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27/12/2013

Rob finally phones, and Leonie comes to a decision.

Despite her nerves about the show, Lynda shares her joy at Tom and Kirsty's news, asking for details. Tom hints at a Spring wedding.

Helen's hanging by her phone. Kirsty asks if she's ok and Helen plays it cool.

Leonie's angry at James for ambushing her yesterday. Lynda tells her she must speak to James. She's unhappy that Leonie isn't coming to see her production tonight.

James visits Leonie, who reluctantly lets him in to say his piece. To her surprise, James has made a decision. Despite his apprehension about being a father, he'll support her in whatever she wants to do. They can face the challenge together.

There's a full house at the village hall for Robin Hood. Helen's distracted by a call from Rob, who asks Helen to meet him after the show. As the curtain falls, Lynda's full of praise for her stars Kirsty and Tom. Leonie and James show up, fully reconciled. They tell thrilled Lynda their plan to become parents.

Rob shocks Helen with the news that it's all over between him and Jess. He wants a divorce and to be with Helen. Helen asks why she should believe him. Rob pleads with her to give him another chance.

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Fri 27 Dec 201319:00

Credits

RoleContributor
Jill ArcherPatricia Greene
Shula Hebden LloydJudy Bennett
David ArcherTim Bentinck
Ruth ArcherFelicity Finch
Elizabeth PargetterAlison Dowling
Pat ArcherPatricia Gallimore
Helen ArcherLouiza Patikas
Tom ArcherTom Graham
Matt CrawfordKim Durham
James BellamyRoger May
Peggy WoolleyJune Spencer
Joe GrundyEdward Kelsey
Eddie GrundyTrevor Harrison
Clarrie GrundyHeather Bell
Emma GrundyEmerald O'Hanrahan
Edward GrundyBarry Farrimond
Susan CarterCharlotte Martin
Robert SnellGraham Blockey
Leonie SnellJasmine Hyde
Lynda SnellCarole Boyd
Kirsty MillerAnnabelle Dowler
Rob TitchenerTimothy Watson
Rosa MakepeaceAnna Piper
MarkAndrew Frame
WriterSimon Frith
DirectorSean O'Connor
EditorSean O'Connor

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  • Fri 27 Dec 201319:00

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