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4. Angela Russell (2002-2003)
Played by Laurie Foell
This was, of course, just the tip of the ice-queen.
Other highlights included; a casual fling with
Jesse that resulted in pregnancy and a termination,
the arrival in town of her ex-lover - otherwise
known as ex-pupil and Dylan’s best friend –
Stephen, the seductive torture she inflicted
on current pupil Nick Smith that culminated
in her false accusation of assault, and her
general decline into insanity. All punctuated
with the occasional act of arson, frequent physical
attacks from the town’s incensed residents,
and the revelation that she made a teeny weeny
mistake about Dylan’s paternity. The characteristic
running on the beach, battling with Irene, having
the contents of a punch bowl emptied over her
head… Remember people, this is just six months’
worth of storylines. And then there was the
murder mystery.Ultimately, Angie changed
the very fabric show while she was there – and
her influence lives on today. The creation of
her daughter Tasha and cousin Josie over six
months after Angie’s exit speaks for itself;
even dead, she’s as compelling an influence
as ever, and it’s clear the writers know it.
We’ve been assured that identical cousin Josie
isn’t Angie under an assumed identity, but who
can be sure? Who wants to be?!
Two final words: Laurie Foell. She played
Angie with utter conviction and inspired in
viewers a shocking response to such a twisted
character; compassion. She’s a legend. Written
by FlaminEck
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