Valentine #21 May 1960

Linda, tired of being overlooked, sets out to assert herself after reading Professor Goldstein’s book—only to find her newfound confidence tested when Mr. Grinstead and Des react in ways she never expected.

In "Stardust," Sam Harris trades his quiet life as a draper's assistant for the dream of becoming an actor, only to face disappointment and return to his old job—only to find himself drawn into another bold new plan. With Jill Benson watching from the sidelines and Bella Weston offering her own brand of encouragement, Sam’s restless heart keeps chasing something just out of reach.

Beryl, the daring stunt actress of the weekly serial "The Perils of Peg," grows restless under her script-writer and producer’s dismissive treatment—so she leaves him, chasing something bolder with Bob. But the quiet life at Bob’s country cottage with his mother soon feels too tame for a woman used to the spotlight.

In "Time to Cry," Pam finds herself trapped in a tense escape with Buck, who’s forcing her to drive away in a hired car. As the distance grows, she realizes her mother is safe—so she deliberately crashes the vehicle, leaving herself injured. When she wakes, her arm is badly hurt, and Buck, despite knowing he’ll be caught, chooses to return to the village to find a doctor.

Verena’s determined to take charge—especially when it comes to her summer plans—leaving Gordon to follow her lead. But when she swaps a quiet getaway at Blacksands for a caravan trip with Joanie and Peggy in Devon, her independence takes an unexpected turn.