The Archers star Ian Pepperell dies aged 53

During his career, he also acted in numerous stage productions and appeared in BBC soap opera EastEnders for a short stint

The actor, who played the hotelier in the long-running BBC Radio 4 drama for 22 years, died on Friday following a long illness.

Ian Pepperell, best known for playing Roy Tucker in The Archers, has died aged 53, the BBC has announced.

The actor, who played the hotelier in the long-running BBC Radio 4 drama for 22 years, died on Friday following a long illness.