Family Affairs - 2002

2002

In 2002, Cat's niece Geri (Anna Acton) moved to Stanley Street. The troubled Davenport family moved into the flat originally occupied by Declan, Gabby and Clive. The mother Ginny (Joanna Foster) was recovering from a severe bout of depression while husband Robert (Brian Cowan) worked to launch a catering business on Stanley Street. Their three teenage children were Jessica (Sammy Glenn), Cameron (Rupert Hill) and Lewis (Sam Stockman). They were soon joined by Robert's much younger adoptive brother Jude Davenport, openly despised by Ginny, Cameron and Lewis, after he had romantically pursued Jessica.

Cameron Davenport and Paul Webb became close friends until Paul learned of Cameron's brief affair with his fiancée Gemma. A furious Paul left Gemma at the altar and left Charnham for a brief period.

Charlotte Day (Leanne Lakey) arrived and began working at the Black Swan and quickly became a love interest of Pete Callan. She was later joined by her younger sister Lucy (Julia Lee Smith), and their mother Eileen (Rosie Rowell). After Charlotte's departure, Eileen and Lucy continued in the series, becoming involved in several highly dramatic events.

Peter England joined as Ben Galloway who lived in the half way house and worked in Roy's cafe. Ben's storyline progressed to a point where Ben admitted his was gay and embarked upon a stormy relationship. Ben shared the first gay kiss on British daytime TV.

Leaving the series was Yasmin and Benji's Aunt Pearl, who moved away. The storyline followed the travails of a guilt-racked Siobhan as she endured prison and a lengthy court case after being framed for Josh's murder. She was eventually released and returned to Charnhan, where she and others slowly began to piece the truth together. However, nothing could be proved and Pete got away with the crime of murdering Josh. Siobhan left town in 2002 after Pete Callan caused a car crash that killed Kate Matherson (Mary Stockley) and which injured Siobhan.

Robert Davenport had a one-night stand with Geri, after which, she accused him of rape. He went to trial but was acquitted. The stresses led to the break-up of his marriage. Wife Ginny moved to France, taking daughter Jessica with her. Jude Davenport also moved away.