Supporting Sarah
Sarah has had an incredibly tough year. We spoke to Tina O'Brien about getting Sarah some help.
How does everyone react when they realise Sarah's having a breakdown?
Everyone’s genuinely worried for her but David has a lot of issues trusting the police or her having any kind of medical intervention because of their secret and that she might reveal what actually happened and they could go to prison for it.
Can anyone get through to her?
No, she thinks Callum is there and is going to get them.
Why does she barricaded herself in?
She barricades herself into her house because of what this guy’s told her. That Callum’s out to get her. She feels she needs to make the house as secure as possible so that if he does come looking for her he can’t get in.
How do things look when she’s taken to hospital? What does the psychiatrist report?
The psychiatrist says she is having episodes of psychosis because of what’s happened - the body has been discovered in the house, she’s just had a baby and the lack of sleep contributes to it all.
What state is she in when Todd and Jason visit?
She’s been given a lot of medication so she’s kind of there, but not there. She’s not anxious and not in a state of mania.
Where does she go from here?
Sarah acknowledges that she needs to get better. People are telling her that it’s not real and although she has moments when she believes what everyone is telling her, her head still tells her that she’s right.
How have you found filming this storyline?
It’s easily the hardest thing I’ve ever filmed. It’s been really tough, and sad. It’s definitely pushed me outside my comfort zone.
Can Sarah get better?
I hope so, I’m not sure yet but I think she’s getting all the help she can get in a mother and baby unit.
Do you think it would be better if the secret about Callum was out?
It would be better for Sarah. That’s the root of a lot of her problems, it’s the dark secret that’s been eating her up.
Are you hoping it will come out eventually?
I think so, yes, because it would be a good story to play.
What’s it like filming with the babies who plays Harry?
I love them, they are so adorable.
Have you enjoyed working with Daniel Brocklebank?
I love working with Dan, he’s brilliant. Working with different actors definitely brings out different dynamics. Because Sarah doesn’t have a boyfriend it’s great that the writers are finding other people for her to confide in.