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Archers' Mrs Antrobus dies at 94 | Archers' Mrs Antrobus dies at 94 |
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Margot Boyd, who played countrywoman Mrs Antrobus for 20 years in Radio 4's The Archers, has died at the age of 94. | Margot Boyd, who played countrywoman Mrs Antrobus for 20 years in Radio 4's The Archers, has died at the age of 94. |
Vanessa Whitburn, editor of The Archers, described the actress as a "consummate professional". | Vanessa Whitburn, editor of The Archers, described the actress as a "consummate professional". |
During her career, Boyd worked with George Bernard Shaw, Noel Coward, Michael Redgrave, Vivien Leigh, James Stewart and Kenneth More. | |
Boyd, whose real name was Beryl Billings, died in Middlesex. | Boyd, whose real name was Beryl Billings, died in Middlesex. |
Ms Whitburn said: "I greatly enjoyed working with Margot. | Ms Whitburn said: "I greatly enjoyed working with Margot. |
"She had enjoyed a distinguished theatrical and film career as well as a long career in radio drama. My thoughts and best wishes are with her family and friends at this sad time." | "She had enjoyed a distinguished theatrical and film career as well as a long career in radio drama. My thoughts and best wishes are with her family and friends at this sad time." |
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