EastEnders Discussion P.2

[bbfan1991]

From when he was in Manchester with Derek...

[Jords]

oh yeah

[Jords]

I dont really follow EE much anymore, just tune in now and then haha

[bbfan1991]

I've only been watching EE, ED and HO currently. I have been finding Corrie too dull Jords:D.

[Locke.]

Derek with the cigar at the end was amazing :joker: :joker:

By far the best thing about the show can't believe they are killing him off

[bbfan1991]

Jamie Foreman was not impressed with how they wanted to make Derek an out and out villain, he wanted to portray the softer side of Derek more too, to show that he was a complex and complicated character.

[reece(:]

Thought Derek just sitting back smoking the cigar was hilarious. :joker:

[Jords]

Think it ruined the good tense vibe Alfie and Kat had going on personally for a cheap laugh. Derek could have been a good character if took more serious.

[waterhog]

its so boring.

[Me. I Am Salman]

I just catched up and thought it was a very good episode.. some people are never pleased

[Kate!]

Thought Derek just sitting back smoking the cigar was hilarious. :joker:

best part of the episode tbh :pipe:

[Marsh.]

I just catched up and thought it was a very good episode.. some people are never pleased

No, I just don't like crap. I praise it when it's good, last night wasn't good. Far from it.

[bbfan1991]

its so boring.

Why keep commenting then?

[Vanessa]

I will really miss Derek. Best character on the show! :bawling:

[Redway]

I just catched up and thought it was a very good episode.. some people are never pleased
That's not true at all.

If the episode was any good then I'll praise it and if it was crap then why should anyone sing its praises and say it was great when they know it wasn't?

I just haven't enjoyed EastEnders at all for the past two years and if I felt something was crap then I'll say so.

[Redway]

Why keep commenting then?

Because forming an opinion on a television show or whatever else is the sheer reason for the existence of it all.

It's implying that you have to switch off just because your opinions aren't positive all the time. No you don't. I hate silly arguments like that.

Funny enough I don't see anyone picking on people who have nothing but praise for things in general - which somehow says it all?

[Me. I Am Salman]

Lauren the bloody bitch

[Doogle]

dat slap :worship:

[Me. I Am Salman]

Omg :worship: the face she made was so slappable

[Me. I Am Salman]

No sympathy for Kat the slut deserves it

[waterhog]

you are not alone in thinking EE is dyer - i have been saying it for some time now - it needs to change and fast. in my op-ion.

[Me. I Am Salman]

That was a shockingly bad ep for xmas eve
It'll be better tomorrow hopefully.

[Me. I Am Salman]

LOL at Tyler too, fat piece of ****

[AnnieK]

That was a shockingly bad ep for xmas eve
It'll be better tomorrow hopefully.

Agreed, I know they were just setting everything up for tomorrow but it was just blah tonight.....

[Brother Leon]

Derek :worship:

What a guy.

[InOne]

Very bland indeed tonight. And why does Kim have to be in every episode :bored:

[Me. I Am Salman]

and Tyler and Fatboy

[bbfan1991]

The Branning's are too overused, although I am enjoying the show atm:).

EastEnders Christmas episodes never disappoint and I always prefer watching it over Emmerdale and Corrie.

[reece(:]

The finale of Derek tomorrow, shame.

[bbfan1991]

My gut feeling is that they axed Derek Branning because I know that the Producers read forums and they must have known that Derek in full villain mode made him very unpopular.

Jamie Foreman wanted to play the bad side to Derek, but he also wanted to give the character more vulnerability and to show Derek's human side more e.g. with his family, although I reckon the producers always wanted Derek to be the big villain and had a certain story arc for the character like what Archie Mitchell did before they killed him off.

It is a shame that Derek finally came good just before he is leaving and I have always thought that JF plays him well though!

[bbfan1991]

Kirsty Branning, so Max was already married and it happened when he was in Manchester with Derek. Awkward!

[Marcus.]

he all ready married

[Brother Leon]

The **** is this ****?

I was expecting those guys to ride out and crash the Meal. Don't are about some random slag he married :idc:

[Marcus.]

The **** is this ****?

I was expecting those guys to ride out and crash the Meal. Don't are about some random slag he married :idc:

yeah i know

[bbfan1991]

Kirsty's lips are terrible though:o.

All them lies to different people are coming back to haunt Derek.

[Marcus.]

and she is having a babby and max the daddy

[bbfan1991]

Max is such a player. Both him and Tanya are hypocrites.

Everyone will be after Derek's blood.

[Marcus.]

Max is such a player. Both him and Tanya are hypocrites.

Everyone will be after Derek's blood.

yes

he need to sleep with one eye open

[Maia]

Derek is being greater than ever tonight :worship:

[Maia]

Nooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!

[bbfan1991]

What a rant by Derek:joker:. All of it was true!


I am glad he died of an heart attack and was not murdered in typical soap style.

[Marcus.]

Nooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!

i know moille

[Brother Leon]

What a **** ep and **** way to kill off Derek. Can't believe I got hyped up for this :joker:

[Marcus.]

What a rant by Derek:joker:. All of it was true!


I am glad he died of an heart attack and was not murdered in typical soap style.

well the best way him to go

[reece(:]

Derek tonight, what an episode man.. anticlimatic death. Is Kirsty a regular now?

[Marcus.]

What a **** ep and **** way to kill off Derek. Can't believe I got hyped up for this :joker:

maybe they thought that the only way for him to go

[Marcus.]

Derek tonight, what an episode man.. anticlimatic death. Is Kirsty a regular now?

i know
dont think so

[bbfan1991]

She could be, although I think she is probably just a plot device and will leave soon.

I know that Tanya will be absent for a year when she leaves soon, so Jo Joyner who plays her can spend time with her very young twin babies.

[Marcus.]

She could be, although I think she is probably just a plot device and will leave soon.

I know that Tanya will be absent for a year when she leaves soon, so Jo Joyner who plays her can spend time with her very young twin babies.

awww

the people on d spy think she will be in the bar

[reece(:]

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a447215/eastenders-kierston-wareing-talks-kirsty-branning-role.html

Confirmed, she's a regular! Good character too.

[bbfan1991]

I liked that episode tbh:).

I did like Kirsty too, so pleased she will be sticking around.

[Me. I Am Salman]

So happy Derek is dead. Awful character.
Kirsty :worship: she needs to be regular

[Me. I Am Salman]

Thank God it wasn't a whodunnit

[Marcus.]

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a447215/eastenders-kierston-wareing-talks-kirsty-branning-role.html

Confirmed, she's a regular! Good character too.

how she going to fit in the story

[Brother Leon]

I can't look past Kirsty as the Woman who grew weed in Topboy.

[bbfan1991]

Thank God it wasn't a whodunnit

I agree, some people on Twitter are moaning that it was not done that way and then complain when the soaps are too predictable.

[bbfan1991]

At least EastEnders are finally trying to get some new characters in. A new family would be nice too.

The likes of Tyler need axing also.

[Marcus.]

At least EastEnders are finally trying to get some new characters in. A new family would be nice too.

The likes of Tyler need axing also.

hear hear

[Me. I Am Salman]

At least EastEnders are finally trying to get some new characters in. A new family would be nice too.

The likes of Tyler need axing also.

Kirsty already done more than Tyler in her first 10 mins

[reece(:]

When Derek was released from prison, he introduced Max to Kirsty. The pair were instantly smitten Having been thrown out by Tanya (unaware of the onset of her cancer) Max was at his lowest ebb, while Kirsty was trying to extract herself from an incredibly destructive relationship. The attraction was instant but grew into something much deeper very quickly. It was electric.

Kirsty wore her heart on her sleeve with Max. Chaotic and vulnerable, she laid everything on the table. No holds barred. Caught in a whirlwind romance, Max bared his soul – well, most of it, anyway! Neither had anything to lose. In a moment of shared madness the pair had a shotgun wedding in a registry office. It was spontaneous and hedonistic but Kirsty had finally found ‘The One’, while Max was determined to put his past behind him. With Derek’s criminal activities down the toilet, Max and Kirsty resolved to move away from London (to Manchester) a week later and start a new life together.

Max and Derek planned to meet Kirsty there but during the move, Max was called back to Albert Square and discovered that Tanya had been diagnosed with cancer and was refusing treatment. Realising he'd been sent away under false pretences, Max stayed to look after Tanya and rescue his family. Unable to face Kirsty - and afraid that if he even saw her again he would be powerless to resist - he simply informed her by phone that it was over. In the few months Max was with Kirsty, a real bond was forged and it's something he’s run from ever since, hoping it would fade. It hasn’t.

Devastated by his apparently-callous abandonment, Kirsty had no way of finding Max. Derek – happy with his new-found family life - was in regular contact with Kirsty but gave misleading information in a bid to ensure she couldn’t find him. Broken-hearted, this confirmed all Kirsty's worst fears about love. It was around this time that she made the shocking discovery that she was pregnant.

Kirsty contacted Derek to pass the news of her pregnancy onto Max but Derek selfishly lied and insisted that Max was not interested. The truth: Max was never told. The ordeal sent Kirsty into a spiral: pregnant in a strange city and rejected by the one man she’s ever truly loved, Kirsty was forced to make a difficult choice and opted to have an abortion. Max was never party to this information but Derek knew – and even stooped as low as paying for it behind his brother’s back.

Kirsty was incensed when an envelope of money and divorce papers were pushed through her letterbox (by Max). Kept at bay by Derek, Kirsty was determined to find Max and let him know exactly what he'd done to her but it was only when an angry Derek turned on Max on Christmas Eve that she finally found out where Max lived and decided to reclaim her man… Christmas Day has never been very good for Max’s love life!

[Marcus.]

When Derek was released from prison, he introduced Max to Kirsty. The pair were instantly smitten Having been thrown out by Tanya (unaware of the onset of her cancer) Max was at his lowest ebb, while Kirsty was trying to extract herself from an incredibly destructive relationship. The attraction was instant but grew into something much deeper very quickly. It was electric.

Kirsty wore her heart on her sleeve with Max. Chaotic and vulnerable, she laid everything on the table. No holds barred. Caught in a whirlwind romance, Max bared his soul – well, most of it, anyway! Neither had anything to lose. In a moment of shared madness the pair had a shotgun wedding in a registry office. It was spontaneous and hedonistic but Kirsty had finally found ‘The One’, while Max was determined to put his past behind him. With Derek’s criminal activities down the toilet, Max and Kirsty resolved to move away from London (to Manchester) a week later and start a new life together.

Max and Derek planned to meet Kirsty there but during the move, Max was called back to Albert Square and discovered that Tanya had been diagnosed with cancer and was refusing treatment. Realising he'd been sent away under false pretences, Max stayed to look after Tanya and rescue his family. Unable to face Kirsty - and afraid that if he even saw her again he would be powerless to resist - he simply informed her by phone that it was over. In the few months Max was with Kirsty, a real bond was forged and it's something he’s run from ever since, hoping it would fade. It hasn’t.

Devastated by his apparently-callous abandonment, Kirsty had no way of finding Max. Derek – happy with his new-found family life - was in regular contact with Kirsty but gave misleading information in a bid to ensure she couldn’t find him. Broken-hearted, this confirmed all Kirsty's worst fears about love. It was around this time that she made the shocking discovery that she was pregnant.

Kirsty contacted Derek to pass the news of her pregnancy onto Max but Derek selfishly lied and insisted that Max was not interested. The truth: Max was never told. The ordeal sent Kirsty into a spiral: pregnant in a strange city and rejected by the one man she’s ever truly loved, Kirsty was forced to make a difficult choice and opted to have an abortion. Max was never party to this information but Derek knew – and even stooped as low as paying for it behind his brother’s back.

Kirsty was incensed when an envelope of money and divorce papers were pushed through her letterbox (by Max). Kept at bay by Derek, Kirsty was determined to find Max and let him know exactly what he'd done to her but it was only when an angry Derek turned on Max on Christmas Eve that she finally found out where Max lived and decided to reclaim her man… Christmas Day has never been very good for Max’s love life!

oh thanks recce

[bbfan1991]

The only thing that annoys me is introducing more characters to be part of big established families, although it helps that Kirsty is not actually related to any of the Brannings LOL.

[Marcus.]

The only thing that annoys me is introducing more characters to be part of big established families, although it helps that Kirsty is not actually related to any of the Brannings LOL.

good point

[reece(:]

The only thing that annoys me is introducing more characters to be part of big established families, although it helps that Kirsty is not actually related to any of the Brannings LOL.
Well it'll still be the same amount as before now Derek's gone.

[Marcus.]

Well it'll still be the same amount as before now Derek's gone.

yeah good point

[Brother Leon]

Yeah, It's basically a trade.

Derek for Kirsty....oh dear EE :joker:

[Me. I Am Salman]

Kirsty >>>> Derek

[Marcus.]

well let see what she can do first

[Jords]

Kirsty seems like a good addition :devil:

[Marcus.]

Kirsty seems like a good addition :devil:

let see what she can do

[reece(:]

Although those lips are rather distracting.

[Brother Leon]

Kirsty >>>> Derek

She'll never match the greatest character since Grant Mitchell & Johnny Allen.

[Marcus.]

Although those lips are rather distracting.

yeah they are

[Redway]

Not a bad episode I guess but a bit of an anticlimax...I'd be surprised if you genuinely couldn't see Max's "secret" coming from a mile off. Totally predictable and clichéd. I do like Kirsty, though. A bit of a nutter but looks interesting enough to make this mess of a storyline at least mildly watchable.

Tanya was a hypocrite, as usual, having a go at Max for exactly what she did a year or so back.

Good to see Alfie/Roxy together and it's obviously too late for Kat to even begin to try and salvage the situation.

A bit disappointed that none of the episode was set in the Vic, which is usually great for Christmas.

And is it just me or did Derek's laughable heart attack scene bear any resemblance to Pauline's cringeworthy last few seconds on the square, back in '06?

[Marcus.]

Not a bad episode I guess but a bit of an anticlimax...I'd be surprised if you genuinely couldn't see Max's "secret" coming from a mile off. Totally predictable and clichéd. I do like Kirsty, though. A bit of a nutter but looks interesting enough to make this mess of a storyline at least mildly watchable.

Tanya was a hypocrite, as usual, having a go at Max for exactly what she did a year or so back.

Good to see Alfie/Roxy together and it's obviously too late for Kat to even begin to try and salvage the situation.

A bit disappointed that none of the episode was set in the Vic, which is usually great for Christmas.

And is it just me or did Derek's laughable heart attack scene bear any resemblance to Pauline's cringeworthy last few seconds on the square, back in '06?

yeah they wanted him to be remembered

[Black Dagger]

LMAO... so Derek dies and this Kirsty is going to be a regular.

Yeah, because that is a show worth watching...

[Marcus.]

LMAO... so Derek dies and this Kirsty is going to be a regular.

Yeah, because that is a show worth watching...

we don't know what she like

[Redway]

yeah they wanted him to be remembered

He'll probably just be added to the plethora of **** characters the show has killed off over the years tbh...I think I'd place Derek in the same bracket as Trevor, Johny Allen, Jake and Kevin.

[Marcus.]

He'll probably just be added to the plethora of **** characters the show has killed off over the years tbh...I think I'd place Derek in the same bracket as Trevor, Johny Allen, Jake and Kevin.

well she could be a good addition

[Redway]

I was on about Derek lol not Kirsty

I agree that she may well prove herself to be the best thing about EE for some time now.

[Me. I Am Salman]

He'll probably just be added to the plethora of **** characters the show has killed off over the years tbh...I think I'd place Derek in the same bracket as Trevor, Johny Allen, Jake and Kevin.

Trevor and Johnny were great characters :o

[Redway]

Trevor and Johnny were great characters :o

A wife abuser a great character? :joker:

And I never really warmed to Johnny tbh. I guess he was all right for a villain but he just seemed so controlling over Ruby. I think her and Tina were the best thing to come out of that character.

I agree that he was a much better character than Derek, though (mind, that wouldn't exactly prove particularly difficult).

[Marcus.]

I was on about Derek lol not Kirsty

I agree that she may well prove herself to be the best thing about EE for some time now.

sorry :blush:

yeah she could

[Me. I Am Salman]

A wife abuser a great character? :joker:

And I never really warmed to Johnny tbh. I guess he was all right for a villain but he just seemed so controlling over Ruby. I think her and Tina were the best thing to come out of that character.

I agree that he was a much better character than Derek, though (mind, that wouldn't exactly prove particularly difficult).

It was a gripping storyline though

[Marcus.]

It was a gripping storyline though

yeah it was but it was evil

[Doogle]

Kirsty is so sassy I just named my Skyrim character after her I regret nothing

[Redway]

sorry :blush:

yeah she could
No worries. :tongue:
It was a gripping storyline though

Yeah, it was good..except it got a bit silly towards the end (Phil hiring Juley to sleep with Ruby to piss him off).

[Marcus.]

No worries. :tongue:

thanks

[King Gizzard]

just watched it as an outsider, why on earth did the grey cardigan boy suddenly start running over showing concern when he was dead when it was clear he was having a heart attack for 20 seconds or so

[bbfan1991]

just watched it as an outsider, why on earth did the grey cardigan boy suddenly start running over showing concern when he was dead when it was clear he was having a heart attack for 20 seconds or so

Joey just came back because his father Derek, who died blackmailed him to leave after finding out his son was shagging his brother Max's daughter Lauren, so things were tense between them LOL.

Lauren is an alcoholic and she and Joey ran away after Derek and Tanya found out about what they were doing and while Joey was driving Lauren distracted him and they crashed into a shop. Derek saved them from the flames, but Joey took the blame to protect Lauren.

[bbfan1991]

'EastEnders' tops Corrie to Christmas Day ratings crown

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s2/eastenders/news/a447231/eastenders-tops-corrie-to-christmas-day-ratings-crown.html

Get in:):D. Low figures than previous years for both though!

[Vanessa]

Yay! Eastenders rules! :dance:

[King Gizzard]

just think it was a bit silly how none of them really realised he was having a heart attack when it was pretty obvious

[Me. I Am Salman]

just think it was a bit silly how none of them really realised he was having a heart attack when it was pretty obvious

For all they know he could've been faking it.

[smeagol]

eastenders was utter crud. so unrealistic depressing and stupid. they might as well get aliens to appear as the programe never ever has realistic storylines.
was that the big xmas episode. derek doesn't do anything aand has heart attack and dies. meanwhile kat stares at alfie like she cant remember her lines for the millionth time, and max has a secret wife lol.
poor soooooo poor whoever writes it should be sacked. it really is dire tv with zero imagination.
guess we got the whole phil alexia storyline yet more unralistic stupidity that no one cares about

[Harry!]

I am so glad Derek was killed off he ruined the Branning family.

[Niamh.]

eastenders was utter crud. so unrealistic depressing and stupid. they might as well get aliens to appear as the programe never ever has realistic storylines.
was that the big xmas episode. derek doesn't do anything aand has heart attack and dies. meanwhile kat stares at alfie like she cant remember her lines for the millionth time, and max has a secret wife lol.
poor soooooo poor whoever writes it should be sacked. it really is dire tv with zero imagination.
guess we got the whole phil alexia storyline yet more unralistic stupidity that no one cares about

I agree, it was very disappointing. They could atleast have had him murdered and a who dunnit type thing, a bloody heart attack?? Boring.

[Kazanne]

eastenders was utter crud. so unrealistic depressing and stupid. they might as well get aliens to appear as the programe never ever has realistic storylines.
was that the big xmas episode. derek doesn't do anything aand has heart attack and dies. meanwhile kat stares at alfie like she cant remember her lines for the millionth time, and max has a secret wife lol.
poor soooooo poor whoever writes it should be sacked. it really is dire tv with zero imagination.
guess we got the whole phil alexia storyline yet more unralistic stupidity that no one cares about

Oh fgs chill out it's a TV program,if it upsets you that much watch something else,I think it's been great over Xmas ,can never understand people who constantly moan over something that they are not forced to watch and is fiction,I'm sure as much as you 'dislike' it,you'll still be moaning about it next year and what for?lol EE will still be topping the ratings.:hugesmile:

[Niamh.]

Corrie was way better ^ :idc:

[Redway]

'EastEnders' tops Corrie to Christmas Day ratings crown

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s2/eastenders/news/a447231/eastenders-tops-corrie-to-christmas-day-ratings-crown.html

Get in:):D. Low figures than previous years for both though!

Yay! Eastenders rules! :dance:
One decent rating does not equal a restoration to quality. It's been utter crap since the baby swap nonsense broke out early last year and the fact that EE may have won the Christmas Day battle means nothing at all. I look forward to seeing if it can maintain this evidently brief boost on ratings or if it will just go back to how it was a week before.
Oh fgs chill out it's a TV program,if it upsets you that much watch something else,I think it's been great over Xmas ,can never understand people who constantly moan over something that they are not forced to watch and is fiction,I'm sure as much as you 'dislike' it,you'll still be moaning about it next year and what for?lol EE will still be topping the ratings.:hugesmile:

Punctuation.

As has been said numerous times on here, the whole point of watching a television show is to form opinions on it - positive or negative or whatever else - and you can't really tell someone not to watch just because you don't like their views. It's just immature and the sort of reasoning that a 15-year-old would exhibit.

And the fact that EE won the Christmas ratings means nothing. 2012 has been a thoroughly disappointing year for the show, as evidenced by its ratings - which have actually been the lowest on record? Doesn't that totally contradict that ratings argument?
Corrie was way better ^ :idc:

I agree. I like the way Corrie at Christmas feels more realistic and is what you'd expect off a typical Christmas anywhere ... not someone dropping dead after a blazing row with siblings and some mystery pyscho wife turning up out of nowhere (although I didn't mind it) and wrecking havoc in the Branning family, as usual. :idc:

[Brother Leon]

Eastenders usually always has the best Christmas storyline.

EE>>Other Soaps even when it's poor :laugh:

[Redway]

That may be true but at least Corrie's a bit more realistic on Christmas Day and they don't put all their eggs in one basket.

And I actually reckon Corrie's been much more watchable than EE this year and the last (though none of them have been any good really).

[Me. I Am Salman]

I agree, it was very disappointing. They could atleast have had him murdered and a who dunnit type thing, a bloody heart attack?? Boring.

no way, I'm glad they spared us yet another whodunnit

[Brother Leon]

I don't really care about realism etc in Soaps. I just want entertainment. Hell, I like the extreme storylines which seem far fetched the most. I understand some people prefer it to be realistic though.

[Me. I Am Salman]

^ same

[bbfan1991]

There is never any drama in soaps when everyone is constantly happy. If some people want that every episode then I am afraid they are watching the wrong programme!

Btw one of the guys that chased Derek is apparently returning to the square soon, unfinished business and all that.

[Redway]

There is never any drama in soaps when everyone is constantly happy. If some people want that every episode then I am afraid they are watching the wrong programme!

Btw one of the guys that chased Derek is apparently returning to the square soon, unfinished business and all that.

Precisely, which is exactly why I said Corrie was better this Christmas. Not EastEnders. There's a difference.

[bbfan1991]

The thing is some Corrie fans have actually moaned when they do the big dramatic scenes that contain some misery, it has a big fanbase but there is a huge older block watching and I suspect they are the ones who prefer every scene to be happy.

I like happy scenes in soaps, although I still maintain a balance is good. I think EE have included more lighter scenes recently.

[Redway]

The thing is some Corrie fans have actually moaned when they do the big dramatic scenes that contain some misery, it has a big fanbase but there is a huge older block watching and I suspect they are the ones who prefer every scene to be happy.

I like happy scenes in soaps, although I still maintain a balance is good. I think EE have included more lighter scenes recently.

I see what you're saying but the thing about older viewers being the main age demographic who want happiness and low-key, light-hearted episodes as opposed to high-profile drama just isn't true. I don't have any statistics or anything to contextualise that as an objective statement (not even much to substantiate it at all) but if personal experience is anything to go by (which it probably isn't), plenty of people I know who aren't "older" (as you put it) would rather watch happy filler stuff than drama.

[Brother Leon]

Depressing scenes are so much better for me :laugh:

[reece(:]

The spirit of Christmas shouldn't be consistent misery though, I only know of one "happy storyline" this Christmas on 'enders and it's the background relationship of Poppy and Fatboy.

[waterhog]

and they have made them so silly even 5 years olds are embarrassed to watch them.

[Jake.]

I loved the last few EE episodes. I love how we all assumed Derek would be murdered, so it was a good shock to see he go another way. And the wife thing was a good twist as well.

[Redway]

Some 8.2m - a 32.3% share of the available audience - tuned in to watch BBC One's 8.30pm Boxing Day episode of the soap, which focused on the Brannings' shock over Derek's fatal heart attack. BBC Three's late-night repeat appealed to 677,000 (4.5%) at 10.30pm.

Read more: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a447339/eastenders-scores-christmas-hat-trick-over-corrie-with-derek-fallout.html#ixzz2GFyTRBr3

Fairly rubbish ratings but it's never usually on (on) a Wednesday.

[waterhog]

i think people were like me - tuned it to make sure he is gone for good.

[Redway]

Here's another one of Lorraine Newman's interviews if anyone's interested:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/eastenders/posts/EastEnders-Exec-Producer-Lorraine-Newman-on-2013-in-Albert-Square

Generally good interview but some ridiculous comments. Nobody cares about Joey/Lauren and the pair of them should really go.

[Me. I Am Salman]

Sharon has been wrecked beyond words

I think the state the show is in now is worse than when BK was in charge

[Kazanne]

I really like the Branning family although lauren is getting a bit grating,I also like the fact Alfie and Roxy are now a couple,bit **** Zanab is leaving ,I like the Masoods aswell,not keen on Joey,Alice and Lucy is a bit dire,but still like EE the best.

[Redway]

Sharon has been wrecked beyond words

I think the state the show is in now is worse than when BK was in charge
Agree. Nobody gives a **** about Sharon/Jack/Phil and if Lorraine Newman seriously thinks that Lauren/Joey is going to get people talking then my god she's a tad deluded. Some blogger actually has a pretty good analysis of EE right now so I'll just copy and paste when I can find it.

[waterhog]

Agree. Nobody gives a **** about Sharon/Jack/Phil and if Lorraine Newman seriously thinks that Lauren/Joey is going to get people talking then my god she's a tad deluded. Some blogger actually has a pretty good analysis of EE right now so I'll just copy and paste when I can find it.

i echoooooooooo this and jusr feel it is more neighbours and home and away then a adult soap drama.

[InOne]

Too much of the Branning show at the moment. Especially with Phil away as well.

Michael Moon is saving the show at the moment.

[Redway]

The inactivity on this thread says it all. I've pretty much stopped watching and I'm only paying attention to it for Zainab's exit and even that looks ****

[Brother Leon]

Whoever's idea it was to basically swap Derek for Kirsty needs a long hard look at themselves.

[bbfan1991]

'EastEnders' works with Comic Relief for Liam Butcher gang storyline

EastEnders bosses have teamed up with Comic Relief to highlight the growing problem of teen involvement in gangs.

A forthcoming storyline on the BBC One soap will see Bianca Butcher (Patsy Palmer) left distraught when her 14-year-old son Liam becomes caught up in a gang, which results in her losing control of the schoolboy.

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As the hard-hitting plot progresses, Bianca will face the terrible reality of trying to get Liam (James Forde) to choose between his family and the gang - but which way he turns remains to be seen.

EastEnders chiefs and Comic Relief have worked on Liam's story together, undertaking research into why teenagers become involved in gangs and the devastating effects the culture can have.

The collaboration between EastEnders and Comic Relief comes after they previously teamed up for Whitney Dean's sex exploitation storyline in 2011.

EastEnders' executive producer Lorraine Newman commented: "We are delighted to be working with Comic Relief once again. This subject matter is something which is touching the lives of so many young people in London and other cities around the UK.

"We have taken the opportunity to see the impact from a mother's perspective, and Patsy Palmer gives a powerful performance of a mother doing all she can to protect her son. The telling of this story has also given us the chance to explore the reasons behind the attraction of gangs for teenagers."

Judith McNeill, Grants Director for Comic Relief, added: "Comic Relief is really excited to be working with EastEnders again to highlight an important issue supported by Red Nose Day.

"In 2011, Comic Relief put EastEnders in touch with young people who had been sexually exploited so that the reality of this horrific form of abuse could be accurately portrayed. The groundbreaking storyline was important in lifting the lid on a hidden issue and significantly raised the profile of the issue of young people and sexual exploitation across the UK.

"This year's storyline should play an equally important role in promoting greater understanding of why young people are vulnerable to becoming involved in gangs."

Liam's gang storyline will start on screen next month and include a six-minute episode which will be transmitted as part of BBC One's Comic Relief broadcast on Friday, March 15.

[bbfan1991]

That should be good, like what they did with the Whitney prostitution storyline.

Zainab's exit is this week:(. I will really miss her in the show and wish Nina Wadia well in what she does next. Nina is a brilliant Actress and although she is known more for comedy, it has been great to see her portraying drama in EastEnders, but she has had the mixture of both playing Zainab anyway.

[Me. I Am Salman]

I wish they did more gritty storylines revolving adults.

[Me. I Am Salman]

this sounds okay though

[Brother Leon]

Most of the time a TV show tries to show us "gang lifestyle" it is just cringe overload.

[bbfan1991]

Tonight was a sad episode with Zainab leaving:(. I will miss her and Nina Wadia, who played a fantastic character and is such a quality Actress who can do the drama and comedy.

I will miss her on screen partnership too with Nitin Ganatra who plays Masood. Baby Kamil is so cute too and will be missed!

[Me. I Am Salman]

found it rather boring ;/

[Redway]

Another crap episode. Zainab deserved much better...

[bbfan1991]

'EastEnders': Kat and Roxy fight at The Vic

This is a first look at the moment that Kat Moon and Roxy Mitchell have a huge catfight at the Queen Vic in an upcoming EastEnders episode.

Tension between the two women boils over next week after Kat's estranged husband Alfie tells her that he wants a divorce, keen to concentrate on a bright new future with Roxy.

When a heartbroken Kat (Jessie Wallace) arrives at The Vic to pick Tommy up the next day, she tries to be civil for the sake of her young son. However, it's not long before she finds herself in an argument with Roxy (Rita Simons).

Kat is the first to resort to violence, slapping Roxy as she loses her temper. Roxy lets it go, but when a furious Kat does it a second time, a full-on fight ensues…

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EastEnders airs these scenes on Tuesday, February 19 at 7.30pm on BBC One.

[bbfan1991]

'EastEnders' Ian Beale, Denise Fox to start dating

EastEnders character Ian Beale starts dating Denise Fox in upcoming episodes.

The pair have grown close over the past few months and will take their friendship to the next level, the Daily Star Sunday reports.

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Ian (Adam Woodyatt) could even become soap's most married man if Denise (Diane Parish) goes on to be his fifth wife.

She previously turned him down when Jane left him and struggles to come to terms with the fact that she has romantic feelings for him.

The new couple decide to keep their relationship a secret from friends and family.

An EastEnders insider said: "Denise has always had a bit of a soft spot for Ian but he can be infuriating, so whether they go the distance in the next few months remains to be seen."

[smeagol]

im so bored with eastenders , so many of those in there need axing, miserable looking people.

[waterhog]

im so bored with eastenders , so many of those in there need axing, miserable looking people.

i echo that - and so fed up of the teen story lines.

[Marcus.]

i echo that - and so fed up of the teen story lines.

the kat afie roxey is starting to bug me

[Brother Leon]

The gang **** is so cringe. Knew it would be.

[Redway]

To be fair, it's not that bad. Probably the most interesting thing happening in EE right now (but that's not saying much considered there's **** all else going on), so you may as well enjoy it while it lasts.

As long as it's not Bianca behind bars this time.

[waterhog]

i dont think i get through EE with out my mind woundering - shows its appeal.

[Moviefan]

WOW, 3 Pages away, that not good!

But good news Eastenders looks GREAT next week, I saw teaser last night!

Very creepy trailer! PERFECT timing for Halloween!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01kcl3d

[Kazanne]

The storyline with Michael,Alice and Janine has been great.

[waterhog]

omg does it mean micheal is dead ? i no he is leaving.

[Vanessa]

omg does it mean micheal is dead ? i no he is leaving.

:shocked::sad::bawling:

[Me. I Am Salman]

Does Michael get murdered?

[Moviefan]

Does Michael get murdered?

Find out tonight!

Only 3 hours left lol

Did you see trailer they been showing over the week, Well I have only seen once on tv and that was last Friday lol

I hope tonight good, I know the ending of the show is already been seen on in Trailer, they should really advertised Fridays.

I hope is stay above the 7m tonight!

[Moviefan]

Poor Alice, Evil Janine. Out standing acting from both actors tonight,

Eastenders was really great tonight :o

[Kazanne]

Poor Alice, Evil Janine. Out standing acting from both actors tonight,

Eastenders was really great tonight :o

Yes,shame they are both leaving,I do hope Janine gets her just desserts.

[Natalie.]

How did Abi's laptop go off when the electric did?

I'm liking Bianca's boyfriend and his kids so far

[Moviefan]

As any one notice something with EE in past two ep , it look different and as these newman last few eps, she left on high.

The two eps did not feel like Newman work, even if her name is still on the screen.

[Jemal]

after yesterdays cliffhanger, i had the old eastenders feeling? (like late 90s, early 00s episode)
was i the only one?

[Natalie.]

I felt the same and Mondays episode too

[reece(:]

It's definitely improving....FINALLY!

[Me. I Am Salman]

after yesterdays cliffhanger, i had the old eastenders feeling? (like late 90s, early 00s episode)
was i the only one?

It'll never match the quality of the 90s LOL

[Jake.]

Ratings are going up :D

[waterhog]

what spoiled it for me was the voice of dexter - omg irritating. spoiling the show for me as he is the only one i can hear and all he seems to do is moan.

[Vanessa]

Loved the episode! Max and Phil going badass! :devil:

[reece(:]

I love Max and Phil sorting out all the lessors :dazzler:

[waterhog]

i think its had its day. there is only so long phill can un the EE with out some competition muscling in.

[reece(:]

Emmerdale stars have responded to comments made by Danny Dyer on Soccer AM.

Dyer, who will make his EastEnders debut on Christmas Day, said that the BBC soap is going through a "mad stage", and is getting beat in the ratings by Emmerdale.

The Carter family in Albert Square. Nancy Carter (MADDY HILL), Johnny Carter (SAM STRIKE), Linda Carter (KELLIE BRIGHT), Mick Carter (DANNY DYER), Shirley Carter (LINDA HENRY), Tina Carter (LUISA BRADSHAW WHITE)
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The Carter Family


"It's getting beat in the ratings by a farm," said Dyer (via The Mirror).

"No disrespect but it's a soap about a farm and that is smashing it to pieces in the ratings so they've brought me in to give it a little injection of something," he added.

Responding to the comments on Twitter, Emmerdale actress Charley Webb said that you "should never disrespect another show" and that soap stars should stick together.

Meanwhile, Michelle Hardwick, who plays Vanessa Woodfield, suggested the comments were disrespectful to Dyer's own cast members.

@lukeroskell bet his cast mates are looking forward to him coming in and 'saving' the show.... Disrespecting us and them aswell xxx
— Michelle Hardwick (@ChelleHardwick) November 16, 2013

Dyer has since claimed that the comments were "just a bit of banter" and that no disrespect was intended.

Furthermore, in a light-hearted Twitter exchange, Emmerdale's Kelvin Fletcher advised Dyer to "strap a nappy" to his mouth, before asking Dyer if he planned to have him shot.


Dyer's character Mick Carter will be joined by wife Linda (Kellie Bright) and their children Johnny (Sam Strike) and Nancy (Maddy Hill).

Read more: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a531738/emmerdale-stars-hit-back-at-disrespectful-danny-dyer.html#ixzz2l1ISdGJc

[Brother Leon]

Lol. They shouldn't take stuff said on Soccer Am so seriously.

[smeagol]

i watched eastenders tonight, phil huffing and puffing again and again nothing happens he does nothing. anybody bored of that ? last time i saw it he was digging a grave what happened with that,
who writes this stuff they should be shot lol

i hope it picks up when dyer comes in. as its so lame

[Jemal]

Why In gods name would you reject roxy for kat..
Someone kill me

[Kazanne]

Why In gods name would you reject roxy for kat..
Someone kill me

I know right,Kat must be better in the sack:hugesmile:

[Jemal]

Lmao trust me.

[Jemal]

LOL go on phil!

[smeagol]

god almighty eastenders sucks why am i watching this. kat aflie yawn , its so unrealistic and stupid.

only a nutjob would jilt roxy over that slapper anyway

ha the airplane part made me lol, sooo corny and bad acting

[Jemal]

Roxy > Kat.

Great cliffhanger tho.

[Vanessa]

Awww! I like Kat and Alfie! :hugesmile:

[Natalie.]

Awww! I like Kat and Alfie! :hugesmile:

Me too

[Brother Leon]

Has Alfie really just took back that slut?

What a simp.

[Niamh.]

Poor Roxi :( Can't wait for Kat to cheat on Alfie again

[AnnieK]

Crazy plane story though...as if you would be able to stand there and knock on to be let on :laugh:

[cheeky_monkey]

Awww! I like Kat and Alfie! :hugesmile:

Glad they are back together :)

[reece(:]

This can only end again in misery...

Roxy :c

[Moviefan]

When did Eastenders turn into the last ep of Friends, A least Ross and Rachel are back together again in Eastenders :/

[Gstar]

Aw Kat and Alfie together again. This was quite similar to the episode where Alfie stopped Kat from getting married to that Andy guy (bar the plane bit). You can see that they tried to capture moments from that episode.

[reece(:]

Thirsty for a full force Roxy breakdown now
http://i.minus.com/ibggpoPmhzZMcK.gif

[Brother Leon]

Dude came in, stole his Son's kidney and left.

Cold as ice.

[Natalie.]

Sam omg..

[Kazanne]

She did kinda force Sams hand,but if he was that bothered he would just have stayed

[Natalie.]

glad he's gone tbh

[Jemal]

Is ricky butcher back?

[reece(:]

Is ricky butcher back?
No but Shabnam is returning

[Jemal]

Whos Shabnam

[Jemal]

Wow shes beautiful...

[reece(:]

Shabnam Masood

[Jemal]

Oo swear down

[Moviefan]

Eastenders sounds awesome durning the xmas peirod,

A part of Xmas week spolier!


EastEnders favourite David Wicks will face terrible danger this Christmas as Janine Butcher makes a murderous plan.

Janine (Charlie Brooks) decides that drastic action is needed after she is blackmailed by David (Michael French) over her dark secret.

As we recently reported, Janine makes a terrible mistake later this month as she confesses to Michael Moon's murder in a heart-to-heart with David, unaware that he is recording her every word.

Seizing on the opportunity, David later threatens to hand the recording over to the police unless Janine buys his silence with a £250,000 payment.


Although a stunned Janine promises to hand over the cash, she secretly makes a shocking plan of her own - telling her loyal ally Billy Mitchell that she wants David dead.

Janine lies to Billy by claiming that David has been threatening Scarlett and is planning to set her up for Michael's murder. However, a frightened Billy ultimately refuses to be part of her plans - leaving Janine well and truly on her own.

In dramatic scenes on Christmas night, David is waiting to meet Janine outside Butcher's Joints to receive his payment when suddenly a car accelerates and heads straight for him, sending him crashing to the ground...

Viewers will have to tune in on the night to find out David's fate.
:eek: :eek:

EastEnders airs these scenes on Monday, December 23, Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25 on BBC One.











New years eve and Day spoliers
HUGE

Ronnie Mitchell's feud with bad boy Carl White will come to a head with some dark twists ahead in EastEnders' New Year episodes.

A protective Ronnie (Samantha Womack) becomes increasingly worried when her sister Roxy starts dating Carl following her emotional split from Alfie Moon.

In a desperate attempt to deal with the situation, Ronnie privately offers Carl (Daniel Coonan) £5,000 to leave Roxy alone, but the dangerous villain has other ideas of how she can pay and lunges for her.

Ronnie manages to fight off Carl and hits him over the head with a champagne bottle, leaving him unconscious. Desperate and panicking, Ronnie then holds Carl in The Arches while she considers what to do next.

The next morning, Ronnie is forced to ask for Phil's help and they team up in the hope that they can finally force Carl out of Walford for good.

Carl initially seems intimidated enough to leave at last, but it's clear that he isn't finished with the Mitchells yet when he lurks in the shadows with revenge in mind.

Later, sinister Carl catches up with Ronnie again at Phil's house and implies that he has taken Roxy hostage at The Arches.


Ronnie rushes there to find her sister, but instead it's her nemesis who is waiting for her once again. One last showdown then sees Ronnie get rid of Carl forever…

While viewers will have to tune in to find out exactly what happens, the aftermath sees Ronnie head off to Ibiza with Roxy - while Phil fears the worst when he finds Carl's broken phone amongst Ronnie's things, covered in blood. What has Ronnie done to Carl?


EastEnders airs these scenes on Tuesday, December 31, Wednesday, January 1 and Thursday, January 2 on BBC One.


DTC sure started with some big bangs! this is what eastenders should be like!

[Gstar]

No but Shabnam is returning

OMG. About ******ing time

[Me. I Am Salman]

She's being recast though :(
Xmas and NY sound good, I'm sure it'll be better than last year's trainwreck

[bbfan1991]

Phil lording it up over Alfie and Kat was class:D. I like how Phil told Alfie that he sold his car and that the people are drinking the profits and that it was time for him and Kat to leave The Vic. Patrick was funny adding some humour..

Mitchell scenes were class. Sadie etc dinner was awkward.

Ouch at Janine ordering Joey to leave!

I enjoyed that episode, all of the storylines and scenes flowed well.


It was Dominic Treadwell's first episode as Producer today and what great changes he has made so far:). I am so excited for this new EE era now!

[reece(:]

The actress that plays Sadie is so cringeworthy

[bbfan1991]

Give it up for the boss @dominictc first credited ep tonight #newera
And by the way Dom, just read Staceys return eps...WOW!!!

I am so more excited for Stacey Slater's return now:amazed::cool::worship:.

[reece(:]

Who tweeted that?

[bbfan1991]

Jake Wood, who plays Max Branning. They get the scripts so far in advance because EE film about 6 weeks or longer ahead normally of the televised episodes.

[reece(:]

Cannot wait to see Stax back in action

[Marc]

Aw Phil you ass

[bbfan1991]

Cannot wait to see Stax back in action

Me too:blush:. Weird I am saying that as I really liked her with Bradley.

[bbfan1991]

BBC EastEnders ‏@bbceastenders

Christmas is coming to Walford and things will never be the same again! Check out this explosive trailer http://bbc.in/1buB7C0


This looks great:cool:. I cannot wait to see all of it happening on screen!

[reece(:]

Cannot wait for Ronnie to do us all a favour and hopefully rid us of Carl

[Gstar]

Cannot wait for Ronnie to do us all a favour and hopefully rid us of Carl

hopefully he takes Joey, fatboy, and sharons son with him

[reece(:]

Joey is confirmed to be leaving on Boxing Day ^

[Natalie.]

How is Ronnie leaving and when is she back?

[Gstar]

Joey is confirmed to be leaving on Boxing Day ^

we can't wait that long.

[reece(:]

How is Ronnie leaving and when is she back?
Short break in early January I think

[Loukas]

Actually looks really good!
SXaf9q5sbXY

[Natalie.]

Looks really good, wonder what will happen to Janine
Seen that there's going to be more Eastenders news this week

[bbfan1991]

Two more new male characters being introduced at midnight, one of the Actors used to be in The Bill apparently.

There will be an interview with the new Producer Dominic Treadwell Collins on Friday too, exciting.

[waterhog]

i watched that trailer - for once in my life i am going to say something positive about EE - you are finally movie into something that is once again watchable well done EE.

[Black Dagger]

The new castings are great, and :love: at who Gary Lucy is going to be shagging, might have to start watching again, but with Nat Cass coming back... hopefully it's a brief stay.

[waterhog]

me to - she is a good actress - but had her time.

[bbfan1991]

EastEnders casts Timothy West, Annette Badland as new Carters

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a537446/eastenders-casts-timothy-west-annette-badland-as-new-carters.html

Yes! The show needed more older characters and we have got them now. Impressive castings too.

The Carters seem an exciting bunch and looks like there are lots of plans for them, the show is going to be amazing next year!

[Moviefan]

Anyone notice the diffrent in last 3 eps so far, I Feel like the show is flowing much better and story telling

I did lol What carl said to Ronnie, Are you Phill in high heel lol


I heard Ronnie is going to be next big Villan for next as she turns into her dad lol

Here DTC interview and he as already planned for Feb 2015 Aniverary


EastEnders' executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins has spoken about his plans for a number of the show's characters, promising that there are "massive stories" ahead over the next year.

Since taking office at the BBC soap in August, the show's new boss and his team have been busy mapping out storyline plans until February 2015.

EastEnders' longest-serving cast member Adam Woodyatt (Ian Beale) will be among those taking centre stage with a big story next year, while Ronnie Mitchell will be heading in a new villainous direction.

Speaking at an EastEnders press event, Treadwell-Collins commented: "We've got massive stories for the Masoods, for Denise, for Kat and Alfie - and maybe our biggest stories for the Beale family. There's a big, big Beale story that will hit around Easter and keep going until the anniversary.

"It'll shock and entertain and hopefully make the nation weep. It will give Adam Woodyatt, who's a brilliant actor and a lovely man, a big chance to shine.

"The other thing is Ronnie will have a big story. The question with Ronnie is, 'Is she her father's daughter?' I think we're going to see with Ronnie how someone becomes a villain. I keep talking about Darth Vader - the making of a villain. Not a soap bitch, but a villain."

Discussing other characters, he promised: "Everyone will get a big story. There's big stories for Sharon, for Phil Mitchell, and for Carol.

"Lindsey Coulson is acting her socks off in her breast cancer story. It's a very important story and I've been sobbing in the edit suite a lot."

Treadwell-Collins also teased the upcoming exit of Janine Butcher, surprise return of Stacey Branning and arrival of Danny Dyer's Carter clan at the Queen Vic.

He explained: "You'll see Charlie Brooks's exit story. There will be a coda to that story. It's not going to be the last you'll see of Janine, but that's all I'll say at the moment.

"We've also got Lacey Turner's return as Stacey. [Story producer] Alex [Lamb] and I storylined the last time Stacey was on the Square. That was Act One. We know the character and we know where she's going to go.

"With the arrival of the Carters, stories are going to flow out of The Vic. But it's not going to be the Carter show and it's not going to be the Stacey Slater show - it's going to be EastEnders. This show works best when there's a bomb going off at The Vic, a bomb going off at the Beales' and a bomb going off at the Brannings'.

"Not a literal bomb! I think when you're stuck for story, you blow things up. I'm not saying I'm never going to blow anything up, but I don't care - let another soap win Most Spectacular Scene. I don't think soaps should be about blowing things up, I think they should be about characters, people and they should move you. I don't cry at houses getting blown up!"

Treadwell-Collins succeeded Lorraine Newman in the post of EastEnders' executive producer. He previously worked on EastEnders for four and a half years from October 2005, initially as senior story editor before later securing the post of story producer.

[Gstar]

I was thinking about the 30th anniversary last night so it's strange how this article came out today :laugh: I'm SUPER excited for all of this. Looks like Queen Cindy Beale is gonna be the one to watch in 2014; last nights episode hinted that.

[bbfan1991]

I am really impressed by DTC's interview and his plans sound great. EastEnders is on its way back to being the wild, untamed animal.

DTC lives and breathes the show, so will get it back to the show back to its best and excite us fans. No wonder morale and confidence must be so high amongst the people there!

Bye love and warmth era:D.

[Natalie.]

I love Cindy

[Gstar]

I love Cindy

Stan http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/korn0818/67d90ee8.gif

[Moviefan]

Here all eastenders trailer this week

Main trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXaf9q5sbXY

Xmas day trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vQVqRmD_50

Boxing day trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csLxlOFWRGw

[Jemal]

Easties better be good today..

[Natalie.]

Hope so! Danny Dyer in it today?

[Me. I Am Salman]

EastEnders is really good recently and I think 2014 is gonna be a great year with what DTC has planned for the show and all the returnees/departures

@Germyle Cindy sucks and I think she's thankfully getting axed

[Me. I Am Salman]

OMG that episode :worship: shat on last years
Janine :sad:

[Natalie.]

Janine :( she'll be gone for years now

[reece(:]

Janine :(

[AnnieK]

Aw...great episode but so sad Janine going..:sad:

[Firewire]

why... she... had to go i don't know :(

[Gstar]

Janine :(

eastenders was miles better than coronation street today, definitely the leading christmas soap (once again)

[Gstar]

@Germyle Cindy sucks and I think she's thankfully getting axed

That's highly unlikely, she's taking centre stage next year so hold on to your weave

[Me. I Am Salman]

http://31.media.tumblr.com/68ebd919306e06e91906941782ffb0e4/tumblr_mupn8rcHcv1qk7scno2_250.gif

[Firewire]

cindy :laugh2:

[Brother Leon]

The power of Eastenders. It completely silenced an African household that didn't shut up before it lol.

[waterhog]

i must say it is picking up for EE.

[reece(:]

OMG at the posts on this page :o

https://www.facebook.com/eastenders/posts/10152109171794939

[waterhog]

shes not the same one - i am sad - i loved the old shabnam. she was brill.

[smeagol]

i dont know if i can watch eastenders anymore. i keep trying. i turned on and saw the miserable faced ronnie who i was sick of and glad she left but now returned, then it ended with soul faced ronnie doing some more miserable faced weirdness , god almighty it was bad.

danny is great but it seems they have wrote the same storryline family with him as they have used before. and he is wasted in the show.
i might try again but it sure is a awful show. compared to what it used to be

[fingers]

i dont know if i can watch eastenders anymore. i keep trying. i turned on and saw the miserable faced ronnie who i was sick of and glad she left but now returned, then it ended with soul faced ronnie doing some more miserable faced weirdness , god almighty it was bad.

danny is great but it seems they have wrote the same storryline family with him as they have used before. and he is wasted in the show.
i might try again but it sure is a awful show. compared to what it used to be

On next week's show Danny finds an AK 47 hidden in a wheelie bin and uses it to massacre all the sour faced bastids! :dance: :devil:

[Vanessa]

I like Danny Dyer. It's great to see him on the show. Glad to see more of the gorgeous Danny. :love:

[Jords]

Mick is a great character, Danny Dyer is playing the role fantastically.

[Vanessa]

Mick is a great character, Danny Dyer is playing the role fantastically.

yeah, he makes such a great Vic landlord! :amazed:

[Loukas]

Can't wait for Maddy's scenes tonight, i've been waiting to see her for ages! <3

[Redway]

Enjoying the Carters so far and Linda has the makings of a potentially dynamic character. Nice arse as well.

[Vanessa]

This is a good episode. I love one hour specials! :love:

[Jemal]

What an episode.
Eastenders have been stepping it up.

[Me. I Am Salman]

Loved that episode <3

[Firewire]

ronnie is a crazy bitch. she's absolutely fantastic!

[reece(:]

bai/ Carl you won't be missed

long live Ronnie http://i.minus.com/ibmH2XAdUM1TdZ.gif

[Kate!]

Ronnie is a goddess :worship:

[Vanessa]

Is Ronnie coming back or not? :conf:

[Jords]

The Carters :worship:

Nancy is gonna be great too.

[Jemal]

I love the ghetto scene loool