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Series eight for our favourite characters…

Phyllis Crane

Linda Bassett

Could the no-nonsense nurse fall for Sergeant Woolf (Trevor Cooper)? ‘She’s terrified – she’s been alone a long time,’ says Linda, 68.

‘He’s got a struggle ahead…’

sister Monica Joan

Judy Parfitt

The confused nun goes missing… ‘She’s distressed about the midwifery bags changing as they were a symbol of what she’s done in her life,’ reveals Judy, 83.

shelagh & Patrick turner

Laura Main & Stephen Mcgann

Family life grows more hectic for the nurse and gp as they foster Chinese orphan may. ‘Shelagh’s working more,’ explains Laura, 37, ‘so they need the assistance of new receptionist miss Higgins [Georgie Glen].’

Violet, Fred & reggie Buckle

Annabelle Apsion,

Cliff Parisi & Daniel Laurie

Will Fred support his wife’s ambitions and reggie’s romance?

‘Violet gets involved with local

politics,’ says annabelle, 58.