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Sylvia, played by Wendy Richard, arrives to sort out Mateo, but she soon finds herself caught up in a heated exchange when Madge claims she is poaching her man. The confrontation quickly turns unseemly, with both women trading sharp insults.

The broadcast is an episode of a television programme that introduces Kelly’s mother, Sylvia, played by guest star Wendy Richard. The entry is listed simply as a programme‑type episode, with no further production details supplied. In this instalment Sylvia turns up with the aim of sorting out Mateo’s situation. Her purpose, however, quickly shifts when she finds herself drawn into a heated exchange. The tension escalates after Madge confronts her, alleging that Sylvia has been trying to poach her man. The confrontation between Sylvia and Madge forms the core of the episode’s action. Their argument is described as an “unseemly slanging match,” indicating a sharp, verbal clash rather than a physical one. The dispute centres on personal relationships, with Madge accusing Sylvia of encroaching on her romantic territory. Overall, the episode focuses on the fallout from Sylvia’s arrival, moving from a seemingly straightforward attempt to help Mateo to a more tangled, confrontational storyline. The narrative highlights how quickly family ties can become strained when issues of loyalty and romantic interest intersect, culminating in a contentious dialogue that drives the episode’s drama.