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Dr
Margaret Sampson
The matriarch and heart of Westway Health Centre.
She works part-time as a doctor and runs a refugee
drop-in centre in her spare time. She proved you're
never too old for romance when she fell in love
with Mike Murray and he moved in with her. She shocked
her sister, Avril, when she invested in Mike's business.
Is Avril right in thinking Mike's after Margaret's
money? Her best friend is Father Gillespie. |
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Dr
David Boyce
A brilliant doctor, and loving father of Ned, Jessica and Alex. David's affair with a locum wrecked his marriage to Jane. David bitterly regrets his infidelity, but his attempts to keep the family together failed, and Jane left him. He lives in hope that one day he can win her back. |
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Gabriella
Estate agent who fell in love with Jamshed and moved to London to pursue him. She got her 'Muffin Man', and with Janet finally out of the frame, Gabriella and Jamshed can make a new life together. But will she ever warm to Jamshed's daughter, Sonya? |
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Jane
Boyce
Estranged wife of Dr David Boyce. Jane left David when she learned about his affair with locum, Lola. While he tried everything to stop the break-up, she took steps to keep David out of her life. She now lives and works outside London. |
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Dr
Joy Onwukwe
Born in Nigeria, but grew up in Britain. She's a
workaholic, and an impressive doctor. Her discovery
that she was HIV positive rocked her world, and
her engagement to Edward ended when she broke her
silence and told her family about her health problems.
Joy's looking for more purpose in life and still
harbours thoughts about going back to Nigeria. |
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Denny
Hampton
Landlord of The Green Man pub. Losing his father
and, more recently, his mother, Denny found himself
all alone in the world. However, Janet and Billie
have become his nearest and dearest and plan to
cement their alternative family unit. |
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Father
Gillespie
The local Roman Catholic priest. His humanity and compassion
make him popular in the community. He saw himself as a
grandfather figure for young Liam. But malicious allegations
by a spiteful parishioner made him reconsider his position
in Westgrove Park. With his name now cleared, he's enjoying
some new-found enthusiasm for his role in the parish. |
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Namita
Ul Haq
The local pharmacist, married to Razaul, and mother of
Sonya. She caused a scandal when it was proved that Sonya's
real father is Jamshed. She and Razaul recently ended
their marriage. And when Namita unsuccessfully tried to
rekindle Jamshed's interest in her, she embarked on a
bitter and vicious battle against both men. She came to
her senses when all the bickering upset Sonya and made
her run away. Will her mother succeed in luring her away
from London to a new life in Guildford? |
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Jamshed
Dastoor
The super-efficient practice manager at the health
centre. His marriage to Janet broke up, and he lives
with new partner, Gabriella. He regularly has to
diffuse the antagonism between Janet and Gabriella.
And now that Janet has a new love in her life, Jamshed's
not quite sure he approves. He spends time with
his daughter, Sonya, when Namita allows him to. |
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Janet
Dastoor
Has been the Practice Nurse for years, but wants
to pursue her dream of being a Nurse Practitioner
elsewhere. A recent trip to India brought Billie
into her life, and Janet surprised her friends and
colleagues when she introduced Billie as her new
life partner. They have become Denny's substitute
family. |
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Louise
Patterson
The Senior Receptionist. She lives with Charlie, her daughter,
Becky, and his daughter, Sophie. She suffered a breakdown
after the death of her baby son, and went on a retreat
which became a spiritual journey for her. Marriage to
Charlie is on hold due to Louise's decision to become
a Roman Catholic and her desire to get married in church. |
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Zoe Chan Li Fen
The practice physiotherapist. Originally from Singapore, Zoe has championed Traditional Chinese Medicine to her colleagues. She’s feisty and fun, and lives life to the full. She found an ally for her professional ambitions in Sean. But is there more to their relationship? |
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Chidi
Onwukwe
Joy's cousin from Nigeria, who came to study in
London. He upset his family when he abandoned his
studies to run his own business, but is now the
proud proprietor of Chidi's Chop Shop. He proved
his loyalty to Joy when aunt Polin and uncle Albert
found out she was HIV positive - Chidi supported
her through thick and thin. |
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Charlie
Newton
Fire-fighter and local hero, he lives with Louise
and their daughters. He was heartbroken when he
and Louise split up after their baby boy's death.
Her return to Westgrove Park made him realise she's
the only woman for him - even if that means having
to wait. |
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Ned
Boyce
Son of David and Jane. A recent art school graduate, he's
working with Chidi while he considers his career options.
He was shocked to find out about his dad's affair, and
is uneasy about keeping it a secret. He wonders whether
David is a serial adulterer. |
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Becky
Patterson
Louise's daughter. She played the rebel when she and best
friend, Sana, staged their own protest against the Police.
And now she's discovered teenage boys to occupy her time.
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Joyce
Is midwife at the health centre, as well as being Mel's mum. She's strict but kind, doesn't suffer fools, and Mel disobeys her at her peril!. |
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Kelly
Monro
At fourteen was abused by her stepfather and had
her son, Liam. Life as a teenage mum's been tough,
but she impressed everyone when she joined the Police
Force. She met Peter and tentatively embarked on
her first romance. |
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Dr
Sean Graham
The latest doctor at the health centre, Sean redeemed
himself after past misdemeanours involving his drug addict
brother. He tried to have an affair with Mel, but she
decided to leave the country instead. He's enjoying Zoe
working at the health centre. But can they be more than
colleagues? |
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Lindsay
Is Kelly's mother and lives with the terrible knowledge that her ex-husband, Kelly's stepfather, is the father of Kelly's young son. She now runs the community centre. |
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Roy Wallis
A slippery character and the king of organised crime in Westgrove Park. Most people fear him, and those who don't usually end up dead. |
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Razia Akram
Mother of Sana and Sajida. She was heartbroken when her husband, Waheed, was found dead. It may have been a racist attack, but a lack of evidence prevented the killers from being brought to justice. Razia worries about Sana’s increasing political activism and wonders whether the family should start a new life somewhere else. |
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Sana Akram
Razia’s daughter. Sana is bright and politically active. She became disillusioned when the Police failed to prosecute her father’s killers. Her ambition is to become a solicitor and fight the injustices of the world. |
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Fizza (Paul Figgis)
Is a lifelong friend of Denny's, with a knack for causing trouble wherever he goes. A small-time crook, he runs the local minicab company, but is always on the lookout for a dodgy deal. |
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Mel Richardson
The glamorous receptionist with attitude panicked when
she and Dr Sean Graham stepped over the friendship line
and became lovers - briefly. Mel took this as an opportunity
to flee the health centre and is now working on cruise
ships abroad. She sends regular postcards to her colleagues,
but will she ever return? |
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