Salem had known Grantham for many years prior to her casting. Before EastEnders went to air, Grantham had served time in Wormwood Scrubs prison for the murder of a taxi driver, and occasionally actors were brought in to entertain the prisoners. Among the visiting actors were Louise Jameson (who later went on to play Rosa di Marco) and Salem.
Salem had known Grantham for many years prior to her casting on EastEnders. Before the show's premiere, Grantham served time in Wormwood Scrubs prison for killing a taxi driver, and occasionally actors would visit the inmates. Among these visitors were Louise Jameson (who later played Rosa di Marco) and Salem.