The eighth and final episode of this docusoap produced by Tyne Tees Television and narrated by former Northeast fireman and Big Brother contestant Jonny Regan that unveils the lives of a dozen characters living in the West End of Newcastle. In this final episode transsexual Paul travels to London to meet with his psychiatrist and find out if his sex change operation will go ahead. Back in Newcastle Leanne moves out of her flat following a bust-up with her flatmates, but will she ever become a...

The eighth and final episode of this docusoap produced by Tyne Tees Television and narrated by former Northeast fireman and Big Brother contestant Jonny Regan that unveils the lives of a dozen characters living in the West End of Newcastle. In this final episode transsexual Paul travels to London to meet with his psychiatrist and find out if his sex change operation will go ahead. Back in Newcastle Leanne moves out of her flat following a bust-up with her flatmates, but will she ever become a singing star, and Glen takes to the stage with his wacky comedy act while cancer suffer Meg enjoys a happy birthday with family. An opening montage around the West End of Newcastle and the city skyline featuring the Tyne Bridge in the distance. A road sign attached to a wall with the programme’s titles on it. Title: WestEnders A second montage providing details on the individuals who will feature in this episode. Title: WestEnders In the kitchen of her new flat Leanne Cook makes a cup of tea and talks about a big row she had with DJ flatmate Gabbi Jones and Clare Tucker and about moving out into the flat next door. Over a clip from an earlier episode showing the three women playing karaoke over glasses of wine and Leanne singing the Kylie Minogue hit ‘I Should Be So Lucky’, narrator Jonny Regan providing details on the argument which relates to Gabbi and Clare's love of partying getting to much for Leanne. Back in her new kitchen she talks about the argument and feeling sad she has to move out, but she isn’t going to hold a grudge. During their show ‘Angel and Gabrielle’ on Metro Radio FM Gabbi and Clare talk about the three of them having different lifestyles and personalities that led to the argument and Leanne moving out. Another clip from an earlier episode featuring Leanne, Gabbi and Clare all auditioned for the role as Northeast reporter for the Richard [Madeley] and Judy [Finnigan] Show. Explaining that only Gabbi made it through to the final, Jonny Regan talks about how Leanne’s audition caught Richard Madeley’s attention. Another clip this time from the Richard and Judy Show in which Gabbi and another finalist are interviewed with Richard brings up Leanne and her terrible singing voice. A third clip this time from a ‘special report’ that Gabbi made as part of her audition taking place inside the Ikea furniture store in Gateshead in which she does a report on the Tyneside world champion meatball eater. Gabbi now waits on the viewers vote to find out if she got the job. Arriving at Newcastle Central Station Paul Thomas makes his way to the platform and a train to London to see his psychiatrist who will hopefully give the final go ahead for his sex change operation. As he waits for his service details are provided about the hormone treatment Paul is taking that is changing the shape of his body. He has no doubts about the operation and wants to move forward to complete the process. On the train to London, he gives himself a tarot reading and seeing good things happening today. Paul arrives at The London Institute and in the consulting room of Dr Russell Reid they talk about the progress made so far and the need to feminise Paul’s voice. Another clip from Gabbi’s ‘special report’ for the Richard and Judy Show changes to a clip from the show itself and Richard Madeley talking about Clare appearing in Gabbi’s report. Back in the studio at Metro Radio FM as Gabbi and Clare continue to present their late-night radio show Jonny Regan explaining that unfortunately the Richard and Judy Show audience didn’t vote for Gabbi, but she is positive about her and Clare’s media exposure. Clare talks about moving to London and getting into television. In her flat Leanne revises for an accountancy exam but explains why she thinks she will still be a star one day. Title: Westenders With Jonny Regan explaining why the last year has been an emotional rollercoaster for Glen Joshua, a clip from a previous episode in which Glen revisits the country lane where he attempted suicide. Now standing in his shower wearing only his the oversized ‘Jim Fixed it for Me!’ badge he is about to fulfil a dream of becoming a stand-up comedian by bring his comedy character ‘Sunny Savile’ to the stage at The Corner House Hotel in Heaton, Newcastle. As Glen talks about his struggles with depression, he is also seen getting ready and putting on lipstick in the toilet. He talks with the compare asking when he will be going on before kissing him on the cheek. Talking more about his depression he walks towards the stage in character talking in voiceover about what he’s going to do when he gets there. Title: WestEnders Taking the programme into the commercial break a preview of what is to come part two. Title: End of Part One Westenders Back inside the Corner House in Heaton Glen is invited onto the stage as ‘the bastard offspring of Jimmy Savile.’ Intercut with clips from Glen’s bizarre performance that causes some of the audience to cringe, he talks about getting into comedy because he sees it to be a tonic for the soul. With his act over the audience applauds as he leaves the stage. At the back of the room as he gets out of his costume and talks about how it went and being pleased that he had the courage to do it. Paul Thomas continues his consultation with his psychiatrist, but there are question marks about the surgery. Dr Reid talks about following the guidelines and the need for Paul to have dressed and lived as a woman fulltime which he has admitted he hasn’t. Paul believes the rules are flawed and questions his honesty. A clip from the first episode featuring Paul dressing as his female guise Patsy, in voiceover he talks about how he does feel these setbacks but doesn’t allow them to knock him. Dr Reid explains why he believes Paul/Patsy will eventually get the sex change operation as he thinks Pasty is committed to living in the female role as a woman and will dictate treatment. On the train back to Newcastle Paul sleeps and reflects on his past and future. In the living room of her flat Meg Colpitts five children and eight grandchildren laugh and play games as they celebrate her 61st birthday. She talks about how a lot of things have happened to her the past year, but that it is because of her family that she is able to remain positive. As one of her grandchildren is spun around by the father, Meg comes over to stop it. Sitting back in her chair she talks about her sadness at not being able to pick up and cuddle her two youngest grandchildren one of whom comes over with her arms outstretched. Following her family singing Happy Birthday Meg takes photographs and states that she is a fighter and will survive and is determined to get well enough to give all her children and grandchildren a hug. Over a final montage around the area Jonny Regan states that, for the moment, the cameras are leaving but life in the West End goes on. To Queen singing ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ a final montage featuring all of the character in the series beginning with bikers Steve and John followed by Albert, George, Dave and Paul. Title: Paul… who is still hoping for a sex change operation… no date has been fixed The montage continues featuring Leanne and Glen in his ‘Sunny Savile’ costume. Title: Glen… who says he has won his battle against depression… he has now put the ‘Sunny Savile’ character behind him More of the montage featuring Bhakti, Kirtida, Pat, Thariq, Saj, Gabbi, Clare and Meg. Title: Meg… who has had a final scan… it showed the tumour on her lung has disappeared Over the closing credits bikers Steve, John and their friends playing with the ‘Westenders’ street sign. Credit: Narrator Jonny Regan Camera Georgina Kiedrowski Sound Kerry Plummer Music McGregor Cook Online Editor Edward Quigley Dubbing Mixer John Cook Production Manager Christine Stewart-Tilling Producer Sal Brecken Producer and Offline Editor Michael Steel Executive Producer Jane Bolesworth Series Producer Derek Proud Title: © Tyne Tees Television 2003 End title: A Tyne Tees Television Production. Granada