Peggy Woolley to feature in Archers prequel for VE Day 80th anniversary

June Spencer, who played matriarch Peggy Woolley in BBC Radio 4’s The Archers (BBC/PA)

By Charlotte McLaughlin, PA Senior Entertainment Reporter

An Archers prequel will trace the history of the character of Peggy Woolley as part of the marking of the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Peggy, the longest-running character in the BBC Radio 4 soap’s history until actress June Spencer retired from playing her in 2022, will return for Victory At Ambridge.