Her affair with married consultant Michael Spence ( Hari Dhillon ) proved less popular , with several critics opining that Donna deserved better treatment .
Donna 's relationship with her terminally ill father Derek ( Clarke Peters ) attracted praise from critics .
Donna 's affair with married consultant Michael Spence ( Hari Dhillon ) proved less popular , with several critics opining Donna Donna deserved better treatment .
Donna 's relationship with her terminally ill father Derek ( Clarke Peters ) attracted praise from critics .