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It\u2019s a budding, and somewhat chaotic, relationship that is capturing the attention of The Archers fans, but actress Daisy Badger reckons the ongoing lesbian romance between her alter-ego Pip Archer and Stella Pryor is long overdue. <\/p>\n
Pip has been thrown into a tailspin as she addresses her sexuality, with Stella being mercifully patient as her love interest decides where her heart lies. <\/p>\n
It is the first lesbian relationship in the history in the radio show, which holds the record for the longest running soap in the world, having been on the airwaves since 1951. <\/p>\n
Daisy, alongside former EastEnders and The Bill actress Lucy Speed, who plays Stella, couldn\u2019t be happier to be involved in the story arc. <\/p>\n
\u2018It\u2019s really nice,\u2019 she shared. \u2018It\u2019s just about the connection between her and Stella. It should have happened sooner!\u2019 <\/p>\n
Enthusing that it is \u2018exciting\u2019, Lucy, best known as Walford\u2019s Natalie Evans, added to Radio Times: \u2018I have an 11-year-old daughter and what I\u2019ve noticed is that young people are in this lovely space where they\u2019re allowed to choose and be free, and learn about their sexuality. <\/p>\n
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\u2018That\u2019s something I really embrace. What I\u2019ve enjoyed about this storyline is that it hasn\u2019t been a big coming out.\u2019<\/p>\n
What it has been is complex, particularly as Pip has until now only had relationships with men, namely her most recent ex Toby Fairbrother, with whom she shares daughter Rosie.<\/p>\n
With Stella grieving for her lost dog, the two women shared a heart to heart in a red wine haze, with Pip then pulling back and fleeing the situation.<\/p>\n
Stella has been understanding and assured Pip that these things happen, but it\u2019s becoming clear that Pip doesn\u2019t agree. <\/p>\n
And now it is confirmed that there is a future ahead for the couple-to-be.<\/p>\n
\u2018It seems obvious and normal, the stuff that\u2019s been happening between Pip and Stella,\u2019 Daisy reflected. \u2018Nobody is trying too hard with it.\u2019<\/p>\n
Lucy agreed, saying: \u2018Stella is grown-up enough to say to herself, \u201cLook, don\u2019t overthink it and just go with it.\u201d <\/p>\n
\u2018But also, I think she\u2019s had same-sex relationships in the past. As a female, you reach a certain stage in life where you go, \u201cEverything can change.\u201d\u2019<\/p>\n
The path to love never runs smooth in the world of soap, so the road is bound to be a bumpy one. <\/p>\n
As for what the future holds, this remains a closely guarded secret. <\/p>\n
Many listeners however are hoping that the first lesbian relationship in the Archers can be a successful one.<\/p>\n