Grandma was dubious about the idea of getting a television set for the house, dismissing television as something which rots your brains "into soup." (TV: The Idiot's Lantern) When the television set Eddie acquired from Magpie Electricals was delivered, however, Grandma was eager to try the device out. Unfortunately as she settled in to watch, the Wire appeared on the screen and stole her face and brain energy as the upcoming broadcast of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation was advertised. (WC: Tardisode 7)