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Fool's Gold

Episode 39 of 55

Determined to keep his marriage break-up secret, Michael throws himself into work. Meanwhile, Elliot is desperate to raise the remaining funds for Ben's laser surgery.

Michael throws himself into his work to avoid thinking about his private life. But he soon becomes frustrated by a tricky patient and takes his anger out on Donna and Elizabeth. Later, in theatre, reality bites - causing Michael to hit rock bottom.

Elliot will not give up on young footballer Ben who needs his operation. There is no more time for fundraising. Elliot must find someone to supply the laser equipment now. Will attractive Maggie Winton be the one?

Penny is desperate to impress Linden and when he challenges her to work with Frieda she is determined to get over their differences. They are both in for a very rocky ride.

59 minutes

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Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • The Velvet Underground

    Sunday morning

  • The Stone Roses

    Fools Gold

  • Sinéad O’Connor

    In this heart

  • The Stone Roses

    Tears

Credits

RoleContributor
Connie BeauchampAmanda Mealing
Elliot HopePaul Bradley
Michael SpenceHari Dhillon
Linden CullenDuncan Pow
Sacha LevyBob Barrett
Jac NaylorRosie Marcel
Greg DouglasEdward MacLiam
Penny ValentineEmma Catherwood
Oliver ValentineJames Anderson
Mark WilliamsRobert Powell
Donna JacksonJaye Jacobs
Frieda PetrenkoOlga Fedori
Elizabeth TaitLa Charne Jolly
Jackie EddonJacqueline Leonard
Joey SaundersTheo Barklem-Biggs
Samuel KemptonNeil Madden
ProducerSharon Bloom
DirectorDominic Keavey
WriterDarren Guthrie
Samantha KemptonKirsty Dillon
Maggie WintonLouise Bangay

Broadcasts