Episode 3566 (23rd October 2003)

Episode 3566
Production code	D729/34A
ITV broadcast date	23rd October 2003 (Thursday)
Storyliners	Gavin Blyth Tony Hammond Caroline Mitchell Paul Roundell
Script editor	Belinda Johns
Story editor	Lindsay Williams
Writer	Bill Taylor
Designer	Mike Long
Director	Henry Foster
Series producer	Steve Frost
Executive producer	Keith Richardson
Producer	Kathleen Beedles Tim Key
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Plot

After a sleepless night by Terry’s bedside Dawn is totally exhausted. Encouraged by the fact that her husband has made it through the night Dawn remains positive that Terry will pull through. But later on that day Dawn begins to see the severity of Terry's illness. The nurse tries to comfort her as she realises how many things Terry will be unable to do and she later breaks down by his bedside, clinging tightly to TJ. Helpless Bob looks on not knowing how to comfort his daughter in such a traumatic time. To make matters worse, Bob tells Viv he thinks it would be better if Terry died rather than for Dawn to be left with two dependants. Unfortunately Dawn overhears the conversation and is devastated by her father's words. She can’t believe Bob would say such a thing in her time of need. Elsewhere in the village, Zak gets into a spot of bother with the police when an argument with Lisa about custody of the family dog draws unwanted attention. The police stop to see what all the commotion is about and end up arresting Zak for jumping bail on a previous charge. Despite their constant arguing the couple obviously still have feelings for each other. After encouragement from her family to get back in the driving seat, Elaine and Robert go out in the car together. She looks at Robert smiling beside her and has a sudden flash back. Elaine is shaken, but when Robert asks her what is wrong and she brushes him off. Robert begins to panic that Elaine's unwelcome memory is about to come flooding back. Len and Pearl go on their first date together – to The Woolpack! Inevitably Edna and Betty interrupt the private party and plonk themselves down next to the courting couple.

Cast

Regular cast

• Terry Woods - Billy Hartman
• Dawn Woods - Julia Mallam
• TJ Woods - Connor Lee (uncredited)
• Betty Eagleton - Paula Tilbrook
• Edna Birch - Shirley Stelfox
• Len Reynolds - Peter Martin
• Danny Daggert - Cleveland Campbell
• Robert Sugden - Karl Davies
• Frances Marsden - Sandy Walsh
• Elaine Marsden - Samantha McCarthy
• Ronnie Marsden - Ray Ashcroft
• Bob Hope - Tony Audenshaw
• Viv Hope - Deena Payne
• Louise Appleton - Emily Symons
• Zak Dingle - Steve Halliwell
• Cain Dingle - Jeff Hordley
• Chas Dingle - Lucy Pargeter
• Ashley Thomas - John Middleton
• Sam Dingle - James Hooton
• Lisa Dingle - Jane Cox
• Belle Dingle - Emily Mather (uncredited)
• Marlon Dingle - Mark Charnock
• Shadrach Dingle - Andy Devine
• Pearl Ladderbanks - Meg Johnson
• Jarvis Skelton - Richard Moore

Guest cast

• Eddie Hope - Nigel Betts
• Dr Wilkley - Richard Cole
• Nurse Smythe - Sally Womersley
• PC Linda Johnson - Julie Riley

Locations

• Hotten General Hospital - Terry's room, corridor and waiting area
• Café Hope - Café
• The Woolpack - Public bar, kitchen and staff corridor
• Unknown country lane
• Wishing Well Cottage - Living room/kitchen
• Main Street

Notes

• This episode features a flashback to Robert Sugden and Elaine Marsden's car crash in Episode 3545/3546 (29th September 2003). It was included in the scene when Robert takes Elaine for a drive.
• TV Times synopsis: Dawn prays by Terry's bedside while he lies incapacitated in hospital; Lisa begins to warm towards Zak but later regrets it; and Elaine gets behind the wheel for the first time since the crash.
• Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 10,210,000 viewers (14th place).