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Last Updated 2nd August 2010

Nigel Pargetter

Played by Graham Seed

Nigel Pargetter
  • Born: 08 Jun 1959
  • Status: Married
  • Occupation: Stately home owner / manager

Nigel died in a fall from the roof of Lower Loxley on 2 Jan 2011.

Being born of country gentry isn't always an advantage in life, as Nigel found out when he inherited the dubious charms of Lower Loxley Hall. More used to playing the loveable fool, he discovered that funding the house's upkeep is a full time job, and he's happy and grateful to have efficient wife Elizabeth alongside him at the helm.

Some of his schemes have been a little bizarre, but most pan out well, with Elizabeth's sensible guidance to iron out some of his eccentricities.

Like a over-eager puppy Nigel bursts with enthusiastic ideas, some of which are indulged and some squashed. Luckily Elizabeth gave the seal of approval to both his wine production and "green wedding" plans.


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Likes & Dislikes

Likes
Fancy dress parties, cycling, cucumber sandwiches (he has a secret ingredient).

Dislikes
Motor cars, having cold water poured on his ideas.

Highs & Lows

Highs
Finally marrying his lovely Lizzie after two engagements.

Lows
The death of his mother Julia in 2005.


Most likely to say

Lizzie, do come and look at the meadow, it's heavenly.

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