Rosalind Adams to retire from the role of Clarrie
|13:14 PM, Sunday, 23 September 2012
Rosalind Adams (Clarrie Grundy), has announced that she is leaving The Archers to spend more time with her grandchildren.
Rosalind has been playing Clarrie since taking over the role from Fiona Mathieson in 1988. Previously Clarrie was played by Heather Bell, who created the role in the 1970s.
Rosalind said: "I have been playing Clarrie for 25 years. I'm 68 now and have very young grandchildren with whom I want to spend more time. It has been a brilliant job for me and now I'm happy to hand it over to someone else."
We will be re-casting the part and now have to look for a new actress to take on the role.
Archers editor Vanessa Whitburn, said: "Rosalind has been a much-valued member of The Archers cast. We will miss her and she goes with our very best wishes and thanks.
"Listeners have taken Clarrie to their hearts as we've laughed and cried with her through the years. She has dealt with the various challenges presented to her by the men in her life with amazing fortitude and enviable stoicism. Our challenge now is to find an actress who can continue with the great work that Rosalind has done down the years, ensuring Clarrie retains her special place in listeners' affections."
What is your favourite Clarrie moment?
Keri Davies is an Archers scriptwriter and web producer
- Read about Clarrie - and Rosalind - in our Who's Who section
- Rosalind Adams on IMDb
Comment number 1.
At 17:14 23rd Sep 2012, redsimigirl wrote:Aww you will be missed for keeping the Grundy men in order! Best wishes for the future x
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At 17:55 23rd Sep 2012, Willsmaid wrote:I have listened to the Archers for 61 years but you are one of the cast
That will be missed the most god bless and enjoy those grandchildren I have 11 x
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At 18:58 23rd Sep 2012, Keera wrote:Sad news, Rosalind. I remember your first episode and have enjoyed your performances every since... have fun with your grandchildren.
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At 21:51 23rd Sep 2012, David J wrote:I am sad by the news of Rosalind Adams' departure. But if you guys are, indeed, recasting the role, might I suggest giving Heather Bell a call first. Maybe she'd be interested in returning.
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At 08:21 24th Sep 2012, Nemo399 wrote:Sorry to see you go, Rosalind, but enjoy your retirement and many thanks for all your sterling work over the past 25 years! I also remember your 'Waggoner's Walk' days--fond memories! I'm still distressed to think poor Clarrie was blamed for the e-coli; I maintain she was innocent!
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At 16:23 24th Sep 2012, petercleach wrote:You will be missed by all fans. If you are really 68, nature has been kind to you
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At 17:37 24th Sep 2012, grippie‹(•¿•)› wrote:Good ole Clarrie. All the best to you and enjoy your grandchildren.
cheeeeeeers
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At 19:55 24th Sep 2012, Beth Liney wrote:Very sad to see you go, but will remember wih fnndness all the pleasure you have brought to all The Archers fans who have enjoyed and still enjoy listening to the proram.. i've been listening since I was 4! Good luck for the future
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At 20:10 24th Sep 2012, buzylizzypargeter wrote:We will all miss you Rosalind, you have been been such a huge part of "The Archers" and the Grundy family. Best wishes for the future and thank you for making Clarrie such a wonderful character. A difficult act to follow, that's for sure!
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At 10:40 25th Sep 2012, lovingthearchers wrote:Good luck and god bless. I have loved Clarrie as played by you and the new actress has a lot to live up to; I am so jealous of your having grandchildren - I am still waiting for mine!! All the best xx
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At 12:56 27th Sep 2012, John_Riggins wrote:I knew Rosalind wasn't the original 'Clarrie' but I didn't realise that Rosalind had been in the role for 25 years!
We'll miss you Rosalind but 'Clarrie' will soldier on as she always does.
Best wishes and good luck with the Grandchildren you'll need it! LOL
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At 11:42 28th Sep 2012, Keri Davies wrote:Thank you for these kind messages, which I'm sure will mean a lot to Ros.
> If you are really 68, nature has been kind to you
Yes! It's a recent and unretouched photo.
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At 18:51 8th Oct 2012, katytop wrote:This is Rosalinds choice a shame but there you go! I still miss Nigel and he did not want to go!!! I still think his going was a very bad decision. Could it all be a bad dream and he returns?
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At 20:44 8th Oct 2012, linda wrote:i have been listening to the archers for the last 50 years this might sound horrible but i believe if the actor deceides to move on that should be the end not have the position casted by a new member it does not seem right and the archers will not be the same.
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At 20:48 8th Oct 2012, bjsliv wrote:> If you are really 68, nature has been kind to you
Yes! It's a recent and unretouched photo.
But Rosallind's biography on The Archers website states
Born: 12 May 1954
Which would make her 58
Not many ladies retouch their age to increase it!
We need to be told.......
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At 08:34 9th Oct 2012, cheeseone wrote:> We need to be told
I believe that's Clarrie's biography, not Rosalind's!
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At 17:07 11th Oct 2012, Keri Davies wrote:Yes, that is Clarrie's birthday.
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At 18:54 16th Oct 2012, pauline wrote:Sorry you're leaving the cast Rosalind.. you've made Clarrie the character I can identify with most.. I daresay she'll struggle on tho, as will I....Happy retirement!!
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At 17:38 12th Nov 2012, witchneedles wrote:You are leaving for a good reason but that does not mean you wont be missed. I too remember your first episode. Your voice just fitted right in. Enjoy your retirement.
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