November 19th 2024.
As the wedding day of Linda Carter and George Knight approaches, the newest landlady of the Queen Vic, Elaine Peacock, is faced with a difficult decision. A secret that she has been holding onto for decades is about to be revealed. Her daughter, Linda, is about to find out that her beloved father, John, was gay.
The surprise revelation comes as a shock to Linda, who is preparing for her big day. Her grandson, Johnny Carter, had planned a memorable hen do for her, which included a drag queen by the name of Drew Peacock. This unexpected guest caused quite a stir, with Elaine, Linda, and Johnny demanding answers from the matriarch of the family.
Actress Harriet Thorpe, who plays Elaine, explains that this moment is a dream come true for her character, as she finally gets to have a hen night. However, the sudden appearance of Drew triggers feelings of self-worth for Elaine, as she questions if she truly mattered in her previous marriage.
As Linda tries to get answers from Drew, she turns to her mother for support. Left with no other choice, Elaine reveals the truth about John's sexuality and his affair with Drew. This news rocks Linda's world and she struggles to come to terms with it.
Harriet shares that Linda had always idolized her father and never knew the struggles her mother faced while trying to support him and run the pub. She hopes that Linda will now realize that her mother was always there for her, even though she may not have seemed like it at the time.
When it comes to Elaine's feelings towards John and his sexuality, Harriet emphasizes the importance of showing that her character never felt any shame or betrayal. She fully accepted her husband for who he was and only wanted to support him, even though he was scared and unable to be open about it.
Harriet adds that it was crucial to show that Elaine's love for John was unconditional and she only wanted to protect him from the judgment of others. This revelation ultimately brings the mother and daughter closer together, as Linda begins to understand the sacrifices her mother made for her family.
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