 2011, a Belfast Telegraph reporter commented that Ruth had become an "unpopular figure" and listeners had wanted her to die during the 60th anniversary episode. It had to be the sheer anger in David Archers voice the night Pip announced she was pregnant. [31] The episode was written by Joanna Toye, who told Emily Lambert of the Western Mail that the traffic jam was used to increase the tension. 'Vanity was never the focus, which gives you a great start in life. [1][2] Actress (later presenter) Felicity Finch was cast as Ruth. [45] In February 2007, a writer for the Daily Record reported almost 200,000 listeners had deserted The Archers due to controversial storylines, such as Ruth and Sam's affair. Ive listened avidly for forty years and prior to that I was aware of The Archers from staying frequently with my grandparents and listening with them at lunchtime. There isnt a week goes by that I dont listen at least to the omnibus if not every initial broadcast and subsequent repeat, God only knows why but it disturbs me if I dont. Moment commuter blasts eco-zealots, Royal superfans camping on The Mall ahead of King's Coronation, Historic chairs to be reused by the King for the coronation service, Hundreds of Household Division members rehearse for coronation, Russian freight train derails and bursts into flames after explosion, Women's rights activists and pro-trans campaigners separated, Cambridge students party in the park during annual celebrations, Moment bull suffers catastrophic injuries after leaping from bridge, LGBTQ+ supporters demand Ryan Webb resign at council meeting, Braverman: People crossing Channel are 'at odds with British values'. Myth has it that her demise was timed to distract from the ITV launch, but, according to Ysanne, the reverse was true. Before the event we had a pre-show chat and some interesting facts were revealed. In 2020, Greig starred as Anne Trenchard in Julian Fellowes' ITV series Belgravia. I was only aged about 18 at the time! She then got a phone call from Jennifer Aldridge (Angela Piper) and the nursery rhyme Old McDonald could be. ', The 37-year-old spent a decade playing Emma Grundy (pictured with baby George Edward Grundy) in Radio 4's rural soap opera and says it was a 'brilliant starting ground'. I mean: come on. Finally, a thought with which to end 2021: what is Hazel Woolley up to? I always intend to listen back to more of these onlineas well the gems to be found on Radio 3's Late Junction, Between the Ears and The Sunday Feature. All rights reserved. He is known for playing the character Josh Archer in BBC Radio 4's long-running drama serial The Archers. I then end up hoarding them for I daren't say how long. In a major event in the first year Dan Archer retired his working horses, Boxer and Blossom - reflecting the increased mechanisation of agriculture. I think I've listened to The Archers for 45 years so far. Nowadays, I have semi retired and moved to Cornwall. However, David's father, Phil, decided that the farm should go to the couple. Read about our approach to external linking. 'I just read in the paper that crack cocaine has been introduced to Ambridge. And she says she owes it all to The Archers. Tributes to Sara Coward's marvellous years as Caroline Sterling. I used the internet and The Archers website to pick up the threads of their lives. We loved the comic relationship between Mrs P - Peggy Archers widowed mother and Walter Gabriel a neighbouring farmer and old friend of the Archer family. We were all of course the keenest of listeners in that farming county. [11] After David noticed his brother flirting with Ruth, he realised that he loved her and told her about his feelings. He was recently sent a copy of his first Archers script and had to correct his own memory about his first words as David. After having married a Dutchman and living and working on the Continent over a period of 43 years - I totally lost touch with The Archers. View "Tom just get in your karma and drive home." The only time I read any are at the hairdressers or dentist, and then it's the women's mags. We grieved with Lilian and rejoiced when he was later found alive. [53] Ruth's renowned way of saying "ooooh nooooh" has been frequently parodied on the comedy programme Dead Ringers.[4][48]. See also. What would you call your dog, if you had one, Mia asked her, brightly? And she only gets involved in the battles worth fighting. [3] Robert Hanks writing for The Independent described Ruth as The Archers' "matriarch-in-waiting" and said she is "a family lynchpin loyal wife, loving mother, and handy in the milking-shed when called on. With Martyn ready to report Mia to the police, Stella steps in and offers to speak to her. All rights reserved. It is a fantastic programme and I love the rich storylines. It's my extended 'family' and I just love it! Most recently, she played Anne in Ricky Gervais' Netflix dark comedy After Life. She has worked in the theatre, film, and television consistently since 1953. Somewhere I still have a couple of newspaper articles lying in an old shoe box, my one claim to fame!). New torment for Titchener causes unbridled joy on social media. Also Rosa in BBC 2s Bleak House and Lady Lucan in a BBC documentary drama. [22], Speaking to The Observer's Sue Arnold, Finch believed The Archers had done "a great service for women's health" by tackling the subject of breast cancer. (modern). Long gone are the thinly veiled messages of farming best practice. Please ensure you have read the terms and conditions. I've lived away from England for 31yrs. Star Wars' Daisy Ridley wears rollers on set of The Marsh Peter Capaldi offers words of support for Jodie Whittaker Saboteurs wreck Russian train cut power cables 37mi from Ukraine, Woman dancing in the street films moment gunman opens fire, 'We're not your enemies!' Of Ted, Editor of The Archers Jeremy Howe said: "Ted's time in Ambridge gave us one of the great performances in the history of British radio - idiosyncratic, warm, cantankerous yet generous, dripping with the Grundy magic and wonderfully funny. If I'm at home on a Saturday night I have to admit to watching the X Factor and Strictly. Felicity lives in South East London near the beautiful Laban Centre, where she regularly escapes from the stresses and strains of life into contemporary jazz classes or the Pilates studio. [27] The show's then editor, Vanessa Whitburn, said that some storylines had to be put on hold in order for the cast and crew to weave in the foot-and-mouth outbreak into the show. Felicity Finch and Timothy Bentinck as Ruth and David Archer "I created a history that went back in time between the wars and beyond and I also mapped the geography of the place, surrounding. This article about a British actor is a stub. She worked for a year backstage before spending three years training at the London Drama Centre. O'Hanrahan joined the radio soap in 2009 after Rogue One star Felicity Jones, who previously voiced Emma, left the role. My only wish is that you go back to a full week including Friday and Sunday evenings. [14] Ruth and David's first child, Philippa Rose, or Pip (Helen Monks; Daisy Badger), was born in February 1993. "Anyone feel sorry for Minnesota?" Radio 4 had a marquee quite a few years ago at the Royal Highland Show Edinburgh and two or three of the actors were there. I have brothers and sisters Jennifer, David. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. [32] Ruth then turned to Usha for support, before returning home to David, who observed Ruth's emotional state. Finch explained that it took Ruth a while to see that there were good qualities in David, as his initial behaviour towards her was unpleasant. Timothy Bentinck Ruth Archer .. Felicity Finch Harrison Burn. He was bitterly disappointed, because for a long time he'd noticed a strange absence of Farming and Country Affairs programmes featured in any of the BBC's general coverage. 19/03/2023. Here Ysanne explores her early days on the programme. Sep 5th, 2021 1h . Finch was cast as Ruth after a successful audition. One of the first women to write for the show was Mary Cutler. Finch called David "a sexist pig" and said he resented Ruth's presence almost immediately. Lets just say it's rather embarrassing to be blubbering on a crowded bus. They sat in a tent and people paid 6d. In so many ways innovation has always been part of the Archers remit, but with urban and rural sensibilities changing and morphing continuously, keeping pace is more important than ever before. [8] Smethurst wrote that Ruth stood out among many of the other female characters at the time of her introduction, as she was a New Woman, a feminist and a farmer. Didn't like the monologues and don't like the new music. Timothy Bentinck and Felicity Finch reminisce and test one another on their characters. Felicity Finch was born in Teesside, England, UK. And Felicity Jones says she owes it all to The Archers. The scene in which David finally realised the truth was one of those where you just have to jump and hope the momentum of everything that has led up to this moment will carry you through - as well as the great script of course. . She has three brothers, born in 1953, 1957 and 1960. "Adultery and the Archers: An everyday story of radio hype", "Women of 50 are ready for anything even babies", "Radio review: A month in Ambridge Bradley Wiggins sees a punch-up", "The Archers celebrates 60th anniversary", "Praise for Archers' rural crisis realism", "Vanessa Whitburn: Hand on heart, I was never asked to 'sex up' The Archers", "Robin is newest recruit to The Archers herd", "Ruth Archer: She's got us on the edge of our seats", "Sexing up The Archers: an aural affront", "The Archers, adultery and other strings to my bow", "Mobile Phones and Internet Contribute to the Rise and Rise of Radio", "Let's get back to a weekly bath and sharing the chewing gum", "Wilfred Owen, Dusty Springfield, Nigel Rees: Spot the Odd One out", "Adultery at Ambridge? Away from The Archers, the character has appeared in the Rwandan radio soap Urunana, the BBC telethon Children in Need and has been frequently parodied on the comedy programme Dead Ringers. It felt like a reunion with long lost friends and their descendants! Younger characters, as they age, inherit the standing of more established characters, and none of them know where they might end up. It seemed so real since these are people I feel I know, at least 13 minutes a day. I grew up with the Archers, being born in 1950 and leaving Ireland in 1972. The couple steadily repaired their relationship with patience and strength, and pulled together to maintain the success of the farm. But on the occasion of my 90th Birthday three years ago I did received a lovely Birthday Card, signed by all the members of the cast! Critical opinion on the character differs. She is also a three-time Olivier Award winner, winning Best Supporting Performance in 1988 and Best Actress for The Unexpected Man (1999) and Honour (2004). Ms Jones had her first child with her husband, film director Charles Guard, in April last year. Thanks to her new 16m Harry Potter TV deal, it's JK Rowling who's having the last laugh over Scientists discover what happens seconds before you die - activity in the brain and heart RAMPS UP, Trendy hard floors could be to blame for your foot pain (and there is a simple way to stop it). Felicity Finch and Timothy Bendick, who plays David Archer The BBC radio soap The Archers has inspired a project aimed at improving women's lives in war-ravaged Rwanda. [2], Rigbey also wanted to make sure that everyone liked the character, and eventually nineteen year old, agricultural student Ruth Pritchard was created. Our guests also muse on the characters who might be missing that they hope might turn up in Ambridge one day. [25] Farmworker Bert Fry (Eric Allan) also came to live with the family in seclusion, so he could help out with the animals. As well as being an actor Felicity also works as a radio reporter and presenter for BBC Radio 4. When it comes to Ruth's near affair with cowman Sam Batton, there is a difference of opinion between the two actors who each take the side of their respective characters. [7] The couple's second child, Joshua (Cian Cheesbrough; Angus Imrie), was born in 1997. A few years previously Id been a counsellor with Rape Crisis and campaigned about domestic violence with the Womens (feminist) Movement. [19] In 2002, Ruth became pregnant and gave birth to her third child, Ben (Thomas Lester; Ben Norris). Walters catch phrase me old pal me old beauty was uniquely endearing and amusing. just like they do for Roy Plomley at the end of each "Desert Island Discs".?? When asked why, he replied "Well, she goes on a bit, doesn't she? I have many memories of The Archers but perhaps the most vivid go back to the years when I was working for Godfrey Baseley in Birmingham, before and during the time when he was busy creating The Archers. Joanna Toye and Adrian Flynn, authors of The Archers Encyclopaedia, said Ruth took to motherhood well and did not let it stop her from playing an active part in Brookfield. The monologue format during the lockdown was interesting but Im glad youve returned to the normal format. Shes made many features for Womans Hour as well as half hour documentaries. By Padraic Flanagan For The Mail On Sunday, Published: 22:01 BST, 31 July 2021 | Updated: 11:02 BST, 5 August 2021. 13/12/2021. Behind the counter was Martha Woodford, played by Mollie Harris. Even now, I go out for 6am bike ride on Sunday's so I can be back home in time. She is known for Murder in Belgravia: The Lucan Affair (1994), The Sculptress (1996) and The Archers (1950). [19] Following her last course of chemotherapy, Ruth returned to work on the farm and was later given the all clear. [11], Ruth continued with her studies at Harper Adams and she and David eventually established "a good working relationship". Felicity Finch (born 14 March 1955) is a British actress, known for her Northumberland-accented portrayal of Ruth Archer in The Archers on BBC Radio 4.. The 37-year-old spent a decade playing Emma Grundy in Radio 4's rural soap opera and says it was a 'brilliant starting ground'. It was the only time in the 35 years I have been here where I had goosebumps and was not acting. See & listen to all 25 episodes of The Archers Omnibus on Chartable. Felicity Finch was born in the London Borough of Southwark and grew up in Eaglescliffe, Co. Durham.She has three brothers, born in 1953, 1957 and 1960. She has worked as an actress on TV dramas. Ruth found herself becoming jealous when Sam went on holiday with Kirsty. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. One of the things that I love about The Archers is the way it reflects British everyday life and I always listen for the topical inserts when there is a national event or crisis. The comments below have not been moderated. Just before his death in April 2019, Felicity Finch spoke to actor Edward Ted Kelsey for the Collection. Listen now. 'Nazi gold' turns out to be a WW2 bullet and a pair of muddy boots: Hunt for lost loot hidden in Dutch Do not sell or share my personal information. [14] Ruth and David later purchased some Hereford cattle and began to establish themselves as suppliers of traditional beef. [32] Tim Teeman from The Times commented that the moment Ruth became stuck in traffic contrasted with "the scary new land she was travelling towards". Also about that time, we learnt that one of our local landed aristos had got into the habit of arriving for dinner parties in time to have the 15 minutes in his parked car to listen to the Archers before going in - no doubt in dinner jacket and greeted by the butler. If this had been television, it would have been done and dusted much quicker. I really like Clarrie and cried when we knew Joe was going to die and when he did die. I still drive a heavy van making wholesale deliveries in the evening. Books As I do a lot of train travel, both commuting and regular trips to Birmingham, I should have plenty of time to read but unfortunatelynewspapers tend to dominate. At the heart of the matter are actors Felicity Finch and Tim Bentinck, who have played husband and wife David and Ruth Archer for 27 years. Since leaving, shes played a wonderful cross-section of parts in theatre ranging from Jessica in the Merchant of Venice with the Old Vic Theatre Company, Kate in Bedroom Farce and Electra in The Dreams of Clytemnestra, to Violet Beauregard in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and an abseiling wasp in Gullivers Travels! When do we want it? [20] Breast cancer nurse Vickki Harmer acted as a consultant to the scriptwriters during the storyline and BBC Radio 4 invited listeners to ring a helpline for further advice after Ruth received her diagnosis. [31] The Archers website had received 1.2 million page impressions due to the storyline in 2006. 'It was a full-on thing to be going through during a pandemic,' she says. Archer" in the long running BBC radio series, "The Archers". [28] Finch commented that dealing with the constant re-writes was hard, but enjoyable work. She joins Felicity, Dr Cara Courage and comedian Angela Barnes to discuss the role of gossip on the show. Sixty four years later Im still an avid listener and rarely miss an episode even when travelling abroad (pre-lockdown) thanks to BBC Sounds. Then a friend of mine said, when youve been off your head and out at some club till 3am what you need the next day is The Archers with Brian having another affair and Shulas ectopic pregnancy. Youre never alone with The Archers. Lynda MBE for PM. Archers listeners react to Matt's explosive storyline View Archers listeners react to Matt's explosive storyline Are these the 28 most unlikely suspects in the Ambridge hit-and-run case? It would always be The Archers first, then Emmerdale, Coronation Street and EastEnders. [7] Toye and Flynn observed that Ruth and David's marriage had to be strong when the Archer siblings began arguing over who would inherit Brookfield Farm. My reactions were absolutely for real. Having breast cancer has mellowed her. Soap Opera author Dorothy Hobson wrote that it was a "drastic measure", but believed the storyline to be part of The Archers' continued commitment in responding to topical events. (Yes, it was the Midnight Train to Georgia!). Ruth Archer (also Pritchard) is a fictional character from the British BBC Radio 4 soap opera The Archers, played by English actress Felicity Finch. Felicity Finch plays Ruth Archer in The Archers and is a features and. It chilled me, still does just thinking of it. Your contact details will never be published. I love the gentle work being done in the changing of the generations of the village, the changing nature of rural work, the difficult contemporary issues and the far broader diversity of characters (much less posh) with some like Jazzer and Tracey who I have come to adore. I started listening again in earnest in 2016 when the Helen and Rob domestic violence storyline was publicised in the press on TV news. Archers fans rejoice that Titchener is toast View "Anyone feel sorry for Minnesota?" and all that. I remember being told off at school for calling someone "me old pal me old beauty" and calling someone a "varmit" both of which I heard on the programme. [46] Whitburn told Midgley that the backlash from listeners helped keep Ruth faithful to David, and agreed that she was not the type to have an affair. "[24] Morgan continues saying that Breakthrough liked how the show had highlighted the effect that a cancer diagnosis can have on a partner. Ill never forget listening to the night John Archer died. The departure of the Archers from Brookfield is like the ravens leaving the Tower of London. I realised that all the The Archers characters had of course grown older as I had! Magazines I very rarely buy magazines. I've recently taken to skimming G2 in newsagents to see if I really do need to buy, in a vague attempt tosave money. RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: What do we want? The Archers doesn't shy away from real life issues and treats them with empathy. Ben Norris David Archer .. Timothy Bentinck Ruth Archer .. Felicity Finch Harrison Burns .. James Cartwright Susan Carter .. Charlotte . Online I'm resistant to tweeting and Facebook, although my 18-year-old niece is trying to persuade me by saying it's thebest way to keep up with hermusic gigs. "[31], Editor Vanessa Whitburn on bringing Sam and Ruth together (2006), Elisabeth Mahoney from The Guardian observed that Ruth and David's marriage imploded while Sophie was around and she said the speed at which it happened made for genuinely shocking listening. "[44] Other listeners thought Ruth and David had undergone personality transplants and accused the BBC of trying to turn The Archers into a radio version of EastEnders. Like many others soaps that have their major storyline threaded throughout the years, The Archers continue to stand out with its small rural, everyday stories that we all know and love. Woman's Hour celebrates the 70th anniversary of The Archers looking at the female characters and storylines that have shaped the programme. She spent most of her childhood trying to be as good at climbing trees, throwing cricket balls and kicking footballs as her three brothers! Accepted an award, with Tim Bentinck, on behalf of "The Archers" radio programme, which won The Radio Personality Award at The Variety Club Showbusiness Awards 2002. Presenter: Felicity FinchProducer: Clare Walker. The following month Ruth was told that she had breast cancer and that as it was multi-focal, she would need a mastectomy followed by a course of chemotherapy. She is also a New Woman and a farmer, traits that made her stand out from the other female characters in The Archers at the time of her introduction. Tributes to Sara Coward's marvellous years as Caroline Sterling. Anna Wintour arrives arm-in-arm with rumored beau Bill Nighy at 2023 Met Gala. My wedding anniversary is about the same time as Peggy's I remember the fire when Phil lost Grace and followed the story lines since. I tend togo for live performance as it's invariablymuch more transient if you miss it, that's it for ever, so theatre, dance and music concerts often win out. Photograph: Gary Moyes/BBC A month in Ambridge The Archers Charlotte Higgins on The Archers: is romance set to bloom for Stella and Ruth? It's a dumb-de-dumb-de-dumb de-dumb idea, say listeners", "Archers off-target with damp squib 60th anniversary", "Graham Seed interview: 'I'd do in Ruth Archer. Fill out the form below, and we will publish your comments as soon as we can. Archers addicts also wondered if stalwart Ruth Archer, . She trained at the London Drama Centre (Drama Centre London). [3]. Fans react to Day 1 of The Archers Trial. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. Ted remembered his audition for the BBC Radio Drama Company which he joined in 1954, the result of a competition he won at the Royal Academy of Music where he studied performance and teaching. She is known for her performances as the eponymous protagonist in Jane Eyre (2006), as Alice Morgan in the BBC psychological crime drama Luther, as Alison Lockhart in the Showtime drama The Affair (20142018), and as the titular character in Mrs Wilson (2018). Being involved in such an emotional story was an amazing challenge and responsibility, Felicity Finch (Ruth Archer) and Tim Bentinck (David Archer), The Archers at 65 - Behind The Scenes with Sean O'Connor. Charlotte Martin who plays Susan actually works as a psychologist when shes not on the programme. She made her debut in the 15 July 1987 episode. Her storylines have often revolved around her marriage to David and her work on Brookfield Farm. Even Joe had become something of a sage before his passing. The storyline, which had begun in 2004, was heavily criticised by listeners, who inundated the BBC with complaints. I have enjoyed the development of the relationship between Freddie and Linda, her faith in him is what he needs. Thank you for tackling tabu subjects to bring them into the open. She made her debut in the 15 July 1987 episode. We very much hope that youll welcome this chance to play your part in future histories of the BBC. Janet "Jan" Ravens is an English actress and impressionist, known for her voices on Spitting Image and Dead Ringers. [9][44] Listeners started an online protest against the storyline following Whitburn's appearance on Feedback. [6][7] Ruth worked on an Israeli kibbutz for a year, prior to her acceptance onto an agricultural course at Harper Adams University College. Is Stella gay? Tamsin Margaret Mary Greig is an English actress, narrator and comedian. Soon after - around 1953, Harry Oakes and Gwen Berryman [Dan and Doris] visited our local agricultural show. Proud of their association with the longest-running. All had been turned down! What does Brian look like? Apart from her work for the theatre, she has also written scripts for television and radio plays. Television I watch relatively little television it's usually the 10 o'clocknews followed by some or all ofNewsnight, depending on how much I'mdrawnto the topics covered, and how tiredI am. Apparently my great grandmother was always cutting things out of newspapers and was viewed as an eccentric by her children. Writer, Paul Brodrick Director, Kim Greengrass Editor, Jeremy Howe David Archer .. Timothy Bentinck Ruth Archer .. Felicity Finch Ben Archer .. Sarah Caroline Olivia Sinclair, known professionally as Olivia Colman, is an English actress. In December 1993, just before Christmas Susan Carter was jailed for harbouring her brother. Finch was cast as Ruth after a successful audition. As well respecting the work of their portraying actor on their death eg Edward Kelsey and Sara Coward. View Are these the 28 most unlikely suspects in the Ambridge hit-and-run case? [3] Delyth Morgan, chief executive of Breakthrough said The Archers treated the subject of breast cancer "as sensibly as one can reasonably expect. In short, its a splendidly odd layering of temporal, geographic and imaginative spaces for which the word meta completely fails to do justice. Ruth Gemmell is an English actress, known for her role in the 1997 film Fever Pitch. It must have made an impression as I still remember it quite clearly. Ed Sheeran tells NYC court he'll QUIT music if he's found guilty Baby in India is born with a third ARM growing from its back in rare phenomenon. How long have you been an Archers fan? Adverts Tend to wash over me. Hardworking and talented on the farm, Ruth worked the Brookfield dairy herd single-handedly until her battle with breast cancer in 2000. My hopes are high. Listened to the first episode one month off my 6th birthday and have carried on. We aim to read all of your emails but due to the numbers we receive each day it is not always possible to reply to everyone individually. In August 2012 she hosted the Radio 4 Appeal for Health Poverty Action.[3]. Felicity Finch, who playsRuth Archer, has made a special contribution to the collection. [52] Ruth's scenes saw her married to a shopkeeper named Munyakazi, who was reluctant to let her train as a community health worker. [3] Finch added her character appreciates life day to day. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0080m9r, "BBC Radio 4 - Something Understood, Independently Dependent", "BBC Radio 4 - Radio 4 Appeal, Health Poverty Action". 11/12/2022. "[47] Chisholm also felt that as an outsider to Ambridge, Ruth had always been treated with "slight suspicion". [30] Bentinck explained that when he and Finch finished recording the scene, they were both crying as it had been very distressing. In his 88th year, Ted spoke for nearly three hours recalling some amazing behind-the-scenes stories. The slavery story is going to be important, thank goodness Kirsty has Roy. Last edited on 23 November 2022, at 09:56, "BBC Radio 4 - Something Understood, the Dance of Life", "BBC Radio 4 - Something Understood, Independently Dependent", "BBC Radio 4 - Radio 4 Appeal, Health Poverty Action", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Felicity_Finch&oldid=1123364487, This page was last edited on 23 November 2022, at 09:56.