The early days of The Archers continue to be the subject of much academic study. Experts Clare Griffiths ... little success to Peggy’s mother, Mrs Perkins or "Mrs P" – we never learnt her ...

For Clare Santer it's her dad ... "My favourite was uttered by Mrs Perkins (Peggy's mother) - fine words butter no parsnips." The fine words of The Archers have always been under close scrutiny.