June Spencer, who played matriarch Peggy in BBC Radio 4's long-running drama The Archers from 1951 until her retirement in 2022, has died at the age of 105. A statement said she died peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of Friday.

Actress June Spencer, who played Peggy Woolley on BBC Radio 4’s The Archers for more than 60 years, has died at the age of 105, the BBC has said. The actress was one of the longest-serving members of a radio serial cast in the world.

The Queen has said The Archers actress June Spencer will be “greatly missed” following her death aged 105.Spencer had played matriarch Peggy Woolley in the BBC Radio 4 show since its first episode in 1951,

Actor June Spencer, who delighted listeners to The Archers – including royalty – for decades with her role as strong-minded Peggy Woolley, has died at the age of 105. She was the last surviving member of the original cast of the BBC Radio 4 serial.

June Spencer, the long-time star of the BBC Radio drama The Archers, has died at 105. A statement said she died peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of Friday. “Her family would like to pay particular tribute and thanks to the staff team at Liberham Lodge, who so lovingly cared for her in the last two years,” it said.

June Spencer, who has died aged 105, was the last surviving original cast member of The Archers. For nearly 70 years, she played Peggy Woolley in the long-running radio drama: one of the best-loved matriarchs in British broadcasting.

Spencer first joined The Archers for a pilot episode in 1950, and on-air her storylines saw her character deal with alcoholism, gambling and bereavement. Jeremy Howe, editor of Th