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EASTENDERS is to make TV history by featuring a two-minute silence during a special Armistice Day episode.
The scene was so emotional that Shane Richie and Hilda Braid, the only actors involved, ended in “floods of tears”.
The pair, who play Alfie and his gran Nana Moon, are filmed in Normandy, France, visiting the spot where her husband was killed in World War Two.
The episode — to be aired on Armistice Day (November 11) — will be the first time a soap has featured the silence.
A BBC insider said: “We decided to mark Armistice Day this year because it’s such an important day.
“We thought Shane and Hilda would be brilliant.
“They are both involved in a lot of comedy plots, but they are great serious actors when given the chance.
“Their talent really shines in this episode. They were moved to tears.”
I think this is great. Really looking forward to this episode,as I think Nana Moon is great. There is also a great on screen chemistry between Hilda and Shane. Can't wait!!!!!!!!!
Carrie Bradshaw
07-09-2005, 10:43
If done well, this could be really good!! :) Not sure about Alfie's serious acting though!
callummc
07-09-2005, 12:33
alfie s crying dosn't do it for me,they should have had a the silence at the memorial stone in the square,let the cast lay reaths and jim organise organise the 2 minutes silence
sounds good... nana moons last decent storyline before she dies! and a chance for alfie to redeem himself with us eastenders fans, but the fact hes getting back with kat has none doubt improved his chances of forgivness
i think that is a really great idea
eastenders mad
07-09-2005, 14:14
thats so sweet that will be a fantastic story
i think that is a really great idea
Me too except for the fact Alfie/Shane is involved in it
I think its a great storyline and it should be good to watch.
That's great! Especially the whole two minute silence thing in the episode :)
i_luv_dennis
07-09-2005, 16:16
it is a great storyline
Richie_lecturer
07-09-2005, 21:46
If only Shane Richie would prolong his 2 minute silence by 23 hours and 58 minutes.
Carrie Bradshaw
07-09-2005, 22:08
If only Shane Richie would prolong his 2 minute silence by 23 hours and 58 minutes.
:rotfl:
I think that this is a very good idea to include armistice day or poppy day as known by most.every soap covers differant issues drugs,rape etc. But this is good thinking by the writters in this the 60th year anniversary. People these days seem to forget the two minutes silence on the 11th at 11.(I know it won't be at 11 but they are making a good point).
If only Shane Richie would prolong his 2 minute silence by 23 hours and 58 minutes.
Maybe he will be struck dumb by the whole experience
JustJodi
08-09-2005, 01:02
EASTENDERS is to make TV history by featuring a two-minute silence during a special Armistice Day episode.
The scene was so emotional that Shane Richie and Hilda Braid, the only actors involved, ended in “floods of tears”.
The pair, who play Alfie and his gran Nana Moon, are filmed in Normandy, France, visiting the spot where her husband was killed in World War Two.
The episode — to be aired on Armistice Day (November 11) — will be the first time a soap has featured the silence.
A BBC insider said: “We decided to mark Armistice Day this year because it’s such an important day.
“We thought Shane and Hilda would be brilliant.
“They are both involved in a lot of comedy plots, but they are great serious actors when given the chance.
“Their talent really shines in this episode. They were moved to tears.”
Luna when is this episode supposed to be aired ???? JJ
well remembrance day is november 11th
RealityGap
08-09-2005, 10:10
what a great plot line - well done EE bosses - Remebrance day should be marked
JustJodi
08-09-2005, 10:47
well remembrance day is november 11th
Ok in the States its called Veterans day :)
JustJodi
08-09-2005, 10:49
what a great plot line - well done EE bosses - Remebrance day should be marked
Now if EE will just keep READING our forum :rolleyes: they will only get better and better :hmm: I think it is very sweet they are involving Nana,,and good for Alfie to take her to Normandy,, what a fitting story line :)
Behemoth
08-09-2005, 12:50
This should be a really good episode. Can't wait to see it.
JustJodi
08-09-2005, 13:12
This should be a really good episode. Can't wait to see it.
me either Rob,, sounds like an excellent episode :-)
Richie_lecturer
08-09-2005, 22:35
Maybe EE bosses will bring in Michael Foot as a special guest, complete with Donkey Jacket, to mark the occasion.
[this will only mean a thing to more senior members of this forum :)]
Oh yes he was such a disgrace at the cenotaph but then what would you expect from Old Labour
Richie_lecturer
08-09-2005, 23:00
They would have sung the Red Flag instead of the Last Post if they had the chance!
yes and with EE being so politically correct now who knows
JustJodi
08-09-2005, 23:33
yes and with EE being so politically correct now who knows
Ok I googled Michael Foot,, ok so he was a British politican ?? I see he was born 1913,,I can safely presume the man is still among the living ???
http://www.brainyencyclopedia.com/encyclopedia/m/mi/michael_foot.html
Richie_lecturer
09-09-2005, 01:18
Yes, just about. He's the oldest living party leader still alive atm, though that does not say much because apart from Mrs Thatcher, the others are all under 65. Apart from ex-Chancellor Lord Healey (88), all his political aides in the Labour party are all long dead. I think if he hangs on for another year, he will succeed his predecessor as Labour leader, Jim Callaghan, as the oldest ever living party leader.
Foot was a nutcase in terms of his politics, and as a result nearly killed off the Labour party. Compare modern Labour under Blair to Labour under Foot - not the largest of timescales, and the difference is huge.
I think it will be a really nice episode, no doubt bringing a lump to the throat too, I'm sure they will do it really well.
Dutchgirl
11-09-2005, 10:02
Me too the writers should not have given Shane Ritchie this ridicoulous stoyryline with Mofie and Kalfie they should have given him more suitable storylines, like this one of november the 11th.
Me too the writers should not have given Shane Ritchie this ridicoulous stoyryline with Mofie and Kalfie they should have given him more suitable storylines, like this one of november the 11th.
After all he is the UKs favourite soap actor :rotfl:
Dutchgirl
11-09-2005, 11:15
Duh!!
This sounds really good. I think they made a good choice with the actors, especially nana moon.
sarahwelford
11-09-2005, 12:11
wonder how its going to work the programme will just not talk for 2 mins
callummc
12-09-2005, 01:37
IF theres only nanna and alfie ther ,we are going to need a 2 minute break to wake us up
JustJodi
12-09-2005, 06:27
Ok let me get this right Alfie is taking Nana Moon to Normandy to see where William "died" ok that much I understand, but is this going to be an EE nite as well, or is it just focused on their journey to Normandy.. normally if they go to location, for some reason actors do better ( Hilda and Shane might surprise us all ):searchme: :confused:
kirsty_g
12-09-2005, 15:26
yeah they could
Carrie Bradshaw
12-09-2005, 15:32
wonder how its going to work the programme will just not talk for 2 mins
I'm guessing that there will be silence for 2 mins, but we will see them walking up to or looking around the area that William was supposed to have died. It could be a really moving scene if done well!
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