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Week Commencing August 25th 2002

Episodes this week on Wednesday at 8:00pm-8:30pm, Thursday at 8:00pm-8:30pm and Friday 8:30pm-9:00pm. Omnibus Episode Tuesday 1:50 pm

There are more shocking revelations in store for Diane this week when Marty finally tells her the whole truth about his first marriage to Jan. Diane is distraught when Marty fails to arrive home from work and even a phone call to Christie does little to reassure her that nothing has happened to him. After waiting alone all night in the kitchen for him to return, she is pleased to see Brigid who arrives home from hospital early that morning. Brigid tries to calm Diane by saying that Marty has probably just been out drinking all night.

When he eventually comes home later in the day Diane demands an explanation, and in the ensuing argument she hears the truth about what really went on between him and Jan. Marty explains that Jan was a very violent woman and not only did she break Stevens arm, Marty also suffered as a battered husband. It was when he took the blame for Steven’s injury that he was placed on the child abuse register and he also had a police record for the time he fought back and hit Jan.

Although horrified by these revelations, Diane is more annoyed by the fact Marty had kept this from her all the time they had been married. She feels she doesn’t really know him at all and after another row throws him out. Marty believes his marriage is worth saving and decides to go back and try for reconciliation. Meanwhile the police suspect the letter apparently written by Imelda, actually originated from the Murray house and turn up with a warrant to search the house. After finding evidence on the computer they arrest Marty when he returns to see Diane. When Anthony sees all the police cars outside his house, he thinks that Imelda has been found and his nightmare will soon be over.

Also on Brookside this week Brigid is keen to become involved in Ron’s laundry business, but Mike resents her interference. Gabby returns from holiday claiming to be completely recovered from her involvement in Rob Dexter’s death, but Jacqui isn’t convinced.
Bev is desperate for someone to look after Josh when Mike lets her down, but help is at hand when Gabby offers to baby-sit. Sean has an unexpected support from Dan over his custody battle for Luke and Ron is allowed home from hospital.
Sammy sees Tanya’s dad in a new light after he invites her out for dinner, and later decides to join Louise on holiday in Spain.

A Brief Look At Next Week On Brookside

Wednesday 4th September-As the police start digging for clues, Diane begins to have doubts about Marty’s innocence.

Thursday 5th September-Sean antagonises Ruth when he is late bringing Luke back, while Jacqui is surprised to find Ron has a new nurse. There is another shocking confession in the Murray house.

Friday 6th September-Emily tries her skills as a detective, by trying to discover what really happened to Imelda. Marty is convinced a school governors meeting means bad news for him. Ray and Jessie move back to the bungalow.