EastEnders 2019

[thisisdanny]

Bex & Stuart's friendship makes me feel so uncomfortable. I can't tell if that's intentional or I'm just fearing the worst. :unsure:

I do reckon that they're going to head down the toxic relationship path with Rainie/Stuart though.

Doesn't she start to develop feelings for Kush as well? She clearly likes older men after the whole Mr Price incident

[Ashley.]

Doesn't she start to develop feelings for Kush as well? She clearly likes older men after the whole Mr Price incident

I did think Kush and Bex going for a coffee the other day was a bit strange, and yeah... that's probably why I feel uncomfortable whenever Bex shares any scene with an older man.

[Ashley.]

https://i.imgur.com/6aGmOq7.gif

[Firewire]

It's been a good week

[Rob!]

https://i.imgur.com/6aGmOq7.gif

:joker:

[Marsh.]

Bex & Stuart's friendship makes me feel so uncomfortable. I can't tell if that's intentional or I'm just fearing the worst. :unsure:

I do reckon that they're going to head down the toxic relationship path with Rainie/Stuart though.

Rainie's scenes are always my favourites. She's great.

I do think it's a great idea to pair her with Stuart story-wise as they have a similar history. Just the only thing with him is they went so big with him early on with framing Mick for shooting him.

They obviously didn't intend him to stick around originally, and now they're hoping having zero contact with the Carters will allow the viewers to forget his extreme behaviour.

It's worked for Sonia. :joker:

[Ashley.]

Rainie's scenes are always my favourites. She's great.

I do think it's a great idea to pair her with Stuart story-wise as they have a similar history. Just the only thing with him is they went so big with him early on with framing Mick for shooting him.

They obviously didn't intend him to stick around originally, and now they're hoping having zero contact with the Carters will allow the viewers to forget his extreme behaviour.

It's worked for Sonia. :joker:

I'm really enjoying that they are focusing on Rainie's recovery. I feel with most addiction storylines they put a lot of focus on the addiction and put very little effort into the actual recovery phase - Lauren for example was rehabilitated off-screen, and Phil's many recoveries have been criminally underdeveloped.

Pairing her and Stuart I agree is a great idea and it's amazing how they've already managed to turn Stuart into a semi-decent character after I couldn't stand him throughout most of his storyline with the Carters (though the two-hander with him and Linda I thought was great). But yeah, John Yorke obviously meant for Stuart to leave at the end of that storyline but Kate wanted to tackle developing his character more rather than just axing him.

[Ross.]

Me waiting for Habiba and Iqra to be the icons we were promised

https://i.imgur.com/6aGmOq7.gif

[Ashley.]

Me waiting for Habiba and Iqra to be the icons we were promised

https://i.imgur.com/6aGmOq7.gif

They've been written pretty well so far, in terms of building them up as strong, independent characters before establishing the gritty nature of their history with Iqra's forced marriage etc. Like I've said before though, it's very similar to how Ronnie and Roxy were introduced. :think:

[Firewire]

This must be the storyline Tanya Franks was promised.

I was wondering why she'd return to be a side-piece to Max's baby drama, but she must've been told it's about Rainie's recovery and will be a slow burner.

[Firewire]

But I'm really enjoying Stuart's presence now. He is so interesting. I think he's the type of character Kate Oates will do justice.

[Gstar]

Yeah Stuart has won me over too

[Denver]

Why do I feel Paul Ushers character will end up being Keanus daddy

[Ross.]

We love Stacey popping up in everyone’s storylines

[RileyH]

ruby :love:

[Denver]

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Wow Kate already working her magic

[Ashley.]

1107741273149050880

Wow Kate already working her magic

No Rainie?

https://i.imgur.com/6aGmOq7.gif

[thisisdanny]

Why do I feel Paul Ushers character will end up being Keanus daddy

Psychic

[thisisdanny]

No Rainie?

https://i.imgur.com/6aGmOq7.gif

Axe it

[Wizard.]

Is that Jean walking on the Wembley roof?

[Vanessa]

Ben going out with his dad worse enemy would be really interesting. Yes please :amazed:

[Cal.]

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Wow Kate already working her magic

Oh my god! It looks amazing

[Redway]

What a trailer.

[Redway]

Who else is feeling excited about Easties for the first time since Live 2015 (Peggy’s death aside)?

[Firewire]

Ruby was excellent tonight.

Also the trailer looks really good, excited for the next few weeks ahead.

[Marsh.]

Kind of looks by-the-numbers. Especially all the Mitchell stuff.

Sean's return and Jean's storyline, however. :clap1: And Ruby showing us her Allen. :worship:

[Redway]

“I’m Johnny Allen’s daughter and don’t you forget it.”

[Marsh.]

I'm glad they've finally referenced some of Ruby's past on the show.

Them mentioning Juley taking her virginity. :clap1:

They seemed to gloss over the fact Stacey treated her like sh*t before she left and opted for a "best friends forever".

[Rob!]

I won't lie, that trailer hasn't exactly excited me. It doesn't look like anything is heading towards a climax any time soon.

Jean without her hair though :(

[Denver]

I love how Kate is remembering the past

[Marsh.]

Hopefully not too much, EE dwells on the past a tad too much.

[Denver]

Hopefully not too much, EE dwells on the past a tad too much.

I guess but recent years a lot of the past have just been forgotten or changed. Little mentions make it a lot better as long as it's not every episode

[Marsh.]

I guess but recent years a lot of the past have just been forgotten or changed. Little mentions make it a lot better as long as it's not every episode

I feel the opposite. The last few years the show has been fine with mentions of the past with character returns. The gay man from the 80s episodes, Dr Legg's funeral episode, Michelle's recast which saw consistent reference to past Fowlers etc. Kat and Mel's returns last year, Louise becoming a regular, Lisa's guest stint. The show mixes the history with the present quite a lot. Sometimes to its detriment.

But, they do seem to have a strong balance now with a big focus on new characters too. Which also helps the older characters feel less stagnant by mixing them with new groups.

[reece(:]

Remember messy Derek Harkinson's return

[Redway]

I feel the opposite. The last few years the show has been fine with mentions of the past with character returns. The gay man from the 80s episodes, Dr Legg's funeral episode, Michelle's recast which saw consistent reference to past Fowlers etc. Kat and Mel's returns last year, Louise becoming a regular, Lisa's guest stint. The show mixes the history with the present quite a lot. Sometimes to its detriment.

But, they do seem to have a strong balance now with a big focus on new characters too. Which also helps the older characters feel less stagnant by mixing them with new groups.

Couldn’t help but ROFL there you know.

[Ashley.]

Hopefully not too much, EE dwells on the past a tad too much.

Yeah, I definitely felt that in last night's episode.

[Ashley.]

Mitch just reminds me of Alfie and I'm not here for it.

[Aaliyah]

Ruby Allen and Jean are the best characters on eastenders ATM

Stacey used to be good but now I can't wait for the bitch to go on maternity leave

[Marsh.]

Mitch just reminds me of Alfie and I'm not here for it.

Oh I like Mitch.

Alfie's just a bloody clown.

[Marsh.]

Ruby Allen and Jean are the best characters on eastenders ATM

Stacey used to be good but now I can't wait for the bitch to go on maternity leave

Neither can Martin. :joker:

[RileyH]

ugh i LOVE ruby

[Rob!]

Mo and Kush is a pairing I didn’t know I needed

[Ant.]

why has no one mentioned sausage surprise's return?

Or is that just a weekly thing we're all sick of?

(I watch one episode a week if that :hee:)

[thisisdanny]

why has no one mentioned sausage surprise's return?

Or is that just a weekly thing we're all sick of?

(I watch one episode a week if that :hee:)

My mam tried to make sausage surprise a thing last weekend instead of takeaway...

[Marsh.]

Scott invited me round for sausage surprise a few weeks ago. It was NOT appetising.

[Redway]

Scott invited me round for sausage surprise a few weeks ago. It was NOT appetising.

Wouldn’t spotted dick be his signature dish?

[Rob!]

Wouldn’t spotted dick be his signature dish?

Toad in the hole is more Scott’s style tbh,

[Gstar]

Shook at the trailer!

[reece(:]

MASSIVE NEWS

EastEnders has revealed that Ted Murray will be returning to Walford soon, after seven months off screen.

Ted (Christopher Timothy) has been in Australia since last summer, when a health scare encouraged him to make the most of his life.

Ted's prolonged absence has left fans questioning if we'll ever see him again, but it's now been confirmed that he'll be arriving back in the Square next month.

https://hips.hearstapps.com/digitalspyuk.cdnds.net/18/31/soaps-eastenders-2-bernadette-ted-ujmfmjzqd4antzaacazv.jpg

Advanced spoilers released on the official EastEnders site have revealed that Bernadette will be left panicking when she learns that Ted is due back imminently.

Viewers know that Tiffany has been using Ted's flat to accommodate her drug dealing gang, meaning Bernadette now faces a race against time to prepare for his homecoming.

The teasers also reveal when Ruby Allen's rape trial will begin and hint at another nasty twist for Phil Mitchell.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a26891989/eastenders-spoilers-cast-ted-murray-return-date-confirmed/

[Daniel-X]

MASSIVE NEWS

EastEnders has revealed that Ted Murray will be returning to Walford soon, after seven months off screen.

Ted (Christopher Timothy) has been in Australia since last summer, when a health scare encouraged him to make the most of his life.

Ted's prolonged absence has left fans questioning if we'll ever see him again, but it's now been confirmed that he'll be arriving back in the Square next month.

https://hips.hearstapps.com/digitalspyuk.cdnds.net/18/31/soaps-eastenders-2-bernadette-ted-ujmfmjzqd4antzaacazv.jpg

Advanced spoilers released on the official EastEnders site have revealed that Bernadette will be left panicking when she learns that Ted is due back imminently.

Viewers know that Tiffany has been using Ted's flat to accommodate her drug dealing gang, meaning Bernadette now faces a race against time to prepare for his homecoming.

The teasers also reveal when Ruby Allen's rape trial will begin and hint at another nasty twist for Phil Mitchell.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a26891989/eastenders-spoilers-cast-ted-murray-return-date-confirmed/

Omg, must be the biggest since Lucy’s death surely. :omgno:

[Ross.]

Mo and Kush is a pairing I didn’t know I needed

I’m Kush and you’re Mo

[Ross.]

MASSIVE NEWS

EastEnders has revealed that Ted Murray will be returning to Walford soon, after seven months off screen.

Ted (Christopher Timothy) has been in Australia since last summer, when a health scare encouraged him to make the most of his life.

Ted's prolonged absence has left fans questioning if we'll ever see him again, but it's now been confirmed that he'll be arriving back in the Square next month.

https://hips.hearstapps.com/digitalspyuk.cdnds.net/18/31/soaps-eastenders-2-bernadette-ted-ujmfmjzqd4antzaacazv.jpg

Advanced spoilers released on the official EastEnders site have revealed that Bernadette will be left panicking when she learns that Ted is due back imminently.

Viewers know that Tiffany has been using Ted's flat to accommodate her drug dealing gang, meaning Bernadette now faces a race against time to prepare for his homecoming.

The teasers also reveal when Ruby Allen's rape trial will begin and hint at another nasty twist for Phil Mitchell.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a26891989/eastenders-spoilers-cast-ted-murray-return-date-confirmed/

Omg

[Redway]

Could’ve done without Ted you know.

[Denver]

How has Heather been dead 7 years and Pat for that matter doesnt seem that long ago

[Beso]

My tits fell off at the end.

[Vanessa]

Omg Ruby is a complete psycho and I love it! Lol

[Marsh.]

Kind of a bit disappointed that they've taken it down the silly route now.

[Gstar]

Could’ve done without Ted you know.

This. I hope there’s a mini shock involving him not returning alone (hopefully alongside a messy family member)

Also no @ the possibility of him being involved in the money stolen from Patrick storyline, like sis no you’ve been gone for so long and no one cares anymore

[Marsh.]

This. I hope there’s a mini shock involving him not returning alone (hopefully alongside a messy family member)

Also no @ the possibility of him being involved in the money stolen from Patrick storyline, like sis no you’ve been gone for so long and no one cares anymore

Well it is his money, would be weird if he wasn't involved. :laugh:

[Zizu]

Has Barry Grant turned up yet ??


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[zrc]

Has Barry Grant turned up yet ??


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ProYou mean Des without his Reggie babe?

He's due to appear first week of April.

[Rob!]

I’m Kush and you’re Mo

My bras scattered seductively over your sofa?

[Gstar]

Well it is his money, would be weird if he wasn't involved. :laugh:

#OriginallyPatricks #RightfulOwner #IStandWithPatrick

[zrc]

Still not sure why they bothered bringing Ruby back. Not like viewers wanted her to return.

So the same week we have poison drinks in EastEnders and a poison lasagne in Hollyoaks. What's next? Rita getting poisoned by a hotpot in the Rovers?

[Zizu]

You mean Des without his Reggie babe?

He's due to appear first week of April.



Don’t know about Des and Reggie but I’m thinking of Paul Usher the actor


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[zrc]

Don’t know about Des and Reggie but I’m thinking of Paul Usher the actor


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ProYeah first appearance is a week on Monday.

[Zizu]

Yeah first appearance is a week on Monday.



Great .. thank you !


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[zrc]

Anything decent happen tonight?

[Marsh.]

My bras scattered seductively over your sofa?

He'd need more than one sofa to support your bras my love.

[reece(:]

Friday's ep scalped!

[reece(:]

Stacey punching Martin's drugged friend :skull:

[Gstar]

I don’t like when Linda turns cold and goes on the defence when it comes to sensitive issues (Johnny coming out, Jeans cancer)

[Gstar]

I know it’s her method of adapting but it’s my least favourite trait of hers

[zrc]

My least favourite trait of Linda Carter, is her character even existing.

[Gstar]

Ouch! I still like her nonetheless

[Marsh.]

My least favourite trait of Linda Carter, is her character even existing.

WHO EVEN ARE YOU!!!

You leave Miss Linda of Carter alone!

[Marsh.]

"Where there's a hair... we'll trim it!"

:laugh2:

[Marsh.]

Stacey actually considering letting Ruby cut his dick off. :skull:

[Marsh.]

What on EARTH?

Dumping him in the park about 2 metres from the woman who accused him of rape?

I know soap police are dumb but it doesn't take a genius to work it out.

[Marsh.]

Half expected them to take him home and Martin sit with him like "You were dreaming mate, you alright?"

[Firewire]

Stacey actually considering letting Ruby cut his dick off. :skull:

Well it’s wot he deserves Martin!

[Greg!]

Watching for the first time in a while, who is this bald scouse twat?

[Greg!]

Actually SCREAMING at how camp the Sheanu story is :laugh2:

[Firewire]

Watching for the first time in a while, who is this bald scouse twat?

It was his first episode tonight

[Marsh.]

Well it’s wot he deserves Martin!

:joker:

[zrc]

Put this on last night, I really don't know how anybody can watch this crap anymore. I'll stick to the classic episodes on Drama. Ye know.. When it was actually in the realms of reality.

[thisisdanny]

Just catching up on the last week.

Ruby returned in September, and has been living in the Square ever since, and been on and off with Jay for most of that time - why are the Mitchells just acknowledging her existence/past now? It's like they've only just realised she's back.

[Denver]

Just catching up on the last week.

Ruby returned in September, and has been living in the Square ever since, and been on and off with Jay for most of that time - why are the Mitchells just acknowledging her existence/past now? It's like they've only just realised she's back.

Tbf Phil has been gone for most of that time

[Gstar]

Storylines are getting a bit juicy :clap1: and I'm here for the new hairdresser! The twist at the end was actually good

[Marsh.]

Just catching up on the last week.

Ruby returned in September, and has been living in the Square ever since, and been on and off with Jay for most of that time - why are the Mitchells just acknowledging her existence/past now? It's like they've only just realised she's back.

She hasn't been on and off with Jay in that time. She had her first date with him in late January.

The Mitchells had no reason to acknowledge her until now. They're not only just discovering she's back, they're warning Jay not to get involved with her.

However, considering she's 5 years into a marriage with Phil Mitchell AFTER finding out his involvement in Dennis' death, Sharon's grudge against Ruby is highly annoying.

[Marsh.]

Put this on last night, I really don't know how anybody can watch this crap anymore. I'll stick to the classic episodes on Drama. Ye know.. When it was actually in the realms of reality.

waterhog?

[reece(:]

Storylines are getting a bit juicy :clap1: and I'm here for the new hairdresser! The twist at the end was actually good
I think the new hairdresser is Karen's other daughter

[Marsh.]

I think the new hairdresser is Karen's other daughter

What on EARTH gives you that idea?

[reece(:]

What on EARTH gives you that idea?
Ha being the girlie from Neon Jungle

[Marsh.]

Ha being the girlie from Neon Jungle

I thought she was a recast Chelsea.

[Marsh.]

Can someone explain something to me?

Why is Kat holding onto the money when a) She hates Alfie, hates his schemes and doesn't trust him? b) Won't spend a penny of the money because of the above and because of c) She's clearly scared of Phil and what he might do.

Why not just give him his money back? :shrug:

[RileyH]

i thought mo spent it

[reece(:]

I thought she was a recast Chelsea.

Chelsea been skin bleaching?

[Marsh.]

i thought mo spent it

Oh don't be so bloody stupid. She stole 1k out of FIFTY GRAND.

[Marsh.]

I like the Taylors, they've been developed nicely. But this Neon Jungle woman could've come in with her own unit.

EE always over-eggs the pudding with one family dominating. So much better with lots of units all interweaving.

No wonder all of the next generation characters like Ben and younger are all inbred and fathering their own cousins.

[zrc]

waterhog?That's no way to describe Pauline Fowler!

[thisisdanny]

Catching up on Ruby's revenge episode.

Wtf she's a psycho was she actually going to cut his dick off? :skull: And Stacey supporting it

[Marsh.]

That's no way to describe Pauline Fowler!

Welcome back but it's probably for the best you tell the mods.

[Gstar]

Marsh babygurl this avi and signature..

[Marsh.]

Marsh babygurl this avi and signature..

What? :(

[Marsh.]

I hated the monotone older brother who plays the detective in Marcella.

[Gstar]

What? :(

Omg :laugh:

[zrc]

Welcome back but it's probably for the best you tell the mods.I have no idea what you're talking about quite honestly.

[thisisdanny]

Hayley isn't returning

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a26973435/eastenders-spoilers-hayley-slater-future-confirmed-katie-jarvis/

[zrc]

Anyone gonna miss her?

[Marsh.]

Anyone gonna miss her?

80% of the viewers.

Oates first misstep.

Although, I have a feeling Katie Jarvis has left for personal reasons considering she was attacked not too long ago.

[Denver]

80% of the viewers.

Oates first misstep.

Although, I have a feeling Katie Jarvis has left for personal reasons considering she was attacked not too long ago.

Most viewers actually didnt seem to like Hayley

[Marsh.]

Most viewers actually didnt seem to like Hayley

She's the most popular cast member in a decade.

You're very jealous.

[Firewire]

Most viewers actually didnt seem to like Hayley

Source?

[Denver]

She's the most popular cast member in a decade.

You're very jealous.

Source?

DS Forum absolutely hate her and only a few wanted her return.

Many people disliked her on social media.

People also felt she was the most dispendable member of the Slaters who desperately needed trimming

[Firewire]

DS Forum absolutely hate her and only a few wanted her return.

Many people disliked her on social media.

People also felt she was the most dispendable member of the Slaters who desperately needed trimming

DS Forums is not "most viewers"

[Daniel-X]

Hayley had loads of potential but the writing for her was absolutely appalling. I will miss her tho </3

[Marsh.]

DS Forum absolutely hate her and only a few wanted her return.

Many people disliked her on social media.

People also felt she was the most dispendable member of the Slaters who desperately needed trimming

STACEY is the most dispendable! :mad:

[Denver]

They need to move a lot of the characters in that house on its unrealistic to have 6 adults, 1 Teenager and 7 kids in a small house

[Firewire]

They need to move a lot of the characters in that house on its unrealistic to have 6 adults, 1 Teenager and 7 kids in a small house

Kat and the kids (and Mo) should have a separate house

And then Stacey, Martin, the Kids and Jean in another

[Gstar]

2019 - The year of Evie :clap1:

[Denver]

The same Evie who will most likely be dead tomorrow?

[Cal.]

DS Forum absolutely hate her and only a few wanted her return.

Many people disliked her on social media.

People also felt she was the most dispendable member of the Slaters who desperately needed trimming

This is ridiculous!

[Cal.]

I also feel the actress has left of her own accord due to personal reasons :(

[Amy Jade]

Who cares who DS hates that forum is gross

[Rob!]

DS is a vile forum that thinks it speaks for the nation. All they do is whinge and whine and it's a horribly negative place. Their opinion literally means nothing.

[Gstar]

The same Evie who will most likely be dead tomorrow?

Ha second chance at life leaving the casuals shook

[BBUK-Fan]

DS is a vile forum that thinks it speaks for the nation. All they do is whinge and whine and it's a horribly negative place. Their opinion literally means nothing.

That same description can be given to TIBB. Most of you lot do the same

[Marsh.]

That same description can be given to TIBB. Most of you lot do the same

Stick to discussing EastEnders in this thread, not slagging off our highly esteemed regulars.

Or yer can sling yer 'ook!

[Marsh.]

Ok Kate Oates is lovely but her method of ending long running plots by having them just... stop is really annoying.

And we know it's because she's buffing up Ben and he's gonna have an affair with Grey which will probably last the length of her tenure and include a murder or two.

[Wizard.]

Bye miss Evie

[Marsh.]

yFDeA7X6O0k

:skull:

[RileyH]

habiba is a legend

[zrc]

yFDeA7X6O0k

:skull:She played a woman on probation in Bad Girls too lol.

[Marsh.]

I was referring more to Kat having done jail for prostitution, which I forgot about.

But, yeah, nice early appearance from Cheryl Ferguson.

[BBUK-Fan]

Stick to discussing EastEnders in this thread, not slagging off our highly esteemed regulars.

Or yer can sling yer 'ook!

Well you lot stick to Eastenders too rather than slagging off other forums

[Marsh.]

Well you lot stick to Eastenders too rather than slagging off other forums

Slagging off other forums aint against this forum's rules.

Instead of starting drama, your speciality, do one. :hee:

[zrc]

I was referring more to Kat having done jail for prostitution, which I forgot about.

But, yeah, nice early appearance from Cheryl Ferguson.I tend to just switch my brain off when Kat shows up on TV. Not really cared about the Slaters since Zoe and Little Mo went. We already have the Taylors now for a trash family, so the Slaters serve no purpose to me.

[Marsh.]

I tend to just switch my brain off when Kat shows up on TV. Not really cared about the Slaters since Zoe and Little Mo went. We already have the Taylors now for a trash family, so the Slaters serve no purpose to me.

What's trash about the Taylors?

[RileyH]

keegan is the only good one

[Rob!]

That same description can be given to TIBB. Most of you lot do the same

(You do realise you’re a member of TIBB luv?)

[Wizard.]

Saw miss Ronnie tonight at Girl on The Train.

[Marsh.]

Saw miss Ronnie tonight at Girl on The Train.

Was she great?

[Marsh.]

Not another EastEnders female getting raped. :skull:

[Gstar]

Another jam packed start to the week :clap1:

Rubys court outfit is really nice

[Denver]

Grange Hill legend Zammo is joining the cast :love:

[Wizard.]

Was she great?

Yeah I mean it was like watching an alcoholic Ronnie really.

[Marsh.]

Yeah I mean it was like watching an alcoholic Ronnie really.

Still protecting ha SISTAH?

[Marsh.]

I'm Ruby filling my kettle with magic invisible water.

[Jigs]

Perched for Lola's return!

[Wizard.]

Still protecting ha SISTAH?

No but she did kidnap a baby and there was a dead baby.

[reece(:]

Uvio0t8CQgI

[Firewire]

Bobby to be recast... but Laurie Brett could also return!!!

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a27022695/eastenders-recasting-bobby-beale-again/

[Liam-]

New Ben is a dish

[thisisdanny]

Why is Ben Mitchell so fkn hot

[Wizard.]

The best Ben they've ever had

[thisisdanny]

Also WHERE are the Lola scenes :bawling:

[Firewire]

Ben is fit af

hTYKNAqL-4A

IV from 2015... he is asked "Who killed Lucy Beale?" and he answers "Ben" :joker:

[Glenn.]

I’m going to start watching again for Ben

[Marsh.]

Well, fair play, they finally found a Ben who can act. Let's hope this is the Ben they settle on.

[Denver]

It's amazing how much chemistry Max has with his new family after such short time

[LukeB]

Well, fair play, they finally found a Ben who can act. Let's hope this is the Ben they settle on.

it took a while but Kate did that!! She found a likeable Ben who can act.

I just hope he doesn't whine a lot like Harry Reid's era

[Denver]

I'm guessing they are back to destroy the Mitchell's though?

[Marsh.]

1113878710954938371

[Marsh.]

It's weird watching her as herself. It's almost like they press fast forward when she's Jean. :laugh:

[Redway]

It's weird watching her as herself. It's almost like they press fast forward when she's Jean. :laugh:

I get the impression that she ain’t all that far-removed in real life from Jean.

[Redway]

Same goes for Wendy Richards/Pauline Fowler:

[Marsh.]

I get the impression that she ain’t all that far-removed in real life from Jean.

Oh I don't think she seems much like her at all. Personality-wise anyway. Her mannerisms etc, but that's always the way with soaps. They don't disguise themselves as much as you might see in a movie or a shorter term role.

[reece(:]

Oh I don't think she seems much like her at all. Personality-wise anyway. Her mannerisms etc, but that's always the way with soaps. They don't disguise themselves as much as you might see in a movie or a shorter term role.

We've seen that most of the Corrie cast are playing themselves

[Marsh.]

We've seen that most of the Corrie cast are playing themselves

:skull: Antony Cotton is atrocious.

[Redway]

What’s everyone’s favourite characterisation of Jean incidentally? The darker character she was in the mid-00s or who she’s been moulded into since?

[reece(:]

:skull: Antony Cotton is atrocious.

I have reason to believe him, Fizzy Wizzy, Beth, Izzy, Kirk, Tyrone, Michelle, Sarah Lou-Who are all the worst culprits

[Marsh.]

What’s everyone’s favourite characterisation of Jean incidentally? The darker character she was in the mid-00s or who she’s been moulded into since?

Both.

She's had a more genuine "arc" than most.

But then she has the advantage of having no real ridiculous or shark jump moments like most characters committing murders and having invisible babies willy-nilly.

[Liam-]

Two things;

1. Were the voices dubbed at the top of the O2? It sounded and looked dreadful.

2. The climbing instructer needs to become a regular, he’s a full on dish :drool:

[Marsh.]

I have reason to believe him, Fizzy Wizzy, Beth, Izzy, Kirk, Tyrone, Michelle, Sarah Lou-Who are all the worst culprits

:skull:

[Marsh.]

Two things;

1. Were the voices dubbed at the top of the O2? It sounded and looked dreadful.


Definitely. :joker:

[reece(:]

We were promised the return of dark Jean and never got ha.

[Liam-]

Definitely. :joker:

Thought so, felt like I was watching a Drag Race maxi challenge

[Redway]

We were promised the return of dark Jean and never got ha.

I’d only be up for it if Sarah Phelps came back to write for her.

[Wizard.]

Two things;

1. Were the voices dubbed at the top of the O2? It sounded and looked dreadful.

2. The climbing instructer needs to become a regular, he’s a full on dish :drool:

It sounded like those foreign adverts where they dub over the voices :joker:

[Wizard.]

Why does it feel like she's going to die? :worry:

[reece(:]

I'm screaming at the dubbing, it's like a bad anime

[Glenn.]

I watched last nights and tonight’s. Does Sharon do anything but walk about the kitchen ‘cleaning’

P.S Ben is hot

[Marsh.]

I watched last nights and tonight’s. Does Sharon do anything but walk about the kitchen ‘cleaning’

She's either doing that or trying to keep her ovaries from grabbing hold of Keanu. :joker:

[Glenn.]

When did she forget how to act? The cliche eye rolls and glances are cringe

[BBUK-Fan]

It’s a joke, why is the show glossing over the fact Ruby sexually assaulted Blake and also tried to cut a man’s genitalia off? Yet, the audience are meant to root for her wtf

[RileyH]

legend ruby

[Denver]

It’s a joke, why is the show glossing over the fact Ruby sexually assaulted Blake and also tried to cut a man’s genitalia off? Yet, the audience are meant to root for her wtf

Well he retracted the statement

[BBUK-Fan]

^ she still did it

[Denver]

He was clearly made to say that

[Marsh.]

It’s a joke, why is the show glossing over the fact Ruby sexually assaulted Blake and also tried to cut a man’s genitalia off? Yet, the audience are meant to root for her wtf

First of all she didn't sexually assault him, secondly they didn't gloss over it and thirdly he retracted his statement after he realised that although their relationship was inappropriate considering her position at work, he was happy that her intention wasn't what he felt it was. So he accepted her apology.

I thought it was a good symmetry with Ross and Matt who knew exactly what they'd done but refused to admit to it. Oh, and the fact they actually raped her.

[Firewire]

The show was excellent this week.

I thought the Tiff rape story was in poor taste (I hate that most female characters are victims of sexual abuse) but the juxtaposition of Tiffany and Ruby tonight was excellent.

[Denver]

I hope they explore the rape more rather then just forget it now she has justice

[LukeB]

The show was excellent this week.

I thought the Tiff rape story was in poor taste (I hate that most female characters are victims of sexual abuse) but the juxtaposition of Tiffany and Ruby tonight was excellent.

Yeah i agree, I don't know why it's mostly women who gets raped on soaps when it happens to Men as well..the only male rape victim i can remember was John Paul on Hollyoaks.

Same with cancer storylines it should be given to men too.

[Marsh.]

I don't think the problem is that it's only women depicted in rape stories as the victim, for EE it's definitely more that EVERY female character either has rape as part of their backstory or as one of their major storylines during their time on the show.

I mean, I know generally that soaps are repetitive so most characters take part in affairs, and all sleep with the same people because they're relatively small casts. But with rape, just seems kind of tasteless to use it as a cheap and lazy way of adding depth or sympathy to a female character.

Did Tiff's story need it? No, I don't think so.

[Ross.]

What the **** is going on with Lola and Ben

[Ross.]

When did she forget how to act? The cliche eye rolls and glances are cringe

Don’t talk about Shaz like this!

[Ross.]

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Not Kate allowing Jon to do an interview

[reece(:]

Well done ruby when the verdict was read out I jumped out of my chair and punched the air then when Stacey played your message it had me in tears thank you for playing the part so well

[Glenn.]

Don’t talk about Shaz like this!

It’s true though

[Cal.]

Has Ruby left?

[reece(:]

Has Ruby left?
I believe not

p/BvUu4mAgyzC

[reece(:]

a storyline

rRLXCYUc10g

[thisisdanny]

Mad May was scary :skull:

[Firewire]

June Brown leaving?

It says in this article, from the BBC, that she "revealed in 2018 that this will be her last year on the show."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47837492

[Rob!]

I haven’t driven for years

NOT evil SOC sending her out on a freezing January morning onto the A52 to film Dot’s crash

[Firewire]

:skull:

[Redway]

Never been big on Dot.

[Amy Jade]

Mel dragging everyone was iconic!

[Barry.]

Mel dragging everyone was iconic!

It was all true too lol.

[Denver]

Its time for Mel to leave again

[Marsh.]

Those Mel scenes were old school EE.

We haven't had a public meltdown in the Vic for a long time. Not many of them anyway.

Remember when all the story climaxes/reveals would happen in a packed pub and the music would switch off at the right time? :joker:

But, yeah, Queen Mel was correct. Especially about that twat Louise and scummy Keegan. :hee:

[LukeB]

Leave Louise alone :oh:

[Rob!]

I don’t like new Ben yet.

[Marsh.]

I like him. Great actor. Very natural. Found Harry Reid wooden as fook.

But, yeah, it's not Ben. :think:

[Marsh.]

Leave Louise alone :oh:

She didn't help Our Mel so she can rot!

[Amy Jade]

Yes leave Lou to rot. She's a horrible cow, remember when she was vile to Bex?

Only happy when she's chasing dick that one!

[Marsh.]

Yes leave Lou to rot. She's a horrible cow, remember when she was vile to Bex?

Only happy when she's chasing dick that one!

:joker: TEA!

Kind of annoys me how good a character Louise could be, born on the show to Lisa and Phil with all that history and she's just an airhead who chats sh*t.

[LukeB]

People change and Louise did :love:
https://66.media.tumblr.com/c4984188c42e876f60ff85e0db4fd8be/tumblr_otjtzp8K181uod5xgo1_500.gif

[Barry.]

People change and Louise did :love:
https://66.media.tumblr.com/c4984188c42e876f60ff85e0db4fd8be/tumblr_otjtzp8K181uod5xgo1_500.gif

She did change yeah but she is a bit meh.

[Daniel-X]

Mel’s breakdown in the pub was amazing TV. Like Marsh said, it was something we’d not seen since the late 00s so it was great.

Louise is absolute rubbish too. Can’t believe they basically axed the far superior Cindy Jnr to replace her with ****ing Lou.

[Wizard.]

Bring back Cindy Jnr I say!

[Cal.]

Louise Mitchell is an amazing chatacger

[Marsh.]

Louise Mitchell is an amazing chatacger

You've obviously been drinking so you're absurd comment is forgiven.

[Gstar]

I love public breakdowns in the vic when they start dragging everyone :love: Well done Mel

[Josy]

That was the real Mel

[Firewire]

Mel was amazing tonight

[Firewire]

Also Ben has had a personality transplant lmao

[Wizard.]

Can I have Keanu and Ben in my bed?

[reece(:]

Mel's lashings served Glenda dragging everyone in the Mitchell house

[Underscore]

Mel lashing out and calling everyone names reminds me when Glenda did it

WcGYuFlcDvM

[thisisdanny]

Glenda :lovedup:

[thisisdanny]

Mel's lashings served Glenda dragging everyone in the Mitchell house

Mel lashing out and calling everyone names reminds me when Glenda did it

hmmmm

[Underscore]

hmmmm

Glenda is just THAT iconic

[Underscore]

omfg I didn't even read reece's comment lmao, I just dumped it in here

[Ross.]

Suzy Branning calling out the Mitchell’s deserves some love

[reece(:]

Suzy Branning calling out the Mitchell’s deserves some love

Not the weak sperm

[Amy Jade]

Yesss Sharon!

[RileyH]

SCREAMING @ sharon

[reece(:]

CAHM ON WHOS NEXT?!

Lmao

[Firewire]

Shaz was amazing tonight

[Wizard.]

icon

[Gstar]

My friend was not amused by the nose job comment, me not so much but they could of done without

[Rob!]

My friend was not amused by the nose job comment, me not so much but they could of done without

?

She was only referring to the fact that she'd just punched it.

[reece(:]

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[Firewire]

:love:

[Rob!]

Urgh Sharon is ****ing amazing

[thisisdanny]

Screaming at that punch! Sharon :clap1:

[Marsh.]

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I'm her missing boot!

[Marsh.]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6908349/As-former-actress-EastEnders-dies-reveal-horror-follows-shows-actors.html

Not EastEnders giving Barbara Windsor Alzheimers and killing Leslie Grantham. :umm2: