Eastenders - Current Episode Discussion - VIII

[suzewebb]

Loving Jay Mitchell but when I saw him with Max in the cafe all I could think of was - he doesn't half look like Max. The casting of Jay and Abi is great - two lovely young natural actors.

[sarah c]

I worry about Jay - he needs a good dose of sun!! any paler and he will start looking like one of the creatures of the night!

[tammyy2j]

I worry about Jay - he needs a good dose of sun!! any paler and he will start looking like one of the creatures of the night!

Yes he looks sick

[Brucie]

The kids who play Jay and Abi are good young actors, and about the only 2 young characters in Eastenders who haven't been preoccupied with booze, sex, crime, being feckless and/or nasty to all and sundry etc, so why the ridiculous proposal storyline? Write something positive for them for once!

[tammyy2j]

The kids who play Jay and Abi are good young actors, and about the only 2 young characters in Eastenders who haven't been preoccupied with booze, sex, crime, being feckless and/or nasty to all and sundry etc, so why the ridiculous proposal storyline? Write something positive for them for once!

I think Jay dont want to be on his own now especially after what Ben did to Heather, he is only one showing remorse and guilt

Abi is all he has he dont want to lose her thats why he proposed

[sarah c]

The kids who play Jay and Abi are good young actors, and about the only 2 young characters in Eastenders who haven't been preoccupied with booze, sex, crime, being feckless and/or nasty to all and sundry etc, so why the ridiculous proposal storyline? Write something positive for them for once!

but when you are that age, its all big gestures and not knowing how truly to behave

Jay sees Abi moving away, so makes the big gesture to show her he means to keep with her...

its only when you're old and cynical like Max that you rein that in?

[Brucie]

Don't know many 16 year old schoolgirls that have been proposed to - outside of soapland? Given that the trip she's making is for a whole 8 weeks, I think such a "big gesture" represents a daft plotline, to fit in with the stereotypical "Eastenders girl wants to do something positive with her life, so Eastenders male does his best to stop her".

[sarah c]

Don't know many 16 year old schoolgirls that have been proposed to - outside of soapland? Given that the trip she's making is for a whole 8 weeks, I think such a "big gesture" represents a daft plotline, to fit in with the stereotypical "Eastenders girl wants to do something positive with her life, so Eastenders male does his best to stop her".

the big gesture doesnt have to be a proposal...?


but at that age when you are 'in love' it is the be all and end all, you cannot imagine not being with each other, and you go ott to show that?

and that aside, it doesnt have to be an Eastenders man that tries to subdue and control his 'woman'...? Bless, they still think we live is a machoistic world when we all know deep down the Matriach is always the leader of the pack......

[megan999]

No EE tomorrow (Monday).

EE on Tuesday at 7pm till 7.30pm.

EE double bill on Wednesday 8pm till 9pm.

If the Euro2012 Quarter final football IS NOT shown on BBC1 on Thursday, then EE will be shown double bill 7.30pm till 8.30pm.

If the Euro2012 Quarter final football IS shown on BBC1 on Thursday, then the EE double bill will be shown on FRIDAY 7.30pm to 8.30pm.

Hope this makes some sort of sense to you guys :)

[Dennis tanner]

Don't know many 16 year old schoolgirls that have been proposed to - outside of soapland? Given that the trip she's making is for a whole 8 weeks, I think such a "big gesture" represents a daft plotline, to fit in with the stereotypical "Eastenders girl wants to do something positive with her life, so Eastenders male does his best to stop her".

What is the purpose of this 8 week trip and who is paying for it.?

[parkerman]

And why Costa Rica of all places?

[sarah c]

And why Costa Rica of all places?

Abi had a scholorship I believe, and it is to 'work experience' wildlife or something because she wants to be a vet....?

[Dennis tanner]

Abi had a scholorship I believe, and it is to 'work experience' wildlife or something because she wants to be a vet....?

Why not Emmerdale?

[JustJodi]

I worry about Jay - he needs a good dose of sun!! any paler and he will start looking like one of the creatures of the night!


all he needs is a bit of glitter on his face... yup Edward Cullin's baby brother LOL

[sarah c]

Why not Emmerdale?

cos they only have one sheep???

[Dennis tanner]

cos they only have one sheep???

What about Edna's dog?

[JustJodi]

Getting confused here I thought this was an EASTENDERS thread, not Emmerdale ????? LOL

[suzewebb]

Getting confused here I thought this was an EASTENDERS thread, not Emmerdale ????? LOL

Well I suppose when something interesting actually happens in Albert Square more people will talk about it. LOL

[suzewebb]

Yes he looks sick

He lives in Albert Square and he has to see Ben Mitchell every day - wouldn't YOU look sick if that were you???

[suzewebb]

No EE tomorrow (Monday).

EE on Tuesday at 7pm till 7.30pm.

EE double bill on Wednesday 8pm till 9pm.

If the Euro2012 Quarter final football IS NOT shown on BBC1 on Thursday, then EE will be shown double bill 7.30pm till 8.30pm.

If the Euro2012 Quarter final football IS shown on BBC1 on Thursday, then the EE double bill will be shown on FRIDAY 7.30pm to 8.30pm.

Hope this makes some sort of sense to you guys :)

No it makes no sense to me at all. Why is a load of men in shorts running round and getting all sweaty given preferential treatment? Then again - Hmmmmmmm (daydreams) !!!!! Yuck just had a nasty vision of Phil Mitchell and Derek running round and getting all sweaty and NOT LIKING IT AT ALL!!!!!

[tammyy2j]

Diana back for Janice's wedding but not Pat's funeral :angry:

Loved Ricky's line to Janice about not killing this husband :lol:

BTW is you watch the show you know why I call Janine now Janice :p

[megan999]

No EE tonight due to Euro2012, quarterfinal between Portugal & Czech Republic.

EE on tomorrow night Friday, 7.30pm till 8.30pm.

Can't wait for the football to end. But then we have the Olympics to look forward to.............:(

[Dennis tanner]

Diana back for Janice's wedding but not Pat's funeral :angry:

Loved Ricky's line to Janice about not killing this husband :lol:

BTW is you watch the show you know why I call Janine now Janice :p

KIm is thick as well as unfunny

[tammyy2j]

KIm is thick as well as unfunny

I find Kimberley hilarious

[suzewebb]

I find Kimberley hilarious

I think there are several characters who are funny but not so obvious. Billy Mitchell, Max and Tanya - to name just three. They all provide subtle comedy as well as drama when required. Janine also has good comedy moments.
At present Jean is doing my head in but the actress is superb at playing someone living on the edge of her nerves - it must be exhausting.
I also find myself unusually feeling for Janine. Michael was almost human last episode but his bad man act makes Derek look like Santa!

The most pleasing characters at the moment for me are Jay and Abi. Two nice light young people going through what we've all gone through. Okay so I didn't witness a murder and I haven't been chosen to do some work abroad with animals and I wasn't engaged at their age but except for those few things and the fact that one had his dad murdered and the other had a sister who tried to kill her dad - other than that - we've all gone through what they have!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now all we need is Ben to disappear up Lucy's backside forever and my life will be complete.

[JustJodi]

Well this evenings episode was GREAT.............not going to go into detail,,,but I thought it was better than average..one thing I will mention, Janine might have torn up the copy of the pre-nup but she did not call her attorney to cancel it, so Michael is still not gonna get diddly squat.

[Glen1]

Much better episode, thought Jean, Michael and Janine acted well imo, bit of a tear jerker at the end. Good bonus seeing Derek getting a smack in the mouth.

[JustJodi]

Much better episode, thought Jean, Michael and Janine acted well imo, bit of a tear jerker at the end. Good bonus seeing Derek getting a smack in the mouth.

Oh yea I am glad Joey punched Derek in the mouth

[kayuqtuq]

I can't stand Michael, he's like a snake and gives me the creeps!

[parkerman]

Exactly what he's supposed to do. Great acting by Steve John Shepherd. :thumbsup:

[suzewebb]

Welll Michael stooped to an all time low - but it looks like it's all come back to bite him in the bum with his poor little baby. Great acting by Charlie (Janine) She actually outshone everyone in my book tonight. She so deserves best actress over Jessie Wallace for once.

Finding it so difficult to hate Michael though cos the actor Steve John Shepherd was so sweet and comical in This Life and I can't take his evilness seriously.

Not an awful lot of happy happy in this episode. Even the wedding itself and max's proposal weren't celebratory light moments.

Loved Jay again showing the angst and black and whiteness of a teenager in turmoil. Will be a shame there is no Abi for the sweet moments for a while.

Derek - who cares - panto villain!!! His daughter Alice - who cares - vacuous. And now Joey - who cares - Now if he had been half decent looking (in my opinion) I might have forgiven him for being bland - but he's no Ryan Malloy or Dennis Rickman!!!

[Dennis tanner]

Welll Michael stooped to an all time low - but it looks like it's all come back to bite him in the bum with his poor little baby. Great acting by Charlie (Janine) She actually outshone everyone in my book tonight. She so deserves best actress over Jessie Wallace for once.
There are actresses in other soaps

[lizann]

Welll Michael stooped to an all time low - but it looks like it's all come back to bite him in the bum with his poor little baby. Great acting by Charlie (Janine) She actually outshone everyone in my book tonight. She so deserves best actress over Jessie Wallace for once.

Finding it so difficult to hate Michael though cos the actor Steve John Shepherd was so sweet and comical in This Life and I can't take his evilness seriously.

Not an awful lot of happy happy in this episode. Even the wedding itself and max's proposal weren't celebratory light moments.

Loved Jay again showing the angst and black and whiteness of a teenager in turmoil. Will be a shame there is no Abi for the sweet moments for a while.

Derek - who cares - panto villain!!! His daughter Alice - who cares - vacuous. And now Joey - who cares - Now if he had been half decent looking (in my opinion) I might have forgiven him for being bland - but he's no Ryan Malloy or Dennis Rickman!!!

I got to agree Charlie is fantastic as Janine

[suzewebb]

There are actresses in other soaps

I was simply referring to amongst Eastenders cast. She is never nominated on behalf of her soap.

Personally I truly believe it's about time Emmerdale got the credit it deserves but that's for another thread!

[flappinfanny]

i do agree with reference to emmerdale, but yeap well save it for another time.

back to walford. i have been gripped the last couple of weeks, even with the flippin football messing things up. credit to the beeb for not being lack luster. superb peformances from charlie, john, jessie and special priase has to go to gillian, she certainly deserves to be nominated for best actress. a superb performance.

a nice introduction to the character of joey, easy on the eye and he can act as well.

lets hope ee can keep this standard up. unmissable at the mo. :)

[parkerman]

'EastEnders present the latest lambs to the marital slaughter

Another fairytale wedding in wonderful Walford. What could possibly go wrong?

The latest lambs to the marital slaughter are popular pauper Michael Moon and his fabulously wealthy fiancee Janine Malloy.

Like so many multi-millionaires, cartoon baddie Janine chooses to live in a pokey little terraced hovel in the wrong part of town.

Mayfair, Knightsbridge, Chelsea... no thanks. She’ll take London E20 any day.

And when you’re rolling in money where better to tie the knot than a tent in the middle of shabby Albert Square?

But this is the tiny micro-world of EastEnders... and the agoraphobic Cockney rabble are not allowed to stray more than 50 yards from the Queen Vic. It’s the law.

To add to the manic melodrama, Janine is supposed to be pregnant. And has been for at least three years if her colossal baby bump is anything to go by.

“I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s a big fat cushion stuffed up there!” squeals crazy Jean. Certainly looks like it. Big Fat Cushion Wedding.

But back to the far fetched action... and the crappy couple’s chaotic nuptials are hit by so many totally unexpected last minute hitches it’s touch and go whether the tacky ceremony will even go ahead.

Cor blimey – what a surprise. Would you Adam and Eve it? Er... yes.

Anyway, while wild-eyed Jean continues to bore for Britain about the ten grand Michael conned her out of, Kat is on his case.

“Do you even love Janine?” she asks him.

Clearly overcome by the romance of the occasion, the smitten groom-to-be replies: “She’s alright. Good in the sack. Not as good as you, mind.” Ah... isn’t that special?

After Kat informs him that Jean is all set to top herself, the ridiculously unpredictable Mr Moon suddenly confesses he sweet-talked Loonytunes into handing him the cash. Unbelievable! Literally.

Onto the main event... where Rick-a-a-y reveals a genuine talent for Shakespeare with a *beautiful speech from The Taming Of The Shrew (Janine being the shrew. Geddit?).

But just as they’re on the point of exchanging their vows Michael whisks his intended to a secluded corner of the Square and persuades her to rip up their pre-nup. Highly likely.

Then they return to say their I do’s in the nick of time... just before the blushing bride’s waters break. Oh no!

Rather too graphic scenes at the hospital as Janine’s little girl is born 11 weeks premature... and dazed Michael wanders around the delivery room getting in the way of the doctors.

Would they allow the father to go medical sight-seeing during a full scale emergency? Of course not. But in Soapland any similarities to real life are entirely unintentional.

In fairness... the BBC’s most watched programme is definitely improving. It’s still way too depressing. But shards of light are beginning to pierce the relentless darkness.

Meanwhile, the marry-go-round never stops. OMG... mad Max has proposed to tawdry Tanya! Here we go again...'

By Kevin O'Sullivan in today's Sunday Mirror.

All so very true!

[Dennis tanner]

Well this evenings episode was GREAT.............not going to go into detail,,,but I thought it was better than average..one thing I will mention, Janine might have torn up the copy of the pre-nup but she did not call her attorney to cancel it, so Michael is still not gonna get diddly squat. Don'ty bank on it. This is EE and the normal law does not apply


'EastEnders present the latest lambs to the marital slaughter

Another fairytale wedding in wonderful Walford. What could possibly go wrong?

The latest lambs to the marital slaughter are popular pauper Michael Moon and his fabulously wealthy fiancee Janine Malloy.

Like so many multi-millionaires, cartoon baddie Janine chooses to live in a pokey little terraced hovel in the wrong part of town.

Mayfair, Knightsbridge, Chelsea... no thanks. She’ll take London E20 any day.

And when you’re rolling in money where better to tie the knot than a tent in the middle of shabby Albert Square?

But this is the tiny micro-world of EastEnders... and the agoraphobic Cockney rabble are not allowed to stray more than 50 yards from the Queen Vic. It’s the law.

To add to the manic melodrama, Janine is supposed to be pregnant. And has been for at least three years if her colossal baby bump is anything to go by.

“I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s a big fat cushion stuffed up there!” squeals crazy Jean. Certainly looks like it. Big Fat Cushion Wedding.

But back to the far fetched action... and the crappy couple’s chaotic nuptials are hit by so many totally unexpected last minute hitches it’s touch and go whether the tacky ceremony will even go ahead.

Cor blimey – what a surprise. Would you Adam and Eve it? Er... yes.

Anyway, while wild-eyed Jean continues to bore for Britain about the ten grand Michael conned her out of, Kat is on his case.

“Do you even love Janine?” she asks him.

Clearly overcome by the romance of the occasion, the smitten groom-to-be replies: “She’s alright. Good in the sack. Not as good as you, mind.” Ah... isn’t that special?

After Kat informs him that Jean is all set to top herself, the ridiculously unpredictable Mr Moon suddenly confesses he sweet-talked Loonytunes into handing him the cash. Unbelievable! Literally.

Onto the main event... where Rick-a-a-y reveals a genuine talent for Shakespeare with a *beautiful speech from The Taming Of The Shrew (Janine being the shrew. Geddit?).

But just as they’re on the point of exchanging their vows Michael whisks his intended to a secluded corner of the Square and persuades her to rip up their pre-nup. Highly likely.

Then they return to say their I do’s in the nick of time... just before the blushing bride’s waters break. Oh no!

Rather too graphic scenes at the hospital as Janine’s little girl is born 11 weeks premature... and dazed Michael wanders around the delivery room getting in the way of the doctors.

Would they allow the father to go medical sight-seeing during a full scale emergency? Of course not. But in Soapland any similarities to real life are entirely unintentional.

In fairness... the BBC’s most watched programme is definitely improving. It’s still way too depressing. But shards of light are beginning to pierce the relentless darkness.

Meanwhile, the marry-go-round never stops. OMG... mad Max has proposed to tawdry Tanya! Here we go again...'

By Kevin O'Sullivan in today's Sunday Mirror.

All so very true! I don't rate Mr Sullivan. Apart from soaps, he only writes about rubbish programmes.

[parkerman]

I don't rate Mr Sullivan. Apart from soaps, he only writes about rubbish programmes.
I'm sure he'll be mortified to hear you don't rate him.

[Dennis tanner]

I'm sure he'll be mortified to hear you don't rate him.

So he should be. He's crap.

[tammyy2j]

Gillian, Charlie and Steve all played blinders as Jean, Janine and Michael in Friday's episode

[flappinfanny]

the likes of o'sullivan, shelley, hyland and bushell are pretty pointless and irrelevant. the likes of hilary kingsley, margaret forward, nina myskov and jaqui stephens were the best kind of soap critics, they knew their onions and were excellent journalists, the same cannot be said for o' sullivan and co!

[flappinfanny]

'EastEnders present the latest lambs to the marital slaughter

Another fairytale wedding in wonderful Walford. What could possibly go wrong?

The latest lambs to the marital slaughter are popular pauper Michael Moon and his fabulously wealthy fiancee Janine Malloy.

Like so many multi-millionaires, cartoon baddie Janine chooses to live in a pokey little terraced hovel in the wrong part of town.

Mayfair, Knightsbridge, Chelsea... no thanks. She’ll take London E20 any day.

And when you’re rolling in money where better to tie the knot than a tent in the middle of shabby Albert Square?

But this is the tiny micro-world of EastEnders... and the agoraphobic Cockney rabble are not allowed to stray more than 50 yards from the Queen Vic. It’s the law.

To add to the manic melodrama, Janine is supposed to be pregnant. And has been for at least three years if her colossal baby bump is anything to go by.

“I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s a big fat cushion stuffed up there!” squeals crazy Jean. Certainly looks like it. Big Fat Cushion Wedding.

But back to the far fetched action... and the crappy couple’s chaotic nuptials are hit by so many totally unexpected last minute hitches it’s touch and go whether the tacky ceremony will even go ahead.

Cor blimey – what a surprise. Would you Adam and Eve it? Er... yes.

Anyway, while wild-eyed Jean continues to bore for Britain about the ten grand Michael conned her out of, Kat is on his case.

“Do you even love Janine?” she asks him.

Clearly overcome by the romance of the occasion, the smitten groom-to-be replies: “She’s alright. Good in the sack. Not as good as you, mind.” Ah... isn’t that special?

After Kat informs him that Jean is all set to top herself, the ridiculously unpredictable Mr Moon suddenly confesses he sweet-talked Loonytunes into handing him the cash. Unbelievable! Literally.

Onto the main event... where Rick-a-a-y reveals a genuine talent for Shakespeare with a *beautiful speech from The Taming Of The Shrew (Janine being the shrew. Geddit?).

But just as they’re on the point of exchanging their vows Michael whisks his intended to a secluded corner of the Square and persuades her to rip up their pre-nup. Highly likely.

Then they return to say their I do’s in the nick of time... just before the blushing bride’s waters break. Oh no!

Rather too graphic scenes at the hospital as Janine’s little girl is born 11 weeks premature... and dazed Michael wanders around the delivery room getting in the way of the doctors.

Would they allow the father to go medical sight-seeing during a full scale emergency? Of course not. But in Soapland any similarities to real life are entirely unintentional.

In fairness... the BBC’s most watched programme is definitely improving. It’s still way too depressing. But shards of light are beginning to pierce the relentless darkness.

Meanwhile, the marry-go-round never stops. OMG... mad Max has proposed to tawdry Tanya! Here we go again...'

By Kevin O'Sullivan in today's Sunday Mirror.

All so very true!

what a pity our local chippy no longer uses newspapers to wrap our fish and chips in.

[alan45]

I don't rate Mr Sullivan. Apart from soaps, he only writes about rubbish programmes.And EE at the minute fits into both categories.

Personally I think Kevin has summed up EE to perfection. His articles are generally humourus

[alan45]

So he should be. He's crap.

Reviews are subjective and oviously The Mirror thinks Kevin is doing a good job

[Dennis tanner]

Reviews are subjective and oviously The Mirror thinks Kevin is doing a good job

My problem with him is that he very rarely comments on serious dramas and spends far too much time commenting on the same trashy nonsense and I am not referring to soaps.

[parkerman]

the likes of o'sullivan, shelley, hyland and bushell are pretty pointless and irrelevant.
Is that because they don't think that Eastenders is the greatest programme since tv was invented?

[flappinfanny]

Is that because they don't think that Eastenders is the greatest programme since tv was invented?

gosh no, certainly not! ee is far from the greatest show since tv was invented but most probably the most important to bbc1. i just feel the likes of o sullivan and co are irrelevant because they rarely have anything positive or more importantly constructive to say about television, unlike hilary kingsley.

and for the record im not a blinded obsessive ee fan who thinks the walford soap is the best thing since sliced bread!!!!!

[tammyy2j]

It great having Ricky back he isnt the sharpest tool in the box but always caring and funny

Charlie and Steve are doing superb acting as Janine and Michael really feel for them and the little one

I love how Janine always remembers Pat

[Dennis tanner]

It great having Ricky back Not really


he isnt the sharpest tool in the box I wouldn't even let him in the box

but always caring True
and funny

Not true

[megan999]

Details from the Eastenders Website:

Tue 26 June - EE as normal
Thurs 28 June - No EE
Fri 29 June - EE as normal

Mon 2 July - EE as normal
Tue 3 July - EE as normal
Wed 4 July - 8.30 to 9pm
Thu 5 July - EE as normal
Fri 6 July - EE as normal

I guess it pays to pay attention to the Wimbledom matches in case they switch it to BBC2 or something.

[megan999]

Why is Whitney so tanned?
I am also loving having Rickaay back :)
I wonder if Jean will give Michael back his St. Christopher.
Derek and his long lost family are not a good addition to EE IMO. Soon they'll have his ex-wife on the scene.
Even though I'm loving Janine/Michael/Jean storyline, I still want Ben to be brought to justice soon, before I give up caring that the horrible lad should be brought to justice! They have dragged out the Heather murder storyline too much, IMO.

[parkerman]

Why is Whitney so tanned?

Even though I'm loving Janine/Michael/Jean storyline, I still want Ben to be brought to justice soon, before I give up caring that the horrible lad should be brought to justice! They have dragged out the Heather murder storyline too much, IMO.

Very true. It makes you wonder what Inspector Marsbar is doing? Have all investigations stopped? Is the case too difficult to crack? Will it have to be referred to Amanda Redman in about 10 years time?

[lizann]

Why did Max and Phil assume it was Lucy who vandalised the car?

She didnt even ask what she was suppose to have done but still offered to pay cash

Loving Kim and Cora tonight and nice to see Christian and Syed and baby all together happy

[Dennis tanner]

Why did Max and Phil assume it was Lucy who vandalised the car?



Chip fat

[flappinfanny]

another good week for the walford soap. for those who say ee cannot do comedy need to watch fridays ep.

loved the scene with zainab and denise in the minute mart. funny :)

[Dennis tanner]

another good week for the walford soap. for those who say ee cannot do comedy need to watch fridays ep.

loved the scene with zainab and denise in the minute mart. funny :)

Zainab was about 15 feet over the top.

[flappinfanny]

but 15 feet less than sir anthony cotton of weatherfield. :)

[lizann]

another good week for the walford soap. for those who say ee cannot do comedy need to watch fridays ep.

loved the scene with zainab and denise in the minute mart. funny :)

denise and zainab work well together quite funny at times

[Dennis tanner]

but 15 feet less than sir anthony cotton of weatherfield. :)

Agreed

[parkerman]

Interesting letter in the Radio Times this week from Geoff Parr, Maidstone, Kent:

"Sorry to disappoint Janine and Michael but their wedding is null and void. Albert Square is an open space and therefore cannot be licensed for weddings, as the registrar should have known. She may have course be getting a backhander from Janine?"

[Abbie]

Yeah but people do get married outside, like on a beach etc

[lizann]

Chip fat

Lola did work in the chippy they never thought of her

[parkerman]

Yeah but people do get married outside, like on a beach etc

You're absolutely right, Abbie.

Apparently there are almost 400 licensed outdoor wedding venues in the UK. So the writer of the Radio Times letter is wrong in that respect. However, it is the case that Albert Square was probably never licensed as a wedding venue. Walford Council would have had to apply for a licence and it seems unlikely they would ever have done so.

[Abbie]

You're absolutely right, Abbie.

Apparently there are almost 400 licensed outdoor wedding venues in the UK. So the writer of the Radio Times letter is wrong in that respect. However, it is the case that Albert Square was probably never licensed as a wedding venue. Walford Council would have had to apply for a licence and it seems unlikely they would ever have done so.

Yeah I suppose, I guess we're just meant to think with all the money Janine has, she got it sorted

[Siobhan]

You're absolutely right, Abbie.

Apparently there are almost 400 licensed outdoor wedding venues in the UK. So the writer of the Radio Times letter is wrong in that respect. However, it is the case that Albert Square was probably never licensed as a wedding venue. Walford Council would have had to apply for a licence and it seems unlikely they would ever have done so.

Didn't Pat and Frank get married on the square too so they probably have a licence

[Dennis tanner]

Normal laws do not apply to Walford

[parkerman]

Didn't Pat and Frank get married on the square too so they probably have a licence

Did they? When they got married it was definitely the case that outdoor venues couldn't be licensed as it is a fairly new innovation. Even if it was possible, I still think it highly unlikely in the extreme that Walford Council would ever have applied for a licence for Albert Square to be used as a wedding venue.

[lizann]

So who did slapper Kat drop her drawers to?

Ray seems too obvious

Another ex copper from Sunhill on the show tonight

[flappinfanny]

what a utterly stupid and badly written ep. shame as ee had turned a corner and had shown real signs of improvement. i normally stick up for the walford soap, but to say weds ep was abysmal just dosent come close.

We know Kats a slapper, but she wouldnt do that to alfie again. the writers need to come up with something better than this. i dont know whether we blame bk for this or lw. either way it wasnt ee finest hour. duff duff duff duff duff

do we really care whos kats bit is????? i think the writers and production team need to grow up. :(

[Dennis tanner]

I want to know where they can find a playing field with goalposts and everything marked out for football this time of year

[parkerman]

I want to know where they can find a playing field with goalposts and everything marked out for football this time of year

Chingford Playing Fields, about 200 yards from where I live for one.

In fact there are plenty of football pitches that are left up all year.

[Brucie]

what a utterly stupid and badly written ep. shame as ee had turned a corner and had shown real signs of improvement. i normally stick up for the walford soap, but to say weds ep was abysmal just dosent come close.

We know Kats a slapper, but she wouldnt do that to alfie again. the writers need to come up with something better than this. i dont know whether we blame bk for this or lw. either way it wasnt ee finest hour. duff duff duff duff duff

do we really care whos kats bit is????? i think the writers and production team need to grow up. :(

Completely agree - Kat suddenly going into hyper-slut mode was ridiculous. Even if she did start to behave like that, she would NEVER be desperate enough to cosy up to the hyper-ugly Derek Branning! Someone should also tell Shane Ritchie that it's not just football he can't play - he has no idea how to play a drunk!

[sarah c]

I want to know where they can find a playing field with goalposts and everything marked out for football this time of year

too true Dennis, as a bit of an ex-player - even a friendly game this time of year was impossible??!!

[tammyy2j]

Terrible cringey episode last night I would even say disgusting

Kat used be a character I liked but it is hard to like her now

[parkerman]

too true Dennis, as a bit of an ex-player - even a friendly game this time of year was impossible??!!

Come to Chingford Avenue playing fields, Clacton. Everyone welcome. :)

[sarah c]

Come to Chingford Avenue playing fields, Clacton. Everyone welcome. :)

brilliant we can all form a team like the Vic!!!!

[parkerman]

brilliant we can all form a team like the Vic!!!!

Travelling might be a problem...well, not for me, obviously! :)

[Siobhan]

Come to Chingford Avenue playing fields, Clacton. Everyone welcome. :)

we have a football pitch beside us that is available all year round

[sarah c]

Travelling might be a problem...well, not for me, obviously! :)

oh I've spent many a lost weekend playing football in Clacton!!!


but bagsy not in goal!!

[sarah c]

but bagsy not in goal!!

cos thats where the fat one always goes!!!!!

[Dennis tanner]

Come to Chingford Avenue playing fields, Clacton. Everyone welcome. :)

Do they also supply and referree and linesmen this time of year?

[Siobhan]

Do they also supply and referree and linesmen this time of year?

Yeah me ma and me dad and me uncle bob are pretty good at it.. we can use jumpers for goalpost..

[flappinfanny]

a slightly better ep of ee, (well that wouldnt be hard after weds ep.) ee was helped by a woeful under performing corrie.

the kat (s**g fest who dunnit) will drag on me thinks. my moneys on derek :( liked the scenes with joey. zaniab and denise are always good value. :)

[lizann]

Michael isnt spending much time at the hospital with his wife and daughter now

The Kat affair storyline is awful

[Glen1]

Sometimes the soaps can produce a bit of magic, for me last night , a drunken Shirley climbing up the scaffold and more importantly finding Jean up there with her telescope and a flask of tea . Jean's attempts to release Shirley's grip on the sscaffold rounded it off nicely imo.

[lizann]

Sometimes the soaps can produce a bit of magic, for me last night , a drunken Shirley climbing up the scaffold and more importantly finding Jean up there with her telescope and a flask of tea . Jean's attempts to release Shirley's grip on the sscaffold rounded it off nicely imo.

Shirley was a very good drunk very beliveable at least to me anyways

The shadow that was with Kat looked tall to me maybe Jack, Michael or Ray

[Glen1]

Shirley was a very good drunk very beliveable at least to me anyways

The shadow that was with Kat looked tall to me maybe Jack, Michael or Ray

Agree Lizann, Shirley was good ,didn't appear to be a stunt actor climbing the ladder either. The shadow looked a good profile for Michael, unless it was done to throw us off the scent, certainly someone tall.

[Glen1]

Shirley was a very good drunk very beliveable at least to me anyways

The shadow that was with Kat looked tall to me maybe Jack, Michael or Ray

Agree Lizann, Shirley was good ,didn't appear to be a stunt actor climbing the ladder either. The shadow looked a good profile for Michael, unless it was done to throw us off the scent, certainly someone tall.

[JustJodi]

I think it is MAX hes such a horn dog, and he was always the PUSHY TYPE.

[JustJodi]

Michael isnt spending much time at the hospital with his wife and daughter now

The Kat affair storyline is awful

I agree Kat is getting too old to play a slapper and a tramp and a cheating wife,, shes just awful....

[Dennis tanner]

I thought that Shirley's singing was nothing special

[tammyy2j]

I thought that Shirley's singing was nothing special

She has the Eastend Factor :p

[lizann]

Hopefully a friendship or even romance happens between Jean and Andrew

Ray is a huge idiot to cheat on Kim with Kat if it is him which seems too obvious now

[lizann]

Hopefully a friendship or even romance happens between Jean and Andrew

Ray is a huge idiot to cheat on Kim with Kat if it is him which seems too obvious now

[Dennis tanner]

Ray is a huge idiot to cheat on Kim with Kat if it is him which seems too obvious now

Ray is a huge idiot to be with the awful Kim

[flappinfanny]

aunty kimberley is far to good for that plank of wood. take him and his winey woeful daughter and push off. :mad:

[tammyy2j]

I like AJ good to see other brothers besides the Mitchells and Brannings

[lizann]

Ray is a huge idiot to be with the awful Kim

She is better than Kat

[lizann]

Ray is a huge idiot to be with the awful Kim

She is better than Kat

[Dennis tanner]

She is better than Kat

I don't like either

[LostVoodoo]

It might not be Ray she's having it away with, she might just be being weird around the two becuase they're a happy couple and she's feeling guilty. Plus it's too soon and obvious for this storyline, which is apparently going to drag on forever. She'll starting flirting with or paying attention to one of the others soon.

[parkerman]

Plus it's too soon and obvious for this storyline, which is apparently going to drag on forever.

Until an explosive Christmas Day episode set to rock the Square....

[parkerman]

Plus it's too soon and obvious for this storyline, which is apparently going to drag on forever.

Until an explosive Christmas Day episode set to rock the Square....

[Dennis tanner]

Until an explosive Christmas Day episode set to rock the Square....

One of 6 good epsiodes a year

[JustJodi]

Am I the only one who is sick of Ben and his whiney " give me another chance" I loved it when Jay said he was JAY BROWN,, when Ben tried to make it that Jay was a Mitchell,,

[parkerman]

One of 6 good epsiodes a year

As many as that?

[parkerman]

One of 6 good epsiodes a year

As many as that?

[Dennis tanner]

Am I the only one who is sick of Ben and his whiney " give me another chance" I loved it when Jay said he was JAY BROWN,, when Ben tried to make it that Jay was a Mitchell,,

I also hate it when Ben keeps on about them being brothers

[tammyy2j]

Am I the only one who is sick of Ben and his whiney " give me another chance" I loved it when Jay said he was JAY BROWN,, when Ben tried to make it that Jay was a Mitchell,,

Back to Jay Mitchell tonight having Ben's back again

Why didnt Max invite Tanya when the other women showed up and are Roxy and Kat friends again now

[tammyy2j]

Am I the only one who is sick of Ben and his whiney " give me another chance" I loved it when Jay said he was JAY BROWN,, when Ben tried to make it that Jay was a Mitchell,,

Back to Jay Mitchell tonight having Ben's back again

Why didnt Max invite Tanya when the other women showed up and are Roxy and Kat friends again now

[Dennis tanner]

Back to being brothers again:nono:

[flappinfanny]

As many as that?

miaow :nono:

[megan999]

I hope that's not the last we see of AJ, he made me laugh :)

[Ruffed_lemur]

I hope that's not the last we see of AJ, he made me laugh :)

Me too. Would like to see him as a regular character.

[lizann]

Yes I hope AJ returns

[megan999]

Did anyone watch the special red button mini episode about Billy Mitchell's torch bearer experience?
I thought it was quite good :) Omid Djahlili (sp) who played the taxi driver was funny. :thumbsup:
I forgot - who nominated Billy to carry the torch in the first place?

[tammyy2j]

Did anyone watch the special red button mini episode about Billy Mitchell's torch bearer experience?
I thought it was quite good :) Omid Djahlili (sp) who played the taxi driver was funny. :thumbsup:
I forgot - who nominated Billy to carry the torch in the first place?

Any link or YT vid of it?

[JustJodi]

This evenings scene between Alfie and his cousin Michael were just great, Alfie actually did not come across a "muppet" like he usually does, he really did the job well and told Michael off I sort of had a feeling that Janine was not going to trust Michael... Now a question,,, DID JANINE AND MICHAEL get married ?? I mean did they go thru the entire ceremony, or was she whisked off to the hospital before the wedding ceremony was done and dusted ????? If they were not legally wed, then the pre-nup is null and void ???? Cora and Patrick LOL

[parkerman]

Yes they were married and Janine tore the pre-nup up anyway.

[tammyy2j]

Cora is already an EE legend imo she is a great character love her

[megan999]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebsrtVWr170
Billy's Olympic Nightmare part one

[megan999]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAhbNhTn36g
Billy's Olympic nightmare part two

[Dennis tanner]

Yes they were married and Janine tore the pre-nup up anyway.

Stupid girl!!!!

[tammyy2j]

Yes they were married and Janine tore the pre-nup up anyway.

Would her solicitor still have a copy?

[JustJodi]

Would her solicitor still have a copy?


He/She better.. but again with EE who knows The lawyer's office might have gotten flooded and lost all data LOL

[Dennis tanner]

BIlly Mitchell- professional idiot

[tammyy2j]

Does Poppy live in Dot's house?

[megan999]

EE is on different times this week:

Mon 23 July: 8-8.30pm AND 9-9.30pm
Tue 24 July: usual time
Wed 25 July: 8-8.30pm
Thu 26 July: No EE because of Olympics football Great Britain VS Senegal
Fri 27 July: No EE because of Olympics Opening Ceremony Countdown

[JustJodi]

Does Poppy live in Dot's house? yea she moved in when Fat Boy suggested it ...I think she was a tad bit better off ...

[JustJodi]

EE is on different times this week:

Mon 23 July: 8-8.30pm AND 9-9.30pm
Tue 24 July: usual time
Wed 25 July: 8-8.30pm
Thu 26 July: No EE because of Olympics football Great Britain VS Senegal
Fri 27 July: No EE because of Olympics Opening Ceremony Countdown I guess we are going to see a bit less of EE until the Olympics are over ???????

[Dutchgirl]

Even my husband paused to watch Billy run with the torch, they all seemd genuinly impressed by it all! It is of course such an honour!

[Glen1]

Two decent episodes tonight imo. Liked the banter on the tube , and Billy doing his torch run.

[flappinfanny]

ee was heads and shoulders above the northern soaps tonight, congrats to all.

[Dennis tanner]

ee was heads and shoulders above the northern soaps tonight, congrats to all.

It's nice that EE makes an effort every so often

[parkerman]

Yes, like the police just allowing Billy to get away and Lola's very convincing baby (!)

Plus don't they have ambulances in Walford?

[parkerman]

Yes, like the police just allowing Billy to get away and Lola's very convincing baby (!)

Plus don't they have ambulances in Walford?

[LostVoodoo]

Lola told them not to call an ambulance because she thought the hospital would have the baby taken into care. Much better for its well-being to have it on a dirty kebab shop floor obviously...

Actually, my favourite thing was the horrendous amount of fake tan Lola had on, she was terracotta!

[parkerman]

Lola told them not to call an ambulance because she thought the hospital would have the baby taken into care.

I must have missed that, thanks LostVoodoo.

[parkerman]

Lola told them not to call an ambulance because she thought the hospital would have the baby taken into care.

I must have missed that, thanks LostVoodoo.

[Dennis tanner]

I must have missed that, thanks LostVoodoo.

I think I did as well, mainly because I couldn't understand much of what she was saying.

However, I did hear her say, quite correctly, that she will be a totally crap mom.

[Dutchgirl]

Loved Bobby's tee.

Oh my Derek has met his (very fit indeed) match!!

[Dutchgirl]

Loved Bobby's tee.

Oh my Derek has met his (very fit indeed) match!!

[tammyy2j]

Two decent episodes tonight imo. Liked the banter on the tube , and Billy doing his torch run.

Was the second episode all live or just the part with Billy running with the torch?

Some nice comedic moments

[flappinfanny]

Loved Bobby's tee.

Oh my Derek has met his (very fit indeed) match!!

indeed :) very easy on the eye, but its the new ryan in corrie that does it for me. :):):):):):)

[JustJodi]

Is it just me or does every one show up in other peoples houses uninvited ??? Derek showed up in Ian's house,,, Phil did the same ,,, why is it the bad guys always seem to have open ended invites?????? LOL How did Derek SOBER up so quickly, he was pretty out of it when he was at the Vic,,, Joe is def. easy on the eye, and lordy did u see those guns on him , whoo hooo When did Janine and Whitney become BUDDIES ?? I know she was in her wedding cos no one else wanted to stand up with her, but now ???? I am going off on Kat, I just cringe every time she shows up on the screen, shes such a SLAPPER ( this is a polite word,, not the word I wanted to use LOL ) Tanya made a fool of herself ..over Cora and Patrick..I really thought Cora and Patrick would have made a fun couple,, now Lola,,, she is going to be interesting to watch now she has the baby, of course we will not see much of the BABY,, like Tommy and Amy and Massood's lil one.. they must have been born with built in baby sitters/nannies

[megan999]

Don't forget, EastEnders is switching to BBC2 for the next two weeks.

Monday 30 July - Usual time
Tuesday 31 July - Usual time
Thursday 2 August - Usual time
Friday 3 August - No EE

[tammyy2j]

I think Janine as hired Whitney as her live in nanny

[Dennis tanner]

Don't forget, EastEnders is switching to BBC2 for the next two weeks.

Monday 30 July - Usual time
Tuesday 31 July - Usual time
Thursday 2 August - Usual time
Friday 3 August - No EE

They should just have BB2 as the Olympic channel

[parkerman]

They should just have BB2 as the Olympic channel

There are already 24 specially designated BBC Olympic Channels....

[parkerman]

They should just have BB2 as the Olympic channel

There are already 24 specially designated BBC Olympic Channels....

[flappinfanny]

superb performances from ann mitchell and jo joyner.

the hurt and anger shown by ann was brilliantly portrayed. an amazing actor, ee are very lucky to have ann mitchell.

[flappinfanny]

im gettin withdrawl symptoms, no ee last night, having to wait til monday, oh no!!! i need my fix :(

[Dennis tanner]

superb performances from ann mitchell and jo joyner.

the hurt and anger shown by ann was brilliantly portrayed. an amazing actor, ee are very lucky to have ann mitchell.

I hope they can keep her

[flappinfanny]

if anyone missed mondays eastenders i advise them to watch it on iplayer. whether you are a fan or not is irrelevant. this is how a soap opera should be.

the performance by ann mitchell was incredible, raw, moving and left a lump in your throat. this is some of the best acting i have ever seen on television.

eastenders blew away the competition and made the likes of the drug storyline in corrie and the troubles with the kings in emmerdale irrelevant and look third rate.

[tammyy2j]

Cora is an EE legend already imo brillant character well played for Ann Mitchell

[Dennis tanner]

Cora is an EE legend already imo brillant character well played for Ann Mitchell

She is very good. So much so that she's a bit out of place in EE

[tammyy2j]

I wonder was Cora's daughter Ava the result of a rape

[LostVoodoo]

I wonder was Cora's daughter Ava the result of a rape

I've been pondering that, I feel like there's something more to the story and we've not heard the whole thing yet...

[LostVoodoo]

I wonder was Cora's daughter Ava the result of a rape

I've been pondering that, I feel like there's something more to the story and we've not heard the whole thing yet...

[tammyy2j]

I've been pondering that, I feel like there's something more to the story and we've not heard the whole thing yet...

Another board suggested the baby's father was black perhaps there is defo more to it

[JustJodi]

They should just have BB2 as the Olympic channel

I agree 100%

[flappinfanny]

the bbc is the national broadcaster, it is only right and fitting for the olympics to be on their main channel. bbc1 is the most watched channel in the uk and its only for a couple of weeks and the coverage has been brilliant.

[tammyy2j]

Why didnt Tanya or Laurel tell Lucy first they found her dad homeless instead of just having him arrive at the door looking all dishevelled

[megan999]

Why didnt Tanya or Laurel tell Lucy first they found her dad homeless instead of just having him arrive at the door looking all dishevelled
I thought that Adam Woodyatt's performance was really moving. They did a good job with his make-under (is that a real word??).

[megan999]

Why didnt Tanya or Laurel tell Lucy first they found her dad homeless instead of just having him arrive at the door looking all dishevelled
I thought that Adam Woodyatt's performance was really moving. They did a good job with his make-under (is that a real word??).

[tammyy2j]

I thought that Adam Woodyatt's performance was really moving. They did a good job with his make-under (is that a real word??).

He needed a doctor yet no one called one but I agree good performance from Adam

[Dennis tanner]

Why didnt Tanya or Laurel tell Lucy first they found her dad homeless instead of just having him arrive at the door looking all dishevelled

For some strange reason they thought that if they just took him home everything would be OK:wall::wall::wall:

[lizann]

I thought that Adam Woodyatt's performance was really moving. They did a good job with his make-under (is that a real word??).

I kept thinking Worzel Gummidge when I saw Ian :p

[flappinfanny]

what a great week for ee, a very good set of eps. :)

[megan999]

EE is still on BBC2 this week.

Usual times, except no EE on Friday.

[tammyy2j]

Great idea to have Phil who has tortured and bullied Ian in the past visit him in his fragile state

[flappinfanny]

loved shirleys line to ian about brain blessed. very funny :)

[Dennis tanner]

loved shirleys line to ian about brain blessed. very funny :)

I have never seen Brian Blessed lost for words

[megan999]

According to the official EastEnders Website, There will be 7 episodes of EE next week,
Back on BBC One.

Monday 13th August: 8-8.30pm AND 9-9.30pm

Tuesday 14th August: 7.30-8pm

Wednesday 15th August: 7.30-8pm

Thursday 16th August: 7.30-8pm

Friday 17th August: 8-8.30pm AND 9-9.30pm

[Dennis tanner]

Looks like it's one of those weeks where EE makes an effort and hopes that viewers ignore the rest of the year

[lizann]

So Ray isnt Kat's lover

I dont think Ian said Dot I thought it was Heather Trott he said to Andrew

[lizann]

Lucy kinda went ott in her reaction to Ian

[Dennis tanner]

Lucy kinda went ott in her reaction to Ian

She was worried about a visit from the Health people

[tammyy2j]

Jane should be informed now of Ian's state and come for Bobby and has Lucy even told Peter

[lizann]

When did Lucy rename the cafe Cindys?

[JustJodi]

When did Lucy rename the cafe Cindys?


Fat Boy painted it on for her a week ago I think...

[JustJodi]

Jane should be informed now of Ian's state and come for Bobby and has Lucy even told Peter


This whole thing is NUTS,,, Jane should have been told and yes even Peter,,, for heavens sake !!!!!!

[JustJodi]

lets all hope that each episode is GREAT,,, isn't Sharon due to show up that week ????? or is that the week after ?????

According to the official EastEnders Website, There will be 7 episodes of EE next week,
Back on BBC One.

Monday 13th August: 8-8.30pm AND 9-9.30pm

Tuesday 14th August: 7.30-8pm

Wednesday 15th August: 7.30-8pm

Thursday 16th August: 7.30-8pm

Friday 17th August: 8-8.30pm AND 9-9.30pm

[flappinfanny]

I have never seen Brian Blessed lost for words

:rotfl:

[flappinfanny]

ee has held up well on bbc2. next week with sharons return and the heather/ben reveal, ratings will rise further.

can ee keep up the good work? i doubt it. we will then have to wait for the christmas blockbuster.

[Dennis tanner]

ee has held up well on bbc2. next week with sharons return and the heather/ben reveal, ratings will rise further.

can ee keep up the good work? i doubt it. we will then have to wait for the christmas blockbuster.

Well summed up

[megan999]

lets all hope that each episode is GREAT,,, isn't Sharon due to show up that week ????? or is that the week after ?????


Agreed. Need quality over quantity though. Yes, Sharon making her comeback next week. I am so excited about this. Not.

[tammyy2j]

I am more looking forward to Ben being caught out next week cant wait for that and Linda as Shirley should do a cracking job she is a great actress

[JustJodi]

Agreed. Need quality over quantity though. Yes, Sharon making her comeback next week. I am so excited about this. Not.



I have to agree with you on this Megan,,, I am afraid they are going to build every storyline around SHARON ....I do not think Zee is going to like her one bit,,, they will not get along.. from what I read POOR SHARON IS GOING TO BE THE VICTIM again ( cue rolling eyes here )..I don't see any of the WOMEN currently on the show getting along with her very well at all... but will just have to wait and see,, wonder how TANGO'ed she will be this time and how HIGH her heels are LOL

[Dennis tanner]

I am more looking forward to Ben being caught out next week cant wait for that and Linda as Shirley should do a cracking job she is a great actress

I can see some nice gurning on the cards

[tammyy2j]

I can see some nice gurning on the cards

:searchme:?????? :searchme:

So Lucy goes from failing her exams to running Ian's businesses and being a cook

[parkerman]

It was strange to see Janine taking Scarlett with her when she went to find Michael. Other children just get forgotten about while their parents go off and do something else!

[Dennis tanner]

:searchme:?????? :searchme:

So Lucy goes from failing her exams to running Ian's businesses and being a cook

Not just any old cook. An award winning cook

[LostVoodoo]

To be fair, it was just an apple pie made outside in a charity cook-off, it's hardly Masterchef! I'm sure Ray would have won if he hadn't been....distracted...

[lizann]

Has Ian has a wash since his return the smell must be bad off him if not :p

[Dennis tanner]

To be fair, it was just an apple pie made outside in a charity cook-off, it's hardly Masterchef! I'm sure Ray would have won if he hadn't been....distracted...

I cannot believe that that cafe would serve home made apple pies

[lizann]

Aflie tells Tommy he is meeting his sister Scarlett and then calls Michael "Uncle Mikey"

[flappinfanny]

i say this as a big ee fan, what a let down for sharons return. stupid, ridiculous and basically a waste of time and very lazy on the part of the producers and script writers.

mondays two eps had some good points, but none of them were anything to do with sharons return. the ben/heather reveal is moving along nicely and another superb performance by adam woddyatt. the scene with ian and jean was excellent.

as for sharons return, the jurys out, too early to say, but if this was a school report it would read: ' must try harder.' :(

[lizann]

I expected Ian to burst into song at his door maybe Wonderwall he looked like a 90s rock band member :p

[tammyy2j]

Sharon's return made no sense to me she leaves her kid to go and get Phil who she hasnt seen in years and even knows where he lives

[JustJodi]

Sharon's return made no sense to me she leaves her kid to go and get Phil who she hasnt seen in years and even knows where he lives

And she whines on his door step .....same old whiney Sharon... victim of EVERY THING...and she just stood there and let her ex and his sis take off with her son....thats kid napping

[Dennis tanner]

Sharon's return made no sense to me she leaves her kid to go and get Phil who she hasnt seen in years and even knows where he lives

When someone returns it always has to be so dramatic

[lizann]

Shirley knows and about time too

[Glen1]

Thought Shirley was going to drown him in the sink ,now that would have been original, pity Phil came back too soon.

[Dennis tanner]

I always knew it was Ben

[Timalay]

It was Pretty obvious Jack is gonna have a thing for Sharon, he has always had a thing for the blondes.

[Dennis tanner]

It was Pretty obvious Jack is gonna have a thing for Sharon, he has always had a thing for the blondes.

Of course he will. She's a female in the right age group.

I do, however, note that he has always ignored Shirley:D

[flappinfanny]

linda henry is superb. shame we have sharons return this week along with the ben/heather reveal. its distracting us from the main event.

i do question whether sharons return was needed?

[parkerman]

Why is Ian still wearing that silly hat? When Shirley gave him a bath did she not wash his hair as well? At that point would it have not been wise to have thrown the hat away as surely it must have been verminous inside?

[tammyy2j]

Why is Ian still wearing that silly hat? When Shirley gave him a bath did she not wash his hair as well? At that point would it have not been wise to have thrown the hat away as surely it must have been verminous inside?

Wally is still wearing his hat think it might be glued to his head at this stage :p

Was Jack suppose to be drunk he was acting that way at first and then sobered up quickly enough

What person would go with their child to a stranger's house to dress?

Shirley on top form last night shame Phil came in

[LostVoodoo]

I think Ian is still wearing the hat so we don't notice he's wearing a wig. I imagine at some point he will get his hair 'cut' and it will come off.

Highlight of the ep for me, Sharon hissing "My son is in the kitchen eating a biscuit" at Jack, so hilariously over-the-top!

[Brucie]

Is Letitia Dean writing her own scripts? As the returning Sharon, she's already been referred to as a "Dolly Bird", and then Jack (who is regularly seen on the arms of GENUINE "Dolly Birds") is instantly hyper-flirtatious with a short, cuddly, fortysomething? Laughable. It's to be hoped that Letitia will not be displaying her chest in the ridiculously OTT porno style favoured by Jessie Wallace - I don't think the nations' stomachs could take it!

[Glen1]

Can't understand why EE spent 12 mths trying to get her return. All we get from her is "oohhh Phil" plus plenty of weeping and wailing. Nothing's changed,without being negative about it ,I can't think of a sucessful return to EE of a main character.

[flappinfanny]

Can't understand why EE spent 12 mths trying to get her return. All we get from her is "oohhh Phil" plus plenty of weeping and wailing. Nothing's changed,without being negative about it ,I can't think of a sucessful return to EE of a main character.

the only one i can think of was going back to june brown returning after her break in the 90's. but june is a different kettle of fish. :)

[flappinfanny]

I think Ian is still wearing the hat so we don't notice he's wearing a wig. I imagine at some point he will get his hair 'cut' and it will come off.

Highlight of the ep for me, Sharon hissing "My son is in the kitchen eating a biscuit" at Jack, so hilariously over-the-top!

probably a hob nob knowing shazza.

[parkerman]

I think there have been a few successful returns - Bianca, Carol, Janine, even Mandy wasn't too bad. But Sharon, on the evidence so far, definitely NOT!

[Glen1]

Yes agree Parkerman, and possibly Nick Cotton, forgot Janine & Carol left & returned .

[flappinfanny]

a very good ep tonight, superb performances all round. the tension between phil and shirl was electric. linda henry and steve mcfadden were outstanding. the scenes with lucy and ian were very good also. i can see a lot of awards going adam woodyatts way and rightly so.

mind you i couldnt watch the ep again, too draining. fridays two eps look unmissable.

[Dennis tanner]

Can't understand why EE spent 12 mths trying to get her return. All we get from her is "oohhh Phil" plus plenty of weeping and wailing. Nothing's changed,without being negative about it ,I can't think of a sucessful return to EE of a main character. Leslie Grantham was good till he messed things up for himself


a very good ep tonight, superb performances all round. the tension between phil and shirl was electric. linda henry and steve mcfadden were outstanding. the scenes with lucy and ian were very good also. i can see a lot of awards going adam woodyatts way and rightly so.

mind you i couldnt watch the ep again, too draining. fridays two eps look unmissable. Good episode. Now that Lucy understands that it's not her house, she should stop making demands

[lizann]

Can't understand why EE spent 12 mths trying to get her return. All we get from her is "oohhh Phil" plus plenty of weeping and wailing. Nothing's changed,without being negative about it ,I can't think of a sucessful return to EE of a main character.

David and Simon Wicks (ok they were brief)

Bianca, Carol, Janine and Grant also

[lizann]

I hated how Shirley forgot about Heather's murder half through and concentrated more on Phil's relationship with Sharon and then conveniently Sharon shows up again

Sharon's return is ruining what should be a top week in Enders

I think Ben will hand himself in

Sick of the sight of Ian and his stupid hat now

[flappinfanny]

David and Simon Wicks (ok they were brief)

Bianca, Carol, Janine and Grant also

imo lindsay coulson is the best actor in ee. i would put her in the same league as ali king in corrie.

[parkerman]

Cliche no.94. Ben goes missing in a thunderstorm and torrential rain.

Oh dear!

[parkerman]

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[megan999]

I can't remember why Phil was in prison before. I think it was Ben's fault, and then Ben told Marsden about Stella.

Really enjoyed the excellent acting last night. Yes, Ben disappearing into the storm was a cliche but it was still good IMO :)

Sharon is well over the top. But her son is quite good. Not as cute as Tiffany was though.

[megan999]

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[parkerman]

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[parkerman]

Thought I'd do the dots first this time.....

[Perdita]

Thought I'd do the dots first this time.....

hahahha :D

[Perdita]

Thought I'd do the dots first this time.....

hahahha :D

[Timalay]

Of course he will. She's a female in the right age group.

I do, however, note that he has always ignored Shirley:D

And right hair colour.

[tammyy2j]

imo lindsay coulson is the best actor in ee. i would put her in the same league as ali king in corrie.

I dont think Ali King is that good imo

I cant wait to see Shirley's reaction to Jay

Is Denny still eating a biscuit in Max's kitchen?

[flappinfanny]

the scenes with shirl and jay were compelling and linda henry and jamie borthwick gave superb performances. this has been ee week. can this standard continue? i doubt it, but nice while it lasted. roll on christmas day :)

[flappinfanny]

I dont think Ali King is that good imo



:eek::eek::eek:

[parkerman]

And cliche no. 95. Phil rushes to the police station but amazingly there is a hold up in the road. When has there ever been a scene in Eastenders when someone has been rushing to get somewhere that there has NOT been road works or a lorry unloading? Aaarrrggghhh!

When Phil came back from the police station, he said, "Are the boys back yet? The police won't tell me anything." How did he know that Jay was at the police station???

Apart from that, yes, it was a good episode and a good bit of suspense over will she, won't she, show the police the picture frame.

Well, I say a good episode...there was Sharon and Jack of course....:sick:

[flappinfanny]

id imagine the bbc and ee team will be a bit deflated by the over night viewing figures for ee. average figures but not amazing. corrie has had an okish week, but managed to get higher figures for part of the week. i know corrie viewers in general are more easily pleased and watch out of habbit, but ee has had a cracking week with the ben/reveal. i'd imagine the figures will rise when the officials are added and you add iplayer etc.

[Dennis tanner]

the scenes with shirl and jay were compelling and linda henry and jamie borthwick gave superb performances. this has been ee week. can this standard continue? i doubt it, but nice while it lasted. roll on christmas day :) Well summed up. That's it now for a few months:(


And cliche no. 95. Phil rushes to the police station but amazingly there is a hold up in the road. When has there ever been a scene in Eastenders when someone has been rushing to get somewhere that there has NOT been road works or a lorry unloading? Aaarrrggghhh!
and what happened to his car. You can't park there Mitchell:nono::nono:

[Glen1]

Sorry guys, maybe I was never going to be satisfied with the end of the Ben saga, I agree totally with all your comments, cracking week on EE ,and last nights episodes, superb as already said by you all ,great performances from Shirley and Jay. Ben was OK.
However the point where it unravelled imo. was the D.S. hinting for Ben's Brief to take a note to Jay,being allowed to take it into him,and suddenly Ben being charged with murder, no brief or responsible adult present, and almost straight away what looked like he was being remanded in custody,no appearance in court,being charged without forensic evidence surely the C.P.S .wouldn't agree . After waiting so long for a decent final conclusion thought it was a bit of a let down imo. Again apols for being a bit sour about it, I'll be a happy tiger in future !!!!!

[Glen1]

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[Dennis tanner]

Sorry guys, maybe I was never going to be satisfied with the end of the Ben saga, I agree totally with all your comments, cracking week on EE ,and last nights episodes, superb as already said by you all ,great performances from Shirley and Jay. Ben was OK.
However the point where it unravelled imo. was the D.S. hinting for Ben's Brief to take a note to Jay,being allowed to take it into him,and suddenly Ben being charged with murder, no brief or responsible adult present, and almost straight away what looked like he was being remanded in custody,no appearance in court,being charged without forensic evidence surely the C.P.S .wouldn't agree . After waiting so long for a decent final conclusion thought it was a bit of a let down imo. Again apols for being a bit sour about it, I'll be a happy tiger in future !!!!!

The Solicitor would be more than happy for Ben to be charged. Fees for a murder trial can be quite tasty

[tammyy2j]

Even though what he did to Heather was awful I kinda found myself feeling sorry for Ben last night in the end he did right by turning himself in I do hope Phil is also caught out

Moving performance last night from Jay

Where is Kat? I was looking forward to seeing her reaction to Sharon back over the whole Den's murder and Zoe's involvement

Since Sharon and Tanya havent been friendly since they meet I assume it will turn out that Sharon is Tanya's half sister predictable from the onset of their first meeting

[tammyy2j]

How is Marsden still in the force?

[flappinfanny]

Even though what he did to Heather was awful I kinda found myself feeling sorry for Ben last night in the end he did right by turning himself in I do hope Phil is also caught out

Moving performance last night from Jay

Where is Kat? I was looking forward to seeing her reaction to Sharon back over the whole Den's murder and Zoe's involvement

Since Sharon and Tanya havent been friendly since they meet I assume it will turn out that Sharon is Tanya's half sister predictable from the onset of their first meeting

i hope not, we know who sharons mother is and its not cora its carol hanley. the only way cora could be sharons mother if eastenders do a corrie and re write history. i dont think eastenders will go down that path, not after the stick corrie got over the betty saga!

[Dennis tanner]

How is Marsden still in the force?

Too young to retire

[lizann]

Sorry guys, maybe I was never going to be satisfied with the end of the Ben saga, I agree totally with all your comments, cracking week on EE ,and last nights episodes, superb as already said by you all ,great performances from Shirley and Jay. Ben was OK.
However the point where it unravelled imo. was the D.S. hinting for Ben's Brief to take a note to Jay,being allowed to take it into him,and suddenly Ben being charged with murder, no brief or responsible adult present, and almost straight away what looked like he was being remanded in custody,no appearance in court,being charged without forensic evidence surely the C.P.S .wouldn't agree . After waiting so long for a decent final conclusion thought it was a bit of a let down imo. Again apols for being a bit sour about it, I'll be a happy tiger in future !!!!!

Also will there be any evidence left on the frame and loads of fingerprints also

[tammyy2j]

i hope not, we know who sharons mother is and its not cora its carol hanley. the only way cora could be sharons mother if eastenders do a corrie and re write history. i dont think eastenders will go down that path, not after the stick corrie got over the betty saga!

The fact Sharon and Tanya have started off on bad terms makes me think Sharon will be Cora's daughter

[tammyy2j]

Is Lucy trying to be a mini Cindy taking Ian's businesses and moving Joey in with her to her dad's bedroom

[Glen1]

Also will there be any evidence left on the frame and loads of fingerprints also
Would have been better if Ben had topped himself ,but maybe the door's ajar for his future return heaven forbid .Why does Sharon keep running her fingers through her childs hair ,has she got a complex about it ? The kid must be fed up with it together with the biscuits he keeps having rammed down his throat.

[Glen1]

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[Perdita]

I would also expect the child to speak with more of an American accent seeing he has been living there since birth