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The BBC has confirmed the role of Robert Snell has been recast in its popular soap The Archers with an actor best known for his roles in Doctor Who and The Crown stepping into the former's shoes

Actor Ian Pepperell, best known for playing Roy Tucker in The Archers, has died at the age of 53 following a long illness, the BBC said.

The Manchester-born actor and real-life GP was turned down at his initial audition for the role of a doctor for 'not sounding like one', and was instead offered the part of a handyman

Former television presenter Baroness Benjamin has praised King Charles for his coronation selection, saying her inclusion for the historic event shows he is embracing diversity