Milton Fanshaw is a new love interest for Roy Cropper's mother, Sylvia Goodwin. He first appeared at Sylvia's music contest between Norris Cole and Mary Taylor. He encouraged Sylvia to play her banjo better, so that she could win. Norris and Mary were angered by Milton's arrival, however, Roy, Sylvia and Hayley Cropper were delighted on Milton coming to Weatherfield. Afterwards, Milton considered moving back to America.