Jeffrey Archer of Archer's character at the end of each performance. The perjury trial began on 30 May 2001, a month after Monica Coghlan's death in a road traffic accident. Ted Francis claimed that Archer had asked him to provide a false alibi for the night Archer was alleged to have been with Monica Coghlan. Angela Peppiatt, Archer's former personal assistant, also claimed Archer had fabricated an alibi in the 1987 trial. Peppiatt had kept a diary of Archer's movements, which contradicted evidence given during the 1987 trial. Andrina Colquhoun, Archer's former mistress, confirmed that they had been having an affair in
The Archer (Lepcke) writers, as well as artists and photographers. Today it is not known who was the model for "The Archer" figure. According to anecdotes disseminated in the press and in literature of the time, it could be: Nowadays, the figure is one of the most important symbols of Bydgoszcz. Its image is used on stamps, badges and publications devoted to the city. Statuettes of "The Archer" are handed out to participants of city competitions, events and festivals. In 2002, the name "Łuczniczka" has been given to the newly built sports and show arena. Bydgoszcz american football team bears the name of