List of longest-serving soap opera actors Radio Radio

| Actor | Character_ | Soap_Opera | Years | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alison Dowling | Elizabeth Pargetter | The Archers | 1983— | 31 years |
| Hedli Niklaus | Kathy Perks | The Archers | 1983— | 31 years |
| Charlotte Martin | Susan Carter | The Archers | 1983— | 31 years |
| Elizabeth Marlowe | Lilian Archer | The Archers | 1961–1991 | 30 years |
| Gwen Berryman | Doris Archer | The Archers | 1951–1980 | 29 years |
| Edward Kelsey | Joe Grundy | The Archers | 1985— | 29 years |
| Carole Boyd | Lynda Snell | The Archers | 1986— | 28 years |
| Graham Blockey | Robert Snell | The Archers | 1986— | 28 years |
| J. Anthony Smythe | Henry Barbour | One Man`s Family | 1932–1959 | 27 years |
| Virginia Payne | Ma Perkins | Ma Perkins | 1933–1960 | 27 years |
| Felicity Finch | Ruth Archer | The Archers | 1987— | 27 years |