[MarkWaldorf]

When is Bianca back?

[Callum]

Originally posted by MarkChap©
When is Bianca back?

Next week. Not sure the date, but I know it's either Tuesday or Thursday.

[MarkWaldorf]

Thanks!

[Callum]

I loved it tonight! I've never really thought much of Sean until tonight, he was great and has been these past few episodes. It'll be a loss for EE when he goes, as there's nobody else really who could fill his shoes, unless they bring in a new character, which they usually do.

[\PJ/]

Incase you have not seen the trailer here you go :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzqfK...eature=related
I think it is sso funny.

[Callum]

Week 16 Press Office Spoilers
[spoil]EastEnders
Monday 14 April
8.00-8.30pm BBC ONE
www.bbc.co.uk/eastenders

Bianca awaits the return of her kids – but will it go as smoothly as she wants – in the first of this week's visits to Albert Square? Meanwhile, Steven is frustrated. He wants to take things to the next level with Stacey, but his experience, or lack of it, is seriously hampering his progress.


EastEnders
Tuesday 15 April
7.30-8.00pm BBC ONE
www.bbc.co.uk/eastenders

Bianca is desperate to make amends with her children so organises a party at Dot's, hoping they will want to come, in tonight's visit to Albert Square. Elsewhere, Stacey and Steven make up after the confusion. Meanwhile, Peggy holds a ballot at The Vic to enter two candidates for Barmaid of the Year.


EastEnders
Thursday 17 April
7.30-8.00pm BBC ONE
www.bbc.co.uk/eastenders

Steven and Stacey are now public knowledge – but will tonight be the night that Steven gets what he wants – in the latest visit to Walford? Meanwhile, Bianca appears to be staying around for the long run as she enrols the kids at a local school.
Elsewhere, Dawn is showing off her dress for the barmaid competition, but it is ruined when muddy Wellard springs into view.


EastEnders
Friday 18 April
8.00-8.30pm BBC ONE
www.bbc.co.uk/eastenders

Steven is reluctant to reveal the truth about his night with Stacey, in tonight's visit to Albert Square. Meanwhile, Roxy and Dawn get increasingly competitive – but will either win the competition? Elsewhere, Steven is humiliated in R&R after the truth is revealed. [/spoil]

[XxShortyxX]

Thanks for the spoilers Callum

Sounds good.

[Loukas]

well its THE BEST EASTENDERS ADVERT EVER!

are you ready!

http://www.heatworld.com/Article/4961/

follow the link!

[Loukas]

Here's a classic bianca moment!

Youtube video

[Callum]

Originally posted by DoubleTrouble
well its THE BEST EASTENDERS ADVERT EVER!

are you ready!

http://www.heatworld.com/Article/4961/

follow the link!

OMG THANKS DT
THAT ADVERT IS PHENOMENAL. BEST EE ADVERT EVER!!!
THAT IS SO GOOD!!!
Eeeek, I'm so excited now

[Callum]

From The Sun = http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...icle974319.ece


AS he watched an empty coffin being lowered into a grave, EastEnders star Sid Owen found himself crying real tears.

Although he was filming the fictional funeral of his on-screen dad Frank Butcher, the scenes had an added poignancy — for actor Mike Reid had suffered a real-life fatal heart attack just months earlier.

And Sid, 36, who was asked to return to Walford as lovable Ricky as a tribute to Mike, was still grieving for his mentor.

In his only newspaper interview to mark his TV comeback, Sid says: “Normally when the camera’s not rolling you have a laugh — but this was different.

“For me and some of the actors who were close to Mike, like Barbara Windsor, who plays Peggy, and Pam St Clement, who plays Pat, it was different because it was real life, it happened.

“It was our way of saying goodbye to Mike.

"When we did the scenes inside the church they played a Frank Sinatra song and I got really choked up.

"There wasn’t any acting needed.

“It was quite overwhelming really, and very sad.

"Mike was a legend. We were close. I’ve stayed at his house, he’d stayed at mine.



Missed ... comic Mike

“Your lives move on when you don’t work together but you never forget that bond.”

Comedian Mike was at his holiday home in Spain when he collapsed and died at the age of 67 last July.

Bosses at EastEnders decided to write Frank’s death into the soap as a tribute to the star, and invited a host of old faces to film the funeral including Charlie Brooks, 27, and Sophie Lawrence, 35, who played his daughters Janine and Diane.

Ricky was such a popular character that he is to stay long-term, along with Patsy Palmer, 35, who plays his ex-wife Bianca.

But his delight at coming back to the soap is tinged with the sadness that Mike won't be there.

Sid explains: “I remember exactly where I was when I found out about Mike — this is going to sound poncy but I was sitting in my hot tub at my home in Brighton. I was so shocked.

“I was close to Mike but it didn’t sink in until I went to his funeral the next week. It was really packed.

“I sat next to Mike’s manager for the service and I saw his wife walking behind the coffin — she was in bits, absolute pieces.

“When I came out, a journalist asked for my memories of Mike but I thought, ‘I can’t really talk about it’. It was really upsetting and I had to get my own thoughts together first.

“The whole thing was so sad, I just didn’t want to hang about, so I got in my car and drove home. Pam called later to find out where I’d gone. I felt guilty about leaving but I’m glad I paid my respects.”

Sid says Mike taught him so much — and credits him with inventing the “Rick-aaay” catchphrase that has haunted the actor since he joined the soap in 1988.

And he reckons the storyline of Frank’s death is a fantastic tribute to the great man himself.

Sid says: “Mike was brilliant. A lot of the storylines were about Frank getting cross with Ricky.

“When he had an angry scene he’d get really into it. His face would almost explode and it would go red.

“I just couldn’t help but laugh — I couldn’t keep a straight face with him. The more serious he got, the funnier I found it.

"He was a legend — great actor, great comic. He’s set the standard for comics like Shane Richie, and now Bobby Davro — he proved that they could make the transition to soaps.

“And he was the first to start the whole ‘Rick-aaay’ catchphrase. I dunno if I’ve forgiven him for that!”

Sid and Patsy are among the best-loved soap couples of all time. The last time viewers saw them together in EastEnders, a tearful Bianca was leaving for Manchester on a train with the couple’s baby, Liam, in 1999.

Now she is back with a brood of four children — and a shocked Ricky soon discovers his ex is hard-up and destitute.

The pair stay with Pat, but cast and crew are keeping their lips sealed as to whether they get back together.

Sid says: “I didn’t jump at the chance to come back. I was busy — I’d done The Bill, Bad Girls, I’m A Celebrity and written a cook book.

“To be honest, I’m a lazy bugger and I like my holidays! But I knew Patsy had said yes and working with her again was an offer I just couldn’t say no to.

“Besides, people have never stopped shouting ‘Rick-aaay’ at me — so I might as well get paid for it!”

Sid reckons he knows why the pair are popular. He says: “We’re not your Barbie and Ken, perfect, pretty soap people. Bianca and Ricky are a proper chav couple, they’ve got raw quality.

Check out the video below of Patsy singing.



“Me and Patsy are like brother and sister — we’ve known each other since we were seven. We have that chemistry.

“And we have a laugh filming. Too much of a laugh sometimes — we really get the giggles.”


Sid is happily settled with his actress girlfriend, 24-year-old Polly Parsons.

The pair met in panto — she was Snow White to his Prince Charming — but although the pair live together Sid is in no hurry to start a family.

He says: “We spend our time going for walks or I’ll cook for friends. In the evenings she watches all the soaps and I’m not allowed to speak.

“I’ve told her EastEnders is banned once I’m in it though. I don’t like watching myself!

“We don’t need kids, we’ve got Frank the chihuahua. I would like babies one day but it’s only been 18 months — that’s quite early in a relationship.

“I see people around me who’ve done the marriage bit and are separated.

“I want to be with someone at least a few years before I think about that.

“I’m happy though, Polly’s a great girl. She’s met Patsy and they get on really well, so there’ll be no problems with kissing scenes.

“Not that I’m saying there are any kissing scenes — you’ll just have to wait and see ...”

[Spike]

Love that Bianca advert, can't wait for her return.

[MarkWaldorf]

LOL love the ad.

[Spike]

EastEnders actress Charlie Brooks has revealed that she would not rule out a permanent return to the soap.

The 26-year-old, who plays scheming Janine Butcher, returns for a four-episode stint next week in a bank of tribute episodes for late comic and acting legend Mike Reid.

Speculating about a possible full-time reprisal of the role, she said: "We've spoken about it briefly, I don't know yet. We'll just have to play it by ear. It's definitely given me a taste for the place again.

"I wasn't expecting to enjoy it so much. I just slipped Janine on like an old pair of shoes! She just came straight back and she's just so much fun to play. She's such a cow," she continued. "I really don't know, though - It might not be right for the show but it's something that I'd never not do. We'll have to wait and see.

"I feel like Janine was so wicked, I wouldn't want to ruin it. I don't know if it would, or whether it'd enhance it. I just wouldn't want her to be softened."

She added: "But I'd absolutely have the confidence that they wouldn't ruin Janine - however, they'd have to regulate her."

DS

I hope she comes back full-time, Janine is a brilliant character

[Loukas]

Originally posted by Callum

OMG THANKS DT
THAT ADVERT IS PHENOMENAL. BEST EE ADVERT EVER!!!
THAT IS SO GOOD!!!
Eeeek, I'm so excited now

Your very welcome!

This is FANTASTIC news for EE! I mean it's so fresh! So new! This is going to get sooo much viewers! The advert is amazing! It shows all the children's Personalities! Execialy Tiffany! well done EE! VERY WELL DONE!

The Square really needs something like this!

I also love the Squares reaction! PEGGY'S FACE WAS A PICTURE!

Sean looking god too

[Spike]

Now Ricky, Bianca and her kids are coming back hopefully some boring character who have no storylines left will get the axe to keep the show fresh and great.

[Callum]

EASTENDERS bosses plan to turn sexy Dawn Swann into the next Pauline Fowler.

The character, played by Kara Tointon, has been such a hit, bosses are keen to cash in by turning her character into a matriarch.

An insider said: “Pauline was quite a catch back in the day. But after years of being downtrodden by her family you wouldn’t have guessed it.

“Kara is one of the soap’s most popular actresses and they want her to stay in the Square for years. So they’re making her the head of her own family.

“Although it’s not a conventional one, it is a true reflection of family life today.

Saucy

“We’ll just have to wait and see whether she’ll start wearing dowdy cardigans like Pauline.”

Actress Kara, 24, joined the soap as saucy Dawn back in 2005. Her character gave birth to daughter Summer last year.

Show bosses were keen to give her a family of her own so they hooked Dawn up with lovable rogue Jase Dyer and his son Jay.

And it was only a matter of time before they were all living together under one roof.

The move also paved the way for executive producer Diederick Santer to axe her screen stepdad Keith Miller and brother Mickey. And with both of them leaving later this year Dawn will finally be at the head of her own family.

Younger brother Darren is planning to stick around – so she will certainly have her work cut out.

The insider added: “It’s going to be an interesting household with Dawn at the head of the family.

“But she’ll be devoted to keeping her family together.”

^LOL, I can really see this happening.

[Callum]

Great news on Janine, I can see her coming back now!
I'd love to see her back, gosh wouldn't that be good?!
It'd certainly get the viewers!!

[Christina]

Janine was great! x

[Callum]

"American Boy" singer Estelle hides a secret.

My spies tell me the R’n’B sensation once longed to be on EastEnders.

She admitted: “I may have auditioned, I am not saying.

"But I just wanted to entertain.

"Now I would love to hear my music played in the Queen Vic... how cool would that be?”

[Callum]

ONE of EastEnders’ legendary clans, the Butchers, reunite for the funeral of family head, Frank.

Ricky, Diane, Bianca and Janine all return to Walford to grieve - although Janine seems more interested in the contents of her father’s will than paying her respects!

“She is banking on the will being a big earner for her!” says Charlie Brooks, who is back for three episodes as Janine.

“Once Janine gets a sniff of an inheritance, she is keen to get a piece of the action.”

At the start of the week, Pat and Peggy run into Ricky and his sister Diane, who deliver the shocking news that Frank has died after a long illness.

They all return to Walford, and Pat sets about organising her former husband’s funeral.

Ricky rings his ex-wife Bianca - notorious for the ear-piercing way she used to call him “Rickaaay!” - as he wants their son Liam to attend, but can’t get hold of her.

Meanwhile, former love rivals Pat and Peggy get into a catfight as they look back on their relationships with Frank!

Later, as the funeral procession sets off for the crematorium, Janine makes a dramatic last-minute arrival.

Meanwhile, Bianca and her four kids, Morgan, Tiffany, Whitney and Liam, are being thrown out of a B&B for not paying their bill.

Ricky is delighted when their paths cross later in a cafe, but Bianca is too proud to admit she is homeless and quickly scarpers.

At the reading of the will, Janine waits with bated breath - and is stunned as Frank’s wishes are revealed.

Pat, Ricky and Diane take Frank’s ashes to the gardens, but can’t decide where to scatter them. Janine arrives and takes control, only to break down as the reality of her father’s death sinks in.

“We see a rare moment of goodness from Janine!” adds Charlie, who left the soap in 2004.

“At the end of the day, she did love her father and she redeems herself by coming back to scatter his ashes.

“It was really great to return to EastEnders and see so many old faces back at the same time. It’s given me a real taste for it again!”

[Christina]

I didnt get tonights episode as i only started watching at 8:15 .. why was Pat and Peggy at a wedding and why were they in that hotel?? x

[Callum]

Originally posted by Kween-Dilemma
I didnt get tonights episode as i only started watching at 8:15 .. why was Pat and Peggy at a wedding and why were they in that hotel?? x

They went on a trip to a hotel as like a last time get together as Pat's moving to Spain, and when they got there, 2 men asked them to be there witnesses for their formal partnership.

[Callum]

Tonight's the night!!!
With the legends that are Janine & Bianca returning!
I can't wait, roll on 7:30pm

[Spike]

Can't wait, tonight's episode is going to be so good.