Cleo was given the role by producer Reg Watson after press coverage of racial tensions in the Birmingham area at that time .
Melanie Harper ( played by Cleo Sylvestre ) arrived at the motel in 1970 as Meg 's foster daughter ( itself a taboo issue ) .
Cleo Sylvestre was given the role by producer Reg Watson after press coverage of racial tensions in the Birmingham area at that time .
Melanie Harper ( played by Cleo Sylvestre ) arrived at the motel in 1970 as Meg 's foster daughter ( itself a taboo issue ) .