This drama attracted a peak audience of 13 million viewers and raised Guard's public profile considerably, but it effectively marked the end of the first phase of her television career. In 1981 she had married the BBC production manager and director Steve Goldie and in July 1984 she gave birth to their daughter Sama.
This play drew a peak audience of 13 million viewers and significantly enhanced Guard's public image, but it effectively signaled the conclusion of her television career. In 1981 she wedded the BBC production manager and director Steve Goldie, and in July 1984 she gave birth to their daughter Sama.