She doesn't speak to her daughter for about 6 years, turns up almost heartbroken at her death, and doesn't aren't the trial for her murder, what even?:/

Didn't see the point of her at all if I'm honest. I could understand if she stuck around to witness the trial, fight for Tina's justice or at least TRY to find out information on who murdered her daughter.

The actress was pretty dire too, in my opinion.

they spent the budget on the stunt. not enough in the coffers for tina's pointless mum

I suppose it was just some ploy for us to mourn Tina and hate Rob. Didn't really work well.

exactly and most pointless recast ever

At least we've been spared that over-acting

By the way I see it Tina's mum is Rita and the woman we saw months ago was just a pointless character they should have introduced her months before Tina was killed

She couldn't give a toss!