Susan Armstrong

Susan Armstrong is the wife of Jimmy Armstrong. Susan arrived in Beckindale with Jimmy in May 1979 to visit his parents Seth and Meg Armstrong, who didn't even know Jimmy was married. The parents find out that Jimmy was made redundant and as a result, Susan and Jimmy were unable to afford to keep living in their home. Susan later reveals that Jimmy felt he had to leave his job when he was blamed for some equipment going missing. Dolly Skilbeck told Susan about the job going at The Woolpack, but Susan told Dolly she was pregnant and hadn't told Jimmy yet, fearing his reaction. However, Jimmy ends up finding out when Matt Skilbeck tells him, news that Jimmy struggles to adjust to. Jimmy ends up struggling to live in the village, knowing what they all think about him so Jimmy and Susan decide to leave.

1979

 * Tue 15th May
 * Thu 17th May
 * Tue 22nd May
 * Thu 24th May
 * Tue 29th May
 * Thu 31st May