Grace Archer Grace Archer Grace Archer (née Fairbrother) (April 2, 1930 – September 22, 1955) is a fictional character from the BBC's long-running radio soap, "The Archers". She was one of the original characters and was played by Monica Gray and then Ysanne Churchman. The episode depicting her death was broadcast by the BBC on the evening of the launch of ITV, so as to distract from it. Grace is the daughter of a wealthy English family. She falls in love with Phil Archer (Norman Painting), the son of a farmer, and they are married in April 1955. A few months later,
Phil Kennedy Radio, BBC Thames Valley FM, BBC 6 Music and Heart 106.2. Phil has presented live Premiership and European football for the US satellite TV network - Showtime. He has also appeared on Channel 4 presenting football from Hong Kong. At the moment Phil hosts drivetime on BBC Radio Berkshire. He used to present the first hour of the BBC Radio Oxford breakfast show as well as a show on Saturday morning. Phil is married and has three children. Phil Kennedy Phil Kennedy is a British broadcaster who currently presents on BBC Berkshire. Phil's radio career began on Radio Jackie when