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. At the time Radio 4 long wave was popular with drivers as it was one of the only English speaking station one could receive in Europe. She trained at the London Drama Centre (Drama Centre London). Low listener figures were also attributed to the storyline, while the editor Vanessa Whitburn said the backlash helped keep Ruth faithful to David. I still listen to 'The Archers' but I also still badly miss Mrs P, Walter and Nelson Gabriel, Marjorie Antrobus and Nigel. Nowadays, I have semi retired and moved to Cornwall. [3][4] Smethurst thought the decision to cast a Geordie was "odd" and wrote that it harked back to the days when the show would cast many Scottish and Irish actors, irritating the audience. Yesterday a rumour emerged on Facebook that actors Tim Bentinck and Felicity Finch, who play David . The character was created and introduced to The Archers as a love interest for established character David Archer, whose then girlfriend was deemed unsuitable for the role of mother to the next generation of the Archer family by the editor of the show Liz Rigbey. View Are these the 28 most unlikely suspects in the Ambridge hit-and-run case? The only time I read any are at the hairdressers or dentist, and then it's the women's mags. [28] Finch commented that dealing with the constant re-writes was hard, but enjoyable work. 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. She went on to play Ethel Hallow for one series of the television series The Worst Witch and its sequel Weirdsister College. [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. Coming from farming stock, who, starting work at dawn, sat down for lunch to coincide with 'The Archers' made for a long morning and short afternoon. 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). All rights reserved. They sat in a tent and people paid 6d. In 2008, she won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress and the Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie for Cranford. He is known for playing the character Josh Archer in BBC Radio 4's long-running drama serial The Archers. Being involved in such an emotional story was an amazing challenge and responsibility, not least because I was very aware that many listeners would either have had cancer themselves or know someone close to them who had. She was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1990 and Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 2001. Looking back at David and Ruth's biggest moments, Timothy and Felicity agree that one of their most seminal was when they learned that Ruth had breast cancer. I listened to The Archers off and on in the following years but then lost track. [1] During the script meeting to invent David's new love interest, the writers played with the idea of making the character Scottish and calling her either Anne, Heather or Thistle to show off her spiky nature. She joined the programme shortly after leaving drama school and played Brenda Tucker until her departure from Ambridge in 2014. What would you call your dog, if you had one, Mia asked her, brightly? I started listening again in earnest in 2016 when the Helen and Rob domestic violence storyline was publicised in the press on TV news. 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[26] The couple later sent Pip to live with relatives. 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' Her big break came aged 13. Ruth Archer is a fictional character from the British BBC Radio 4 soap opera The Archers, played by English actress Felicity Finch. I don't remember much of our conversations except that they let on that the actor who played Tom Forrest was rather too keen on securing the frequent opportunity to show off his singing talents in the "everyday story". This was not helped by David's attitude towards her being an unskilled woman and her landlady's nosy demeanour. 'I know friends who wake up in the middle of the night and start reading messages and I think that is quite destructive.'. Ruth ultimately chose to return home to her family. 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). Shes able to appreciate life day to day and she and David have an enviably strong marriage despite their difficulties along the way! She has worked consistently ever since even studying English at Oxford University while acting in The Archers. Felicity Finch, who plays Ruth and has done so since 1987, was in conversation with Jeremy Howe, editor of BBC Radio 4's The Archers. It was the only time in the 35 years I have been here where I had goosebumps and was not acting. [1] Finch's first scenes as Ruth were broadcast on 15 July 1987. [7] Upon her arrival in Ambridge, Ruth felt like an outsider. Sunday morning omnibus is my normal Archers fix. On a lighter note, waiting to be read by my bed is Carlos Acosta's autobiography! Our guests also muse on the characters who might be missing that they hope might turn up in Ambridge one day. . My earliest memory is being told to keep silent at 6.45pm and dont disturb grandma as she is listening to The Archers. [9][44] Listeners started an online protest against the storyline following Whitburn's appearance on Feedback. [52] Of the storyline, Finch said "Although all this seemed not a little bizarre for strong-willed, independent Ruth, when I cast my mind back, it wasn't a million miles away from David's (my Archers husband of more than 20 years) reaction to having a female student arrive to work alongside him at Brookfield in 1987. This is a list of events from British radio in 1955. Elizabeth, or Lizzy as she liked to be called was then going through her wild phase, even propositioning Eddie Grundy in the Bull one night while poor Nigel chased after her, has become Nigel's widow with twin teenagers. Archers fans rejoice that Titchener is toast View "Anyone feel sorry for Minnesota?" Ruth and David became frustrated with the situation and Ruth also had trouble sleeping. Listeners react to THAT proposal. I used to love documentaries but am sad athow few really good ones are around these days. In December 1993, just before Christmas Susan Carter was jailed for harbouring her brother. "It was like someone was telling us you had got cancer for real. [44], The official website had over 11,000 responses to a poll asking listeners whether Ruth should go with Sam, compared to the usual 3,000. Gemmell has also guest starred in several shows, including Casualty during 2014 and an episode of Midsomer Murders in 2015. She has been a leading character in the ITV series Home Fires, playing the role of cleric's wife Sarah Collingbourne. I have enjoyed the development of the relationship between Freddie and Linda, her faith in him is what he needs. [36] The Scotsman's Fordyce Maxwell called Ruth "the archetype of common sense and forward planning". I'm the same age as The Archers - 70 next month. Woman's Hour celebrates the 70th anniversary of The Archers looking at the female characters and storylines that have shaped the programme. Otherwise it is BBC Sounds the next morning. but have always managed to listen. The departure of the Archers from Brookfield is like the ravens leaving the Tower of London. . Finch had not listened to The Archers prior to her audition in 1987 and she tried to learn as much as she could about the history of the show before she came to the studio. The show's 15,000th episode focused on Ruth contemplating whether to consummate her affair with herdsman Sam Batton (Robin Pirongs), after believing David was having his own affair with his ex-girlfriend Sophie Barlow (Moir Leslie). Read about our approach to external linking. [2], Rigbey also wanted to make sure that everyone liked the character, and eventually nineteen year old, agricultural student Ruth Pritchard was created. [19] After discovering a lump in her breast in May, Ruth was checked out by her general practitioner, Tim Hathaway (Jay Villiers). Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. The early days of The Archers continue to be the subject of much academic study. Say David Archer is killed by well, there are so many possibilities on a farm drowning in the slurry pit, shall we say? Brenda was notable in the show for her struggles with her boss, Matt Crawford, her long engagement to Tom Archer and her decision not to have children in order to devote herself to her career. Even Joe had become something of a sage before his passing. She is also known for her work on the television show Utopia as Jen Dugdale and the role of Carly Beaker in the Tracy Beaker franchise. Felicity Rose Hadley Jones is an English actress. Sixty four years later Im still an avid listener and rarely miss an episode even when travelling abroad (pre-lockdown) thanks to BBC Sounds. [47] Ian Sanderson, who runs Archers Anarchists, branded Ruth "ghastly" and "the Geordie gorgon", he also opined that she was "one of Ambridge's most irritating and frumpy residents. By Padraic Flanagan For The Mail On Sunday, Published: 22:01 BST, 31 July 2021 | Updated: 11:02 BST, 5 August 2021. "Tom just get in your karma and drive home." "[40] Ruth and David were described by The Times critic, Tim Teeman, as "the series' golden couple the future Phil and Jill". Shindler has also appeared in the feature film, A Mighty Heart playing Michelle Pearl, and as Charlotte Fox in the feature film Everest. So far, so The Mousetrap. Which storylines have struck a chord with you? I've listened, on and off, to The Archers since my early teens introduced to it my Nan. Doggy day-care! In Whit Week 1950, BBC Midlands Home Service broadcast five trial editions of a new radio drama series: The Archers. Critical opinion on the character differs. Publishers. Felicity hears from Mary Quicke of Quickes cheeses, who is cited by Agricultural editor of The Archers as an inspiration for Helens storyline. The Archers doesn't shy away from real life issues and treats them with empathy. 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. I hate reading them online. Her interest in drama grew out of a love of dance and the painful realisation at the age of 12 that despite her petite stature she didnt have the perfect physique needed to become a ballerina. "[11] The following year, Ruth discovered that, at 45, she was expecting her fourth child. I remember Nigel falling off the roof, and Ruth not having an affair. So maybe I have the excuse that it's in the blood! I used the internet and The Archers website to pick up the threads of their lives. I try to listen to creative radio features from around the world online. 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. It's official! I started listening again online a couple of years ago and like a modern day Rip Van Winkle I plugged back in to the Archers with a gap of almost thirty years. [49] Actor Graham Seed, whose character Nigel Pargetter was killed off during the anniversary, shared the same view, saying he would "do in" Ruth. 'It was a full-on thing to be going through during a pandemic,' she says. Most recently, she played Anne in Ricky Gervais' Netflix dark comedy After Life. [44] The show's presenter Roger Bolton commented on the backlash saying fans thought the plot was "unbelievable and over-sensational. I started listening to radio 4 long wave in the mid '80s when as a lorry driver I went on trips to the continent for weeks at a time. Timothy Bentinck Ruth Archer .. Felicity Finch Harrison Burn. Run free at Rainbow Bridge, Scruff. Tributes pour in. My birthday is in late September and I had just started grammar school. I then end up hoarding them for I daren't say how long. I think I've listened to The Archers for 45 years so far. Jill Archer, is a fictional character from the BBC Radio 4 soap opera The Archers. As the children grew and she recovered, she conceded that help would be welcome and the arrival of herdsman Sam Batton was at first successful. In summary, it becomes part of the fabric of our lives as we have grown up with the characters. I grew up with the Archers, being born in 1950 and leaving Ireland in 1972. Thank you and long may Ambridge and its residents continue to be there for us. [25] The storyline was praised by farmers for its realistic portrayal. Do you think The Archers is still a good platform for discussion about rural affairs? It felt like a reunion with long lost friends and their descendants! After Sigourney Weaver in Alien. When a child the theme tune to the Archers signalled the time for toys to be put away and to get ready for bed. US tech billionaire's son Matt Baszucki found the low-carb/high Could a hormone spray reignite your love life? 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. However, David's father, Phil, decided that the farm should go to the couple. [53] Ruth joined her husband, David, and friend, Lynda Snell (Carole Boyd), in one of three scenes written especially for the show. I did some of it and Gran let me have a break in the middle to listen to the Archers and then finish my work afterwards. Read about our approach to external linking. Felicity Finch plays Ruth Archer in The Archers andis a features and documentary presenter for Radio 4, The Radio 4 actress and presenter is a newspaper addict but also likes to indulge in a little X Factor, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. Presenter: Felicity FinchProducer: Clare Walker. Work has taken me to Kabul a number of times and I strive to understand the country while wishing there were some answers to the best way forward. Biden FINALLY announces COVID vaccine requirement for travelers to US will be Have scientists finally created a jab to keep ALL flu strains at bay? [25] Whitburn told Samantha Lyster from the Birmingham Post, "We decided that David and Ruth Archer should isolate themselves because they had just taken control of the farm and they had the most to lose should foot-and-mouth hit them. 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. When sending us pictures, video or eyewitness accounts at no time should you endanger yourself or others, take any unnecessary risks or infringe any laws. O'Hanrahan joined the radio soap in 2009 after Rogue One star Felicity Jones, who previously voiced Emma, left the role. As well as being an actor Felicity also works as a radio reporter and presenter for BBC Radio 4. [11] Finch commented, "Any couple who after 25 years still love going out for meals together, having the occasional break away without the kids and the odd roll in a haystack are doing pretty well I reckon. The breast cancer storyline. Ruth is strong willed, determined and pretty direct in her approach to life and people in general. I still drive a heavy van making wholesale deliveries in the evening. One of the best acted, carefully built up but also realistic moments in a fictional drama. Felicity Finch was born in Teesside, England, UK. Ted's Joe Grundy was a brilliant creation because Ted was a brilliant actor - and a truly lovely man and great company member.". Felicity Finch was born in the London Borough of Southwark and grew up in Eaglescliffe, Co. Durham. A successful shift is one in which I get to hear a full episode of the Archers between drops. Image: The Archers - Lesley Saweard as Christine, Harry Oakes as Dan, Gwen Berryman as Doris, and Norman Painting as Philip. She played Fran Katzenjammer in the Channel 4 sitcom Black Books, Dr Caroline Todd in the Channel 4 sitcom Green Wing, Beverly Lincoln in British-American sitcom Episodes and Jackie Goodman in the Channel 4 sitcom Friday Night Dinner. 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. Through significant life events like childbirth, the Archers has been present. I've been incredibly impressed with the build up of Helen's abuse story, the writers took it slow and it was very sinister and convincing; too real for comfort. All had been turned down! [10] They said "Ruth is more likely to have her hand in a rubber glove rather than an oven glove thrust up the back end of a Friesian rather than delving into an Aga and emerging with something wholesome for supper. Then in our early days together, my husband-to-be re-introduced me to 'a great little radio programme'! She presented Something Understood on Radio 4 in Oct 2007 [1] and July 2014. 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. "[10], Ruth's marriage to David is central to her character. 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. [11] However, Ruth had noticed his ruggedness and she was attracted to the way he helped the sickly animals. And she only gets involved in the battles worth fighting. ", View "My mother was so shocked she went into labour early and had me! Rogue One star Ms Jones also jokes that the long-running BBC series has become racier since her departure in 2009. 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. The writers of Dick Barton were in fact brought over to tackle the scripts, but there was also an insistence that real life rural affairs and the latest developments in farming were depicted in the programme. Listeners react as David learns of Pip's pregnancy, "Marry the mistress and you create a vacancy": Archers listeners react to the latest Lustin (Lilian + Justin) revelations, View "Marry the mistress and you create a vacancy": Archers listeners react to the latest Lustin (Lilian + Justin) revelations, "My mother was so shocked she went into labour early and had me! Charlotte is daddy's double! 05/09/2021. I was a schoolgirl in Cheshire when the Archers began. Controversial NHS Tavistock transgender clinic is threatened with court action by watchdog after failing to 'If I didn't build it, somebody else would've': The Godfather of A.I. When Sam declared his love for Ruth, she agreed to spend the night with him at a hotel in Oxford. Ted played Joe Grundy for 34 years. At the start of 2016, Ruth returned from a much needed break in New Zealand with a deceptively simple idea of how to revolutionize the operation at Brookfield. I remember sitting in my car in a layby wishing that David would hurry up and propose to Ruth so that I would not be too late for the meeting I was meant to be at! I was persuaded to take part in an Archers quiz - and won first prize! See also. Charlotte Higgins on The Archers: its party time in the cider shed! Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. When Godfrey came in the next morning - he stared at the scripts lying there - then at me. 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. The Met Gala begins! IAN BIRRELL: Why are we kowtowing to a sinister dictatorship in China that still covers up the origins of Career coach reveals the best way to explain why you left a job after a short period of time - and you only Father 'crushed to death' in indoor cave at tourist attraction 'was read poem by his daughter' while he lay Can the Keto diet help treat mental illness? RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: What do we want? And Felicity Jones says she owes it all to The Archers. After hearing various archers episodes it finally came together for me on Sunday while listening to the omnibus edition. She has headlined a Star Wars movie and appeared in Hollywood blockbusters alongside the likes of George Clooney, Tom Hanks and Sigourney Weaver. So he was instructed to prepare 5 Scripts to cover Five Episodes of what was loosely referred to then as "The Story of Country Folk". Writer, Caroline Harrington Director, Kim Greengrass Editor, Jeremy Howe Ruth Archer .. Felicity Finch David Archer .. Timothy Bentinck Ben Archer .. Ben Norris Pip Archer .. Daisy Badger Leonard Berry .. Paul Copley Rex Fairbrother .. Nick Barber Ed Grundy .. It's my extended 'family' and I just love it! It is a fantastic programme and I love the rich storylines. Please ensure you have read the terms and conditions. The aforementioned Mr Grundy has transformed from one of life's great chancers to a fairly respectable member of society. We were all of course the keenest of listeners in that farming county. We very much hope that youll welcome this chance to play your part in future histories of the BBC. ', "How Ambridge is helping Rwanda rebuild itself", "Archers cast join Terry Wogan for BBC Children in Need", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ruth_Archer&oldid=1150843906, Pages containing links to subscription-only content, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 20 April 2023, at 12:35. It was late afternoon when he returned to the office in great despair, carrying his rejected Episodes. She is an actress, known for Murder in Belgravia: The . I'm determined to see Mike Leigh's new film Another Year. She was raised in Prudhoe, Northumberland. The answer: Weaver. So so many story lines. Theirs was a model marriage but Ruth and David hit rough seas in 2006. Early life [ edit] Felicity Finch was born in the London Borough of Southwark and grew up in Eaglescliffe, Co. Durham. Apart from her work for the theatre, she has also written scripts for television and radio plays. Felicity Finch, who plays Ruth Archer mines the BBC Oral History Collection to uncover some little-known stories about the legendary series. Then Ruth becomes a later-blooming lesbian and has a rapturous affair with Stella, thoroughly complicating the Home Farm/Brookfield inheritance nexus. Add photos, demo reels Add to list More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Known for Murder in Belgravia: The Lucan Affair TV Movie Lady Lucan 1994 The Sculptress 7.3 TV Mini Series [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. In 2010, she was nominated for the London Evening Standard Film Awards for Most Promising Newcomer. Ruth's near affair with cowman Sam Batton, Timothy Bentinck and Felicity Finch's top three moments, 'Far closer to home than you imagine': Why The Archers took on modern slavery, View 'Far closer to home than you imagine': Why The Archers took on modern slavery. Lynda MBE for PM. Back in the 1950s Ambridge had its own village squire - those were the days! Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire. We were on holiday in Cornwall on the wedding day, and had to drive to the top of a hill to have sufficient reception to listen to the programme in our very old Maxi. A phone call with my Mum, just two days before I went into labour with my first child, included the statement "I hope you're not going to scream and shout like Ruth did last night!". [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". . 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. Your contact details will never be published. I was 23 years old at the time. "[9] Simon Frith and Chris Arnot, authors of The Archers Archives, opined Ruth is not a stereotypical farmer's wife. According to creator Godfrey Baseley, the idea for The Archers was hatched at a meeting with farmers in Birmingham. I have access to a signed program from 11th Jan 1954 at The New Theatre Royal Portsmouth. Long gone are the thinly veiled messages of farming best practice. [3] Finch added her character appreciates life day to day. [51] A decade later, the makers of Urunana invited Finch to record a guest appearance as Ruth for the show. In later years, Ruth has mellowed and is more open to negotiation. When working from homeI do also turn the dial to BBC Londonfor a snippet of Vanessa Feltz in the morning,Robert Elms at lunchtime always engaging, entertaining and sometimes laugh out loud and Jo Good accompanies late night ablutions. Lets just say it's rather embarrassing to be blubbering on a crowded bus. [7] The couple's second child, Joshua (Cian Cheesbrough; Angus Imrie), was born in 1997. I've lived away from England for 31yrs. A few years previously Id been a counsellor with Rape Crisis and campaigned about domestic violence with the Womens (feminist) Movement. She trained at the London Drama Centre (Drama Centre London). 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 started her professional acting career as a child, appearing in The Treasure Seekers (1996) at age 12. Mia opined that Stella seemed to be straight which, knowing Mias powers of perception, means she is the most obvious lesbian who ever walked this Earth. "[11][13] The actress added that Ruth and David are the best of friends. Just before his death in April 2019, Felicity Finch spoke to actor Edward Ted Kelsey for the Collection. Archers fans rejoice that Titchener is toast "From all of us girls who looked for a man in all the wrong places." My most memorable moment, (an Archers Addicts weekend at the Gifford Hotel in April 1986), is meeting all the members of the cast at the "wedding reception" of Shula and Mark. In the early 2000s, the scriptwriters had Ruth and David isolate themselves from the community during a foot-and-mouth outbreak. I download the podcast onto my mobile phone each night and listen to it in bed drifting off to sleep to the familiar sounds of dum tee dum tee dum tee dum Ive been listening since Caroline Bone had an affair with Brian Aldridge and Ive come to love the characters like family. One of the earliest characters, Grace Archer was played by Ysanne Churchman. The books I do manage are usually connected to other countries I've worked in. I can remember trying to carry on with my work while listening to Kathy being raped by Owen. David was initially played by Nigel Carrivick until Timothy took up the role in 1982. 'We didn't have a clue what was going on, so it was a scary time to be having a baby. Ruth was also diagnosed with breast cancer, a storyline which Finch undertook extensive research for and later named as one of her Archers highlights. [30] Unbeknownst to Ruth, Sophie had tried to entice David into an affair, but he resisted her advances. Currently I'm a loyal listener of the omnibus on Sounds. (Yes, it was the Midnight Train to Georgia!). View Archers listeners put the Ambridge Flower and Produce Show to shame! David Archer (TIMOTHY BENTINCK), Ruth Archer (FELICITY FINCH) of The Archers (Photo: BBC/GARY MOYES) By Adam Sherwin. Soon after - around 1953, Harry Oakes and Gwen Berryman [Dan and Doris] visited our local agricultural show. My mum absolutely loved it and listened religiously every night so of course I did too. She has been described as a "much-loved character" and a "cheery supermum-farmer", but has also been called the "most irritating" Ambridge resident and she is disliked by some listeners for being a Geordie. Finch called David "a sexist pig" and said he resented Ruth's presence almost immediately. Ben Norris David Archer .. Timothy Bentinck Ruth Archer .. Felicity Finch Harrison Burns .. James Cartwright Susan Carter .. Charlotte .
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