Ethel Platt

Ethel Platt is the first cousin of Mavis Riley and niece of Auntie Edie.

Ethel was a strict, conservative type who describes Mavis's flat as 'pokey'. Derek soon gets on the wrong side as her, after pointing out that the two were relations and caring for Auntie Edie was both their priority, and that she has no dependence. Ethel's main concern was that her dogs will have to be exterminated if she moves into Auntie Edie's house to care for her, as Auntie Edie is allergic to dogs.

Ethel dominates over Mavis, who accepts it and goes through with her demands.

Appearances

 * Episode 1725 (27th July 1977)
 * Episode 1726 (1st August 1977)
 * Episode 1727 (3rd August 1977)