He played Roy Tucker for 22 years in the long running BBC Radio 4 drama, and also appeared in EastEnders.
Actor who played Roy Archer and appeared in EastEnders died after long illness, BBC says.
Best known for playing Roy Tucker in the BBC Radio 4 drama, his death on Friday follows a long illness.
Actor appeared on BBC Radio 4 show for more than 400 episodes over 22 years.
Actor dies following long illness, with programme's editor hailing his 'effortlessly fine-tuned vocal technique'
He also acted in numerous stage productions and appeared on BBC soap opera EastEnders for a short stint.
The 53-year-old also acted in numerous stage productions and briefly appeared on BBC soap opera EastEnders. | ITV National News.
Ian Pepperell, best known for playing Roy Tucker in The Archers, has died aged 53, the BBC announced on Saturday.
Ian Pepperell, who starred on EastEnders and The Archers as Roy Tucker, has died at the age of 53 after a long illness.
Ian Pepperell, who starred on EastEnders and The Archers as Roy Tucker, has died at the age of 53 after a long illness.
Ian Pepperell, who starred on EastEnders and The Archers as Roy Tucker, has died at the age of 53 after a long illness.
The actor played hotelier Roy Tucker in the longrunning BBC radio drama.