Mon, Apr 2, 2012
Heston returns from his travels, full of joy and presents. Is he being completely honest though? A young carer celebrates her sixteenth birthday but when a coffin he's ordered arrives, Jimmi realizes that for her wheelchair bound father, the date marks a bigger occasion that could have devastating consequences. Karen is desperate to help Jack and Immie with their revising, much to their annoyance.
Tue, Apr 3, 2012
A female patient of Elaine's needs more drugs to help her sleep. She has no money though and is being threatened by a money collector. Not wanting to have sex with him, she phones Elaine and asks her for money! A man has been diagnosed with Hepatitis C, only he's quite angry and blames Heston for not discovering it earlier - he wishes he'd seen Elaine. Julia has the shopping trip from hell - she can't park anywhere, so uses the forecourt of a local garage. She gets angry when she discovers that the garage owner has moved her car, then she falls over, smashes her eggs, and gets swept off her feet!
Wed, Apr 4, 2012
A married woman and her husband's latest fling set in motion 'Operation Payback'. The wife steals a prescription note from Daniel and lures her husband back to her house with the intention of drugging him. It all goes horribly wrong though, when he 'dies'. Julia receives a bunch of flowers off Martin, though she has no interest in him. It's massage day for Zara, though she finds it harder than she thought to leave baby Joe with Aliona all day.
Thu, Apr 5, 2012
It's the night of Heston's party. Unfortunately for Jack though, it's at the Icon Bar on a night when he's covering. He also has to look after a new barmaid who turns out to be more trouble than expected. She's already been to see the doctor, but then collapses. Freya gets interviewed by 'Letherbridge Life' magazine, only she's a bit nervous about it. Martin pays Julia a visit, only she's not too happy. He refuses to take no for an answer though. Zara lets Daniel sort out babysitting duties as Aliona can't make it, while she goes to Heston's party. It's not quite as easy as he thinks though. Meanwhile, somebodies house is being burgled.
Tue, Apr 10, 2012
Heston is putting on a brave face following his burglary. The others are suitably shocked, especially Mrs Tembe and Cherry, who organize a cleanup operation. A wheelchair bound thug and his two mates are collecting money using the 'para-olympics' as the basis for a scam. Rob drags him in, but is shocked when he finds out he really is handicapped. Julia worries about her upcoming date with Martin.
Wed, Apr 11, 2012
Cherry hits the roof when she finds out that her married cousin Tom is sleeping with another woman. They met through a website, and despite being told to back off, Cherry hatches a plan to find the woman, and warn her off. This plan involves setting her up with Jimmi though! Mrs Tembe convinces Heston that she knows who burgled his house, so he sets out to confront the man. Immie gets her Hepatitis C results.
Thu, Apr 12, 2012
Julia is regretting her decision to let Elaine try and chat up Martin (in disguise). Elaine is convinced he's showing classic signs of being married. A young ballroom dancer who's mad on Strictly Come Dancing is preparing for a big dance competition that evening. Her sister though, who Freya is trying to get into rehab, sells her dress for drugs. Her world is about to turn violent though. Heston tries to get used to being alone in his house after the burglary. To help in this, he sleeps with a cricket bat.
Fri, Apr 13, 2012
Mrs Tembe and her Church friend collect food for the homeless, for the Harvest Festival. Her friend is having money troubles though and thinking of helping herself to some of the food. Mrs Tembe decides to help, especially when her two children say they are hungry. Zara leaves baby Joe with Aliona for the afternoon, but keeps on checking up on them via the secret camera she's set up, and her smart-phone. When Daniel convinces her she has overstepped the mark, they have a race to get to the camera before Aliona discovers it.
Mon, Apr 16, 2012
Mandy goes and visits her cousin. It seems he's having panic attacks. His parents are always arguing, and it doesn't help that his father is dressed up as a woman. Kevin takes Heston shopping for some new high tech gear to replace the stuff he had stolen. Unfortunately though, he doesn't know his 'Blu-ray' from his 'Bluetooth'. Julia has Martin around for a bite to eat. It all goes wrong though when she burns the food, then brings up his arrest for arson!
Tue, Apr 17, 2012
Heston is happy when his new high tech gear is delivered. It soon all goes wrong though when he gets to work, when first his log-on, then his ATM Pin don't work. He also gets clamped by an over zealous Barry! Zara arrives back in work in a foul mood after a run in with Barry, and keeps phoning Aliona. She sees a woman who is feeling sick on the morning of her first lecture. Zara smells drink on her breath, but is she really ill though, or is her student boyfriend the problem? Julia is still upset over how her evening with Martin went, especially as she now knows he's moving away.
Wed, Apr 18, 2012
A patient of Kevin's is having problems at home - her lone son is stealing, and hanging around with very threatening types. She has also been diagnosed with cancer, but Kevin is shocked when she refuses treatment. Aliona quits as baby Joe's nanny, and accuses Zara of being a control freak. So Zara starts the search for a new one. Freya's interview appears in 'Leatherbridge Life' magazine, but it's not all she thought it would be. She then gets a visit from a 'Messenger from Jesus'!
Thu, Apr 19, 2012
Frank's neighbor goes round to see him. He can't get an answer, so calls the police. They then find Frank dead. Two relatives who have been informed decide that the house is now theirs, and demand access. Frank's neighbor though, is being secretive, as there is something in the garden shed that he wants. Daniel is left at home with baby Joe, together with a list of instructions from Zara. Heston has a new security alarm fitted.
Fri, Apr 20, 2012
Rob and Jimmi have problems with a rape case. It seems that the suspected rapist is accusing the police surgeon that dealt with him of being drunk. The arresting officer of that case is the same over-eager PC that has just arrested Heston for hitting a burglar with a cricket bat, so it's all bad news for Heston.
Mon, Apr 23, 2012
A woman's wedding to her new husband turns into a fight when her son defends his dead father's right. An old family feud is resurrected which ends in violence. Heston is back in work as news of his arrest causes shock waves. Julia wins tickets to the William Shakespeare festival in Stratford, plus a night in a hotel, but who will she take?
Tue, Apr 24, 2012
Mandy sees a young girl on her 18th birthday. She's met this boy (Chris), and wants to have sex so needs the pill. They are both shocked later though, when Chris turns out to be a girl. Julia meets up with Martin in Stratford. They're going to see Twelfth Night and stop over in a hotel. Mrs Tembe couldn't make the play, so gave her ticket to Elaine, or as Martin knows her - Elysia Hyde. To make matters worse, Barry turns up (in bright canary yellow trousers), and he's ready to fight for Julia's attentions.
Wed, Apr 25, 2012
Barry is really depressed back in work, while Julia and Martin, having spent the night together, spend a second day in Stratford. Zara and Daniel have a day off at home, read William Shakespeare and play at being each other's slaves. Their neighbors though have a strange relationship. The man slaves away and cleans at home, while his wife treats him like dirt, and goes out having sex with strange men. He ends up confiding in Zara.
Thu, Apr 26, 2012
The partner of a friend of Freya's has been commissioned to write a poem for the World Shakespeare Festival. He's a bit intense though, and won't wash or eat. When they find him on the floor having self harmed, they start getting really worried. He then starts hearing the Bard talk to him. Heston pits Mrs Tembe and Cherry against each other for the spare ticket to see King Lear at Stratford. Then Karen tries to get him to take Immie.
Fri, Apr 27, 2012
Kevin organizes a party for Freya's birthday, but instead of a 'nurse stripper', a hypnotist turns up. After putting Daniel, Mandy, Freya and Jack 'under the influence', they all play a game of 'Blind Date', a game that has unusual consequences. Heston now only has one spare ticket for 'King Lear', so Mrs Tembe and Cherry start quoting William Shakespeare in an attempt to win the seat. They don't know about the dark horse that is Immie though.
Mon, Apr 30, 2012
A bride to be goes to see Cherry for some jabs for her honeymoon. She gets a bit evasive though when Cherry starts talking all 'flowers and themes'. She also didn't tell her fiancé that she'd been to the doctors, and is feeling constantly sick. Julia is still fielding calls from Martin, so sees Zara for lunch for some 'Zara Advice'. Heston goes to see a defense counselor friend of his - he needs some advice about his upcoming court case, but doesn't hear what he wants to hear!
Tue, May 1, 2012
A man comes in to see Kevin. He has a propensity to deliberately wind people up. He's already been thumped, and tries it on Kevin, who sends him to see a newly set up clinic. The clinic is run by a newly married couple, but it seems that the wife is a past girlfriend of the wind up merchant! Heston persuades the partners to allow him to see patients again, but when he totally over reacts to break up a fight they regret their decision. Julia has lunch with Martin.
Wed, May 2, 2012
Immie spends the morning revising at her mom's friends house, and looking after George, their 13 year old boy who is home from school, sick. Immie has a shock though, when she discovers that a 15 year old school friend of his who turns up at the house, is not only pregnant, but is with George's baby. Cherry starts a petition to try and save Heston when she discovers he might go to prison. She has a shock though when Freya not only doesn't seem to care, but comes down on the side of the burglar. Julia looks at the plans for Martin's new house. He's over budget, so she tries to sort it out.
Thu, May 3, 2012
Mandy bumps into a woman running. She's in more pain than she's letting on, but is happy when Mandy recognizes her - she's won silver medals and is in the paper. Her husband is very protective of her though. Mrs Tembe helps out at the hospital. One of the patients is rather obnoxious, he's the same man who Heston bashed over the head with a cricket bat! Karen convinces Elaine to take her, Immie and Jack power walking.
Fri, May 4, 2012
Karen comes across a crying young female student who not only thinks her ex boyfriend is constantly stalking her, but has also put a hex on her. To try and look after her, Karen talks her into joining Jack and Immie's student power walk. She then takes a shine to Jack though. Heston prepares himself for possibly his last weekend of freedom. Mrs Tembe goes back to see Curtis Brown at the hospital to try and get him to change his mind about Heston.
Tue, May 8, 2012
Elaine sees a woman who she thinks has 'Chronic Fatigue Syndrome'. The woman is also worried that her partner's MS is getting worse. A home visit is called for, but Elaine doesn't like what she finds. Heston is putting on a brave face before his trial, though his defense council gives him a stern warning. Martin tells Julia that his house buyer wants to complete this week, far sooner than he thought.
Wed, May 9, 2012
Daniel has a day looking after baby Joe, but starts worrying when he notices a rash. Mrs Tembe is having a bad day at work, so offloads to Elaine about her trouble with Curtis Brown. Jack has an interview with a top defense lawyer, but she is having money problems involving her daughter whom it seems is into drugs and is now being threatened. Jack promises to help.
Thu, May 10, 2012
Freya is out shopping for a christening present and is about to buy some dodgy DVDs off a young street seller when the girl has a nasty asthma attack. She later turns up at the Mill wanting the pill. On checking the DVDs, Freya discovers underage porn and calls in Rob. Jimmi, Cherry and Mrs Tembe go to watch Heston's first day on trial, only he comes across as a spoiled, arrogant rich kid, while Curtis Brown comes across all innocent.
Fri, May 11, 2012
In a state after seeing the CCTV footage of his attack, Heston still refuses to let Godfrey bring up his relationship with Marina. Then there are the damning statements from his neighbor, and Barry! Zara sees a woman whose protective friend has claimed has collapsed, and has had dizzy spells. She's stressed and has a presentation to do. The presentation doesn't go well though, when she collapses.
Mon, May 14, 2012
Julia is having a bad day at work. She is looking forward to lunch with Martin, but her day is about to get worse still, when they are involved in an almighty car crash. Elaine and Mrs Tembe attend their first self defense class, while Daniel meets an aspiring actress who is hoarding food.
Tue, May 15, 2012
Julia and Martin wake up in hospital following the crash, but will it make Julia rethink her views on retirement? The driver of the other car gets hit by a car himself. It confuses Rob though, as he's dressed as a corpse, and the local funeral parlor has had a 'break out'! Zara catches Daniel and Karen singing Bucks Fizz to baby Joe and she's not best pleased.
Wed, May 16, 2012
Julia is recuperating at Patrick's after leaving hospital, but when Chloe cuts herself on a knife, her day of rest turns into a rush back to the hospital. Mrs Tembe is worried about an old friend. She's got HIV and is not looking well, so she goes to the woman's church to try and help. It seems that her friend has stopped taking her 'meds' and has pit all her faith in The Lord. Jimmi and Cherry have a day off together, but Jimmi is far better at doing nothing than Cherry is!
Thu, May 17, 2012
Cherry sees a guy with chilblains. He tells her some tall tales though. He really lives in an abandoned car, and really fancies her, but is he still taking his 'meds'? Julia goes to Wales to see Martin's new house. They end up having a picnic. Is she changing her mind about him? Daniel is having trouble looking after baby Joe, he just won't go to sleep. Not even tales of 'The evil Zara-Beast' help!
Fri, May 18, 2012
Julia has a shock announcement for the practice. She is going to live with Martin in Wales, and has got a job at a nearby Cottage Hospital. Unfortunately no one wants her to go. Heston even tries to make her work out her notice, making her have to turn down the job offer. Mrs Tembe is shocked that she is going to live in sin. Only Karen seems happy, and is eager to organize a party. Julia is going though, and ultimately everyone's sad.
Mon, May 21, 2012
Daniel and Heston are finding that running the Mill and Campus surgeries, now that Julia has gone, is far more difficult than they had imagined. They decide that they need to look for a new Practice Manager - and 'sharpish'. Mrs Tembe announces an interest! Immie has to console a friend when he gets dumped by his boyfriend. Only he gets a surprise visit from his Auntie, who mistakenly believes that he and Immie are an item. She's also homophobic, so how do they tell her the truth? Mrs Tembe gets especially riled at the latest self defense class.
Tue, May 22, 2012
Zara's in charge at the Mill, though she's being bombarded with questions and problems. In particular, the payroll is three days late. A young girl's brother returns from his exotic travels. She's skipping school due to being bullied, and she finds a rare exotic snake in her brother's bag. She takes it to try and scare the bullies, though gets bitten herself. The snake is an illegal breed, and soon the police are involved. Cherry's sex life is a bit dull, so Elaine convinces her to sign up to a half marathon with Jimmi.
Wed, May 23, 2012
Karen has a surprise when she gets a visit from a 'Letherbridge Life' journalist. Immie entered one of her short stories into a competition, and she's one of the finalists. Unfortunately it's posted online, and Cherry's not very happy when she discovers that it's pretty much based on one of her failed relationships. Rob has trouble with a young ginger kid who keeps stealing from the local Asian corner shop, and is driving the owner to breaking point.
Thu, May 24, 2012
Zara gives Karen and Mrs Tembe a two part assessment for the temporary practice manager's job, including a practical test. Freya's friend uses her as a cover to cheat on her husband, though Freya eventually helps them both to see that there is still a spark between them. Jimmi meets Daniel and baby Joe at the Icon Bar, where Jimmi turns down the offer of a partnership.
Fri, May 25, 2012
Mrs Tembe has a bad first day as Acting Practise Manager. She manages to upset almost everybody, and loses a patient! The patient's mother says he has 'demons'. Jimmi and Cherry go running and stumble across him in the local wood. There is also a case of the 'important missing letter'!
Mon, May 28, 2012
Rob and Jimmi get involved with a girl who delivers Dope for a known criminal. She has also broken into Letherbridge University to steal things that she can use to pay back the money she owes him. It's Jack's exam day and Karen is fussing. Zara conducts interviews for the Practise Manager job. Unfortunately Mrs Tembe thinks she may have a chance.
Tue, May 29, 2012
Freya is at a 'Stop the War' protest at the University which gets over run by a gang of anarchists. She argues with Mandy over it when a cleaner is injured. She is also told off by Howard, who has started work as the new Practise Manager. He tells her that she dresses like a student and should smarten up. Mandy sees one of the anarchists, who has injured his arm, but gets herself into a bit of a bother when she goes around to see him at home.
Wed, May 30, 2012
Howard has a first visit to the Campus surgery where he catches up with Elaine, and has an impromptu fire drill. Zara goes to see a priest at his church. He's really ill and is coughing up blood. While there though, they get attacked by a masked man seeking revenge. Freya and Kevin have lunch together and talk about the upcoming drugs trial.
Fri, Jun 1, 2012
It's the start of the Jubilee weekend, and Zara's in a good mood, but will she still be after a day with Howard? Jack helps out at the dry run for the Letherbridge Jubilee celebrations, only has to dress as a bear. The owner of the red Routmaster bus on loan is foreign, drinks, and winds people up. He also has what seems like a body in a rolled up carpet on the top deck! Mrs Tembe (a bus expert), sees him drinking and decides to do something about it, with Rob and Jack's help.
Wed, Jun 6, 2012
Howard puts Kevin in charge of the new Lupus drug trial at St. Phils, and wants everyone to think of possible candidates. Mrs Tembe visits Mr Greenaway, but gets pushed out when he gets two unwelcome visitors - a young man and a sexy young girl. It seems he's being blackmailed. Freya visits her Aunt Patti, who suffers from Lupus. Karen suggests to Daniel that he has a Botox party at her house.
Thu, Jun 7, 2012
Heston gets involved with a man whose son was abducted four years ago. He thinks he's seen the abductor coming out of Heston's surgery. Jimmi has a surprise for Cherry, only she's a bit upset when she finds out that he's entered them in to a long run. He also wants to spend £400 on a pair of trainers! Freya puts her Aunt Patti forward for the Lupus drugs trial, though keeps their relationship and a few other things away from Kevin.
Fri, Jun 8, 2012
Rob gets involved with an aging rock star who has received a parcel bomb in the post. He's also had his upcoming tour threatened. Kevin receives the successful candidate list for the Lupus drugs trial. His patient didn't make the list, but Freya's Aunt Patti did! It's the night of Karen's Botox party, and she's fussing over Daniel to try and get him to not only introduce some party games, but to bring baby Joe!
Mon, Jun 11, 2012
Mandy gets involved with a young girl with a burnt hand and money troubles. She owes a loan shark a £1000, and the debt is getting larger by the minute! When the girl ends up in hospital though, Mandy has a go at the wrong guy! The drug trial has started, and Freya has to see Aunt Patti to put her straight on the lies that she wrote on the application form, so that she doesn't give the game away! Cherry has the problem of what to buy Jimmi for his birthday!
Tue, Jun 12, 2012
Howard is trying to make some savings, but his intention to move to a hot new accountancy firm puts him in the middle of a father / son feud! All Immie wants to do is revise for her exams, but when Jack's constant noise making and asking for £10 sends her over the edge, he finally decides to help her! Daniel wants Karen's help to push the Botox idea forward, but when Howard looks at the figures, the smile is wiped off Daniel's face!
Wed, Jun 13, 2012
A man and a woman meet at the local Holistic center. They've fallen in love, only he's married, and they both have cancer! His wife is a friend of Karen's, and she has high blood pressure and is planning a surprise birthday party for him. It's Jimmi's birthday (hurrah), though he only seems to be interested in his new running watch and going jogging. He doesn't even seem interested in 'Mr. Huggit'! Freya is having doubts over using Patti in the drugs trial.
Thu, Jun 14, 2012
Aunt Patti is worried about all the lying on the drugs trial application, though health-wise she has never felt better. Jack is starting his Personal Consierge service, and gets a call from Aunt Patti to help her sort out her house clutter. Imagine Jack's surprise when he sees a photo of Freya on her mantelpiece! Kevin meets up with Michaela at the local art gallery, but is he out of his depth? An old man has trouble with a local 'yob' who is desperate to get back into prison.
Fri, Jun 15, 2012
Elaine sees a woman who's trying to find her father on one of those ancestry websites. She's been getting letters from him, though her MS is getting noticeably worse. Due to a power-cut, Immie's exam gets moved to Wolverhampton, and it's up to Zara to get her there on time! Kevin finds out about Patti and has a real go at Freya.