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Firewire
23-06-2017, 09:46 PM
FADE IN:

Titles.

1. INT - MITCHELL BEDROOM

Peggy wakes suddenly as she gasps for breath. She takes a sip of water from the bedside table, her hand shaking. The empty pill bottle is in sight.

Phil:
Mum.

To be continued...

Firewire
23-06-2017, 09:46 PM
Not Peggy dreaming the entire bins storyline

Denver
23-06-2017, 09:47 PM
Here just in time to stop Mitney :clap1:

Ross.
23-06-2017, 09:47 PM
Steve McFadden returning to work after refusing while SOC was still there

http://i.imgur.com/ItComGk.gif

reece(:
23-06-2017, 09:47 PM
SOC leaving the set for the final time?

http://i.imgur.com/LML1rPH.gif

Firewire
23-06-2017, 09:48 PM
Jenna Russell leaving Borehamwood

http://i.imgur.com/52B2Pbz.gif

Dan.
23-06-2017, 09:48 PM
Flashback to the hotel swimming pool on January 2nd 2017:

https://media.giphy.com/media/ndZR6HqtB4R2w/giphy.gif

Ross.
23-06-2017, 09:49 PM
Sam and Rita upon hearing the news SOC is GONE

http://i.imgur.com/BoeB7Me.gif

Denver
23-06-2017, 09:49 PM
878367696714309633

Mess at him losing control for future producers

Firewire
23-06-2017, 09:49 PM
Can't believe we did it girlies

Denver
23-06-2017, 09:51 PM
Are we expecting a big disaster at Xmas to kill of Michelle and other deadwood?

Firewire
23-06-2017, 09:51 PM
It'll be before then

I'm assuming he's left with immediate effect so John Yorke's work should appear by September (basing it on Dom leaving in June last year)

Ross.
23-06-2017, 09:52 PM
Not SOC trying to say he planned to go now when he planned out Max's story for the next 3 years

Firewire
23-06-2017, 09:52 PM
Not SOC trying to say he planned to go now when he planned out Max's story for the next 3 years

Lmao I know right

Will.
23-06-2017, 09:52 PM
ICONIC

Will.
23-06-2017, 09:53 PM
IM CRYING

Firewire
23-06-2017, 09:53 PM
Ted and Joyce to go?

reece(:
23-06-2017, 09:53 PM
SOC ran before his "big autumn storyline which affects everyone" comes into fruition

Poor power cut

Marsh.
23-06-2017, 09:54 PM
Steve McFadden returning to work after refusing while SOC was still there

http://i.imgur.com/ItComGk.gif

:joker:

Denver
23-06-2017, 09:54 PM
878366183392595968

Mess at Ellen Thomas having a sex change

Firewire
23-06-2017, 09:54 PM
SOC ran before his "big autumn storyline which affects everyone" comes into fruition

Poor power cut

Well to be fair, him leaving does affect everyone

His plan all along?

Cal.
23-06-2017, 09:54 PM
Lol bye trash!

http://i.imgur.com/ItComGk.gif

Ross.
23-06-2017, 09:55 PM
But in a further twist, 49-year-old O’Connor is now saying he too has felt bullied and is threatening legal action.

Not him suing the BBC

Marsh.
23-06-2017, 09:55 PM
Oh my at the utter LIES in histatement.

Just a few weeks ago he was talking about the longterm planning involved in a soap and how they had to rebuild the show from its foundations (hence the quiet periods) before building the drama to Christmas and into 2018 and now he's saying it was only ever a 12-18 month thing?

I laugh and I finger point. :joker:

reece(:
23-06-2017, 09:55 PM
He was brought in to give the soap a new lease of life, but instead saw morale slump.

And when actors started to complain of feeling intimidated, BBC bosses felt forced to act.

After being confronted at the meeting, it emerged he had left the show without notice.

But O’Connor is said to feel he is unfairly being blamed for the programme’s woes and is contemplating suing for unfair dismissal.

This whole para is a DAMN MESS

reece(:
23-06-2017, 09:56 PM
“The atmosphere’s been awful on set for months, the storylines are dreadful and ratings have gone through the floor.”



Wow I love tea

Firewire
23-06-2017, 09:56 PM
What article is this? :joker:

The DS one just says he left because he's working on a film

reece(:
23-06-2017, 09:56 PM
“What drama is there in bin collections being cut from weekly to fortnightly? Or one of the cliffhanger dum-dum-dum episode endings being a pan of boiling pasta?”

Screeching

Marsh.
23-06-2017, 09:56 PM
Omg what. I'm reading a DS article making it seem he left for a "feature film". :joker:

Here for the bullying. :clap1: Justice4Sam&Rita

Denver
23-06-2017, 09:56 PM
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DDCU_oXXgAAwiIU.jpg:large

Ross.
23-06-2017, 09:57 PM
“Bosses wanted Steve McFadden to come back to his role as Phil Mitchell and give the ratings a boost — but word went round that he wouldn’t work there as things were.

BYE Steve actually wouldn't come back until he was gone :joker:

reece(:
23-06-2017, 09:57 PM
Within weeks he was wielding the axe, ousting established stars including Ronnie and Roxy Mitchell (Sam*antha Womack and Rita Simons) Claudette Hubbard (Ellen Thomas), Kyle Slater (Riley Carter Millington), Babe Smith (Annette Badland) and Lee Carter (Danny-Boy Hatchard).

He replaced them with comeback characters including Robbie Jackson (Dean Gaffney), Derek Harkinson (Ian Lavender) and Glenda Mitchell (Glynis Barber).

Mess at the replacements for icons

Cal.
23-06-2017, 09:57 PM
http://i.imgur.com/ItComGk.gif

Us all arriving to reunite as John Yorke steps in

reece(:
23-06-2017, 09:57 PM
The source added: “He won’t go quietly and is very unhappy about his treatment, saying he’s a bullying victim. It’s a terrible mess.”



Not bully victim

Marsh.
23-06-2017, 09:58 PM
The funny thing is though, he created a good background for EE storylines, the realistic interaction and grounding the show in reality.

He went wrong by believing THAT was the show and should be the focus, when it never should be. It should be the setting around which the actual stories and drama take place.

Here for the bloody awful Karen being axed.

reece(:
23-06-2017, 09:58 PM
Recently, set sources claimed O’Connor’s position as show chief was a factor as Danny Dyer took an extended break to deal with personal issues earlier this year.



Welp

Ross.
23-06-2017, 09:58 PM
I've missed y'all so much I'm so happy to see you all again

Cal.
23-06-2017, 09:58 PM
So anyway now we need to get it across that we WON'T care how Ron and Rox are brought back as long as they ARE.

reece(:
23-06-2017, 09:59 PM
The BBC confirmed O’Connor would be leaving — saying he had decided to step down. O’Connor said he had left the show “with a heavy heart”.

He said: “I’ve had an amazing time at East*Enders. Working with the editorial staff, cast and crew at Elstree has been an absolute privilege.

“They are the kindest, most loyal and hard-working team in the business. But my heart lies in *feature films and I’m hugely excited as my film projects are now reaching production.

“When the BBC asked me to take over, my plan was to stay until the end of 2017. But with production starting on these films sooner than anticipated, I must, with a heavy heart, bid farewell to Albert Square.”



Screaming at the end statement

Ross.
23-06-2017, 09:59 PM
They're coming

https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/nintchdbpict0002917792101.jpg?strip=all&quality=100&w=960

Marsh.
23-06-2017, 09:59 PM
BYE Steve actually wouldn't come back until he was gone :joker:

I KNEW Phil loved Ronnie and Roxy.

Denver
23-06-2017, 09:59 PM
878365609318338560

i am dead

Marsh.
23-06-2017, 10:00 PM
I'm perching Rita's twitter waiting for her to post a laughing emoji.

reece(:
23-06-2017, 10:00 PM
So anyway now we need to get it across that we WON'T care how Ron and Rox are brought back as long as they ARE.

Pat too?:fc:

Firewire
23-06-2017, 10:00 PM
Can someone post the wedding gif of Ronnie and Roxy spraying the drink

reece(:
23-06-2017, 10:00 PM
Claudette must return!

reece(:
23-06-2017, 10:01 PM
The spillage is real

http://i.imgur.com/9Rm8sGV.gif

Denver
23-06-2017, 10:01 PM
https://twitter.com/EESeanOConnor

i am dead at this account

Ross.
23-06-2017, 10:01 PM
I'm perching Rita's twitter waiting for her to post a laughing emoji.

I'm ready for them to like shady tweets

Cal.
23-06-2017, 10:03 PM
Ding Dong, the witch is dead
Which old witch?
Well, uh, the wicked witch ( Oh)
Ding Dong, the wicked witch is dead

http://i.imgur.com/tftOhQ1.gifhttp://i.imgur.com/kThOCTQ.gif

Dan.
23-06-2017, 10:03 PM
I wonder if Jenna Russell's "upset" voice in reality is as insipid and babyish as the one she puts on when Michelle cries

Marsh.
23-06-2017, 10:03 PM
So anyway now we need to get it across that we WON'T care how Ron and Rox are brought back as long as they ARE.

In a thrilling new storyline, Glenda Mitchell returns to a convent where she meets June Whitfield, who makes the shocking revelation that Glenda gave birth to two sets of twins. Yes, TWO. Both Ronnie and Roxy were each an identical twin.

It's not long before Glenda is on the hunt for her long lost daughters, Bonnie and Foxy Mitchell, played by Sam Womack and Rita Simons.

Firewire
23-06-2017, 10:04 PM
Boxi and Bonnie are COMING

Ross.
23-06-2017, 10:04 PM
A spin off in Ibiza coming to find the twins?

Marsh.
23-06-2017, 10:05 PM
Welp

Not the bin storyline giving him depression and alcoholism?

Firewire
23-06-2017, 10:05 PM
Kellie must survive the cull!

Denver
23-06-2017, 10:05 PM
He needs to kill Max off

Cal.
23-06-2017, 10:05 PM
No but it really isn't cool that he managed to kill them off.

A ****ing tragedy.

Marsh.
23-06-2017, 10:06 PM
Kellie must survive the cull!

It turns out Elaine Peacock is the adoptive mother of Glenda's long lost daughters and Linda joins Bonnie and Foxy as the third Mitchell sister.

Marsh.
23-06-2017, 10:07 PM
No but it really isn't cool that he managed to kill them off.

A ****ing tragedy.

It's like how they allowed Kirkwood to kill Pat off long before eventually going "You know guys, is this right for the show?"

Firewire
23-06-2017, 10:07 PM
LIVE FOOTAGE OF PATSY PALMER LANDING BACK IN HEATHROW

http://bestanimations.com/Transport/Aircraft/plane-travel-animated-gif-2.gif

Denver
23-06-2017, 10:07 PM
Poor Ian never finding out if he will ever be diabetic

Denver
23-06-2017, 10:07 PM
LIVE FOOTAGE OF PATSY PALMER LANDING BACK IN HEATHROW

http://bestanimations.com/Transport/Aircraft/plane-travel-animated-gif-2.gif

I would rather have SOC back

Dan.
23-06-2017, 10:08 PM
John Yorke's leading lady Lisa Fowler to finally remember she has a daughter?

Ross.
23-06-2017, 10:09 PM
LIVE FOOTAGE OF PATSY PALMER LANDING BACK IN HEATHROW

http://bestanimations.com/Transport/Aircraft/plane-travel-animated-gif-2.gif

:joker:

reece(:
23-06-2017, 10:09 PM
Big Mo returns from under ha rock?

Denver
23-06-2017, 10:10 PM
Vicki to remember she is a Fowler?

Dan.
23-06-2017, 10:11 PM
Will Stacey remember she's a Slater and swap the cardigans for thigh high boots and suspenders?

Marsh.
23-06-2017, 10:11 PM
It just goes to show the "big summer plot" and the "big plans for Autumn and Christmas" mustn't be very big or very good if they've resorted to a crisis meeting and a firing. :worry:

Marsh.
23-06-2017, 10:11 PM
Will Stacey remember she's a Slater and swap the cardigans for thigh high boots and suspenders?

Stacey to finally finish washing the dishes. :clap1:

Cal.
23-06-2017, 10:12 PM
Stacey lives :love:

Dan.
23-06-2017, 10:12 PM
Stacey to finally finish washing the dishes. :clap1:

http://25.media.tumblr.com/c833a678dbb0eb1f5c3fdceacfcac94d/tumblr_mhaxh70cnc1rio9qmo1_500.gif

Lacey @ the BBC execs as she shows them her shrivelled fingers from the washing up water

Cal.
23-06-2017, 10:14 PM
http://25.media.tumblr.com/c833a678dbb0eb1f5c3fdceacfcac94d/tumblr_mhaxh70cnc1rio9qmo1_500.gif

Lacey @ the BBC execs as she shows them her shrivelled fingers from the washing up water

:joker::joker::joker:

Marsh.
23-06-2017, 10:14 PM
http://25.media.tumblr.com/c833a678dbb0eb1f5c3fdceacfcac94d/tumblr_mhaxh70cnc1rio9qmo1_500.gif

Lacey @ the BBC execs as she shows them her shrivelled fingers from the washing up water

:joker::joker::joker:

Marsh.
23-06-2017, 10:15 PM
I can't even read DS. I think it's gone insane. Like crashing.

The biggest news since EVER?

Cal.
23-06-2017, 10:15 PM
:joker::joker::joker:

https://68.media.tumblr.com/f4b7520cf1d2e9faef087a1a0bd17add/tumblr_nmpjyvQGMD1rg04myo1_500.gif

Firewire
23-06-2017, 10:16 PM
Isn't it nice to have all the family back together?

http://images.digitalspy.co.uk/10/05/550w_eastenders_25th_stax_1.jpg

Marsh.
23-06-2017, 10:16 PM
https://68.media.tumblr.com/f4b7520cf1d2e9faef087a1a0bd17add/tumblr_nmpjyvQGMD1rg04myo1_500.gif

Sam Womack at the trial for Sean O'Connor's sueing of the BBC and telling them he made her unemployed and she hasn't eaten in months?

Dan.
23-06-2017, 10:18 PM
unemployed and she hasn't eaten in months?

Denise Fox?

Cal.
23-06-2017, 10:18 PM
I can't even read DS. I think it's gone insane. Like crashing.

The biggest news since EVER?

Kathy is shook?

Firewire
23-06-2017, 10:18 PM
I don't feel so bad about Pam and Les being axed now knowing it was toxic backstage

Lin doesn't deserve it!

Ross.
23-06-2017, 10:19 PM
Isn't it nice to have all the family back together?

http://images.digitalspy.co.uk/10/05/550w_eastenders_25th_stax_1.jpg

:love:

Cal.
23-06-2017, 10:20 PM
Girls I'm so glad :love:

This should have happened last August :(

Marsh.
23-06-2017, 10:22 PM
Omg someone update the title. The beast is SLAIN!

Marsh.
23-06-2017, 10:22 PM
Justice 4 R&R at last!

Cal.
23-06-2017, 10:24 PM
http://i.imgur.com/rh3VFQl.gif

Marsh.
23-06-2017, 10:24 PM
Sean O'Connor arriving at the job centre

http://i.imgur.com/ItComGk.gif

And then denied benefits because he didn't make an appointment

http://i.imgur.com/ItComGk.gif

SCREECHING :laugh2:

Marsh.
23-06-2017, 10:25 PM
Apparently Sam Womack is at the gates to Elstree already, flirting with John Yorke and promising to put loads of effort into every scene?

reece(:
23-06-2017, 10:26 PM
http://25.media.tumblr.com/c833a678dbb0eb1f5c3fdceacfcac94d/tumblr_mhaxh70cnc1rio9qmo1_500.gif

Lacey @ the BBC execs as she shows them her shrivelled fingers from the washing up water
:joker:

Firewire
23-06-2017, 10:26 PM
Omg someone update the title. The beast is SLAIN!

done x

Marsh.
23-06-2017, 10:38 PM
The title :laugh2:

YourLAEx
23-06-2017, 10:42 PM
Dunno if you remember me girls but we had like three days worth of iconic discussion back in January and then the show got ****

Killing off Ron and Rox was the biggest miscarriage of justice since Nelson Mandela but fingers crossed the reserection is coming x

Rob!
23-06-2017, 10:46 PM
I'm back girls!!!! http://i.imgur.com/ItComGk.gif

Rob!
23-06-2017, 10:49 PM
I'm so so so happy. Just tragic that he managed to get rid of the sisters so permanently

YourLAEx
23-06-2017, 10:49 PM
I hope John Yorke stans Ronnie, Roxy and Emma Summerhayes as much as I do

Firewire
23-06-2017, 10:50 PM
I hope John Yorke stans Ronnie, Roxy and Emma Summerhayes as much as I do

screaming Miss Emma coming for the vic?

YourLAEx
23-06-2017, 10:51 PM
screaming Miss Emma coming for the vic?

"Hello Max, bet you never thought you'd see me again"

YourLAEx
23-06-2017, 10:54 PM
It should be revealed Stacey's bipolar made her hallucinate everything that has happened since New Years Eve 2014 so our Queens are all alive still

Marsh.
23-06-2017, 10:55 PM
Redwater ended on a cliffhanger.

The BBC and the soap will be in major damage control so who wants to bet Kat and Alfie will be lured back pretty soon as well as other former stars being offered contracts?

Marsh.
23-06-2017, 10:56 PM
Poor Shona McGarty. The only producer who ever gave her any screen time is gone.

YourLAEx
23-06-2017, 10:56 PM
Kat, Alfie, Big Mo, Janine, Lisa and Peter are a must

(and Ronnie, Roxy and Emma)

Firewire
23-06-2017, 10:57 PM
Redwater ended on a cliffhanger.

The BBC and the soap will be in major damage control so who wants to bet Kat and Alfie will be lured back pretty soon as well as other former stars being offered contracts?

Yeah

Kat and Alfie will be first back and I think a Pam and Les return could be on the cards

Denver
23-06-2017, 10:57 PM
Redwater ended on a cliffhanger.

The BBC and the soap will be in major damage control so who wants to bet Kat and Alfie will be lured back pretty soon as well as other former stars being offered contracts?

I can see Grant coming back and Zanaib

Firewire
23-06-2017, 10:57 PM
U can see Grant coming back and Zanaib

Zainab isn't coming back

Nina Wadia is moving to America to work on a new sitcom

Denver
23-06-2017, 10:58 PM
They need to bring the slaters back as we have nobody by the name anymore

YourLAEx
23-06-2017, 10:58 PM
Grant to return when Sharon decides she prefers his Mitchell cock to Phil's?

Firewire
23-06-2017, 10:59 PM
I hope Jean returns

reece(:
23-06-2017, 10:59 PM
I'm ready for Pam and Les to move in with Honey and Billy

Denver
23-06-2017, 11:00 PM
Chelsea can return

Denver
23-06-2017, 11:00 PM
Also i thought it was confirmed Lucas and Jordan were returning fulltime?

YourLAEx
23-06-2017, 11:01 PM
I hope they finally have Steven remember he is a cock ***** and starts a bisexual love triangle with Ben and Jay

Marsh.
23-06-2017, 11:02 PM
I can see Grant coming back and Zanaib

The actress playing Zainab isn't interested and has moved to America.

She's also got no place now as all of her family have gone.

Marsh.
23-06-2017, 11:04 PM
If all John Yorke does is tidy up and fix the characterisation of people like Sharon and Stacey it will be a good thing.

Wizard.
23-06-2017, 11:05 PM
I'm pissed that SOC literally came in just to kill off Ronnie & Roxie and then left again.

Was he an ITV mole hired to kill off Soaps biggest competition?

Marsh.
23-06-2017, 11:05 PM
Walford Towers demolition cancelled and the Murray's and Taylor's FECK OFF too? :fc:

YourLAEx
23-06-2017, 11:06 PM
Stacey is mostly fine so it shouldn't be too hard to give her a bit more of her old bite whilst still maintaining the positive progression of her as a mother and wife

Sharon is a disaster and it will be bloody hard to fix her

Denver
23-06-2017, 11:08 PM
Apparently Brian Kirkwood is the bookies favourite :umm2:

Denver
23-06-2017, 11:08 PM
although i cant find odds

YourLAEx
23-06-2017, 11:09 PM
They would not let Kirkwood near it with a bargepole after last time

Marsh.
23-06-2017, 11:09 PM
I actually hope this doesn't affect Lisa Faulkner's employment. :worry: I lowkey like her.

Rob!
23-06-2017, 11:11 PM
Apparently Brian Kirkwood is the bookies favourite :umm2:

They won't let him anywhere near it.

Marsh.
23-06-2017, 11:12 PM
Kirkwood to come for Dot?

Firewire
23-06-2017, 11:14 PM
I think Sharon Batten might get the job

I think Erika Hossington would be good (she's the producer of Casualty)

I'm not sure who else would bring a fresh take but also be reliable

Firewire
23-06-2017, 11:14 PM
I do NOT want Alex Lamb.

Denver
23-06-2017, 11:14 PM
I think Sharon Batten might get the job

I think Erika Hossington would be good (she's the producer of Casualty)

I'm not sure who else would bring a fresh take but also be reliable

Erika would be fantastic she has totally rejuvenated Casualty

Marsh.
23-06-2017, 11:15 PM
Is Sharon Batten still story producer or whatever her role was under DTC?

Marsh.
23-06-2017, 11:15 PM
I think poor Jenna Russell's days are numbered though.

Firewire
23-06-2017, 11:16 PM
Is Sharon Batten still story producer or whatever her role was under DTC?

She was series producer but was very prominent when DTC was in charge. I think she's still in the role but she's never mentioned or seen at events so I am not sure how much influence she has atm

Denver
23-06-2017, 11:17 PM
Hopefully they can entice John York to a full time contract

Firewire
23-06-2017, 11:18 PM
Are they gonna axe Johnny or give him something to do?

He has not been seen in about four months

Firewire
23-06-2017, 11:19 PM
Santer to return?

Denver
23-06-2017, 11:19 PM
I have a horrible feeling we will get someone with no soap experience

Marsh.
23-06-2017, 11:20 PM
I actually kind of hope by the end of summer Yorke is confirmed to stay on permanently.

What is his job at the moment that he's so easily stepped in for EE?

Denver
23-06-2017, 11:21 PM
I actually kind of hope by the end of summer Yorke is confirmed to stay on permanently.

What is his job at the moment that he's so easily stepped in for EE?

Apparently he is saying with EE but not as producer but will have final say on some stuff

Marsh.
23-06-2017, 11:21 PM
I have a horrible feeling we will get someone with no soap experience

Yes, the BBC has crisis talks over EastEnders failing to measure up sack the current boss and bring in somebody even less qualified. That sounds likely.

Give the job to Rob Innes IMO.

Firewire
23-06-2017, 11:21 PM
He does this now: http://www.johnyorkestory.com/

Rob!
23-06-2017, 11:21 PM
DTC's return?

Denver
23-06-2017, 11:21 PM
Yes, the BBC has crisis talks over EastEnders failing to measure up sack the current boss and bring in somebody even less qualified. That sounds likely.

This is the BBC we are talking about

Marsh.
23-06-2017, 11:23 PM
This is the BBC we are talking about

A brilliant corporation yes I agree. :)

Denver
23-06-2017, 11:23 PM
We need to unearth the next Kate Oates

Amy Jade
23-06-2017, 11:24 PM
Thank **** his reign of terror is almost over!

Marsh.
23-06-2017, 11:25 PM
We need to unearth the next Kate Oates

Kate Oates offered megabucks to save a third soap in a row?

Denver
23-06-2017, 11:26 PM
Kate Oates offered megabucks to save a third soap in a row?

They need to throw the millions on her they saved from The Voice

Denver
23-06-2017, 11:32 PM
Mess at this from DS

I just hope SOC's exit puts to bed the rumour of a major character leaving at Christmas supposedly because of him.

Denver
23-06-2017, 11:32 PM
Steve was quitting?

Ross.
23-06-2017, 11:33 PM
Poor Denise is about to become a non-entity again?

Wizard.
23-06-2017, 11:35 PM
Poor Denise is about to become a non-entity again?

Michelle fading into insignificance by becoming Stacey & Martin's new baby's nanny?

Marsh.
23-06-2017, 11:46 PM
Abi Branning getting tickets to The Cursed Child before me. KMT.

Marsh.
23-06-2017, 11:49 PM
Dean Gaffney and Natalie Cassidy's return scenes CUT.

Firewire
23-06-2017, 11:49 PM
Abi's evil era returning :love:

Ross.
23-06-2017, 11:56 PM
Abi has saved the show recently

Wizard.
23-06-2017, 11:59 PM
Abi has saved the show recently

I'm really loving her at the moment I want her to end Lauren :love:

Denver
23-06-2017, 11:59 PM
IT’S not just viewers who think EastEnders has lost the plot – one of its old stars thinks it’s gone wrong too.

Former show battleaxe LAILA MORSE, famous for playing Big Mo, says the show’s humour has disappeared since producer Sean O’Connor took over.

The BBC1 soap has come under fire with critics, including the cast of rival soap Coronation Street, labelling it DeadEnders because of its dull storylines.

In an exclusive interview, Laila said: “I still watch *EastEnders, but it feels like all fun has gone.

“It used to make people laugh. It’s not like that *any more, it’s just not got the kick in it that it used to have.”

Laila ended SOC?

Wizard.
24-06-2017, 12:09 AM
Laila ended SOC?

Deadenders? I'm dead :joker:

Rob!
24-06-2017, 12:26 AM
Sean O'Gonner

Tom4784
24-06-2017, 12:29 AM
https://media.giphy.com/media/ibNNZZXkrr31u/giphy.gif

Marsh.
24-06-2017, 01:01 AM
EastEnders 2014

http://home.bt.com/images/Dot3-136399033053102601

EastEnders 2015

http://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/20/590x/secondary/Dot-phones-Shirley-in-EastEnders-666917.jpg

EastEnders 2016

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/02/20/25DCDB3200000578-0-image-a-82_1424427770082.jpg

EastEnders 2017

http://i.imgur.com/ok97dkD.jpg?1

LukeB
24-06-2017, 01:03 AM
Abi has saved the show recently

I agree.

Rob!
24-06-2017, 01:05 AM
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/02/20/25DCDB3200000578-0-image-a-82_1424427770082.jpg

Live week was amazing but I will never understand how they thought this was a good camera angle

Wizard.
24-06-2017, 01:07 AM
EastEnders 2014

http://home.bt.com/images/Dot3-136399033053102601

EastEnders 2015

http://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/20/590x/secondary/Dot-phones-Shirley-in-EastEnders-666917.jpg

EastEnders 2016

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/02/20/25DCDB3200000578-0-image-a-82_1424427770082.jpg

EastEnders 2017

http://i.imgur.com/ok97dkD.jpg?1

:joker::joker: Your funniest post confirmed?

Marsh.
24-06-2017, 01:13 AM
877883423695659009

From 2 days ago but HOW APT? :clap1:

Marsh.
24-06-2017, 01:14 AM
Oh, Ok. That's posted her response.

Just seeing Sam Womack retweeted: We're smiling like twats now! :clap1:

Marsh.
24-06-2017, 01:18 AM
878334351464742913

Indeed. :fan:

Marsh.
24-06-2017, 01:21 AM
I'd like to swap the EastEnders 2017 pic for this one

http://i.imgur.com/u2BKTkt.jpg

Thanks.

Wizard.
24-06-2017, 01:22 AM
Us @ SOC's funeral

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/06/23/23/41B1406B00000578-4634238-image-a-122_1498258056705.jpg

Wizard.
24-06-2017, 01:24 AM
Can you sue for unfair dismissal if you resigned though?

Marsh.
24-06-2017, 01:26 AM
Us @ SOC's funeral

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/06/23/23/41B1406B00000578-4634238-image-a-122_1498258056705.jpg

I'm Kim, barely able to contain her excitement.

Wizard.
24-06-2017, 01:29 AM
Annoying we'll have to wait until September until his storyline's end and the Taylors, the old couple and Michelle Fowler can be killed off with Ronnie & Roxy, Phil, Pam and Claudette can return.

Gstar
24-06-2017, 03:05 AM
Good riddance

https://66.media.tumblr.com/d442cecaad6bd89ea72a4cbc1409c3c5/tumblr_inline_obcicuuDs41r2ya1z_500.gif

Will Rihturn in September

Greg!
24-06-2017, 04:25 AM
Okay so I have barley watched this since SOC took over, killing off R&R was basically the last straw for me. I'm screaming at people on DS seriously suggesting that the new exec should make all of 2017's storylines a dream. Like... could they actually do that??? Here for it.

Ashsleigh
24-06-2017, 08:18 AM
http://i.imgur.com/EyMtf1b.gif

Firewire
24-06-2017, 08:34 AM
http://i.imgur.com/EyMtf1b.gif

Shirley is SOC at his own leaving party

Denver
24-06-2017, 08:44 AM
878334351464742913

Indeed. :fan:

not you reposting the same thing i did 12 hours back

Firewire
24-06-2017, 08:51 AM
I love this thread :love:

Natalie.
24-06-2017, 08:59 AM
I'm so happy
Bring back Ronnie and Roxy, don't care how

Marsh.
24-06-2017, 09:11 AM
not you reposting the same thing i did 12 hours back
People read my posts. :hee:

Ashsleigh
24-06-2017, 09:43 AM
Us when SOC starts causing a scene

http://i.imgur.com/ydbQiFc.gif

Cal.
24-06-2017, 11:18 AM
http://i.imgur.com/ItComGk.gif

Us all arriving back in here in autumn to watch the show we deserve

Wizard.
24-06-2017, 11:33 AM
I'm so happy
Bring back Ronnie and Roxy, don't care how

They'll return as ghosts to haunt Max @ christmas.

Firewire
24-06-2017, 02:45 PM
Elaine Lordan spotted at Elstree

http://i.imgur.com/ItComGk.gif

Marsh.
24-06-2017, 08:16 PM
Us when SOC starts causing a scene

http://i.imgur.com/ydbQiFc.gif

:joker:

Firewire
24-06-2017, 08:17 PM
Us when SOC starts causing a scene

http://i.imgur.com/ydbQiFc.gif

I'm Sal, Ross is Honey, Marsh is Phil, you are Sharon and Rob is Ben

Marsh.
24-06-2017, 08:20 PM
I'm Sal, Ross is Honey, Marsh is Phil, you are Sharon and Rob is Ben

Adam is Danny and on the side of Evil?

Firewire
24-06-2017, 08:20 PM
Adam is the hearse

Marsh.
24-06-2017, 08:21 PM
Rumour has it, SOC was finally sacked because the BBC uncovered his storyline for Christmas featured Honey's death.

Firewire
24-06-2017, 08:23 PM
Rumours saw Honey entrapped in the Minute Mart after a fridge falls and crushes her. O'Connor called it "renaissance" and "brilliant". BBC execs were understood to be furious and Barton had refused to attend story meetings in protest of the decision.

Firewire
24-06-2017, 08:24 PM
Russell was apparently excited to be involved in the storyline and was quoted as saying she "can't wait to get her hands dirty!"

Marsh.
24-06-2017, 08:25 PM
Russell was apparently excited to be involved in the storyline and was quoted as saying she "can't wait to get her hands dirty!"

:joker::joker::joker:

YourLAEx
24-06-2017, 08:40 PM
You're joking, aren't you?

Please say you're joking.

Firewire
24-06-2017, 08:42 PM
Of course

http://i.imgur.com/ItComGk.gif

YourLAEx
24-06-2017, 08:44 PM
Good, SOC couldn't kill another Queen so soon after Ron and Rox

(and Emma Summerhayes)

(I know he didn't kill her off but I'm still bitter)

Cal.
24-06-2017, 08:44 PM
I'm Sal, Ross is Honey, Marsh is Phil, you are Sharon and Rob is Ben

FALSE as I'm not involved.

reece(:
24-06-2017, 08:45 PM
The Murrays and Taylors need to **** off now :hee:

YourLAEx
24-06-2017, 08:46 PM
Keanu can stay though because his sexuality has yet to be established and he'd look good banging Ben

Wizard.
24-06-2017, 08:47 PM
Rumour has it, SOC was finally sacked because the BBC uncovered his storyline for Christmas featured Honey's death.

He deserves to rot in hell.

reece(:
24-06-2017, 08:53 PM
He deserves to rot in hell.

I love vindication

Marsh.
24-06-2017, 09:09 PM
FALSE as I'm not involved.

You're the one dead in the back of the hearse.

YourLAEx
24-06-2017, 09:09 PM
Chanelle McCleary to join as Lasagna Kyle's sister and Stacey's half sister?

Rob!
24-06-2017, 09:16 PM
I'm Sal, Ross is Honey, Marsh is Phil, you are Sharon and Rob is Ben

I do look hot in a suit

Dan.
24-06-2017, 10:23 PM
Reports that Laurie Brett (Jane) had a massive row with Sean O'Connor and he chased her down a corridor shouting "Lady! Lady!" at her to try and stop her reporting him

Messy af :joker:

YourLAEx
24-06-2017, 11:03 PM
I was hoping this would be messy and it is proving to be a scandalous

Firewire
24-06-2017, 11:06 PM
878563209271181312

Wizard.
24-06-2017, 11:07 PM
Reports that Laurie Brett (Jane) had a massive row with Sean O'Connor and he chased her down a corridor shouting "Lady! Lady!" at her to try and stop her reporting him

Messy af :joker:

Am I gullible or is this true? :joker:

Dan.
24-06-2017, 11:15 PM
Am I gullible or is this true? :joker:

True according to a very accurate source on another forum who often provides inside information

reece(:
24-06-2017, 11:16 PM
I was hoping this would be messy and it is proving to be a scandalous

Everyone loves a good mess!

YourLAEx
24-06-2017, 11:18 PM
How upper class can you get though shouting lady lady at your staff

She's Laurie Brett not the Duchess of Cambridge

Rob!
24-06-2017, 11:48 PM
That day in EE HQ? https://media.giphy.com/media/ncwHK9svkp8Eo/giphy.gif

Ross.
25-06-2017, 12:15 AM
Here for all the tea being spilled about what's been going on behind the scenes

Marsh.
25-06-2017, 12:24 AM
How upper class can you get though shouting lady lady at your staff

She's Laurie Brett not the Duchess of Cambridge

Reminds me of Rita from Corrie "Listen LADEH!!!"

Marsh.
25-06-2017, 12:27 AM
Reports that Laurie Brett (Jane) had a massive row with Sean O'Connor and he chased her down a corridor shouting "Lady! Lady!" at her to try and stop her reporting him

Messy af :joker:

SOC is next to be found on the Common with a missing shoe?

Ross.
25-06-2017, 12:29 AM
Mess at them signing up this guy for more than £200,000

https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/nintchdbpict0003340548021-e1498340468857.jpg?strip=all&w=642&quality=100

Marsh.
25-06-2017, 12:30 AM
I hope he spends it on teeth whitening. :hee:

Ross.
25-06-2017, 12:34 AM
878563209271181312

I'm Jake Wood retweeting this

Marsh.
25-06-2017, 12:38 AM
I'm actually shaking. Poor Laurie Brett. :(

Ross.
25-06-2017, 12:40 AM
LADY! LADY!

Marsh.
25-06-2017, 12:43 AM
:laugh2:

Honestly though, when I read that "cast members were left in tears" I was thinking more poor Diane Parish being forced to eat food out of a bin take after take and shouted at to "Be sad! Be sad!".

Marsh.
25-06-2017, 12:43 AM
SOC does look a bit pompous so shouting Lady! I could actually see.

Marsh.
25-06-2017, 12:46 AM
LADY! LADY!

I wonder if he took hold of the wheelchair during filming and threatened to push her into traffic? :(

Ross.
25-06-2017, 12:48 AM
I wonder if he took hold of the wheelchair during filming and threatened to push her into traffic? :(

MESS :joker:

Ross.
25-06-2017, 12:48 AM
The first axing needs to be that ****e office set

Marsh.
25-06-2017, 12:53 AM
The first axing needs to be that ****e office set

Omg THIS. Lauren to open the window and realise the sky is painted?

Marsh.
25-06-2017, 12:53 AM
Oop, Danny Dyer has been shagging Sarah Harding apparently.

Marsh.
25-06-2017, 12:55 AM
OMFG at this Transphobia

https://img10.pixhost.org/images/72/43375553_ee.jpg

Ross.
25-06-2017, 12:56 AM
Not Ellen Thomas' new character being a white male

Marsh.
25-06-2017, 12:57 AM
Les to decide Christine is a black lady so blacks up?

Ross.
25-06-2017, 12:59 AM
I'm here for Andrew and Bernie from Redwater joining with their family :love:

Ross.
25-06-2017, 12:59 AM
And Mrs Agnes of course

Marsh.
25-06-2017, 01:01 AM
Agnes' stare off with Sharon. :clap1:

Firewire
25-06-2017, 01:29 AM
Andrew :love:

Firewire
25-06-2017, 01:30 AM
I need a twist where Dermott isn't Kat's son and is in fact Andrew

Ross.
25-06-2017, 01:31 AM
Andrew and Kieran was a bit of a mess

Firewire
25-06-2017, 01:32 AM
I shipped it obviously

Firewire
25-06-2017, 01:32 AM
I mean Andrew CLEARLY loves him and I want Andrew to be happy so

Firewire
25-06-2017, 01:32 AM
Bernie can fight crime on her own

Ross.
25-06-2017, 01:35 AM
They're cousins tho

Ross.
25-06-2017, 01:35 AM
A DTC fantasy?

Firewire
25-06-2017, 01:35 AM
Me caring

Firewire
25-06-2017, 01:36 AM
A DTC fantasy?

Definitely

I was not surprised

Firewire
25-06-2017, 01:36 AM
Can someone tell me if Ms Kathleen survived her propeller attack?

Marsh.
25-06-2017, 01:36 AM
Wait. Andrew turned gay?

Poor Bernie. DTC already did this to Poor Abz.

Firewire
25-06-2017, 01:36 AM
Because we all know it isn't getting a second series

Firewire
25-06-2017, 01:36 AM
Wait. Andrew turned gay?

Poor Bernie. DTC already did this to Poor Abz.

Bi at best but yes

Marsh.
25-06-2017, 01:37 AM
Can someone tell me if Ms Kathleen survived her propeller attack?

The show was left on a cliffhanger so I'm guessing we're waiting for Stacey to read the next postcard over breakfast.

Ross.
25-06-2017, 01:37 AM
Can someone tell me if Ms Kathleen survived her propeller attack?

We will find out in 2020 when Redwater is commissioned for a 3 episode series on BBC Three online

Firewire
25-06-2017, 01:38 AM
I'm screaming at Laurie wheeling herself down the corridor being chased by a sweaty Sean O'Connor

Ross.
25-06-2017, 01:38 AM
Wait. Andrew turned gay?

Poor Bernie. DTC already did this to Poor Abz.

You didn't watch? What a fake stan, LADY! LADY!

Firewire
25-06-2017, 01:38 AM
We will find out in 2020 when Redwater is commissioned for a 3 episode series on BBC Three online

Perched

Firewire
25-06-2017, 01:38 AM
I'm screaming at Laurie wheeling herself down the corridor being chased by a sweaty Sean O'Connor

I mean I know she isn't in a wheelchair irl but she's a method actor

Marsh.
25-06-2017, 01:39 AM
You didn't watch? What a fake stan, LADY! LADY!

I watched episode 1 and maybe 2 and lost interest sadly. :(

Ross.
25-06-2017, 01:39 AM
I watched episode 1 and maybe 2 and lost interest sadly. :(

Are y'all seeing this?