[bbfan1991]

Ray of Sunshine.

[Me. I Am Salman]

I predict Laurens getting hammered.

[Me. I Am Salman]

Poor Mandy. She just wants to be happy

[Me. I Am Salman]

Amy is so feckin cute

[bbfan1991]

I cannot stand Lauren, prefer Abi.

[Me. I Am Salman]

Something tells me its not gonna end well for Lauren.

[waterhog]

EE is dyer < need to change <

[Callum]

Originally Posted by bbfan1991

I cannot stand Lauren, prefer Abi.

Same, I really dislike Jacqueline Jossa who plays her. Something insincere about her.

[bbfan1991]

Originally Posted by Callum

Same, I really dislike Jacqueline Jossa who plays her. Something insincere about her.

She's overrated atm especially by DS because she is considered fit. I think Shona McGarty is a better Actress.

I really rate Lorna Fitzgerald, who plays Abi when they give her good material and Abi deserves her time to shine as Tanya and Max are always worrying about Lauren and ignore poor Abi/baby Oscar.

[Redway]

I've just about stopped watching this show. Taken a break. Let me know when it gets any better.

[Me. I Am Salman]

Thought Mandy was bad but Lorraine is twice as worse! Jheeze!!

[Marsh.]

I don't like seeing one of the Julie's from Bad Girls being....well.... bad. lol

But, yeah, I welcome the day when it's announced Bryan Kirkwood is on his way out.

[Callum]

Originally Posted by Redway

I've just about stopped watching this show. Taken a break. Let me know when it gets any better.

I'm on the verge of giving it up too and I haven't missed an episode in years. It's appalling at the moment, nothing is keeping me watching.

[Me. I Am Salman]

I read somewhere that they're having crisis talks because ratings are falling, and they want it to go back to its glory days and appeal to older viewers as well so they're gonna make some changes.

[Callum]

Originally Posted by Salman!

I read somewhere that they're having crisis talks because ratings are falling, and they want it to go back to its glory days and appeal to older viewers as well so they're gonna make some changes.

I hope that's right but I doubt it. Ratings are consistent and that's all that matters to them sadly although Corrie does seem to be beating EE in the ratings a lot lately, they can't be pleased with that.

[Redway]

Originally Posted by Callum

I hope that's right but I doubt it. Ratings are consistent and that's all that matters to them sadly although Corrie does seem to be beating EE in the ratings a lot lately, they can't be pleased with that.

The ratings have been falling quite a lot lately, actually. I haven't been posting them (sorry - I've been busy, but I'll post the ratings for next week), but, no, the press has started to lay into EastEnders quite a bit, so, hopefully, Kirkwood will be gone soon. This show has been pretty much unwatchable since December 2010. Pity, as his first few months on EastEnders were solid.

[Marsh.]

I've only dipped in and out for a while but it's not been the same since the live episode 2 years ago. Then Peggy, Stacey, Ronnie and Pat all leaving since that time hasn't done the show good at all. They've got no good characters or stories to replace old ones.

[Me. I Am Salman]

Originally Posted by Callum

I hope that's right but I doubt it. Ratings are consistent and that's all that matters to them sadly although Corrie does seem to be beating EE in the ratings a lot lately, they can't be pleased with that.

I found the article

http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/tv-film-...-crisis-745422

EastEnders bosses are locked in crisis talks with BBC chiefs after ratings continue to slump below Coronation Street.

For the first time in at least two years, the Albert Square soap has fallen approximately 1.5 million viewers behind Corrie for several months in a row.

Its ITV rival was also crowned Best Soap last month at the National TV Awards.

BBC bosses are believed to be concerned that a string of new youthful characters are alienating older viewers.

A show source said: “EastEnders is going through a major transition, and some of the BBC’s senior managers are concerned the show might suffer long term if well-loved characters are sidelined.”

BBC drama chief John Yorke – who was in charge of the soap from 2000 to 2002 – is said to be at odds with show producer Bryan Kirkwood, 36, an arrival from Channel 4 teen soap Hollyoaks.

The source added: “In the last two months, viewers have seen lots of Lauren Branning, Lucy Beale, Whitney, Fatboy, Ben Mitchell, Jay, Abi Branning and Anthony Moon – but not nearly so much of the classic characters.

“Phil Mitchell is currently in prison, Sam Womack quit her role as Ronnie Mitchell last year, and Shane Richie’s Alfie Moon has taken a back seat in the absence of wife Kat because Jessie Wallace is off for three months.

“At the moment there are more youngsters in Albert Square than there are in Hollyoaks.

"John is concerned that viewers may be put off by the new stars, and wants to get it back to a more traditional feel.

"It’s a worrying time, and urgent action is planned.”

[Callum]

Never read that before, interesting. I think I'll stick with it until next week and if it's still appalling I'll probably stop watching until Kirkwood has left.

[Patrick]

Originally Posted by Redway

Does anyone on here still have friends who talk about this show? All mine have stopped watching.

Uh Yes, like literally every lad in school watches it now.

The girls have all went off it and you never hear them mention it now, even on Facebook - which is weird because 3 Years ago it would of been the complete opposite.

[Patrick]

I'd rather watch the younger characters than people like bloody Zainab, Cora [who I love], Ian, Kat, Depressing Ronnie, Masood, Dot, Carole or Denise's boring dull lives.

They need to find a good balance though I guess.

And are they axing Kirkwood? Thank the Heavens.

[Me. I Am Salman]

Even if EastEnders became **** I'd never stop watching
#loyalty

[Callum]

Originally Posted by Salman!

Even if EastEnders became **** I'd never stop watching
#loyalty

Good for you

[Me. I Am Salman]

'EastEnders' Phil Mitchell gets Red Button special

EastEnders hardman Phil Mitchell is to take centre stage in a special BBC Red Button episode, show bosses have announced.

Phil has been locked up in jail over the past few weeks, and the upcoming special will provide an exclusive insight into what life has been like for him behind bars.

The Red Button audience will follow Phil as he is given the task of showing a young new prisoner named Devon (Tobi Bakare) the ropes.

However, trouble lies ahead for the pair when Devon starts to clash with the prison's dangerous top dog Craig Jenkins (Glenn Doherty), leaving Phil with a decision to make about whether to protect him.

An EastEnders statement teased: "How far is Phil prepared to go to save someone else? The red button is sure to reveal all."

Phil was sent to prison earlier this year after his own son Ben (Joshua Pascoe) falsely told the police that he was responsible for the death of Stella Crawford.

EastEnders fans can see Phil's BBC Red Button programme on Monday, March 12 from 8.30pm, straight after the regular episode of the soap.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2...n-special.html

[Me. I Am Salman]

LOL