Rob Minter - Creation and Development - Storyline Development

Storyline Development

"We would not wish to add to the family’s anguish at this terrible time and we are currently reviewing our storyline including episodes which have already been filmed."

Although the kidnapping of Dawn prompted 200 complaints, the BBC had already re-written the storyline. The original storyline was for Rob and May to kidnap Dawn's baby but because of the Madeline McCann abduction, it was re-written. A spokeswoman for the BBC said "The storyline involving child abduction would be "inappropriate" and could cause distress for viewers". Dawn is caught in a love triangle involving her lover Rob, and his character's wife Dr May Wright. "Rob is currently living with Dawn and has left his wife after she attempted to buy Dawn's unborn baby, which is fathered by Rob."

Executive producer Diederick Santer commented on Laing's and Wright's skills for the kidnap storyline. The producer told the news website Digital Spy: "Dr May and Rob - Amanda Drew and Stuart Laing - have led Dawn and the audience a merry dance this year. They have both given fantastic, gripping performances and we have loved having them. We wish them both all the best for the future."