Mike Tucker (The Archers)

Mike Tucker
The Archers character
Terry Molloy as Mike Tucker
Portrayed by	Gareth Armstrong Alexander Wilson Terry Molloy
Duration	1973–1977, 1983–2014, 2021–2022
First appearance	1973
Last appearance	13 January 2022 (2022-01-13)
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Tony Shryane
In-universe information Occupation Milkman Wife Betty Tucker (until 2005) Vicky Tucker Sons Roy Tucker Daughters Brenda Tucker Bethany Tucker Granddaughters Phoebe Aldridge Abbie Tucker

Mike Tucker is a fictional character from the British BBC Radio 4 soap opera The Archers. Described upon his introduction in 1973 as "the Milkman from Hell", Mike has developed over five decades to become a family man whose grumpy demeanour and gruff attitude won favour with listeners. Radio and television actor Terry Molloy was cast in 1973 by producer Tony Shryane^[1] and stayed for four years until leaving the show in 1977, only to return in 1983. He has remained on the show for 40 years, making Molloy one of the longest-serving soap opera actors in the world.

Mike is the husband of Vicky Tucker, and the father of Roy, Brenda and Bethany Tucker. He is also a close friend to Neil Carter and Ed Grundy. Since 1973, Mike has suffered bankruptcy, depression, attempted suicide, the loss of an eye, the loss of his first wife and being knocked down by a car.^[2]

Molloy says his character is a "relentlessly honest son of the soil" who "tolerates fools with no gladness whatsoever".^[2]