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In Sickness and in Health
Season 14, Episode 12
Conclusion of a two-part storyline. A kidnap case leaves Vernon's plans for Liz and Ben's wedding in chaos, while Helen's dreams of a fresh start for her and Matt look set to be shattered. Jenny is relieved when she finally gets a medical diagnosis explaining her recent symptoms, but the news brings a difficult decision for husband Dennis, who has to choose between his wife and his police career. Starring newcomer Sophie Ward, Oliver Montgomery, Duncan Bell and Sarah Tansey
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Cast & Crew
Sarah Tansey
(Actor)
.. Jenny Merton
Duncan Bell
(Actor)
.. Sgt Dennis Merton
Sophie Ward
(Actor)
.. Dr Helen Trent
Oliver Montgomery
(Actor)
.. Matthew Trent
Jonathan Kerrigan
(Actor)
.. PC Rob Walker
Tricia Penrose
(Actor)
.. Gina Ward
Derek Fowlds
(Actor)
.. Oscar Blaketon
William Simons
(Actor)
.. Alf Ventress
Mark Jordon
(Actor)
.. PC Phil Bellamy
David Lonsdale
(Actor)
.. David Stockwell
Peter Benson
(Actor)
.. Bernie Scripps
Geoffrey Hughes
(Actor)
.. Vernon Scripps
Vanessa Hehir
(Actor)
.. Rosie Cartwright
Aislin McGuckin
(Actor)
.. Dr Liz Merrick
Richard Lintern
(Actor)
.. Ben Norton
Rupert Vansittart
(Actor)
.. Lord Charles Ashfordly
Frances Carrigan
(Actor)
.. Fiona
Emma Amos
(Actor)
.. Angela Price
Jonathan Coy
(Actor)
.. Gordon Price
Andrew Grainger
(Actor)
.. Carter
Kevin Moore
(Actor)
.. Gerry Merrick
Albert Welling
(Actor)
.. Dr Lawson
David Woodcock
(Actor)
.. Vicar
John Flanagan
(Writer)
Andrew McCulloch
(Writer)
Archie Tait
(Producer)
Roger Bamford
(Director)
Keith Richardson
(Executive producer)
More Information
Did You Know..
Sarah Tansey
(Actor)
.. Jenny Merton
Duncan Bell
(Actor)
.. Sgt Dennis Merton
Sophie Ward
(Actor)
.. Dr Helen Trent
Oliver Montgomery
(Actor)
.. Matthew Trent
Jonathan Kerrigan
(Actor)
.. PC Rob Walker
Tricia Penrose
(Actor)
.. Gina Ward
Derek Fowlds
(Actor)
.. Oscar Blaketon
Born:
September 02, 1937
in
London
Best Known For:
Yes, Minister, Yes, Prime Minister and Heartbeat.
Early-life:
Born in London on September 2, 1937, Derek left school at 15 and worked in a factory as an apprentice painter. It was during his national service that he was encouraged to take up acting. He went on to win a scholarship and grant for Rada.
Career:
Fowlds made his stage debut in the West End in The Miracle Worker and continued to win stage work and small roles in films before he became known to millions as Mr Derek in children's series The Basil Brush Show, which ran from 1969 to 1973. His big break came in 1980 when he landed the role of Bernard Woolley in BBC sitcom Yes, Minister and its sequel Yes, Prime Minister. He went on to play Oscar Blaketon in long-running ITV police drama Heartbeat from 1992 until 2010.
Quote:
"I'm still waiting to be discovered."
Trivia:
He married Blue Peter presenter Lesley Judd in 1974. They divorced four years later.
William Simons
(Actor)
.. Alf Ventress
Mark Jordon
(Actor)
.. PC Phil Bellamy
David Lonsdale
(Actor)
.. David Stockwell
Peter Benson
(Actor)
.. Bernie Scripps
Geoffrey Hughes
(Actor)
.. Vernon Scripps
Vanessa Hehir
(Actor)
.. Rosie Cartwright
Best Known For:
Heartbeat and Waterloo Road.
Early-life:
Vanessa was born in Manchester in 1981. She graduated from the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London in 2004. Her first TV credit was a guest role in Holby City.
Career:
Hehir had a recurring role in Grease Monkeys but her first break came in 2004 when she was cast as Rosie Cartwright in rural drama Heartbeat. She stayed with the show until 2007. Since then, she has starred in Emmerdale, Hustle and Stella. In 2013, she joined the cast of Waterloo Road, playing Sue Spark.
Quote:
"I've been very lucky with my career as I've loved all the jobs I've done."
Trivia:
Hehir emigrated to Australia at the age of six.
Aislin McGuckin
(Actor)
.. Dr Liz Merrick
Richard Lintern
(Actor)
.. Ben Norton
Rupert Vansittart
(Actor)
.. Lord Charles Ashfordly
Frances Carrigan
(Actor)
.. Fiona
Emma Amos
(Actor)
.. Angela Price
Jonathan Coy
(Actor)
.. Gordon Price
Andrew Grainger
(Actor)
.. Carter
Kevin Moore
(Actor)
.. Gerry Merrick
Albert Welling
(Actor)
.. Dr Lawson
David Woodcock
(Actor)
.. Vicar
John Flanagan
(Writer)
Andrew McCulloch
(Writer)
Archie Tait
(Producer)
Roger Bamford
(Director)
Keith Richardson
(Executive producer)
