Perdita
20-05-2009, 11:59
Monday, 1 June 2009, 7:00PM - 7:30PM
Bob (Tony Audenshaw) and Gennie (Sian Reese-Williams) enjoy each other’s company as they prepare the food for Laurel’s (Charlotte Bellamy) party. Later that day, Brenda (Lesley Dunlop) gets a little tipsy and quizzes Gennie about why she hasn’t found herself a nice boyfriend. Gennie grows agitated at the unwanted conversation and when her mum embarrasses her in front of Bob by referring to her hopeless record with men, Gennie snaps and makes an exit. Bob follows to check she’s ok and Terry (Billy Hartman) follows them when Brenda asks him. Terry witnesses Gennie and Bob in a passionate embrace. Will he reveal his discovery to Brenda?
Meanwhile, Aaron (Danny Miller) leaves Victoria (Isabel Hodgins) to get caught when he shoplifts a handbag. Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) is enraged to find out what’s happened and suggests that Aaron is setting them up. Victoria is horrified to realise Aaron might have done it on purpose to affect the custody battle. She storms into the village and slaps Aaron across the face in front of a watching Cain (Jeff Hordley). Aaron is gutted that Victoria has the wrong idea but Cain thanks him for unknowingly helping the Dingle cause. Victoria returns home to find Andy in a state having been told by the social worker that they have a statement from Jo confirming his violent behaviour. Is Andy about to lose Sarah?
Elsewhere, Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) is in a foul mood having moved back into Mulberry. Jimmy (Nick Miles) bursts into Laurel’s party and tries to talk to Nicola but ends up revealing the pregnancy in front of Betty (Paula Tilbrook). Jimmy pleads with Nicola to consider a life together with him and the baby but she refuses to entertain him. Nicola is an emotional wreck after the confrontation but Laurel tells her she can’t hide away from Jimmy. Despite Laurel’s encouragement Nicola is torn between her anger towards Jimmy and doing the right thing. Can Nicola ever find happiness?
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PI for the rest of the week follows:
Tuesday 2 June 7pm
Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) fears that the custody decision will go against him and prepares to take Sarah (Sophia Amber Moore) to Spain to stay with Annie. Mick (Tony Haygarth) is curious when Sarah mentions that they’re going on holiday. Torn between his employer and his conscience Mick decides to forewarn Debbie (Charley Webb) that Andy has been packing a bag. Debbie drives round to Butlers and finds Andy loading the car. Though he tries to deny it, Debbie knows what he’s doing and sets about finding Sarah. Distraught at the thought of losing custody of Sarah, Andy locks himself Debbie and Sarah in the house. Andy’s temper gradually rises as he argues he’s the only person never to abandon Sarah and coldly states he’ll do anything to keep her. Debbie secretly calls Cain (Jeff Hordley) and allows him to hear her argument with Andy via speakerphone. Cain starts kicking the door of Butlers down but has to resort to smashing through the window to get inside. He makes sure Debbie and Sarah are out before mocking Andy saying that he’s lost Sarah forever. Andy’s left broken by the ordeal. What will the custody decision be?
Elsewhere, Carl (Tom Lister) finds a pregnancy test in Lexi’s (Sally Oliver) bag and suspects she’s having a baby. Sharing his concerns with Jimmy (Nick Miles), Carl is clearly dreading another baby. Carl asks Lexi about the pregnancy test and she shocks him with the revelation that she stopped taking the pill. Lexi is gutted with his reaction as Carl is fuming that she kept it from him. Carl realises he might have taken things too far when Lexi gets the impression that he never wants a child with her. Lexi is crushed when the pregnancy test is negative, but Carl gives her some encouragement when he agrees they can keep trying. Is Carl making the right decision?
Also, Terry (Billy Hartman) is concerned to see the awkwardness between Bob (Tony Audenshaw) and Gennie (Sian Reese-Williams). When he shares a drink with Bob and Brenda (Lesley Dunlop) over lunch Terry notices Bob’s unease when Brenda summarises Gennie’s many poor choices in men. Bob is floored when Terry tells him that he saw him and Gennie kiss and he feels wretched when Terry tells him to speak with Gennie. Bob swallows his pride and explains to Gennie that a relationship would be very difficult between them as he likes her a lot , but he wouldn’t want to make a terrible mistake. When Gennie suggests they cool it, Bob is relieved, thinking she’s got the message, but we see that Gennie thinks they’ve only agreed to slow things down temporarily. Will this misunderstanding come back to haunt Bob?
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Wednesday 3 June 7pm
Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) is a broken man ahead of the court hearing, but Debbie (Charley Webb) feel sympathy for him after his degeneration the previous day. Cain (Jeff Hordley) seeks to make sure Debbie employs every tactic to win over the judge, but she is unsure. Andy arrives at the court just in time but wears the look of a doomed man. Debbie gives a passionate statement asking the court to give her a chance to be Sarah’s mother and her words strike a chord with Andy. When given the chance to speak Andy shocks the court into silence by withdrawing his application for custody. With no other option available to him the judge grants full custody to Debbie. The Dingles are delighted with the outcome but for Debbie her victory is bittersweet as she reflects on how much the process has demoralised Andy. Will Andy recover from this crushing defeat?
Meanwhile, Lexi (Sally Oliver) orders Carl (Tom Lister) to clear the house for an evening so they can spend some time together. Lexi speaks with Gennie (Sian Reese-Williams) in the café and is interested to hear that her auntie fell pregnant after eating oysters. Back at Mill cottage Carl tries to convince Jimmy (Nick Miles) to let him go on another overseas trip but Jimmy is adamant he needs to spend time with Lexi. Carl tells Lexi that Jimmy has gone off on a business trip. She is delighted and determined to make the most of the baby making time. Carl is cornered as Lexi force feeds him oysters for tea, but will her culinary selection lead to the patter of tiny feet?
Elsewhere, Pollard (Chris Chittell) gets back on the campaign trail. However, Nathan (Lyndon Ogbourne) doubts whether his candidate is up to winning causing Pollard to remind him of his credentials. Nathan smiles at Pollard’s vigour and explains he was testing him. Pollard is growing weary of the process and worries David (Matthew Wolfenden) when he fails to react to the news that his son has moved ahead in the polls. Pollard decides against spending the evening canvassing for votes and takes Val (Charlie Hardwick) for an anniversary meal. Has Pollard given up the ghost?
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Thursday 4 June
David’s (Matthew Wolfenden) suspicion remains when Pollard (Chris Chittell) spends the morning of the election canvassing in public, but looking thoroughly worn out when the public have gone. Val (Charlie Hardwick) warns Pollard that David knows something is wrong but he orders her not to breathe a word until after the election. David and Pollard have a heart-to-heart and realise that neither is enthusiastic about the election anymore. David delves into his father’s mirth and Pollard finally admits his heart attack. David is in pieces but Pollard tells him not to worry and as they put their differences aside Pollard whispers that he voted for his son. The village hall erupts in a round of applause as David wins the election. Pollard tells David he is proud of him but it is clear his son’s victory is going to come at a cost to him.
Meanwhile, Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) isolates himself from his family as he becomes depressed after losing Sarah (Sophia Amber Moore). Victoria (Isabel Hodgins) is hurt to realise Andy gave up on Sarah but he refuses to listen to any of her arguments. After receiving a mouthful from Victoria about how she stole Sarah from Andy, Debbie worries Sarah is missing her dad. Debbie resolves to ease Sarah’s fears that Andy has abandoned her. Will she seek to build bridges with Andy?
At Mill cottage, Carl’s (Tom Lister) every habit and aspect of life is under scrutiny by Lexi (Sally Oliver) as she seeks to maximise the possibility of conception. Scarlett (Kelsey-Beth Crossley) spends the morning with Carl at work and then explains to Lexi that her constant baby talk might be starting to grate on him. Lexi agrees and when Carl arrives home she lets her actions do the talking. Can Carl and Lexi find some common ground on the subject of baby making?
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Friday 5 June
Paddy (Dominic Brunt) scalds Aaron (Danny Miller) for not taking care of Clyde and threatens to call the dogs home if he doesn’t pull his weight. Paddy leaves Clyde with Aaron during his shift at the garage but Aaron is distracted by a call from Victoria (Isabel Hodgins) and the dog bolts. Andy finds what he believes to be a stray dog upsetting his sheep and locks him in one of the barns. Aaron is devastated to have lost Clyde and spends all day searching for him without success. Paddy and Chas (Lucy Pargeter) try to reassure him that they’ll be able to find Clyde but Aaron seems certain that something bad will happen to him.
Also, David (Matthew Wolfenden) is unable to revel in his election victory due to his fears about Pollard’s (Chris Chittell) health. Pollard makes an enemy of Nathan (Lyndon Ogbourne) when he calls him a jumped up a little kid and tells him to forget their deal. He sets his sights on further bridge building with his son and David’s grateful when Pollard genuinely offers to guide him with his new role. Can Pollard guide David to political success?
Meanwhile, Debbie (Charley Webb) thinks about taking Sarah (Sophia Amber Moore) to see Andy but Cain (Jeff Hordley) warns her not to do him any favours. When Aaron mentions he was talking to Victoria about the state Andy is in Debbie is even more concerned. Debbie is worried when Sarah runs towards Andy in the village and starts crying when Andy fails to acknowledge her. The Dingles make a start on planning for Sarah’s birthday but Debbie frets about what might happen when she realises Andy won’t be there. Can Debbie please Sarah whilst not upsetting the other Dingles?
Bob (Tony Audenshaw) and Gennie (Sian Reese-Williams) enjoy each other’s company as they prepare the food for Laurel’s (Charlotte Bellamy) party. Later that day, Brenda (Lesley Dunlop) gets a little tipsy and quizzes Gennie about why she hasn’t found herself a nice boyfriend. Gennie grows agitated at the unwanted conversation and when her mum embarrasses her in front of Bob by referring to her hopeless record with men, Gennie snaps and makes an exit. Bob follows to check she’s ok and Terry (Billy Hartman) follows them when Brenda asks him. Terry witnesses Gennie and Bob in a passionate embrace. Will he reveal his discovery to Brenda?
Meanwhile, Aaron (Danny Miller) leaves Victoria (Isabel Hodgins) to get caught when he shoplifts a handbag. Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) is enraged to find out what’s happened and suggests that Aaron is setting them up. Victoria is horrified to realise Aaron might have done it on purpose to affect the custody battle. She storms into the village and slaps Aaron across the face in front of a watching Cain (Jeff Hordley). Aaron is gutted that Victoria has the wrong idea but Cain thanks him for unknowingly helping the Dingle cause. Victoria returns home to find Andy in a state having been told by the social worker that they have a statement from Jo confirming his violent behaviour. Is Andy about to lose Sarah?
Elsewhere, Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) is in a foul mood having moved back into Mulberry. Jimmy (Nick Miles) bursts into Laurel’s party and tries to talk to Nicola but ends up revealing the pregnancy in front of Betty (Paula Tilbrook). Jimmy pleads with Nicola to consider a life together with him and the baby but she refuses to entertain him. Nicola is an emotional wreck after the confrontation but Laurel tells her she can’t hide away from Jimmy. Despite Laurel’s encouragement Nicola is torn between her anger towards Jimmy and doing the right thing. Can Nicola ever find happiness?
***
PI for the rest of the week follows:
Tuesday 2 June 7pm
Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) fears that the custody decision will go against him and prepares to take Sarah (Sophia Amber Moore) to Spain to stay with Annie. Mick (Tony Haygarth) is curious when Sarah mentions that they’re going on holiday. Torn between his employer and his conscience Mick decides to forewarn Debbie (Charley Webb) that Andy has been packing a bag. Debbie drives round to Butlers and finds Andy loading the car. Though he tries to deny it, Debbie knows what he’s doing and sets about finding Sarah. Distraught at the thought of losing custody of Sarah, Andy locks himself Debbie and Sarah in the house. Andy’s temper gradually rises as he argues he’s the only person never to abandon Sarah and coldly states he’ll do anything to keep her. Debbie secretly calls Cain (Jeff Hordley) and allows him to hear her argument with Andy via speakerphone. Cain starts kicking the door of Butlers down but has to resort to smashing through the window to get inside. He makes sure Debbie and Sarah are out before mocking Andy saying that he’s lost Sarah forever. Andy’s left broken by the ordeal. What will the custody decision be?
Elsewhere, Carl (Tom Lister) finds a pregnancy test in Lexi’s (Sally Oliver) bag and suspects she’s having a baby. Sharing his concerns with Jimmy (Nick Miles), Carl is clearly dreading another baby. Carl asks Lexi about the pregnancy test and she shocks him with the revelation that she stopped taking the pill. Lexi is gutted with his reaction as Carl is fuming that she kept it from him. Carl realises he might have taken things too far when Lexi gets the impression that he never wants a child with her. Lexi is crushed when the pregnancy test is negative, but Carl gives her some encouragement when he agrees they can keep trying. Is Carl making the right decision?
Also, Terry (Billy Hartman) is concerned to see the awkwardness between Bob (Tony Audenshaw) and Gennie (Sian Reese-Williams). When he shares a drink with Bob and Brenda (Lesley Dunlop) over lunch Terry notices Bob’s unease when Brenda summarises Gennie’s many poor choices in men. Bob is floored when Terry tells him that he saw him and Gennie kiss and he feels wretched when Terry tells him to speak with Gennie. Bob swallows his pride and explains to Gennie that a relationship would be very difficult between them as he likes her a lot , but he wouldn’t want to make a terrible mistake. When Gennie suggests they cool it, Bob is relieved, thinking she’s got the message, but we see that Gennie thinks they’ve only agreed to slow things down temporarily. Will this misunderstanding come back to haunt Bob?
***
Wednesday 3 June 7pm
Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) is a broken man ahead of the court hearing, but Debbie (Charley Webb) feel sympathy for him after his degeneration the previous day. Cain (Jeff Hordley) seeks to make sure Debbie employs every tactic to win over the judge, but she is unsure. Andy arrives at the court just in time but wears the look of a doomed man. Debbie gives a passionate statement asking the court to give her a chance to be Sarah’s mother and her words strike a chord with Andy. When given the chance to speak Andy shocks the court into silence by withdrawing his application for custody. With no other option available to him the judge grants full custody to Debbie. The Dingles are delighted with the outcome but for Debbie her victory is bittersweet as she reflects on how much the process has demoralised Andy. Will Andy recover from this crushing defeat?
Meanwhile, Lexi (Sally Oliver) orders Carl (Tom Lister) to clear the house for an evening so they can spend some time together. Lexi speaks with Gennie (Sian Reese-Williams) in the café and is interested to hear that her auntie fell pregnant after eating oysters. Back at Mill cottage Carl tries to convince Jimmy (Nick Miles) to let him go on another overseas trip but Jimmy is adamant he needs to spend time with Lexi. Carl tells Lexi that Jimmy has gone off on a business trip. She is delighted and determined to make the most of the baby making time. Carl is cornered as Lexi force feeds him oysters for tea, but will her culinary selection lead to the patter of tiny feet?
Elsewhere, Pollard (Chris Chittell) gets back on the campaign trail. However, Nathan (Lyndon Ogbourne) doubts whether his candidate is up to winning causing Pollard to remind him of his credentials. Nathan smiles at Pollard’s vigour and explains he was testing him. Pollard is growing weary of the process and worries David (Matthew Wolfenden) when he fails to react to the news that his son has moved ahead in the polls. Pollard decides against spending the evening canvassing for votes and takes Val (Charlie Hardwick) for an anniversary meal. Has Pollard given up the ghost?
***
Thursday 4 June
David’s (Matthew Wolfenden) suspicion remains when Pollard (Chris Chittell) spends the morning of the election canvassing in public, but looking thoroughly worn out when the public have gone. Val (Charlie Hardwick) warns Pollard that David knows something is wrong but he orders her not to breathe a word until after the election. David and Pollard have a heart-to-heart and realise that neither is enthusiastic about the election anymore. David delves into his father’s mirth and Pollard finally admits his heart attack. David is in pieces but Pollard tells him not to worry and as they put their differences aside Pollard whispers that he voted for his son. The village hall erupts in a round of applause as David wins the election. Pollard tells David he is proud of him but it is clear his son’s victory is going to come at a cost to him.
Meanwhile, Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) isolates himself from his family as he becomes depressed after losing Sarah (Sophia Amber Moore). Victoria (Isabel Hodgins) is hurt to realise Andy gave up on Sarah but he refuses to listen to any of her arguments. After receiving a mouthful from Victoria about how she stole Sarah from Andy, Debbie worries Sarah is missing her dad. Debbie resolves to ease Sarah’s fears that Andy has abandoned her. Will she seek to build bridges with Andy?
At Mill cottage, Carl’s (Tom Lister) every habit and aspect of life is under scrutiny by Lexi (Sally Oliver) as she seeks to maximise the possibility of conception. Scarlett (Kelsey-Beth Crossley) spends the morning with Carl at work and then explains to Lexi that her constant baby talk might be starting to grate on him. Lexi agrees and when Carl arrives home she lets her actions do the talking. Can Carl and Lexi find some common ground on the subject of baby making?
***
Friday 5 June
Paddy (Dominic Brunt) scalds Aaron (Danny Miller) for not taking care of Clyde and threatens to call the dogs home if he doesn’t pull his weight. Paddy leaves Clyde with Aaron during his shift at the garage but Aaron is distracted by a call from Victoria (Isabel Hodgins) and the dog bolts. Andy finds what he believes to be a stray dog upsetting his sheep and locks him in one of the barns. Aaron is devastated to have lost Clyde and spends all day searching for him without success. Paddy and Chas (Lucy Pargeter) try to reassure him that they’ll be able to find Clyde but Aaron seems certain that something bad will happen to him.
Also, David (Matthew Wolfenden) is unable to revel in his election victory due to his fears about Pollard’s (Chris Chittell) health. Pollard makes an enemy of Nathan (Lyndon Ogbourne) when he calls him a jumped up a little kid and tells him to forget their deal. He sets his sights on further bridge building with his son and David’s grateful when Pollard genuinely offers to guide him with his new role. Can Pollard guide David to political success?
Meanwhile, Debbie (Charley Webb) thinks about taking Sarah (Sophia Amber Moore) to see Andy but Cain (Jeff Hordley) warns her not to do him any favours. When Aaron mentions he was talking to Victoria about the state Andy is in Debbie is even more concerned. Debbie is worried when Sarah runs towards Andy in the village and starts crying when Andy fails to acknowledge her. The Dingles make a start on planning for Sarah’s birthday but Debbie frets about what might happen when she realises Andy won’t be there. Can Debbie please Sarah whilst not upsetting the other Dingles?