she did get a mention though. someone said she once thought her place was haunted cos she saw a man sitting on the end of her bed but it turned out to be Norris, lol!
All soap actors sign year-long rolling contracts which guarentee them an agreed number of appearences. Time off is built in for those who wish to pursue other roles in theatre, but of course, adverts and significant changes in appearence are not allowed, again by contract.