Plot[]
Marlon's faced with making the biggest decision of his life after doctors advise him on Tricia's condition. Utterly heartbroken, Marlon stares lovingly at his wife, as her fate lies in his hands. Taking a break from the hospital, Marlon goes for a walk in the village to put things into perspective. He is forced to contemplate life without his beloved wife Tricia. After reflecting on the situation Marlon returns to the hospital to inform the doctors that it is time to switch off his wife's life support machine. With the trial looming Charity is determined not to get to prison and attempts to work her magic with Zoe. But unfortunately her efforts only rile Zoe who she sees straight through her callous motives. Debbie moves into Pear Tree Cottage with Charity and while Cain moves her things in he and Charity take advantage of the empty house. Excited by the prospect of coming home to his wife and baby boy, Terry packs up his belongings and prepares to leave the hospital. Unsteady on his feet, he accepts things are going to be very different from now on and tells Bob he hates being treated like an invalid. Forced to come to terms with his disability, Terry reluctantly acknowledges the road to recovery will be long.
Cast[]
Regular cast[]
- Marlon Dingle - Mark Charnock
- Terry Woods - Billy Hartman
- Alan Turner - Richard Thorp
- Steph Stokes - Lorraine Chase
- Charity Tate - Emma Atkins
- Cain Dingle - Jeff Hordley
- Debbie Jones - Charley Webb
- Tricia Dingle - Sheree Murphy
- Zak Dingle - Steve Halliwell
- Lisa Dingle - Jane Cox
- Zoe Tate - Leah Bracknell
- Jean Tate - Megan Pearson (uncredited)
- Ashley Thomas - John Middleton
- Bob Hope - Tony Audenshaw
- Viv Hope - Deena Payne
- Diane Blackstock - Elizabeth Estensen
- Siobhan Marsden - Abigail Fisher
Guest cast[]
Locations[]
- Hotten street
- Hotten General Hospital - Wards, Tricia's room and corridors
- Pear Tree Cottage - Living room/kitchen and front garden
- Village Store, Post Office & Off-Licence - Shop floor
- Cricket Pavilion
- Cemetery
- Connelton View - Front garden and living room/kitchen
- Hotten Road
Notes[]
- Final appearance of Sheree Murphy as Tricia Dingle.
- Bell, Book and Candle by Boo Hewerdine is used as incidental music throughout the episode as Marlon makes the decision to switch off her life support machine.
- The end credits roll as the doctors take Tricia away, with Marlon tearfully watching on. The end music is also replaced with Bell, Book and Candle.
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 10,695,000 viewers (12th place).
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