Philip Middlemiss

Nathan decides to give up university to become an artist, and Beth worries that Tom prefers being at the factory than spending time with her. Kate decides to marry her boyfriend.

A teacher's forgetfulness puts her pupils at risk, and Anna tries to impress a bank manager but loses her temper.

Luke and Oscar continue to cause trouble for everyone as Karen gets ready to take a life-changing journey. Dick and Cheryl argue with Oscar.

A new family arrives in Skelthwaite, and David is shocked when Karen is contacted by someone from the past.

Sally wants a baby, and Anna pretends to be single in order to impress a potential investor. Beth reminds an elderly patient of her dead sister, but her efforts to help the lady land her in grave danger.

Evelyn reveals Karen's secret past, and Simon is getting cold feet about his impending nuptials.