On the contrary, I think some of the subtle villainy within Derek's character plots are far more plausable than many of the pantomime antics of Phil etc!Originally Posted by sarah c
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On the contrary, I think some of the subtle villainy within Derek's character plots are far more plausable than many of the pantomime antics of Phil etc!
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EastEnders star Patsy Palmer has explained her decision to take a break from the soap.
Earlier this week, it was revealed that Palmer is bowing out from her role as Bianca Butcher for six months to spend more time with her four children.
Speaking of her choice for the first time, Palmer told The Sun's TV Buzz magazine: "I'm only taking time off now because this is when the kids' holidays are. When I re-signed my contract I said, 'I love EastEnders, but I love my kids more'.
"Listen, I can imagine staying in the show till I'm in my 60s, but it's a full-on job. If they hadn't been prepared to give me time off, I'd have had to choose the kids."
EastEnders fans see Bianca's exit scenes on Friday, April 27 in a special episode focusing entirely on the fiery character's escalating troubles.
Palmer confirmed: "It's a horrible final day for her. Bianca leaves the house and says she'll be back in a minute, then bumps into everyone - Tyler, Derek, Dot, Janine - and every person she meets gives her more and more to think about. She's in a daze by the end - she's delirious, like she's on drugs.
"What's happening to Bianca is similar to what a lot of people are dealing with. It makes me really grateful I can afford to feed my kids."
The 39-year-old also opened up over her passion for EastEnders and previous outspoken comments about the soap.
She said: "I love EastEnders and I'm always honest when I talk about it. I made the mistake once of saying I thought it was rubbish at a particular time, but I don't care. I am allowed to have an opinion.
"The show goes through phases of really brilliant storylines, then it has a bit of a wobble. But look how long it's been going. The amount of stories they have to find is unbelievable."
Read the full interview with Patsy Palmer in the next issue of TV Buzz magazine, which is free with The Sun tomorrow (April 14).
Dutchgirl (21-04-2012)
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ah well, Phil I detest even more than Derek so you are right there....
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Take a butchers at EastEnders star Patsy Palmer having a splashing time in the sun a million miles away from miserable Walford.
The stunning 40-year-old, who plays loudmouth Bianca Butcher in the soap, has ditched her character’s tacky tracksuits for a classy and flattering turquoise bikini.
Patsy was all smiles as she showed off her beautifully toned beach body while kissing husband Richard Merkell and playing with their kids on a pedalo.
The smoochy couple, who have matching stars tattoos, renewed their wedding vows on another dream holiday in April.
But Patsy had better make the most of this Ibiza break with Fenton, 12, Emilia, 11, and 20-month-old Bertie. In October she’s back in Albert Square and there won’t even be Rickaaayyy to shout at.
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Take a butchers at EastEnders star Patsy Palmer having a splashing time in the sun a million miles away from miserable Walford.
The stunning 40-year-old, who plays loudmouth Bianca Butcher in the soap, has ditched her character’s tacky tracksuits for a classy and flattering turquoise bikini.
Patsy was all smiles as she showed off her beautifully toned beach body while kissing husband Richard Merkell and playing with their kids on a pedalo.
The smoochy couple, who have matching stars tattoos, renewed their wedding vows on another dream holiday in April.
But Patsy had better make the most of this Ibiza break with Fenton, 12, Emilia, 11, and 20-month-old Bertie. In October she’s back in Albert Square and there won’t even be Rickaaayyy to shout at.
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EastEnders stars Patsy Palmer and Lindsey Coulson have returned to filming after a six-month break.
Their characters Bianca Butcher and Carol Jackson will be back on TV screens over the Christmas period, The Sun reports.
"The cast and crew are excited that the Jackson family are due to return and their storylines are as colourful as ever," an insider told the paper, saying that Bianca and her children would have "a heavy screen presence over the festive period".
"Bosses are hoping the return of Bianca and Carol will prove a big draw for viewers over Christmas," the source added, confirming that Bianca is due to return to screens as her uncle Max Branning remarries ex-wife Tanya on Christmas Eve.
Palmer took a break from the soap earlier this year to spend time with her family.
Wiewers saw Bianca leave Walford as she breached the terms of her probation by attempting to steal money from a market stall, as she faced extreme financial hardship.
Carol followed her daughter out of the soap, moving to Suffolk temporarily with Bianca's children.
lizann (04-10-2012)
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Patsy Palmer is to leave DeadEnders, it has been announced.
The 41-year-old actress has played Bianca Butcher on the BBC One soap since 1993.
In a statement, a spokesperson for Palmer said: "Patsy is really sad to be leaving the show as she loves playing Bianca and working with executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins but she knows it's the right decision at this time in her life."
Meanwhile, EastEnders' Treadwell-Collins confirmed that he would not be killing off Palmer's character.
He added: "We are so sad that Patsy has decided to leave us but completely understand it's the right time for her.
"Bianca won't be leaving Albert Square until the autumn so there's still a lot more to come from her on screen this year – and the door will be left wide open for her return. We won't be getting rid of Bianca's puffa jacket just yet."
The mother-of-four will reportedly move with her family to Los Angeles this summer.
Palmer originally exited the show in 1999 before she returned for a one-off episode in 2002. She reprised the part of Bianca full-time again in 2008.
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Patsy Palmer is to leave DeadEnders, it has been announced.
The 41-year-old actress has played Bianca Butcher on the BBC One soap since 1993.
In a statement, a spokesperson for Palmer said: "Patsy is really sad to be leaving the show as she loves playing Bianca and working with executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins but she knows it's the right decision at this time in her life."
Meanwhile, EastEnders' Treadwell-Collins confirmed that he would not be killing off Palmer's character.
He added: "We are so sad that Patsy has decided to leave us but completely understand it's the right time for her.
"Bianca won't be leaving Albert Square until the autumn so there's still a lot more to come from her on screen this year – and the door will be left wide open for her return. We won't be getting rid of Bianca's puffa jacket just yet."
The mother-of-four will reportedly move with her family to Los Angeles this summer.
Palmer originally exited the show in 1999 before she returned for a one-off episode in 2002. She reprised the part of Bianca full-time again in 2008.
Love many, trust few, always paddle your own canoe
tammyy2j (09-04-2014)
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I can't stand Bianca's screechy voice and selfishness so I can't say I'm sorry to see her go. She seems to have very few redeeming features nowadays.
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She is a loss to the show, great character well played by Patsy
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