Sensible Ruth pulled herself back from the brink, her love for her husband and children overcoming temptation at the eleventh hour. Dec. 11, 2022. View Run free at Rainbow Bridge, Scruff. Tributes pour in. [30] Unbeknownst to Ruth, Sophie had tried to entice David into an affair, but he resisted her advances. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. According to a recent study, men and women gossip on average for 52 minutes every day. I have converted many friends and colleagues over the years but sadly not my daughter who continues to tell me "it's not real you know". Angus William Jake Imrie is a British actor. Her big break came aged 13 in The Treasure Seekers, a made-for-TV movie, alongside Keira Knightley. [27] The show's then editor, Vanessa Whitburn, said that some storylines had to be put on hold in order for the cast and crew to weave in the foot-and-mouth outbreak into the show. Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire. Fortunately for her, eventually, there was streaming and then podcasts, but I did have a break in between and I missed some key moments Rob Titchner and the flood, the Grundy boys romance woes, the death of Nigel Pargetter. In short, its a splendidly odd layering of temporal, geographic and imaginative spaces for which the word meta completely fails to do justice. Television I watch relatively little television it's usually the 10 o'clocknews followed by some or all ofNewsnight, depending on how much I'mdrawnto the topics covered, and how tiredI am. Rob Titchener!" She has also worked in theatre, radio and film. Speaking to The Mail on Sunday's You magazine today, she says: 'It's such a lovely thing in this country that you can move between radio, theatre and film, and I think that's why Britain makes such good actors. New torment for Titchener causes unbridled joy on social media. [32] Tim Teeman from The Times commented that the moment Ruth became stuck in traffic contrasted with "the scary new land she was travelling towards". [46] The writer said figures for the last three months of 2006, when the Ruth and Sam storyline peaked, revealed 4.44 million listeners tuned in, which was down 169,000 on the previous quarter. One of the earliest characters, Grace Archer was played by Ysanne Churchman. I have enjoyed the development of the relationship between Freddie and Linda, her faith in him is what he needs. Timothy remembers there had been no time to read the script before the recording. She has three brothers, born in 1953, 1957 and 1960. Sixty four years later Im still an avid listener and rarely miss an episode even when travelling abroad (pre-lockdown) thanks to BBC Sounds. She presented Something Understood on Radio 4 in Oct 2007 [1] and July 2014. Winter means some over-elaborate amateur theatricals mounted by Lynda Snell: this year, it was medieval mystery plays peripatetically adapted to locations scattered through Ambridge the annunciation in the kitchen at Brookfield, that kind of thing. When it comes to Ruth's near affair with cowman Sam Batton, there is a difference of opinion between the two actors who each take the side of their respective characters. In the 90s I began listening at work on my computer. Even Joe had become something of a sage before his passing. It's a dumb-de-dumb-de-dumb de-dumb idea, say listeners", "Archers off-target with damp squib 60th anniversary", "Graham Seed interview: 'I'd do in Ruth Archer. She also played the recurring role of Harriet Jones in Doctor Who (20052008). [17] However, the pregnancy ended in a miscarriage.[18]. On a lighter note, waiting to be read by my bed is Carlos Acosta's autobiography! She has been described as a "much-loved character" and a "cheery supermum-farmer", but has also been called the "most irritating" Ambridge resident and she is disliked by some listeners for being a Geordie. I tend togo for live performance as it's invariablymuch more transient if you miss it, that's it for ever, so theatre, dance and music concerts often win out. I also can't resist picking up the Evening Standard, the free Independent in the Birmingham hotel I stay in a few days a month when recording The Archers, the Telegraph when visiting my father up north; and I avidly consume any tabloids lying around on trains or at work in Woman's Hour, to get a "wider perspective"! "[10], Ruth's marriage to David is central to her character. Finch was cast as Ruth after a successful audition. Jill Archer, is a fictional character from the BBC Radio 4 soap opera The Archers. After having married a Dutchman and living and working on the Continent over a period of 43 years - I totally lost touch with The Archers. She has three brothers, born in 1953, 1957 and 1960. Actress Felicity. Before the event we had a pre-show chat and some interesting facts were revealed. In his 88th year, Ted spoke for nearly three hours recalling some amazing behind-the-scenes stories. [28] Finch commented that dealing with the constant re-writes was hard, but enjoyable work. Our guests also muse on the characters who might be missing that they hope might turn up in Ambridge one day. The timing of her death is the stuff of legend, coinciding with the launch of the UKs first commercial TV channel ITV, on 22 September 1955. I stumbled across The Archers one Sunday morning in 1985 and have been an avid listener ever since, even when living in France in the days of Long Wave and listening to the Sunday Omnibus by going to the top of the house and positioning the aerial out of the bathroom window. [8], Speaking to the BBC, Finch said Ruth "is strong willed, determined and pretty direct in her approach to life and people in general. If I'm at home on a Saturday night I have to admit to watching the X Factor and Strictly. Joining in 1982,. Even now, I go out for 6am bike ride on Sunday's so I can be back home in time. Over the years, the BBC Oral History Collection team has gathered some extraordinary stories from Archers cast and crew. Timothy Bentinck who is the voice of David Archer and Felicity Finch who plays Ruth Archer Credit: BBC The scriptwriter for The Archers has urged people not to desert the show in protest at. "[25] Whitburn later said she was "particularly proud" of the storyline and all the work that went into it. Also Rosa in BBC 2s Bleak House and Lady Lucan in a BBC documentary drama. A successful shift is one in which I get to hear a full episode of the Archers between drops. I realised that all the The Archers characters had of course grown older as I had! She started her professional acting career as a child, appearing in The Treasure Seekers (1996) at age 12. Felicity Finch (born 14 March 1955) is a British actress, known for her Northumberland -accented portrayal of Ruth Archer in The Archers on BBC Radio 4 . Sarah Caroline Olivia Sinclair, known professionally as Olivia Colman, is an English actress. Felicity Finch, who plays Ruth Archer mines the BBC Oral History Collection to uncover some little-known stories about the legendary series. In 2008, she won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress and the Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie for Cranford. Ruth Alexandra Elisabeth Jones is a Welsh actress, comedian, writer and producer. Fill out the form below, and we will publish your comments as soon as we can. Felicity Finch was born in the London Borough of Southwark and grew up in Eaglescliffe, Co. Durham. Friday and Sunday evenings are very strange without an episode right now. Mia opined that Stella seemed to be straight which, knowing Mias powers of perception, means she is the most obvious lesbian who ever walked this Earth. I started listening again in earnest in 2016 when the Helen and Rob domestic violence storyline was publicised in the press on TV news. Otherwise it is BBC Sounds the next morning. She is an actress, known for Murder in Belgravia: The . [3]. One farmer said what we really want is a farming Dick Barton!. The Met Gala begins! How long have you been an Archers fan? Rob Titchener!" My wedding anniversary is about the same time as Peggy's I remember the fire when Phil lost Grace and followed the story lines since. Magazines I very rarely buy magazines. Read about our approach to external linking. View "Tom just get in your karma and drive home." Read about our approach to external linking. Timothy Bentinck and Felicity Finch reminisce and test one another on their characters. [7][8] She then applied for a year's work experience at Brookfield Farm and she was hired by Phil Archer (Norman Painting). Sep 5th, 2021 1h . [11] However, Ruth had noticed his ruggedness and she was attracted to the way he helped the sickly animals. She then caught David lying about meeting up with Sophie and believed he was having an affair. If we use your material on BBC programmes or online we will publish your name as you provide it (unless you ask us not to) but we will never publish your email address. Archers listeners put the Ambridge Flower and Produce Show to shame! (Yes, it was the Midnight Train to Georgia!). She presented Something Understood on Radio 4 in Oct 2007 [1] and July 2014. We grieved with Lilian and rejoiced when he was later found alive. At the heart of the matter are actors Felicity Finch and Tim Bentinck, who have played husband and wife David and Ruth Archer for 27 years. Accepted an award, with Tim Bentinck, on behalf of "The Archers" radio programme, which won The Radio Personality Award at The Variety Club Showbusiness Awards 2002. So far, so The Mousetrap. I think I've listened to The Archers for 45 years so far. Ruth and David became frustrated with the situation and Ruth also had trouble sleeping. Presenter: Felicity FinchProducer: Clare Walker. She joins Felicity to talk about what it was like during those early years and her most memorable stories for female characters during her 40 years writing for the show. Female scriptwriters only began on The Archers in 1975. The Archers doesn't shy away from real life issues and treats them with empathy. Writer, Naylah Ahmed Director, Marina Caldarone Editor, Jeremy Howe Brian Aldridge .. Charles Collingwood Ben Archer .. Ben Norris Jill Archer .. Patricia Greene Josh Archer . Majority of British public think Charles should not apologise for slavery, new poll shows, Even most republicans see no benefit in abolishing the monarchy, new poll reveals. They both seem to have inherited her slightly mad side which is again reasserting itself with her flirtation with bad boy Vince Casey. Her documentary Will He Change His Socks, about a young man with Downs syndrome, was nominated for a Sony award. So we asked the actor Katie Redford who plays Lily and Emerald OHanrahan who plays Emma to talk about their hopes for their characters in the future. Dame Eileen June Atkins is an English actress and occasional screenwriter. The answer: Weaver. I seem to have the Archers in my bloodstream. The Archers is deeply invested in the village rituals that mark the passage of the year: flower and produce show, fete, harvest supper. I used the internet and The Archers website to pick up the threads of their lives. In a major event in the first year Dan Archer retired his working horses, Boxer and Blossom - reflecting the increased mechanisation of agriculture. In later years, Ruth has mellowed and is more open to negotiation. Tamsin Margaret Mary Greig is an English actress, narrator and comedian. "[42] Lezard noted that Ruth had gone from "cheery supermum-farmer to lovelorn hysteric facing total loss". [3] Finch added her character appreciates life day to day. Nevertheless, my partner, no great Archers listener, walked into the room at this moment, and, unprompted, declared: This is so gay! Seriously: I can see it. 'Stefan's return just broke my Twitter feed.' 19/03/2023. "Tom just get in your karma and drive home." When asked why, he replied "Well, she goes on a bit, doesn't she? [2] She joined The Archers in 1987 and has played Ruth Archer (ne Pritchard) since then. It was always a thrill to recieve her seamail parcels every three months. A phone call with my Mum, just two days before I went into labour with my first child, included the statement "I hope you're not going to scream and shout like Ruth did last night!". Felicity Finch, who playsRuth Archer, has made a special contribution to the collection. Support for the Sussexes slumps: Now only Prince Andrew is less popular than Harry and Meghan and just a LORD ASHCROFT: The monarchy has to change, but the King has time and goodwill on his side. Felicity attended Grangefield School (now The Grangefield Academy) in Stockton-on-Tees. I download the podcast onto my mobile phone each night and listen to it in bed drifting off to sleep to the familiar sounds of dum tee dum tee dum tee dum Ive been listening since Caroline Bone had an affair with Brian Aldridge and Ive come to love the characters like family. Doggy day-care! Even 30 or so years ago, the scriptwriters were pushing the boundaries of "The Archers". Mia, Borsetshires Greta Thunberg, has decided that the new manager of Home Farm would make a lovely wife for her stepfather, Will Grundy, who never sounds sexy but maybe is, given that he is a former gamekeeper. She has lent her voice to Miss Honey in BBC Radio 4's Matilda and appeared . - and in one episode he conversed with Dan Archer, the original Archers patriarch, father of Jack (Peggy's first husband) and Phil (Jill's husband). [24] In contrast, the radio series Feedback reported that the storyline had initially attracted a negative response from listeners, who felt the subject should have been handled with more optimism. I followed the tricky courtship and marriage of Shula and Mark avidly. . Fifty-two per cent of the listeners thought Ruth should go to Sam. We were as shocked as the rest of the nation when Jenifer Archer became pregnant outside of marriage something considered unspeakably shameful in those days. I started listening to radio 4 long wave in the mid '80s when as a lorry driver I went on trips to the continent for weeks at a time. The aforementioned Mr Grundy has transformed from one of life's great chancers to a fairly respectable member of society. If you are happy to be contacted by a BBC journalist please leave a telephone number that we can contact you on. She made her debut in the 15 July 1987 episode. It's official! 'Oooooh David!' My birthday is in late September and I had just started grammar school. Spending time with her in the weekday evening's it would signal that start of the weekly soaps. [25] Farmworker Bert Fry (Eric Allan) also came to live with the family in seclusion, so he could help out with the animals. My reactions were absolutely for real. Ruth told David she was meeting a friend for the night. [10] They said "Ruth is more likely to have her hand in a rubber glove rather than an oven glove thrust up the back end of a Friesian rather than delving into an Aga and emerging with something wholesome for supper. "It's going to take more than a toy farm to calm David down when he gets wind of this", View "It's going to take more than a toy farm to calm David down when he gets wind of this", "Just wait until Toby starts calling David 'grandpa'!" Your contact details will never be published. Through significant life events like childbirth, the Archers has been present. Radio 4 had a marquee quite a few years ago at the Royal Highland Show Edinburgh and two or three of the actors were there. ', Felicity Jones has headlined a Star Wars movie and appeared in Hollywood films alongside the likes of George Clooney and Tom Hanks. I bought all the cassette tapes of vintage episodes in the 80s, and listened to them as an escape from the challenges of new motherhood. All rights reserved. [2] Her favourite style is a pair of jeans and a T-shirt. The pioneering heart operation that only takes an hour and doesn't leave a scar is performed on first Briton, Martin Lewis reveals how to get a cheaper supermarket shop and FREE food. The show's 15,000th episode focused on Ruth contemplating whether to consummate her affair with herdsman Sam Batton (Robin Pirongs), after believing David was having his own affair with his ex-girlfriend Sophie Barlow (Moir Leslie). Ruth Wilson is an English actress. She is also a New Woman and a farmer, traits that made her stand out from the other female characters in The Archers at the time of her introduction. Finch was cast as Ruth after a successful audition. Just before his death in April 2019, Felicity Finch spoke to actor Edward Ted Kelsey for the Collection. If this had been television, it would have been done and dusted much quicker. I'm the same age as The Archers - 70 next month. ', "How Ambridge is helping Rwanda rebuild itself", "Archers cast join Terry Wogan for BBC Children in Need", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ruth_Archer&oldid=1150843906, Pages containing links to subscription-only content, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 20 April 2023, at 12:35. Felicity Finch, who plays Ruth Archer , has interviewed Patricia Green (Jill Archer), June Spencer (Peggy Woolly), Edward Kelsey (Joe Grundy), Archers scriptwriter Mary Cutler, and former. Felicity Finch as Ruth Archer. What does Brian look like? Actors Timothy Bentinck and Felicity Finch review David and Ruth's biggest moments. When Sam declared his love for Ruth, she agreed to spend the night with him at a hotel in Oxford. [39] He later thought the scriptwriters had created in David and Ruth "the only couple in the Western Hemisphere who are delighted that their parents are coming for Christmas. In 2020, Greig starred as Anne Trenchard in Julian Fellowes' ITV series Belgravia. Rogue One star Ms Jones also jokes that the long-running BBC series has become racier since her departure in 2009. "[35], Ruth's mastectomy after breast cancer was named one of the most shocking storylines from The Archers by The Daily Telegraph's Nick Collins. Felicity Finch and Timothy Bendick, who plays David Archer The BBC radio soap The Archers has inspired a project aimed at improving women's lives in war-ravaged Rwanda. When sending us pictures, video or eyewitness accounts at no time should you endanger yourself or others, take any unnecessary risks or infringe any laws. I have been a fan ever since and am now 74. I have access to a signed program from 11th Jan 1954 at The New Theatre Royal Portsmouth. . I began listening to the Archers at the age of ten. Shes able to appreciate life day to day and she and David have an enviably strong marriage despite their difficulties along the way! View "From all of us girls who looked for a man in all the wrong places." Soap Opera author Dorothy Hobson wrote that it was a "drastic measure", but believed the storyline to be part of The Archers' continued commitment in responding to topical events. 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[11] Finch commented, "Any couple who after 25 years still love going out for meals together, having the occasional break away without the kids and the odd roll in a haystack are doing pretty well I reckon. It wasn't like that in my day!'. The Archers is a British radio drama on BBC Radio 4the BBC's main spoken-word channelbroadcast since 1951. Listeners react to THAT proposal. I've recently taken to skimming G2 in newsagents to see if I really do need to buy, in a vague attempt tosave money. The episode started with Ruth Archer (played by Felicity Finch) looking after Rosie. It is a fantastic programme and I love the rich storylines. The intimidation ended after a barn at Brookfield was set alight and the arsonist was caught, following an anonymous tip off. [20] Breast cancer nurse Vickki Harmer acted as a consultant to the scriptwriters during the storyline and BBC Radio 4 invited listeners to ring a helpline for further advice after Ruth received her diagnosis. resigns from Google and says he regets 'If that happens I'm done, I'm stopping!' She trained at the London Drama Centre (Drama Centre London). I'm still not over the absence of Nigel from the cast. 13/12/2021. It was an attempt to bury the death of Grace Archer as producers assumed many more would be glued to the ITV opening. Felicity attended Grangefield School (now The Grangefield Academy) in Stockton-on-Tees. That was the height of Brian's affair. 'Nazi gold' turns out to be a WW2 bullet and a pair of muddy boots: Hunt for lost loot hidden in Dutch Do not sell or share my personal information. Somewhere I still have a couple of newspaper articles lying in an old shoe box, my one claim to fame!). The way he spat out "No no no Not Toby Fairbrother" was a real link back to Archers past and probably in support of Jill. [25] The storyline was praised by farmers for its realistic portrayal. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Listeners react to THAT proposal. When do we want it? [19] In 2002, Ruth became pregnant and gave birth to her third child, Ben (Thomas Lester; Ben Norris). The storyline, which had begun in 2004, was heavily criticised by listeners, who inundated the BBC with complaints. Shindler has also appeared in the feature film, A Mighty Heart playing Michelle Pearl, and as Charlotte Fox in the feature film Everest. Home Farms new manager coquettishly suggests a drink while the weirdness of Lynda Snells Christmas production brings humming cicadas to Ambridge. Cynthia OMeara, Quincy, Massachusetts USA. Susan Carter is often at the heart of what is going on in the village of Ambridge and is known as the village gossip. In 2008, she appeared in the Donmar Warehouse production of The Chalk Garden. This was not helped by David's attitude towards her being an unskilled woman and her landlady's nosy demeanour. After Sam quit his job, Ruth eventually told David the truth about what happened. See & listen to all 25 episodes of The Archers Omnibus on Chartable. I smiled encouragingly "Have another go", I said "It's such a good idea! Thank you for tackling tabu subjects to bring them into the open. [5], In her fictional backstory, Ruth was born on 16 June 1968 to Solly (Richard Griffiths) and Heather Pritchard (Joyce Gibbs; Margaret Jackman). Apart from her work for the theatre, she has also written scripts for television and radio plays. I don't remember much of our conversations except that they let on that the actor who played Tom Forrest was rather too keen on securing the frequent opportunity to show off his singing talents in the "everyday story". I did some of it and Gran let me have a break in the middle to listen to the Archers and then finish my work afterwards. They sat in a tent and people paid 6d. Early life; Career; References; External links; Early life. "[3] Finch explained having breast cancer mellowed Ruth and instead of fighting her corner, she is quite likely to negotiate instead. [41] Rachel Cooke of the New Statesman was not a fan of the character at all, writing "Ruth bores me to sobs, so I didn't give a fig that this was out of character. We very much hope that youll welcome this chance to play your part in future histories of the BBC. I'd do old Ruthie in, or Tom Archer and his bloody sausages. Felicity Finch was born in Teesside, England. [26] The couple later sent Pip to live with relatives. Carolyn Jones on playing Ursula Titchener, View Carolyn Jones on playing Ursula Titchener, Charles Collingwood: Brian would like to see out his years at Home Farm, View Charles Collingwood: Brian would like to see out his years at Home Farm, Charlotte Martin aka Susan Carter on Susan, Shula's depression and Henry's future, View Charlotte Martin aka Susan Carter on Susan, Shula's depression and Henry's future. Felicity Finch was born in the London Borough of Southwark and grew up in Eaglescliffe, Co. Durham.She has three brothers, born in 1953, 1957 and 1960. ", View "My mother was so shocked she went into labour early and had me! Gemmell has also guest starred in several shows, including Casualty during 2014 and an episode of Midsomer Murders in 2015. Anna Wintour arrives arm-in-arm with rumored beau Bill Nighy at 2023 Met Gala. My only wish is that you go back to a full week including Friday and Sunday evenings. Felicity Finch (Ruth Archer) and Tim Bentinck (David Archer) reveal the secrets of radio kissing and the enduring appeal of The Archers. I can remember exactly where and when I was for so many a dramatic climax as vividly as my own ups and downs. So, often one will be able to calm, soothe and support the other through most crises. It dawned on David here was the ultimate threat of his family unit. Archers fans mobilise in defence of Helen - early reactions to Sunday night's dramatic episode, View Archers fans mobilise in defence of Helen - early reactions to Sunday night's dramatic episode. Her recording has taken her to Rwanda, Pakistan, Cambodia and Albania. [6] Ruth's "dedication and willingness" eventually won David round and he came to appreciate her. Her film credits include The Lone Ranger (2013), Saving Mr. Banks (2013), I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House (2016), and Dark River (2017). Also about that time, we learnt that one of our local landed aristos had got into the habit of arriving for dinner parties in time to have the 15 minutes in his parked car to listen to the Archers before going in - no doubt in dinner jacket and greeted by the butler. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, three British Academy Television Awards, a British Academy Film Award, three Golden Globe Awards, four British Independent Film Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and the BFI Fellowship. He was recently sent a copy of his first Archers script and had to correct his own memory about his first words as David. Ruth is strong willed, determined and pretty direct in her approach to life and people in general. Photograph: Gary Moyes/BBC A month in Ambridge The Archers Charlotte Higgins on The Archers: is romance set to bloom for Stella and Ruth? I've been incredibly impressed with the build up of Helen's abuse story, the writers took it slow and it was very sinister and convincing; too real for comfort. Contents. As the children grew and she recovered, she conceded that help would be welcome and the arrival of herdsman Sam Batton was at first successful. to go in and meet them. 'We didn't have a clue what was going on, so it was a scary time to be having a baby. . Ms Jones had her first child with her husband, film director Charles Guard, in April last year. In the early 2000s, the scriptwriters had Ruth and David isolate themselves from the community during a foot-and-mouth outbreak. When a child the theme tune to the Archers signalled the time for toys to be put away and to get ready for bed. [38] Nicholas Lezard from the same publication disliked Ruth, branding her "highly irritating". Along with fellow cast member June Spencer who plays Peggy Woolley, Greene is one of the world's longest serving actor in a soap opera, in any medium. I remember sitting in my car in a layby wishing that David would hurry up and propose to Ruth so that I would not be too late for the meeting I was meant to be at! The writers of Dick Barton were in fact brought over to tackle the scripts, but there was also an insistence that real life rural affairs and the latest developments in farming were depicted in the programme. Finch was cast as Ruth after a successful audition. After hearing various archers episodes it finally came together for me on Sunday while listening to the omnibus edition. It would always be The Archers first, then Emmerdale, Coronation Street and EastEnders. I was 23 years old at the time. Archers fans rejoice that Titchener is toast View "Anyone feel sorry for Minnesota?" Only going out once a day and feeling like your life is threatened it was a very heightened experience.'. Radio Presenter and Actor, Felicity Finch is well-known to UK audiences for her role as Ruth Archer on Radio 4's long-running soap The Archers.She is also a long-standing friend to BBC Media Action and has trained colleagues in Afghanistan in drama and production. [46] Whitburn told Midgley that the backlash from listeners helped keep Ruth faithful to David, and agreed that she was not the type to have an affair. But Ruth found herself getting too close to the equally keen Sam, and for a while the safest union in Ambridge was seriously threatened. [44] The show's presenter Roger Bolton commented on the backlash saying fans thought the plot was "unbelievable and over-sensational. Early life [ edit] Felicity Finch was born in the London Borough of Southwark and grew up in Eaglescliffe, Co. Durham. I hate reading them online. I remember being told off at school for calling someone "me old pal me old beauty" and calling someone a "varmit" both of which I heard on the programme. Walter had a son called Nelson, a suave and refined individual who memorably and tastefully seduced the much younger Sophie at the end of one episode.
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