Mother's Little Helpers

Summary

Liz Merrick faces a trying time after one of her patients misses an appointment to discuss medication, and subsequently ends up charged with drink-driving, Vernon discovers money can't buy him happiness as he gets lonely in his new home - little suspecting excitement is just around the corner when his pal David is kidnapped and held for ransom. Elsewhere, Merton is delighted that Jenny has agreed to marry him and Bellamy is shocked to find out Gina is carrying his baby.

Guest stars

• Peter Benson as Bernie Scripps
• Geoffrey Hughes as Vernon Scripps
• Sarah Tansey as Jenny Latimer
• Janet Dibley as Linda Rollins
• Jonathan Bradd as Barry Rollins
• Andrew Thorpe as Michael Rollins
• Andrew McGuire as Frankie
• Vanessa Knox-Mawer as Christine
• Tom Bowles as Pete
• Martin Riley as Mr. Clough