EastEnders

[reece(:]

Whitney acting in front of the detective :joker:

[reece(:]

That ending :skull:

[Cal.]

I can’t ****ing stand Hayley’s mum

That was disgraceful.

[Marsh.]

Denise Welch should've played Hayley's mum, instead of Kyle's.

[reece(:]

Not Ritchie with the duff duf

[Redway]

Not Ritchie with the duff duf

Better than Mick with the duff-duff.

[Wizard.]

Screamed at the “Elizabeth Fox” leaflet :joker:

[Vanessa]

Keanu is only 19? :eek: i love Hunter, gorgeous and i really like the character. Not sure about Ray, he seems dodgy to me.

[Nicky91]

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[Marsh.]

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HOWLING at this thread.

[reece(:]

"Emancipation of Tish Dean" :skull:

[Gstar]

I seen the guy who played Rebeccas tutor yesterday (the one she kissed)

[reece(:]

Catching up and SCREAMING at Shazza getting bent over the kitchen table

[Ross.]

This show producing 3 great episodes in a row?

Ruby DID THAT!

[Gstar]

Catching up and SCREAMING at Shazza getting bent over the kitchen table

Omg

[reece(:]

Shazza: Do I look like snow white to you? Business first, then we'll see about a bit of pleasure later *Shazza noise*

Goodbye

[reece(:]

Big Mo looks another race lately

[reece(:]

"Yeah you just stick your head back in your cabbages"

I cackled

[thisisdanny]

Catching up and SCREAMING at Shazza getting bent over the kitchen table

:laugh2:

[reece(:]

Whew Friday... an episode. The only storyline I don't care for is Tiffany and the gang

Stacey dragging Martin's friend in the pub and Mel with that damn kitchen knife... a pair!

[reece(:]

http://digitalspyuk.cdnds.net/18/41/768x512/gallery-soaps-eastenders-2-karen-confronts-sharon-nynbmogygdwjkgiktcna-2-1.jpg

Welp

[Marsh.]

:laugh2:

[Marsh.]

Stacey dragging Martin's friend in the pub and Mel with that damn kitchen knife... a pair!

:joker:

[reece(:]

Shazza sneaking around her house in that bedtime robe that makes sure her full legs are on show whilst having a FULL face of makeup.. a CACKLE :joker:

[reece(:]

Screaming

https://i.imgur.com/38yjvxa.gif

[reece(:]

https://i.imgur.com/OzihAtl.gif

[reece(:]

Shaz mentioning Sonia dumping her in the pool of water :joker:

[Denver]

I beg it's Karen the Stalker

[reece(:]

BYE is Ruby trying to seduce Billy? :skull:

[reece(:]

Welp is Dot really dying

[Marsh.]

https://i.imgur.com/OzihAtl.gif

:laugh2:

[Marsh.]

Welp is Dot really dying

She looks like she died about 10 years ago!

[Wizard.]

She looks like she died about 10 years ago!

:joker:

Shocked Louisa Lytton ended up working in a shop after her first stint seeing as she is a better actress than some *cough* Tina *cough* glad she’s back though!

[Marsh.]

:joker:

Shocked Louisa Lytton ended up working in a shop after her first stint seeing as she is a better actress than some *cough* Tina *cough* glad she’s back though!

Louisa is quite awful so I'm not surprised.

[Marsh.]

Linda: I know he didn't do it! He's not capable!

Shirley: Mick is capable of anything when it comes to protecting his family!

Fast forward to when Linda is doubting Mick after he admits to buying a gun.

Shirley: Mick didn't do this! He wouldn't! He's not capable!

:unsure:

[Marsh.]

Sharon: The Arches should be free for the next hour or so!

Keanu: I aint got a key!

Sharon: Well I'll open up for ya! *giggles*


I LOVE this woman! :laugh2:

[Marsh.]

Why can't Sharon just check who she rang by mistake?

They're writing this like smartphones don't exist?

[reece(:]

Welp Jean raging and growling

[Alf]

Can't believe Dr Legg made a comeback, never saw that one coming.

[Braden]

Shook at Dr. Legg-end.

[Denver]

I am glad they are killing Dr Legg onscreen as he is an iconic part of the show and not often do the older characters get a great send off on screen

[Denver]

An Iconic character is being brought back for xmas

[Denver]

It's a real life friend of Dean Gaffney as well so makes me think Gus although is he iconic?

[Marsh.]

An Iconic character is being brought back for xmas

He's literally talking about Alfie Moon.

Someone we've known would be coming back since February.

[Marsh.]

It's a real life friend of Dean Gaffney as well so makes me think Gus although is he iconic?

That was Robbie's friend in the show, how do you know they're friends outside the show?

[Denver]

He's literally talking about Alfie Moon.

Someone we've known would be coming back since February.

Why would he hid the name of the person though??

[Denver]

That was Robbie's friend in the show, how do you know they're friends outside the show?

It's a guess

[Marsh.]

Why would he hid the name of the person though??

Because Dean Gaffney is a bean who is being overly cautious and doesn't actually know what the audience is aware of and what they're not.

The fact he says it whilst discussing what will be a Slater heavy Christmas kind of confirms it.

[Marsh.]

It's a guess

"Iconic" and you guess Gus?

COME ON!

In all honesty, there's only 3 iconic characters left who aren't either dead in the show or real life and I can't see any coming back.

[Denver]

It's time for Little Mo to come home anyway

[Marsh.]

Hopefully not. We have enough in the Slater/Butcher/Dean mashup, they just need to be better utilised.

[Marsh.]

https://twitter.com/GonzoGonzalezII/status/930843909412016130

[Marsh.]

oh

[reece(:]

Hayley attacking Jean with a pan :skull:

[Marsh.]

Hayley attacking Jean with a pan :skull:

:joker::joker::joker:

[Firewire]

I saw Katie Jarvis in Wetherspoons earlier :love:

[Greg!]

I saw Katie Jarvis in Wetherspoons earlier :love:

Ugh she's such a good actor!

[reece(:]

Well tonight's ep has been the best in ages

[Cal.]

Well tonight's ep has been the best in ages

Wasn’t much for it, myself!

[Marsh.]

Her EastEnders era! :love:

https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/NINTCHDBPICT000443643625-e1540432840160.jpg?w=960

[Marsh.]

KATE Oates has revealed her massive plans for EastEnders including a huge storyline that scares even her.

Speaking exclusively to The Sun Online's Soap Bubble in her first interview since she began work at the BBC soap a few weeks ago, Kate spoke about her plans for the soap and how she wants to bring her ability to break down barriers to the third soap she has helmed.

She said: "There is something that I’m thinking about that the audience could say is an issues led storyline.

"I think it will be character led and the long-term arc will be character led but there’s definitely an issue in there to discuss.

"I think anything important should be approached with a certain degree of nerves - if you’re saying anything important you should care about it."

The award-winning executive producer who left Coronation Street earlier this year and before that was in charge at Emmerdale, also sought to calm some fans' fears that she would be making huge drastic changes to some fan favourites.

In particular The Carters won't be leaving anytime soon, and they definitely won't be leaving the Queen Vic.

She said: "I love the Carters. I always want to see them tested but that doesn’t mean not seeing them in the Vic. I like them in the Vic and I think Danny and Kellie are a brilliant soap pairing.

"They’ve got an amazing range because as well as the drama they’re capable of such warmth and I think that’s when the audience loves them at their best, when they’re actually showing that full range.

"So no, I don’t have any kind of plans to shake that up. I’m a big fan of the Carters so no no plans to get rid of them. And also Danny’s teaching me to speak cockney so..."

And while Kate's work on the soap won't be seen on screen until February with episodes she has begun to have a hand in, she did tease what's coming up at Christmas.

"Well Christmas isn’t mine but it’s going to be big on the old Albert Square. It’s as big as ever and I’m watching it as a viewer because it was all kind of in hand as I got there. The episodes that I’ve started to have a hand in are from February onwards but John’s still execing."

And teasing what's coming up for Christmas and beyond.

"We’ve got some good Mitchell stuff on the storyboard, the Phil, Keanu, Sharon stuff is all very exciting, we’ve got some good stuff for Tiffany with her having taken herself into a dark world.

"I’m picking up on stories that have already begun here."

And Mel Owen's storyline is going to take a dramatic twist in the new year.

Kate teased: "Mel’s in a bit of a pickle which will pick up in the New Year.

"We’re going to be flexing Tamzin Outhwaite’s muscles a little bit so that’s exciting. The Slaters are a really vibrant precinct and they’re just as lively as ever so yeah.

"We’ve got some good stuff in the works."

And in typical fashion, Kate is taking the titanic job of helming one of the nation's big three soaps - the only person to ever have done all three - in her stride.

Speaking at the Inside Soap Awards she said: "I’m looking forward to the whole new canvas of it because I haven’t worked for the BBC in a long time and I haven’t worked on EastEnders ever.

"With Corrie and Emmerdale I’d been in both shows under different guises.

"I was Story Editor at Emmerdale before I produced it and I was assistant producer at Corrie before I produced that so this brand new. I’m just excited about the whole new spectrum of characters and behind the scenes talent."

As well as EastEnders, she will also oversee both Casualty and Holby City adding masses of work to her already busy job.

But Kate's not worried and after winning multiple awards and seeing both of her previous shows hit ratings highs under her tenure, she's ready for the challenge.

She said: "I keep saying I’ve got good people behind me and luckily the talent is there so it is daunting but you’ve just got to have faith in yourself and ask for help when you need it and you’ve got to use the amazing talent around you and hopefully it will fall beautifully into place."

And she discussed leaving her previous shows in award-winning shape with her storylines picking up gongs after she had moved on.

Kate added: "I think a big part of the job is if you look after a show for two years and all you do is get your paw prints all over it and you don’t care if it does well after you’ve gone then you haven’t done your job properly.

"What you should be doing is making the show as strong as it can be while you’re there and then leave it in the best possible shape for the next person.

"And if you can leave a story cupboard full of amazing things and they can run with that in their own brilliant way and they can make them even better then you’ve done your job properly. And I think that’s what you should be doing."

And now she's underway at EastEnders she faces the gargantuan task of repeating her success at the nation's third biggest soap.

Speaking about what it was like to start work at the legendary studios in Elstree, she said: "I was just excited! Literally just excited. I had lots of chats with John [Yorke, EastEnders outgoing boss] before I went, he and I got together and had some drinks and some meals and some conversations.

"I was watching lots of it and trying to do as much research as possible and once I got there I just went into work mode and I just started working.

"Next thing you know three weeks have passed and it feels like you’ve been there forever and you’ve got a big storyboard up, storylines are coming out and it feels like second nature."

As for what's on her brand new storyboard, Kate has promised to stamp EastEnders' former slogan - Everyone's Talking About It - right back on it where it belongs.

And who better to do than the woman who shaped the national conversation after bravely raising the controversial subjects of grooming gangs, male depression and suicide and male rape with a succession of hard-hitting storylines in Coronation Street.

She said: "It's more about making sure the old tag line of EastEnders - Everyone’s Talking About It - and that’s what we want to make sure is happening.

"I’m working with a lot of people who are really proud of that show and really love it and really carry it in their hearts and it’s about doing my best to bring their talents to the fore.


"I just want to make sure it’s really relevant talked about drama and unmissable."

And one thing she's keen to increase is diversity with EastEnders coming under fire for its lack of LGBT representation.

Asked about whether she had any plans to introduce any LGBT characters into the show, she said: "I have a reasonable track record about that and diversity of all kinds. Diversity is definitely high on the list so yeah, watch that particular space."

But she was keen to praise the show's cast and she can't wait to get started telling stories with them.

She said: "It really is a great ensemble cast and that’s a gift in my job. It’s what you need. It’s a whole spectrum of people and I’ve got that.

"There’s a lot of diversity in terms of ages and character profiles so that means we’ve got a really broad palate of story."

https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/7577068/eastenders-boss-kate-oates-reveals-massive-dark-spoilers/#Echobox=1540494127

:flutter:

[Marsh.]

Carters in the Vic. :love: (sticks tongue out at Cal Louise)

Tamzin Outhwaite flexing her acting muscles. :love:

Bringing "Everyone's Talking About It" back. :love:

[Marsh.]

Just a damn shame Kate couldn't get her hands on those Mitchell Sisters.

I have a feeling she'd have given us Ronnie's best era since 2010. :(

[Rob!]

Just a damn shame Kate couldn't get her hands on those Mitchell Sisters.

I have a feeling she'd have given us Ronnie's best era since 2010. :(

The issue to be reincarnation and they’ll both be back by March? :clap1:

[Marsh.]

The issue to be reincarnation and they’ll both be back by March? :clap1:

Evil Amy to find a lock of mummy and Auntie Ronnie's hair in a shoebox in Jack's bedroom, takes it to Dot's and together they cast a spell to reincarnate them?

[Denver]

I have a feeling she will kill Dot off

[Rob!]

Evil Amy to find a lock of mummy and Auntie Ronnie's hair in a shoebox in Jack's bedroom, takes it to Dot's and together they cast a spell to reincarnate them?

Urgh we love a producer not afraid to tackle the true issues of life!

[Rob!]

Queen of watching a month’s worth of the show to catch her up

[Daniel-X]

The Carter’s discussed heavily????!!! MORE OF THAT ****ING AWFUL FAMILY IS IT THEN MISS OATES?????!!!!!

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTsV33Ix0yM7mnZLKRzyDIEUUY9ONzAr jH_3xpIWp-DqudZbiiblg

[Marsh.]

Queen of watching a month’s worth of the show to catch her up

I thought this!

Queen of never seeing the show before but bingeing the last 28 days on iPlayer and feeling "true EE" is cougar Shaz, Carter Shooting drama and the Trials and Tribulations of Hayley Slater. :joker:

[Rob!]

She’s blatantly bringing Ben back.

Johnny 3 is coming?

[Marsh.]

I have a feeling she will kill Dot off

Well, seeing as June Brown is 91 and producers normally stay for around 2-3 years, it's more than a little likely that Ms Oates will be tasked with Dot's departure storyline.

[Marsh.]

Johnny 3 is coming?

All over Ben?

[Marsh.]

It's illegal how hot this woman is!

https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article13461275.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/0_Inside-Soap-Awards-2018-Red-Carpet-Arrivals.jpg

[Rob!]

All over Ben?

Eastenders After Hours for BBC3? :drool:

[Rob!]

It's illegal how hot this woman is!

https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article13461275.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/0_Inside-Soap-Awards-2018-Red-Carpet-Arrivals.jpg

Even I’d tap that tbh

[Marsh.]

Kate Oates, Tish Dean, Danny Dyer, Kellie Bright and Tamzin Outhwaite the new in-crowd?

*something about the clattering of heels as per Cal-Louise*

[Daniel-X]

If I was producer I’d have Cindy Junior running the pub and kill bloody Linda, Mick, Tina and Shirley off!

[Marsh.]

You leave Ms Linda alone you harlot!!!!

[Rob!]

She’s literally the show’s last hope tbh - will she be around for the show’s next big anniversary? I can’t remember when it is

[Marsh.]

*Dan-X chases Kellie Bright out of her dressing room shouting Ladeh! Ladeh!*

[Marsh.]

She’s literally the show’s last hope tbh - will she be around for the show’s next big anniversary? I can’t remember when it is

I suspect so. Her episodes start in Feb 2019, the 35th is Feb 2020.

Although the next big anniversary is 2025.

Given the trajectory of her career I doubt she'll still be there then.

[Daniel-X]

*Dan-X chases Kellie Bright out of her dressing room shouting Ladeh! Ladeh!*

:joker:

‘There just isn’t room round here for you anymore sweetie.’ to Danny Dyer as he packs his bags seething. Meanwhile Mimi Keene clatters down the corridor in a pair of stilettos.

[Marsh.]

Meanwhile Mimi Keene clatters down the corridor in a pair of stilettos.

Ffffff :joker::joker::joker:

[Greg!]

I bloody love Kate Oates! She just GETS how to make good telly. Queen! Bloody PERCHED for her eps to start airing :love:

[Greg!]

Sis better bring Jane back.

[Rob!]

I suspect so. Her episodes start in Feb 2019, the 35th is Feb 2020.

Although the next big anniversary is 2025.

Given the trajectory of her career I doubt she'll still be there then.

Every year will be an anniversary year with our Kate :flutter:

[Daniel-X]

I just have a feeling she’ll be drafting bloody Ben and Lauren back in as we speak.

Two of the most BORING characters, who need a bloody rest!

[Greg!]

Ben needs killed off. Sorry but all of the actors that played him were awful and drafting in a 5th (?) person to play him would just be ridic. GET RID!

[Daniel-X]

Ben needs killed off. Sorry but all of the actors that played him were awful and drafting in a 5th (?) person to play him would just be ridic. GET RID!

You just know she’ll bring back that HORRID one from the last stint.

[Rob!]

Erm you lot are tasteless - Harry Reid is excellent :nono:

[Marsh.]

I just have a feeling she’ll be drafting bloody Ben and Lauren back in as we speak.

Two of the most BORING characters, who need a bloody rest!

Oh I agree with you there my love.

I don't mind her increasing the LGB&Q representation but Ben and Johnny are two wooden planks we could do without. They need to be recast but left a few years first.

And Lauren is no good without poor old Abi alongside her.

[Greg!]

Erm you lot are tasteless - Harry Reid is excellent :nono:

He was hammier than a bloody big mac love!

[Daniel-X]

Erm you lot are tasteless - Harry Reid is excellent :nono:

Maybe for you to perve on Rob! Not in acting ability!

We want the returns of Janine Butcher and Cindy Williams instead!

[Marsh.]

Remember when dirty old perv SOC was on about Jac Jossa looking like a movie star on an escalator!

[Greg!]

Remember when dirty old perv SOC was on about Jac Jossa looking like a movie star on an escalator!

I have to SCREAM!

[Daniel-X]

Oh I agree with you there my love.

I don't mind her increasing the LGB&Q representation but Ben and Johnny are two wooden planks we could do without. They need to be recast but left a few years first.

And Lauren is no good without poor old Abi alongside her.

Neither do I, but like you say they were both bloody ROTTEN.

Loz has been nothing since her messy alcoholic/incest era. Ahhhh what a time that was.

[Rob!]

I don't mind her increasing the LGB&Q representation

Oh Michelle Visage found dead in a ditch!!

[Marsh.]

Oh Michelle Visage found dead in a ditch!!

https://media.giphy.com/media/1k2q43CUEE7Eprc1vb/giphy.gif

[Rob!]

I really should change this era.

[Cal.]

NOT the ****ing Carters

Cancel her era

[Marsh.]

:joker:

[Greg!]

Can someone PLEASE gif Stacey's look of disgust at the start of the last episode

[Marsh.]

Was she talking about Sonia by any chance?

[reece(:]

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[Ross.]

Tish Dean LOVED that affair story

[Black Dagger]

If Kate can't save this ****e nobody can. I'm not watching until she's officially in.

[Greg!]

Was she talking about Sonia by any chance?

Ffff no it was at Mo for eating something vile

[Marsh.]

Ffff no it was at Mo for eating something vile

https://i.imgur.com/uBE5PSb.gif

[Daniel-X]

She’s confirmed two (maybe three) returning characters at the start of 2019.

Ugh so that means bloody Ben, Lauren and probably someone like bloody Johnny.

[Greg!]

She’s confirmed two (maybe three) returning characters at the start of 2019.

Ugh so that means bloody Ben, Lauren and probably someone like bloody Johnny.

ew
https://i.imgur.com/uBE5PSb.gif

[Greg!]

Still perched for her mind

[reece(:]

we WANT Lauren!

[reece(:]

I think Jane will be back

[Marsh.]

She’s confirmed two (maybe three) returning characters at the start of 2019.

Ugh so that means bloody Ben, Lauren and probably someone like bloody Johnny.

Ms Kate can go home now!

Edit - Just read she "hasn't made those calls yet" which I assume means she hasn't invited the actors yet, which means if it is Ben she wants Harry Reid back. :fist:

[Marsh.]

Tameka Empson has said we will get answers about Vincent's exit at Christmas.

Makes me think now that Dean Gaffney's mention of a return then is Richard Blackwood coming back briefly to wrap up his storyline.

[Marsh.]

I think Jane will be back

Ok, she can have Ben if she lets us have Jane!

[thisisdanny]

Ok, she can have Ben if she lets us have Jane!

Jane is boring

[Marsh.]

Jane is boring

YOU'RE BORING!

Little bitch! Little cow!

https://i.imgur.com/R4MVyra.gif

[Denver]

Why does everyone think its will be Ben

[Marsh.]

Why does everyone think its will be Ben

Because Jane and Ben are probably the more obvious returns right now as their exits were so abrupt and story unfinished.

Not to mention she wants to increase the LGBT representation on the show and it's easier done with a character the audience already knows.

Question is, will she turn Jay gay to get the shippers in.

Emmerdale, brought Aaron back and turned Robert gay. Robron lives!

Coronation Street, turned Rana gay less successfully, but still got the shippers onboard.

[Denver]

We want Mary, Little Mo, Grant and Calvin

[Marsh.]

We want Mary, Little Mo, Grant and Calvin

Yes at a short stint for Little Mo and Grant.

No to Mary.

Who the feck is Calvin?

[Denver]

I meant Kelvin

[Marsh.]

We don't want her!

[Marsh.]

We want Dr Legg and Dot for a 2019 wedding!

[reece(:]

I want Chelsea Fox and Vicki Fowler!

I'm shocked they haven't brought Zsa Zsa back into it yet as a storyline for Tina also

[Denver]

We do we want to see Ian finally track ha down

[Marsh.]

I want Chelsea Fox and Vicki Fowler!

I'm shocked they haven't brought Zsa Zsa back into it yet as a storyline for Tina also

I've said Vicki for ages! With her own little family (hopefully not Spencer) but I think now Meech has gone again they've missed the opportunity.

[reece(:]

I've said Vicki for ages! With her own little family (hopefully not Spencer) but I think now Meech has gone again they've missed the opportunity.

Nawt Spence as it'll give Alfie reason to be back for a longer stint

Owleyesmeech being axed again is one of the messiest departures of recent times

[Denver]

I want Chelsea Fox and Vicki Fowler!

I'm shocked they haven't brought Zsa Zsa back into it yet as a storyline for Tina also

The actress who played Zsa Zsa works behind the scenes now i think

[reece(:]

The actress who played Zsa Zsa works behind the scenes now i think

NuFaceHa

[Marsh.]

Nawt Spence as it'll give Alfie reason to be back for a longer stint

Owleyesmeech being axed again is one of the messiest departures of recent times

Oh! She wasn't axed!
Someone on DS found an interview with a theatre actor on some website and he mentions working with Jenna Russell and said she really wanted to do the play so had to get herself out of her EastEnders contract. :joker:

[reece(:]

Oh! She wasn't axed!
Someone on DS found an interview with a theatre actor on some website and he mentions working with Jenna Russell and said she really wanted to do the play so had to get herself out of her EastEnders contract. :joker:

:skull: This is why she was seen about 5 times in her last few month

[Marsh.]

:skull: This is why she was seen about 5 times in her last few month

I still expect her to randomly stroll into Sharon's Kitchen™ when she's propping her leg up for Keanu.

[Denver]

Mess at Rickayyyyyy and Bianca being mentioned

[Denver]

Bianca would make sense with the Tiff storyline that i brewing

[Marsh.]

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Omg these Queens know one another!

[reece(:]

Why did Meech's hair always look like it wanted to escape the scalp

[Marsh.]

Why did Meech's hair always look like it wanted to escape the scalp

:laugh2:

[BBUK-Fan]

Imagine if it was Ronnie and Roxy, omg

[BBUK-Fan]

Kate Oates has said she won’t be axing anyone but will make do with them

[Denver]

Kate Oates has said she won’t be axing anyone but will make do with them

She isn't exactly gonna tell everyone that people are going is she

[Daniel-X]

We want Cindy Williams

[Marsh.]

Kate Oates has said she won’t be axing anyone but will make do with them

A sensible approach. She can write people out when the storylines warrant it or when the actors quit. There's no need to be just axing a load of characters and then we spend the first six months of her tenure watching each character get a 2 week exit plot.

I think that's the biggest problem with EE the last few years, they've had such a big turnover of producers that we always go through like six months transition, then six months where they're erasing everything the last producer did and then six months of slow build up of their own stuff. But before they get a chance to get going with their ideas, they're out and a new one comes in and the transition starts again.

Thankfully, I think Yorke has left a foundation for Oates to build on so she doesn't have to waste time resetting everything. A bit like DTC who could just get going in 2014.

[Denver]

So the stall has sold out of pumpkins but there is one sitting in the back

[reece(:]

Hayley is too much :skull:

[Marsh.]

AAAHHHHH at Hayley wanting Keanu to bang the baby out! :skull:

[Smithy]

This is the stupidest episode I’ve see all year

[reece(:]

Hayley giving birth in a drug den :skull:

[Marsh.]

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[Greg!]

Gemma has TASTE!

[Cal.]

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My mam will be in touch with Gemma’s lawyers the tea she has spilled has left me with THIRD degree burns

[Marsh.]

Oh! I didn't realise Matthew Robinson has a blog over at Walford Web, discussing his time on the show. :love:

https://walfordweb.com/flash-of-madness-kept-the-verdicts-secret-t354660.html?sid=93c451861a593769155c2cccbebba9c0

[Marsh.]

Omg this is all so interesting!

https://walfordweb.com/keep-the-lot-even-though-we-re-wrong-t354652.html

Sly old Wendy Richard raking it in from EE in the 80s.

[Marsh.]

:laugh2:

Letitia Dean "I'll try to stop pouting" in a thank you card to the show's first director in 1985.

Arthur Fowler "I promise I won't go OTT". :hehe:

https://walfordweb.com/download/file.php?id=3025243&t=1

[Marsh.]

This needs posting to EastEnders 2018!!!

It's absolutely spot on about the "we need to talk" line.

https://walfordweb.com/download/file.php?id=3025230&t=1

[Marsh.]

https://images2.imgbox.com/d4/96/JsNatWjx_o.jpg

[Marsh.]

:laugh2: Loving all of these!

https://i.imgur.com/70Qu8jv.png

[Marsh.]

Omg has Kat clocked the baby is Alfie's?

[Daniel-X]

Not that catty police woman :skull:

[Marsh.]

What the hell were those kids introducing EastEnders tonight? :skull:

[Ross.]

Not that catty police woman :skull:

I ****ing screamed what the **** :joker:

[Ross.]

Us losing Carmel AND Big Brother in one night :(

[Marsh.]

Not Carmel faking a murder and then strutting off.

[Marsh.]

Ok I AM NOT HAVING Hayley Slater snatching Miss Carmel's last duff duff from her!!!

[reece(:]

Mess @ angry police lady

[reece(:]

Double mess at Karen punching Keegan

[Daniel-X]

Mess @ angry police lady

When Keegan asked for a lawyer and she responded with telling him she’d give him a slap :skull:

[Gstar]

Guys it’s November so the good storylines should already be in full swing. I miss EE guys please let me know when it’s a good time to catch up and also a quick summary of the year.

Also idc about the stabbing, I don’t know why it’s being dragged on for so long. Good riddance Carmel!!! One of my least favourite characters EVER

[reece(:]

Good riddance Carmel!!! One of my least favourite characters EVER

I'd have ha back over Stuart and Hayley's mum

[Gstar]

Hew

[Cal.]

Not miss Hayley going with bloody Bev

[reece(:]

Linda cancelled

[reece(:]

SCreaming at the club, someone mixing the DJ decks as Blow Your Mind (Mwah) plays.

[reece(:]

WTF is Shirl

[Greg!]

Hayley's mum is a lowkey scream

[Greg!]

Also this icon needs to return. Make it happen Kate Oates
https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/480xn/p03wbhgr.jpg

[Rob!]

Hayley's mum is a lowkey scream

She's utter scum but she's a good character. I can't help feeling she's a bit glam for the part though. I imagine her being more of a Karen type. This one doesn't look like she's skint all the time.

[reece(:]

She's utter scum but she's a good character. I can't help feeling she's a bit glam for the part though. I imagine her being more of a Karen type. This one doesn't look like she's skint all the time.

She shouldn't be looking like that when she has those dirty walls!

[Gstar]

DTC really did what she had to do in late 2013

First half of 2013

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Late 2013

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[reece(:]

DTC really did what she had to do in late 2013

First half of 2013

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Late 2013

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"They're nice lights!"

https://i.imgur.com/fneHh1n.gif

[Gstar]

The lights were actually nice tbf

[Daniel-X]

DTC really did what she had to do in late 2013

First half of 2013

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Late 2013

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Lauren Branning’s lush era was iconic thank you very much!

When she punched Lucy and threw a sugar pot through the window, ahhhh.

[Gstar]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CO0BNsbWwAAMml8.jpg

[Firewire]

https://i.imgur.com/2yboDNr.gif

[reece(:]

https://i.imgur.com/2yboDNr.gif

Hayley wishes?

[Firewire]

Oop? https://careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/Executive-Producer-EastEnders/32856

[Rob!]

Not Kate Oates sacked already?

[Firewire]

Not Kate Oates sacked already?

It says the executive producer will report to the senior executive producer so I'm assuming her job is safe

[Denver]

You can sense a Zoe return a mile off

[Denver]

We love Lorraine Stanley showing her Musical and Dance talent

[Greg!]

Kush in that outfit UGH hot icon

[Greg!]

The autotune in this performance nn :skull:

It was cute tho!

[Greg!]

Catching up on this week's eps and omg it's so good! Ian walking in after Cora smacks Rainie with the pan is a scream

[reece(:]

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[Gstar]

Reason for the lack of “festive period” news is suggesting a rumoured Zoe Slater return under a very tight embargo.

All I’m saying is.. I will cry

[Denver]

sayys who

[Ross.]

It’s what we deserve

[LukeB]

Reason for the lack of “festive period” news is suggesting a rumoured Zoe Slater return under a very tight embargo.

All I’m saying is.. I will cry

This would be ICONIC AF and if it's the original actress then :flutter:

[reece(:]

Reason for the lack of “festive period” news is suggesting a rumoured Zoe Slater return under a very tight embargo.

All I’m saying is.. I will cry

With a new head surely?

[Gstar]

Imagine a Stacey and Zoe rivalry on their killing techniques with the Queen Victoria statue

Zoe: I did it first
Stacey: But did he actually die

[Gstar]

Is she still busy/famous in America?

[Greg!]

Reason for the lack of “festive period” news is suggesting a rumoured Zoe Slater return under a very tight embargo.

All I’m saying is.. I will cry

Omg! If it's true I can see it being temporary like the Emmerdale Kim Tate thing bc she's said a lot that she'll never return full time but who knows

[Denver]

Kim Rates return is permanent

[Marsh.]

Reason for the lack of “festive period” news is suggesting a rumoured Zoe Slater return under a very tight embargo.

All I’m saying is.. I will cry

This happened two years ago with Michelle's new head.

Let's hope it works out better this time around.

[Marsh.]

Is she still busy/famous in America?

Nnnn, her one and only show got axed in 2007 loov.

[Greg!]

Kim Rates return is permanent

Oh mess is it? Well I didn't know I don't watch Emmerdale!

[Wizard.]

Wasn’t she known for having great hair?

[Gstar]

Nnnn, her one and only show got axed in 2007 loov.

Rihturn confirmed

[Denver]

The actor who plays Stuart hinted at a death at Xmas so looks like a 3rd year in a row for a festive death

[Gstar]

^ not here for it because it will indicate a Carter Christmas with a storyline nobody cares about. They need to make it about the slaters to attract the casuals

[Gstar]

Also who died in 2016 Christmas? I don’t remember a thing about the episode other than Dot being stalked by a cat

[Denver]

Also who died in 2016 Christmas? I don’t remember a thing about the episode other than Dot being stalked by a cat

He Mitchell's died during the festive period

[Marsh.]

The actor who plays Stuart hinted at a death at Xmas so looks like a 3rd year in a row for a festive death

3rd year?

Erm, it's literally an EastEnders tradition. The Xmas' without a death are the odd ones out.

And even then, the Xmas episodes without a death (like 2016), usually have the death at NY instead (R&R).

[reece(:]

Can Stuart **** off already

More infuriating than Aiden at this point

[Marsh.]

I don't mind it, the storyline has at least had some interesting points to it (unlike Aiden which had nothing).

And the point we're at now, seeing the Carters with no Mick in sight is actually something new at last. The main issue is what we're seeing are the same scenes on a loop. Hopefully, that changes with Shirley coming back.

I don't think Mick will get out of jail for a while yet since, isn't Danny doing that play in January so won't be filming then either.

[reece(:]

I don't mind it, the storyline has at least had some interesting points to it (unlike Aiden which had nothing).

And the point we're at now, seeing the Carters with no Mick in sight is actually something new at last. The main issue is what we're seeing are the same scenes on a loop. Hopefully, that changes with Shirley coming back.

I don't think Mick will get out of jail for a while yet since, isn't Danny doing that play in January so won't be filming then either.

Aidan actor was better though

I cringe throughout the Stuart show, and Linda siding with him is so unbelievable, I'm skipping the scenes at this point

I'm sure there were images released ages ago of Danny Dyer filming Mick outside of prison so something must happen soon

[Marsh.]

Aidan actor was better though

I cringe throughout the Stuart show, and Linda siding with him is so unbelievable, I'm skipping the scenes at this point

I'm sure there were images released ages ago of Danny Dyer filming Mick outside of prison so something must happen soon

Oh I'm still firmly of the belief that this is Linda's plan to get either Stuart to confess out of guilt or for her to find some proof she can use.

If it transpires that she really is believing him then it'll be sh*t.

But, yeah, Patrick Bergen being a better actor is a given. :joker:

I don't completely hate the idea of the Stuart story, I just get frustrated by the lazy writers who literally write the exact same scenes every episode.

But the Hayley plot suffers from the same problem. "I CAN'T BE A MUM!!" "I'm gonna be a mum!" "I CAN'T BE A MUM!!!" "I'm gonna be a mum!"

Kate Oates needs to sort out the plotting and pacing for a start.

[Gstar]

When do the Kate Oats episodes start? Please don’t say after Christmas

[Ross.]

Kat behind the bar again :love:

[Marsh.]

Kat behind the bar again :love:

You say that as though Kat behind the bar harks back to an amazing era. :nono:

[Marsh.]

When do the Kate Oats episodes start? Please don’t say after Christmas

Her influence starts December (very minimal). Her full episodes start February.

[Ross.]

You say that as though Kat behind the bar harks back to an amazing era. :nono:

Maybe not but she was amazing tonight!

[Gstar]

I’m lowkey over the Carters, it’s also time for a new family to live in the vic as it’s coming up to 5 years they’ve been there

[Cal.]

The Carters are a tired family and concept. Any story they have is destined for the same scene on loop for months. They suck the life out of the show. We genuinely haven't seen Linda Carter happy since she arrived 5 years ago.

It was lovely to see Kat bringing some life behind the bar :love:

[Ross.]

It was lovely to see Kat bringing some life behind the bar :love:

Marsh dragged!

[Gstar]

Her influence starts December (very minimal). Her full episodes start February.

https://media.giphy.com/media/ZvJou4oEoTbBm/giphy.gif

[Marsh.]

Cal can drop dead with her nasty Sair-like baiting.

The Mitchells were in the Vic about 15 years overall so DEAL WIV IT!

[Ross.]

The Mitchell’s were interesting though!

[Marsh.]

The Carters are.

The problem is the writing.

The problem with the Carters are the same problems befalling the Beales, the Slaters, the whole show.

I mean fgs, the Mitchell sisters were amazing and we had about six months of them shouting "Ongar! Ongar!" at each other. The writing and storylining needs serious work.

[LukeB]

Can they bring back Sam Mitchell and this time Kim Medcalf

[Gstar]

My problem with the carters is that the most interesting ones have left (not including Dean)

[Marsh.]

My problem with the carters is that the most interesting ones have left (not including Dean)

Nah, I think Linda and Shirley are the best.

Johnny's never existed and can take or leave Nancy.

[Ross.]

Shirley is so underused now

[Firewire]

Kat behind the bar :love:

[Firewire]

The show has been so boring this year we've had one thread to last the whole of it

We went through about 4 in 2015/2016

[Ross.]

Kat behind the bar again :love:

Kat behind the bar :love:

https://media1.tenor.com/images/8b0bd3d2a0105da57fbf64b21c23ac11/tenor.gif?itemid=4693267

[Firewire]

I'm waiting for Kate to be credited before I make a new one

[Ross.]

Kat’s return week is the highlight of the year

[Marsh.]

I'm waiting for Kate to be credited before I make a new one

And who said YOU are making it mrs?

[Firewire]

And who said YOU are making it mrs?

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[Ross.]

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[Firewire]

Are we all enjoying Rita in the jungle?

[Gstar]

Nah, I think Linda and Shirley are the best.

Johnny's never existed and can take or leave Nancy.

Shirley was good at first but has become so stale. I preferred her when Heather was alive and when she was part of the Mitchells, I also wouldn’t say no to a Carly return.

Linda was iconic until Dean and she’s kinda never been the same since. Her kicking Whitney out the vic was a bit iconic though

[Marsh.]

Shirley was good at first but has become so stale. I preferred her when Heather was alive and when she was part of the Mitchells, I also wouldn’t say no to a Carly return.

Linda was iconic until Dean and she’s kinda never been the same since. Her kicking Whitney out the vic was a bit iconic though

We need Whitney to be independent. Sick of her clinging onto the Carters and Slaters for relevance.

I think seeing Linda take charge and have some focus on her for a change is a must, sick of Mick taking over every storyline she's had.

[Firewire]

http://digitalspyuk.cdnds.net/18/46/768x512/gallery-soaps-eastenders-1-kat-moped-wksengynwuwqlnjeqicc-1-1.jpg

[Firewire]

Special episode on November 29th set entirely in the Vic

http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/news/a870915/eastenders-spoilers-special-episode-ruby-allen-rape-story/

[Marsh.]

http://digitalspyuk.cdnds.net/18/46/768x512/gallery-soaps-eastenders-1-kat-moped-wksengynwuwqlnjeqicc-1-1.jpg

:laugh2:

[Marsh.]

Special episode on November 29th set entirely in the Vic

http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/news/a870915/eastenders-spoilers-special-episode-ruby-allen-rape-story/

Until I read the article I assumed it was a Ruby, Kathy, Linda, Stacey, Kat rape special.