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16th September 1963: Dennis Tanner breaks into the shop flat to check on Sheila Birtles, who in her depression over being dumped by Neil Crossley has locked herself and tried to kill herself. Dennis, Len and Harry find Sheila in a catatonic state. Her intention had been to overdose on tablets but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She later breaks down when Dr. Aston arrives to try to bring her out of herself, and is taken to hospital to recover. After recovering, Sheila leaves the Street to live with her parents. She later discovers she is pregnant by Neil.
 * For more information see Episode 288 (16th September 1963).