BBC Radio 4 The Archers' star June Spencer retiring aged 103 after 71 years on the show
msn.comBBC Radio 4 on July 31. Spencer said: “In 1950 I helped to plant an acorn. It took root and in January 1951 it was planted out and called The Archers.
Over the years it has thrived and become a splendid great tree with many branches. “But now this old branch, known as Peggy, has become weak and unsafe so I decided it was high time she ‘boughed’ out, so I have duly lopped her. ” READ MORE: All the BBC TV and radio stars who earn over £200k a year - how many have you heard of Peggy was often viewed as a traditionalist, a conservative character in the long-running drama charting the ups and downs of life in fictional Ambridge.
Among Peggy’s many fans is the Duchess of Cornwal l, who last year invited Spencer and her co-stars to Clarence House for a reception marking the show’s 70th anniversary.
Camilla also made a cameo appearance as herself in a special episode marking the 60th anniversary of the show. In a statement, Camilla called Peggy “a true national treasure who has been part of my life, and millions of others, for as long as I can remember”.
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