I remember that episode and have just watched it myself too and was heartbroken! Lizzie was such a great character and the late great Sheila Florence played her So well rounded that her comedic turns were laugh out loud funny and her sad moments had you reaching for the tissues.
A few of my favourite Lizzie moments are:
The Forgotten Birthday and Surprise Party - I can watch this episode over and over again!
Frankie steals Lizzie's Teeth - "you nicked my teeth ya rotten bitch! Give em back!"
Lizzie's attempts to get herself banged up again!
Whenever Lizzie was drunk! Sheila Florence could play inebriated like no one else!
The heartbreak of when she sees Bea transferred to Barnhurst in episode 400!!
There are many more and Sheila Florence is sadly missed. Wherever you are. Thank you for giving us the Diamond in the Rough. Elizabeth Josephine Birdsworth and the immortal line "well bugger me gently"!
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