She was in her first term at college, where she was learning to teach the Alexander Technique, when she first auditioned for the show. The role as Jack Sugden's (Clive Hornby) love interest was originally scheduled to last for seven episodes. Howard recalled: "After my first stint I sat on the train home and thought to myself that was it."
She was in her first year of college, where she was learning to teach the Alexander Technique, when she auditioned for the show. The role as Jack Sugden's love interest was initially planned for seven episodes. Howard recalled: "After my first stint I realized this was it."