June Spencer, the last original cast member of The Archers, has retired from the BBC Radio 4 drama aged 103.

The actress has played matriarch Peggy Woolley (formerly Archer) since 1951.

Her last appearance was aired during the omnibus edition on Sunday, when she discussed getting a stained glass window commissioned of her two great-grandchildren.

In 2019 Today’s Martha Kearney spoke to June Spencer as she celebrated her 100th birthday. They talked about the highlights of her long career – and life.

(Image, June Spencer and Martha Kearney, Credit, BBC)