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23/08/2013

Lynda sees herself as the power behind the throne, and Kathy's trying to fight back.

Lilian calls Jolene. Though she can't disclose exactly what happened in Russia, she can say that Matt has made some really bad decisions and is looking terribly thin. The couple are spending a lot of time together, though whenever Lilian tries to get close, Matt pushes her away. Jolene is encouraging. Whatever has happened, as long as Lilian is there proving how much she loves him, then hopefully he'll begin to see that.

After Kathy saw him off over the wastage figures, Martyn returns with a vengeance. He wants to cut the number of waiting staff at each service. They aren't working to their full efficiency. Kathy disagrees but offers an alternative: to shorten the shifts instead. That would ensure a full staff at the busiest time, so standards won't slip and morale won't suffer.

But Martyn won't budge and deals the blow that there won't be any more hiring until the department improves, which means no bar manager. When Kathy asks about the vacant general manager position, she's astounded when Martyn says not to worry her little head about it.

Kathy de-stresses with a swim and shares her frustration with Lynda. Martyn has absolutely no idea how hospitality works, yet he's the one that's in charge. It's as though he's deliberately trying to grind her down.

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Fri 23 Aug 2013 19:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Kenton Archer Richard Attlee
Shula Hebden Lloyd Judy Bennett
David Archer Tim Bentinck
Ruth Archer Felicity Finch
Pip Archer Helen Monks
Tony Archer Colin Skipp
Pat Archer Patricia Gallimore
Helen Archer Louiza Patikas
Tom Archer Tom Graham
Brian Aldridge Charles Collingwood
Jennifer Aldridge Angela Piper
Adam Macy Andrew Wincott
Lilian Bellamy Sunny Ormonde
Jolene Perks Buffy Davis
Fallon Rogers Joanna Van Kampen
Kathy Perks Hedli Niklaus
Susan Carter Charlotte Martin
Oliver Sterling Michael Cochrane
Caroline Sterling Sara Coward
Lynda Snell Carole Boyd
Alan Franks John Telfer
Rob Titchner Timothy Watson
Martyn Gibson Jon Glover
Writer Tim Stimpson
Director Julie Beckett
Editor Julie Beckett

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  • Fri 23 Aug 2013 19:00

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