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2003
January
Reunited
Sandi gave up her baby Katrina and kept her existence a secret for more than 40 years. But Katrina (renamed Jayne by her adoptive parents) decided to search for her birth mother for medical reasons.
Best Woman
They'd been best friends since they were six years old - so Josina was the obvious choice to be the "best woman" at Matt's wedding.
Flat Hunting
Michelle Hanson's 24 year old daughter is flat hunting and wants mum's advice - and help on finding the right one.
Playing the Drums
Gill's moved her new drum kit into the spare bedroom of her semi...but her husband still isn't considering moving out to a bungelow down the road to escape the noise.
POW Convent
Chris Best's father had been imprisoned in a Japanese convent during World War II and she travelled back to Fukushima in Northern Japan to see for herself where he'd been held.
Sisters Reunited
Sisters Pat and Ivy hadn't seen each other for 57 years after Ivy was adopted....until they were reunited via the internet.
Always the Bridesmaid
John Walker contacted Home Truths after he heard Josina Marshall's experiences of being the 'best woman'. It turns out that he has been both bridesmaid and maid of honour.
Mother Time
Nicola Harrison laments the passing of her sons' childhood.
Captive Audience
Maria, her husband Tony and daughter Maya returned from a Christmas break to find themselves in the middle of the Hackney gun siege. But every time they needed to leave their flat, they had to ask permission from the police.
Weather the Storm
Christine has always had a fear of lightning but has given into Les' hobby and now goes storm chasing with him. And now their daughter, Georgina is becoming as fascinated with storms as her father.
Good Friends
Maureen Connell e-mailed the programme to tell Home Truths about meeting her good friend Marian McCrorey while they were both training as nuns. In the end they were divided by the same institution in which they'd met - but their friendship survived.
From You
Bagpipes
Not quite cricket
Michael Simkins is an actor and writer and has more imaginary friends than you can shake a stick at. Or wave a bat at anyway.
More speed, less haste...
Simon Lissak is always in a hurry and as a result things tend to go wrong...
Lost love
Cyril Merry spent most of his adult life in love with Iris, albeit at a distance. But in 1996, they were able to marry. However, their happiness was shortlived.
Strangers in the night
What happens to Pat Willson when she goes to sleep is not simply a case of bad dreams...
Life long learning
Donald Turner was ninety recently. He works as a supply teacher for local primary schools...and has no intention of retiring.
