Jane Angela "Janie" Harker (previously Blakey) is Pat Sugden's sister.
Biography
1951-1972: Growing up in Beckindale
Janie in 1972, played by Diane Grayson.
Janie was born in 1951 and grew up in Beckindale. She went to school with Joe Sugden. Her sister Ruth Merrick and Joe's brother Jack Sugden also attended the school in a higher year. She claimed that Joe used to fancy her in school. She announced that she'd got a job making buttons at Baldwin's in Hotten in 1972, but this ended quickly as she announced she'd been laid off as the place was closing down. Janie used to frequent The Woolpack quite regularly spending her wages on Bonboosh.
1973-1974: Marriage to Frank Blakey, pregnancy and departure
Janie had a reputation in the village for going out with the majority of boys in the area. However, she went out with older man Frank Blakey a few times and the pair quickly become engaged and married in March 1973.
Janie discovered she was pregnant in January 1974, and neglected to tell Frank. However, Frank found this out when Jack Sugden congratulated him on his child. Frank was initally furious but got over it. Janie's sister Ruth also returned to the village, having divorced her husband Tom and left the kids with him. She attempts suicide but is rescued, and Janie, Frank and Pat leave the village.
Background information
- Janie revealed she was pregnant in January 1974. However, upon her return in 1986, it was never mentioned whether or not she had a child or not.
Quotes
"'Ello." (first line)