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tammyy2j
13-01-2014, 18:42
Don't be surprised, he's out there now...available. I would look forward to it as they both actually can act.

Even when Max told her he loved her when she was leaving and wanted to go with her she said no not now after Bradley so I hope Stacey sticks to that

tammyy2j
13-01-2014, 18:42
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GloriaW
14-01-2014, 03:57
Even when Max told her he loved her when she was leaving and wanted to go with her she said no not now after Bradley so I hope Stacey sticks to that

Obviously, he's not good for her or anyone for that matter. I look at it from another angle though and that is that Jake Wood and Lacey Turner are two of the best actors EE has ever had along with Joy Joyner. So I enjoy watching interactions between actors who are talented.

GloriaW
14-01-2014, 03:57
Even when Max told her he loved her when she was leaving and wanted to go with her she said no not now after Bradley so I hope Stacey sticks to that

Obviously, he's not good for her or anyone for that matter. I look at it from another angle though and that is that Jake Wood and Lacey Turner are two of the best actors EE has ever had along with Joy Joyner. So I enjoy watching interactions between actors who are talented.

lizann
14-01-2014, 14:47
as well as a new head shabham also has a new bad personality

GloriaW
14-01-2014, 14:55
Which could prove interesting. She's already shot Fatboy down quite quickly.

tammyy2j
14-01-2014, 17:09
Obviously, he's not good for her or anyone for that matter. I look at it from another angle though and that is that Jake Wood and Lacey Turner are two of the best actors EE has ever had along with Joy Joyner. So I enjoy watching interactions between actors who are talented.

I agree they are great actors but they have storylines that don't resolve around affairs and sex too

tammyy2j
14-01-2014, 17:09
I'm not a fan of Shabham new so far

I don't think there is much reason to keep the Massods around

parkerman
14-01-2014, 17:22
I agree they are great actors but they have storylines that don't resolve around affairs and sex too

Perhaps Stacey will get cancer and Max will "come out" as gay. They seem to be the only other two storylines EE has at the moment.

parkerman
14-01-2014, 17:22
I agree they are great actors but they have storylines that don't resolve around affairs and sex too

Perhaps Stacey will "come out" as gay and Max will get cancer. They seem to be the only other two storylines EE has at the moment.

GloriaW
14-01-2014, 18:02
I'm not a fan of Shabham new so far

I don't think there is much reason to keep the Massods around

I've always liked Masood but the rest...blahh. Especially Tamwar and annoying AJ. Who I suspect they thought would be an amusing character but he's not; just annoying and immature. Tamwar is borderline creepy and another one I think they had hoped would play better. But again...blahh. Thank goodness Zainab is gone. Shrill hysteric who I couldn't stand much more of.

GloriaW
14-01-2014, 18:02
I'm not a fan of Shabham new so far

I don't think there is much reason to keep the Massods around

I've always liked Masood but the rest...blahh. Especially Tamwar and annoying AJ. Who I suspect they thought would be an amusing character but he's not; just annoying and immature. Tamwar is borderline creepy and another one I think they had hoped would play better. But again...blahh. Thank goodness Zainab is gone. Shrill hysteric who I couldn't stand much more of.

GloriaW
14-01-2014, 18:05
Perhaps Stacey will get cancer and Max will "come out" as gay. They seem to be the only other two storylines EE has at the moment.

Oh, cancer has infected Corrie as well and the gay theme has been going for sometime. Anthony Cotton thanks his cotton socks for that.

tammyy2j
14-01-2014, 18:08
I've always liked Masood but the rest...blahh. Especially Tamwar and annoying AJ. Who I suspect they thought would be an amusing character but he's not; just annoying and immature. Tamwar is borderline creepy and another one I think they had hoped would play better. But again...blahh. Thank goodness Zainab is gone. Shrill hysteric who I couldn't stand much more of.

Zainab is missed, I think the family aren't the same without her i.e. boring and surplus to requirements

Tamwar really needed proper storylines not to be joked on by Kat and Bianca

I found AJ funny

tammyy2j
14-01-2014, 18:08
So Spencer and Vickie are together in Australia running a pub

GloriaW
14-01-2014, 21:45
Zainab is missed, I think the family aren't the same without her i.e. boring and surplus to requirements

Tamwar really needed proper storylines not to be joked on by Kat and Bianca

I found AJ funny

You're clearly made of different stuff then I am. Zainab with her hysterics and shrill screams became unbearable. and Tamwar? Words fail. AJ funny????:wall:

GloriaW
14-01-2014, 21:45
Zainab is missed, I think the family aren't the same without her i.e. boring and surplus to requirements

Tamwar really needed proper storylines not to be joked on by Kat and Bianca

I found AJ funny

You're clearly made of different stuff then I am. Zainab with her hysterics and shrill screams became unbearable. and Tamwar? Words fail.

Perdita
14-01-2014, 22:12
They can only do what the scriptwriters/producers want them to do

flappinfanny
15-01-2014, 01:24
So Spencer and Vickie are together in Australia running a pub

:D

line of the night went to kat, when alfie gave her a stool to sit on:

'i'm runnin a stall, not joining west life.' :)

slightly off topic, i was amused by the continuity announcer when the credits were rolling at the end referring to the national television awards as the soap awards and to go the eastenders website for more details. :D

flappinfanny
15-01-2014, 01:24
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GloriaW
15-01-2014, 08:41
They can only do what the scriptwriters/producers want them to do

That's for sure. Which makes it even more impressive when you get good acting occur. Add to that what the directors incur also. Due to the insanely short time they have to refine scenes when you see someone like a Jake Wood, Lacey Turner or Joy Joyner pull off a really effective scene, it shows what good actors they are in spite of the medicore scripts and shooting schedules.

GloriaW
15-01-2014, 08:41
They can only do what the scriptwriters/producers want them to do

That's for sure. Which makes it even more impressive when you get good acting occur. Add to that what the directors incur also. Due to the insanely short time they have to refine scenes when you see someone like a Jake Wood, Lacey Turner or Joy Joyner pull off a really effective scene, it shows what good actors they are in spite of the medicore scripts and shooting schedules.

megan999
16-01-2014, 14:35
I enjoyed last night's episode.
Sharon and Phil's conversation made me laugh. She's like, "Ronnie killed Carl" like it was nothing, and then going totally over the top about Dennis.
Looks like Masood's losing the plot over Carol and Shabnam.
Who is Sonia's dad?

Dazzle
16-01-2014, 14:50
I enjoyed last night's episode.

It was excellent last night, the best episode since I started watching again recently.

I agree that Sharon wasn't very shocked about Carl's death, not when she found out Ronnie had done it, anyway. But I don't find it surprising that she's very upset about Phil's part in Dennis' death. If I remember rightly, Phil did what he did totally out of spite. It's pretty unforgiveable.

I loved seeing Sonia again, and the Jackson girls' scenes were really moving.

I'm not liking the new Shabnam so far, I'm afraid, as she's not the best actor. The storyline of her radicalization (is that the right word?) in Pakistan is interesting, though. I'm really surprised Tamwar took her side, even though I understand he found Masood drinking to be shocking. Surely Shabnam's new attitude is more shocking still? It's nice to see EE being gritty and daring.

GloriaW
16-01-2014, 15:13
Sharon wasn't laughing when she realized Phil's culpability in the death of Dennis. Sonia was the result of her mother's fling with Terry Cant, whom Sonia never knew.

parkerman
16-01-2014, 16:39
Sharon wasn't laughing when she realized Phil's culpability in the death of Dennis. Sonia was the result of her mother's fling with Terry Cant.

Obviously Terry Can.....

Sorry, I'll get my coat!

GloriaW
16-01-2014, 17:14
:cheer::clap:

Perdita
16-01-2014, 17:49
Obviously Terry Can.....

Sorry, I'll get my coat!

:lol:

Perdita
16-01-2014, 17:49
Obviously Terry Can.....

Sorry, I'll get my coat!

:lol:

hetty
16-01-2014, 22:15
Can I just ask you guys one thing..?

Why wasn't Sam Strike nominated for best newcomer at the National TV Awards? I'm just completely baffled. He is the one who deserves the nom the most!

hetty
16-01-2014, 22:15
Can I just ask you guys one thing..?

Why wasn't Sam Strike nominated for best newcomer at the National TV Awards? I'm just completely baffled. He is the one who deserves the nom the most!

tammyy2j
16-01-2014, 22:24
Can I just ask you guys one thing..?

Why wasn't Sam Strike nominated for best newcomer at the National TV Awards? I'm just completely baffled. He is the one who deserves the nom the most!

He debuted late in the year to qualify for this time maybe next year's show he will

hetty
16-01-2014, 22:29
He debuted late in the year to qualify for this time maybe next year's show he will

But the guy nominated instead.. he debuted at the same time? Sorry.. I'm just confused.

hetty
16-01-2014, 22:29
He debuted late in the year to qualify for this time maybe next year's show he will

But the guy nominated instead.. he debuted at the same time? Sorry.. I'm just confused.

tammyy2j
16-01-2014, 22:35
But the guy nominated instead.. he debuted at the same time? Sorry.. I'm just confused.

Dexter was EE early last year

tammyy2j
16-01-2014, 22:35
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Perdita
16-01-2014, 22:37
Yes, he joined January 2013 so not so new

Timalay
16-01-2014, 23:13
Really wise idea Sharon, opening a Wine bar where there is a pub and a club already. I wonder where it'll go (maybe the old Argee Bhajee/Masala Masood)

tammyy2j
17-01-2014, 00:38
Really wise idea Sharon, opening a Wine bar where there is a pub and a club already. I wonder where it'll go (maybe the old Argee Bhajee/Masala Masood)

Is that not Scarlett, Ian's restaurant place or is that where the Moon's secondhand loft was?

tammyy2j
17-01-2014, 00:38
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GloriaW
17-01-2014, 07:13
A handshake on the deal between Max and David. Match made in heaven or hell?

Will the breakthrough between Linda and Shirley be temporary or lasting?

GloriaW
17-01-2014, 07:13
A handshake on the deal between Max and David. Match made in heaven or hell?

Will the breakthrough between Linda and Shirley be temporary or lasting?

parkerman
17-01-2014, 07:49
Really wise idea Sharon, opening a Wine bar where there is a pub and a club already. I wonder where it'll go (maybe the old Argee Bhajee/Masala Masood)

I think you could be right there. I noticed the Argee Bhajee a coupled of episodes ago. Hadn't seen it for ages. This is usually a sign from the Eastenders producer/scriptwriters that something is about to be brought back into the story....

sarah c
17-01-2014, 11:05
why would Phil help Sharon open a bar when he owns the club??

Timalay
17-01-2014, 11:49
Is that not Scarlett, Ian's restaurant place or is that where the Moon's secondhand loft was?

I think Ian's restaurant was the secondhand place (that somehow got magically bigger).

*-Rooney-*
17-01-2014, 14:32
when did Sharon become so weak and controlled by phil. she finds out he went to Shirley first, but she turned him down so he turned to Sharon. she then finds out that love of her life/step brother and father of her child, dennis is only dead because of phil and she forgives him. does she have no self respect anymore its like watching angie and den the next generation

Kim
17-01-2014, 15:49
A handshake on the deal between Max and David. Match made in heaven or hell?

Will the breakthrough between Linda and Shirley be temporary or lasting?

Must be temporary. I've a feeling we haven't heard the last of the fire that Linda mentioned in her first episode.

tammyy2j
17-01-2014, 16:40
It is hard to believe Sharongate was a big storyline for EE considering how dull and boring a couple Sharon and Phil are

tammyy2j
17-01-2014, 16:40
when did Sharon become so weak and controlled by phil. she finds out he went to Shirley first, but she turned him down so he turned to Sharon. she then finds out that love of her life/step brother and father of her child, dennis is only dead because of phil and she forgives him. does she have no self respect anymore its like watching angie and den the next generation

Only worse and with zero chemistry

hetty
17-01-2014, 17:45
Sorry, I'm new to Eastenders. Why doesn't it air on Wednesdays? Does anyone know?

Dazzle
17-01-2014, 18:16
Sorry, I'm new to Eastenders. Why doesn't it air on Wednesdays? Does anyone know?

EE's usual air days are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. We've been having an extra episode on Wednesdays for the last couple of weeks, but I believe it'll go back to the usual schedule next week.

Are you enjoying it so far?

As for Phil and Sharon, I'm hoping there's a reason behind her bizarre decision to stay with him - like she's just after his money for the new bar, for example. I think they work well together.

hetty
17-01-2014, 19:01
EE's usual air days are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. We've been having an extra episode on Wednesdays for the last couple of weeks, but I believe it'll go back to the usual schedule next week.

Are you enjoying it so far?

As for Phil and Sharon, I'm hoping there's a reason behind her bizarre decision to stay with him - like she's just after his money for the new bar, for example. I think they work well together.

But why only four days? Is there a reason? Most soaps are usually on for five days a week! I just find it a bit odd that's all. But thanks for your reply :)

Yes! I'm enjoying it very much :) What made me fall for Eastenders was the Johnny storyline, but I think the soap overall is quite good! I like all the characters, but the Carters, and the woman having twins and her husband.. those are my faves! :)

hetty
17-01-2014, 19:01
EE's usual air days are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. We've been having an extra episode on Wednesdays for the last couple of weeks, but I believe it'll go back to the usual schedule next week.

Are you enjoying it so far?

As for Phil and Sharon, I'm hoping there's a reason behind her bizarre decision to stay with him - like she's just after his money for the new bar, for example. I think they work well together.

ETA: Sorry, double post.

Dazzle
17-01-2014, 19:16
But why only four days? Is there a reason? Most soaps are usually on for five days a week! I just find it a bit odd that's all.

Well the only soaps I watch that are on 5 days a week are the Aussie ones, so I don't find it odd. Corrie has 5 episodes a week, but they're spread over 3 days.

EE and Corrie (and probably Emmerdale too) started out with only a couple of episodes a week, and have slowly increased these over the years. Lots of people think there are too many episodes on each week which causes a decrease in quality (which I don't necessarily agree with). So, having 4 or 5 episodes a week is a relatively recent development for UK soaps.

I'm glad you're enjoying EE. I've recently started re-watching after more than a year's break, and I'm enjoying it again too :)

If you want to avoid double-posting, use the "Go Advanced" option. There's a glitch in the system that causes the double posts :)

hetty
17-01-2014, 19:53
Well the only soaps I watch that are on 5 days a week are the Aussie ones, so I don't find it odd. Corrie has 5 episodes a week, but they're spread over 3 days.

EE and Corrie (and probably Emmerdale too) started out with only a couple of episodes a week, and have slowly increased these over the years. Lots of people think there are too many episodes on each week which causes a decrease in quality (which I don't necessarily agree with). So, having 4 or 5 episodes a week is a relatively recent development for UK soaps.

I'm glad you're enjoying EE. I've recently started re-watching after more than a year's break, and I'm enjoying it again too :)

If you want to avoid double-posting, use the "Go Advanced" option. There's a glitch in the system that causes the double posts :)

Thanks for the reply :)

It still sucks that we only get four days worth of episodes every week though. I'm used to five episodes on all the American and Aussie soaps. I sorta feel cheated. I want more! Like you said.. even Corrie has 5 episodes a week, so why can't Eastenders have it too? I feel like they experimented with five episodes when the Carter family arrived. Maybe they thought if it was successful then they'd do it more, especially on big occasions, with huge and important storylines. That at least gives me hope that maybe they'll try five episodes a week again in the future :)

GloriaW
17-01-2014, 20:04
EE's usual air days are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. We've been having an extra episode on Wednesdays for the last couple of weeks, but I believe it'll go back to the usual schedule next week.

Are you enjoying it so far?

As for Phil and Sharon, I'm hoping there's a reason behind her bizarre decision to stay with him - like she's just after his money for the new bar, for example. I think they work well together.

Originally I thought she was just enduring it because she was in love, but I have my doubts now after the Dennis revelation.

GloriaW
17-01-2014, 20:04
EE's usual air days are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. We've been having an extra episode on Wednesdays for the last couple of weeks, but I believe it'll go back to the usual schedule next week.

Are you enjoying it so far?

As for Phil and Sharon, I'm hoping there's a reason behind her bizarre decision to stay with him - like she's just after his money for the new bar, for example. I think they work well together.

Originally I thought she was just enduring it because she was in love, but I have my doubts now after the Dennis revelation.

Dazzle
17-01-2014, 20:14
It still sucks that we only get four days worth of episodes every week though. I'm used to five episodes on all the American and Aussie soaps. I sorta feel cheated. I want more! Like you said.. even Corrie has 5 episodes a week, so why can't Eastenders have it too? I feel like they experimented with five episodes when the Carter family arrived. Maybe they thought if it was successful then they'd do it more, especially on big occasions, with huge and important storylines. That at least gives me hope that maybe they'll try five episodes a week again in the future :)

There have been other occasions when EE have done 5 episodes a week, so I'm sure it'll happen again on big storylines :)

I know what you mean about feeling cheated though - I really miss the soaps on the weekends and on days they're not aired as usual. I do feel a bit sad admitting that though :D


Originally I thought she was just enduring it because she was in love, but I have my doubts now after the Dennis revelation.

I hope that isn't the end of the matter!

lizann
17-01-2014, 23:20
does shirley know carl is dead if so blackmail phil

poor belle

Kim
18-01-2014, 01:14
I think maybe five episodes a week was something that Dominic Treadwell Collins wanted to try. He's made a very positive impression in his first months in the job so I'm not surprised that EastEnders have been given the extra air time. I can't ever remember it being on for 5 days a week before though, unless it was Christmas/New Year or to make up for them missing an episode either the week before or the week after.

Whose test do we think it is?

flappinfanny
18-01-2014, 01:33
may be liam's the daddy and cindy is in the pudding club? but again is that to obvious?

GloriaW
18-01-2014, 08:09
I hope that isn't the end of the matter![/QUOTE]

OH, I feel sure it will all unravel.

hetty
18-01-2014, 09:02
Do you know how long Gary Lucy is out for? I know he did Dancing on Ice, but I was under the impression that he did both Eastenders and DOI?! He himself said, when someone asked him how he did both Eastenders and DOI, "with great difficulty". Doesn't that mean he's doing both? Or else he would have said "I'm not on Eastenders as long as I'm doing DOI". I'm sorry.. I'm just confused. Someone else told me he'd be out for two months. That's why I'm asking.

GloriaW
18-01-2014, 12:41
Do you know how long Gary Lucy is out for? I know he did Dancing on Ice, but I was under the impression that he did both Eastenders and DOI?! He himself said, when someone asked him how he did both Eastenders and DOI, "with great difficulty". Doesn't that mean he's doing both? Or else he would have said "I'm not on Eastenders as long as I'm doing DOI". I'm sorry.. I'm just confused. Someone else told me he'd be out for two months. That's why I'm asking.

Haven't found a definitive answer yet but I look forward to his return. A good villian is worth his weight in gold on these soaps.

GloriaW
18-01-2014, 12:41
Do you know how long Gary Lucy is out for? I know he did Dancing on Ice, but I was under the impression that he did both Eastenders and DOI?! He himself said, when someone asked him how he did both Eastenders and DOI, "with great difficulty". Doesn't that mean he's doing both? Or else he would have said "I'm not on Eastenders as long as I'm doing DOI". I'm sorry.. I'm just confused. Someone else told me he'd be out for two months. That's why I'm asking.

Haven't found a definitive answer yet but I look forward to his return. A good villian is worth his weight in gold on these soaps.

*-Rooney-*
18-01-2014, 12:52
so whos pregnant, if not Bianca, lauren or whitney? I really thought it was lauren

parkerman
18-01-2014, 14:01
Dot.

hetty
18-01-2014, 16:38
Haven't found a definitive answer yet but I look forward to his return. A good villian is worth his weight in gold on these soaps.

I want him together with Johnny tbh. He looked genuinely concerned for Johnny. He asked Johnny twice how he was doing. I think he really does care about him, underneath that cold exterior. I have never seen him act this way about someone else. Hopefully I'm not wrong, and the writers will pair them up in the future, when Gary is back from DOI. I think the actors have amazing chemistry, and they just make the relationship work between Johnny and Danny. It would be such a shame to have Johnny get a different boyfriend, when he has such amazing chemistry with Danny already! :)

Kim
18-01-2014, 19:47
may be liam's the daddy and cindy is in the pudding club? but again is that to obvious?

I was thinking a who's the Daddy storyline between Liam and TJ.

Lauren and Whitney were the obvious suspects for the test so Liam and Cindy isn't that obvious. I believed her a month or so ago when she said she hadn't slept with him.

lizann
18-01-2014, 23:14
I was thinking a who's the Daddy storyline between Liam and TJ.

Lauren and Whitney were the obvious suspects for the test so Liam and Cindy isn't that obvious. I believed her a month or so ago when she said she hadn't slept with him.

nikki by terry or cindy by terry's son

lizann
18-01-2014, 23:14
I was thinking a who's the Daddy storyline between Liam and TJ.

Lauren and Whitney were the obvious suspects for the test so Liam and Cindy isn't that obvious. I believed her a month or so ago when she said she hadn't slept with him.

nikki by terry or cindy by terry's son

Kim
19-01-2014, 01:41
nikki by terry or cindy by terry's son

Hadn't thought of Nikki but if it is her I bet it's not Terry's and she's pretending it is to stir up trouble.

hetty
19-01-2014, 04:15
I cannot believe Gary Lucy is leaving Eastenders! I am so upset I might cry! I've been hated on for weeks for shipping Penter. All the haters said they were never gonna happen. I always had a hope they would. I guess they were right all along. This sucks so much. I only wanted Johnny to be with Danny. I don't care anymore now though. I'm so pissed off at the writers/producers/whoever made this decision. I still believe they could do a lot more with the Danny character. I don't understand the decision to let him go.

But ok.. one less show to watch. Fine by me. I will not watch Eastenders again. Penter was the only reason I cares about Eastenders. I won't watch unless Penter is happening.

hetty
19-01-2014, 04:15
ETA: sorry, forgot to use the advanced option to avoid double post.

GloriaW
19-01-2014, 09:49
QUOTE=parkerman;801718]Dot.[/QUOTE]

Mystery solved!:rotfl:

parkerman
19-01-2014, 09:55
I've been hated on for weeks for shipping Penter. Penter was the only reason I cares about Eastenders. I won't watch unless Penter is happening.

What?????????????????????????? :confused:

Perdita
19-01-2014, 10:35
I cannot believe Gary Lucy is leaving Eastenders! I am so upset I might cry! I've been hated on for weeks for shipping Penter. All the haters said they were never gonna happen. I always had a hope they would. I guess they were right all along. This sucks so much. I only wanted Johnny to be with Danny. I don't care anymore now though. I'm so pissed off at the writers/producers/whoever made this decision. I still believe they could do a lot more with the Danny character. I don't understand the decision to let him go.

But ok.. one less show to watch. Fine by me. I will not watch Eastenders again. Penter was the only reason I cares about Eastenders. I won't watch unless Penter is happening.

Who is/was Penter??? :searchme:

Perdita
19-01-2014, 10:35
I cannot believe Gary Lucy is leaving Eastenders! I am so upset I might cry! I've been hated on for weeks for shipping Penter. All the haters said they were never gonna happen. I always had a hope they would. I guess they were right all along. This sucks so much. I only wanted Johnny to be with Danny. I don't care anymore now though. I'm so pissed off at the writers/producers/whoever made this decision. I still believe they could do a lot more with the Danny character. I don't understand the decision to let him go.

But ok.. one less show to watch. Fine by me. I will not watch Eastenders again. Penter was the only reason I cares about Eastenders. I won't watch unless Penter is happening.

Who is/was Penter??? :searchme:

parkerman
19-01-2014, 10:46
Who is/was Penter??? :searchme:

It's not just me then!

Perdita
19-01-2014, 11:59
Nope, no idea what hetty is on about

sarah c
19-01-2014, 13:30
Nope, no idea what hetty is on about

Even if it's predictive text gone haywire, I've no idea who it can be??

sarah c
19-01-2014, 13:30
....

*-Rooney-*
19-01-2014, 13:46
nikki by terry or cindy by terry's son

still doesn't explain how it got in the bin in biancas house, terry and his kids no longer live there

megan999
19-01-2014, 15:01
Who is/was Penter??? :searchme:
(Danny) Pennant and (Johnny) Carter?
Nickname for them, like Kalfie, etc.

*-Rooney-*
19-01-2014, 16:40
(Danny) Pennant and (Johnny) Carter?
Nickname for them, like Kalfie, etc.

didn't actually know dannys second name, tbh im not a danny fan I hope he does leave permanently (sorry to the danny fans out there)

*-Rooney-*
19-01-2014, 16:40
(Danny) Pennant and (Johnny) Carter?
Nickname for them, like Kalfie, etc.

didn't actually know dannys second name, tbh im not a danny fan I hope he does leave permanently (sorry to the danny fans out there)

Cant wait for Stacey to return tho

*-Rooney-*
19-01-2014, 16:53
nice to see linda and Shirley reunite, and together they will both hate and plot war against Sharon and her new bar - should be fun

Perdita
19-01-2014, 17:23
(Danny) Pennant and (Johnny) Carter?
Nickname for them, like Kalfie, etc.

Thank you, I thought it might be something like that but could not think of who was meant by it ... a storyline not happening in a soap would not stop me watching it ... just saying

Perdita
19-01-2014, 17:23
(Danny) Pennant and (Johnny) Carter?
Nickname for them, like Kalfie, etc.

Thank you, I thought it might be something like that but could not think of who was meant by it ... a storyline not happening in a soap would not stop me watching it ... just saying

Perdita
19-01-2014, 18:12
I cannot believe Gary Lucy is leaving Eastenders! I am so upset I might cry! I've been hated on for weeks for shipping Penter. All the haters said they were never gonna happen. I always had a hope they would. I guess they were right all along. This sucks so much. I only wanted Johnny to be with Danny. I don't care anymore now though. I'm so pissed off at the writers/producers/whoever made this decision. I still believe they could do a lot more with the Danny character. I don't understand the decision to let him go.

But ok.. one less show to watch. Fine by me. I will not watch Eastenders again. Penter was the only reason I cares about Eastenders. I won't watch unless Penter is happening.

If it happens, it is not going to be for long as Gary Lucy has already left EastEnders

Dazzle
19-01-2014, 18:12
But ok.. one less show to watch. Fine by me. I will not watch Eastenders again. Penter was the only reason I cares about Eastenders. I won't watch unless Penter is happening.

I think you should carry on watching for a while...you'll probably get into some of the other characters then. You haven't been watching long enough to get to know all the characters :)

GloriaW
19-01-2014, 20:28
I cannot believe Gary Lucy is leaving Eastenders! I am so upset I might cry! I've been hated on for weeks for shipping Penter. All the haters said they were never gonna happen. I always had a hope they would. I guess they were right all along. This sucks so much. I only wanted Johnny to be with Danny. I don't care anymore now though. I'm so pissed off at the writers/producers/whoever made this decision. I still believe they could do a lot more with the Danny character. I don't understand the decision to let him go.

But ok.. one less show to watch. Fine by me. I will not watch Eastenders again. Penter was the only reason I cares about Eastenders. I won't watch unless Penter is happening.

The idiots have done it again; let go of a good villian. Was disapointed big time when Jamie Foreman left, now Gary Lucy. These soaps need an effective villian to work around.

GloriaW
19-01-2014, 20:29
didn't actually know dannys second name, tbh im not a danny fan I hope he does leave permanently (sorry to the danny fans out there)

Cant wait for Stacey to return tho

Lacey Turner returning is good news. A soap actress who can act for a change.

lizann
19-01-2014, 20:55
does alfie not need a work visa for australia or is he too old?

Perdita
19-01-2014, 21:45
Why has he gone to OZ? Missed that bit :o

GloriaW
20-01-2014, 07:51
That's what that gambling money was all about.

parkerman
20-01-2014, 09:30
Alfie is going out to Oz for a month to help Spencer open a new bar,which he hopes is going to earn him loads of dosh.

tammyy2j
20-01-2014, 16:36
I want to see Mas get really really drunk

GloriaW
20-01-2014, 16:41
I want to see Mas get really really drunk

I'd pay to see that!

GloriaW
20-01-2014, 16:41
I want to see Mas get really really drunk

I'd pay to see that!

Perdita
20-01-2014, 18:22
But why only four days? Is there a reason? Most soaps are usually on for five days a week! I just find it a bit odd that's all. But thanks for your reply :)

Yes! I'm enjoying it very much :) What made me fall for Eastenders was the Johnny storyline, but I think the soap overall is quite good! I like all the characters, but the Carters, and the woman having twins and her husband.. those are my faves! :)

Reply from the BBC when I asked the question why EE is not being shown on a Wednesday :

As the UK’s public service broadcaster, we do a great deal of research to inform what programmes we commission and where we place them in our schedules. When formulating the schedules, we do try to take into account audience expectations related to both the channel and the time of the broadcast, and of the variety of content we provide. We know that not everyone will agree with our choices when scheduling programmes. These are subjective decisions and we accept that not everyone will think that we are correct on each occasion.

moonstorm
20-01-2014, 19:02
What a lot of words just to say, we shoved a couple extra episodes in lol

lizann
20-01-2014, 22:03
so cindy is up the duffer by terry junior is she not underage for sex?

Kim
21-01-2014, 00:42
so cindy is up the duffer by terry junior is she not underage for sex?

Cindy is yeah, she's 15. Not sure how old TJ is supposed to be, but as he's been seen in a school uniform, I would assume 15/16.

Wouldn't be surprised if Liam is also a potential father. He looked very nervy tonight.

tammyy2j
21-01-2014, 01:24
Terrible acting by Jamie as Jake

tammyy2j
21-01-2014, 01:24
Cindy is yeah, she's 15. Not sure how old TJ is supposed to be, but as he's been seen in a school uniform, I would assume 15/16.

Wouldn't be surprised if Liam is also a potential father. He looked very nervy tonight.

Ian will force an abortion on her

I'd prefer Whitney pregnant by Johnny cue lots of battles then between grannies to be Bianca and Linda :p

GloriaW
21-01-2014, 07:41
Ian will force an abortion on her

I'd prefer Whitney pregnant by Johnny cue lots of battles then between grannies to be Bianca and Linda :p

Could be epic!

GloriaW
21-01-2014, 07:41
Ian will force an abortion on her

I'd prefer Whitney pregnant by Johnny cue lots of battles then between grannies to be Bianca and Linda :p

Could be epic!

megan999
21-01-2014, 14:55
Terrible acting by Jamie as Jake
I actually enjoyed his acting last night :)
Good episode last night.
Can't see Cindy keeping the baby. Doesn't seem like the maternal type.
Also, was Cindy allowed to keep the money she stole from Phil then??

GloriaW
21-01-2014, 16:24
She's some trouble magnet!

tammyy2j
21-01-2014, 16:30
I actually enjoyed his acting last night :)
Good episode last night.
Can't see Cindy keeping the baby. Doesn't seem like the maternal type.
Also, was Cindy allowed to keep the money she stole from Phil then??

Ian and Peter returned it to Phil and I assume Sharon is spending it loads now shopping :p

tammyy2j
21-01-2014, 16:30
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GloriaW
21-01-2014, 16:31
Ian and Peter returned it to Phil and I assume Sharon is spending it loads now shopping :p

Sharon needs it to buy all those tents she's been wearing. She's gone up a few dress sizes in recent times.

GloriaW
21-01-2014, 16:31
Ian and Peter returned it to Phil and I assume Sharon is spending it loads now shopping :p

Sharon needs it to buy all those tents she's been wearing. She's gone up a few dress sizes in recent times.

lizann
21-01-2014, 22:27
Cindy is yeah, she's 15. Not sure how old TJ is supposed to be, but as he's been seen in a school uniform, I would assume 15/16.

Wouldn't be surprised if Liam is also a potential father. He looked very nervy tonight.

liam wishes he was in frame

lizann
21-01-2014, 22:27
sadie and mick very friendly

GloriaW
22-01-2014, 08:18
sadie and mick very friendly

I was going to pose a question today. Do we smell the preview to an affair between those two? Linda certainly is edgy about it all.
The chemistry is there and she's truly a damsel in distress right now and he's a willing shoulder to cry on it seems.

GloriaW
22-01-2014, 08:18
sadie and mick very friendly

I was going to pose a question today. Do we smell the preview to an affair between those two? Linda certainly is edgy about it all.
The chemistry is there and she's truly a damsel in distress right now and he's a willing shoulder to cry on it seems.

Kim
23-01-2014, 00:15
I don't see Cindy as the maternal type, but then I don't see her wanting to go through with an abortion either, for no other reason than that was what Lucy did. Don't think they'd repeat it with someone's half sister.

I'm convinced Cindy has had a one night stand with Liam, and more with TJ. There must be a who's the Daddy storyline coming up.

Kim
23-01-2014, 00:17
I was going to pose a question today. Do we smell the preview to an affair between those two? Linda certainly is edgy about it all.
The chemistry is there and she's truly a damsel in distress right now and he's a willing shoulder to cry on it seems.

I was thinking that but I believe that was her last appearance.

GloriaW
23-01-2014, 09:14
I was thinking that but I believe that was her last appearance.

It appears so, but is the actress leaving for good? Anyone got that info?

GloriaW
23-01-2014, 09:14
I was thinking that but I believe that was her last appearance.

It appears so, but is the actress leaving for good? Anyone got that info?

megan999
23-01-2014, 15:45
I was thinking that but I believe that was her last appearance.
That's a shame, I was getting used to her and Bella too.

sarah c
23-01-2014, 16:24
That's a shame, I was getting used to her and Bella too.

pity they didnt stay and chuck slimey Jake out!!

GloriaW
23-01-2014, 16:52
From what I've found she herself has confirmed leaving but of course unless they cut someones head off, they always can return. So my feeling remains that the groundwork for an affair with her and Mick has been laid.

flappinfanny
23-01-2014, 21:20
after watchin tonight's eastender's i don't think i will ever eat another meat pie again. its enough to turn you into a lentil sniffing veggie. :D

Perdita
23-01-2014, 21:27
hmmmm you could, of course, make your own pies, then you know what is in it :D

GloriaW
23-01-2014, 21:46
after watchin tonight's eastender's i don't think i will ever eat another meat pie again. its enough to turn you into a lentil sniffing veggie. :D

Dog tags are always dead giveaways!:sick: Shirley's going all Sweeney Todd!

Dazzle
23-01-2014, 21:50
...its enough to turn you into a lentil sniffing veggie. :D

Hey, do you mind...I'm one of those lentil sniffing veggies :D

GloriaW
23-01-2014, 21:55
Hey, do you mind...I'm one of those lentil sniffing veggies :D

Looking at your avatar the last thing I would mention is rabbit stew.:p

Dazzle
23-01-2014, 21:58
Looking at your avatar the last thing I would mention is rabbit stew.:p

:angry::angry::angry::angry::angry::angry::D

flappinfanny
24-01-2014, 00:47
Hey, do you mind...I'm one of those lentil sniffing veggies :D


sorry. :)

flappinfanny
24-01-2014, 00:49
Looking at your avatar the last thing I would mention is rabbit stew.:p

:rotfl:

lizann
24-01-2014, 00:52
so cindy is keeping her baby i'd say she will try and get liam to be the fall guy

GloriaW
24-01-2014, 08:07
so cindy is keeping her baby i'd say she will try and get liam to be the fall guy

I don't see that occurring to be honest.

GloriaW
24-01-2014, 08:07
so cindy is keeping her baby i'd say she will try and get liam to be the fall guy

I don't see that occurring to be honest.

GloriaW
24-01-2014, 08:12
Nancy stuck it to Wayne quite effectively as her proud parents looked on.:clap:

megan999
24-01-2014, 11:20
I don't see Cindy as the maternal type, but then I don't see her wanting to go through with an abortion either, for no other reason than that was what Lucy did. Don't think they'd repeat it with someone's half sister.
I've forgotten, who was the father of Lucy's baby (the one she aborted)?
Another good episode last night, hopefully a sign of good things to come.
I've been enjoying Jake's storyline. Possibly an exit for him last night?

Perdita
24-01-2014, 12:10
I've forgotten, who was the father of Lucy's baby (the one she aborted)?
Another good episode last night, hopefully a sign of good things to come.
I've been enjoying Jake's storyline. Possibly an exit for him last night?

Leon was the father, from E20 spinoff if I remember rightly

Perdita
24-01-2014, 12:10
I've forgotten, who was the father of Lucy's baby (the one she aborted)?
Another good episode last night, hopefully a sign of good things to come.
I've been enjoying Jake's storyline. Possibly an exit for him last night?

Leon was the father, from E20 spinoff if I remember rightly

Timalay
24-01-2014, 14:43
Brilliant acting by Jacqueline Jossa last night imo.

GloriaW
24-01-2014, 17:08
Brilliant acting by Jacqueline Jossa last night imo.

I don't know as it was exactly brilliant but certainly effective given the script and the whole storyline.

GloriaW
24-01-2014, 17:08
Brilliant acting by Jacqueline Jossa last night imo.

I don't know as it was exactly brilliant but certainly effective given the script and the whole storyline.

Dazzle
24-01-2014, 19:44
I missed last night's (Thursday's) episode - can anyone give me a quick summary? :)

Kim
24-01-2014, 22:47
I missed last night's (Thursday's) episode - can anyone give me a quick summary? :)

Jake drove while drunk after forcing Lauren into the car. He hit Kat's buggy (but not Kat.) It was the meat in the buggy and not Tommy. Shirley gave Kat £150 for the meat. Linda offered Kat and Bianca one of the pies that had the meat in and Bianca was going to try one but Kat dragged Bianca out telling her she didn't want to try the pies. Johnny later found a dog tag in the meat and Shirley asked Kat for a refund, who refused telling her that she should keep quiet as she'd been serving it to customers. Jake disappeared thinking that Tommy was in the buggy and Lauren tracked him down.

Cindy went to the abortion clinic with TJ and Linda, but TJ later left her and Linda alone. Cindy implied to him that she'd gone through with it but actually kept the baby.

Nikki turned up after David called her and he told Nikki that TJ had got a girl into trouble.

Linda caught Wayne showing his phone around and laughing. Nancy figured that they were pictures of her and showed the whole pub pictures of Wayne on a laptop to get her own back, saying that there wasn't a big finale :lol:

Kim
24-01-2014, 22:48
Don't like Aleks!!! Why do I think he's got his eye on Kat?

flappinfanny
25-01-2014, 01:19
yes i think so. slimy.

lady di is a real star. love her scenes with shirley. :D

flappinfanny
25-01-2014, 01:19
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GloriaW
25-01-2014, 07:40
yes i think so. slimy.

lady di is a real star. love her scenes with shirley. :D

Just like in Casablanca, "I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship."

GloriaW
25-01-2014, 07:40
yes i think so. slimy.

lady di is a real star. love her scenes with shirley. :D

Just like in Casablanca, "I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship."

GloriaW
25-01-2014, 07:42
:cheer:Sharon should remember, pride goeth before a fall. And did love how Shirley referred to her as a "menopausal Barbie."

flappinfanny
25-01-2014, 14:13
all the soaps ratings seemed low last night as did the shares. it was only the first corrie at 7:30 that was decent, the 2nd at 8:30 was pretty low. perhaps it was that friday feeling. the emmerdale viewers were in bed, corrie viewers were at gala and eastenders viewers were ... i dread to think! :o

GloriaW
25-01-2014, 14:56
all the soaps ratings seemed low last night as did the shares. it was only the first corrie at 7:30 that was decent, the 2nd at 8:30 was pretty low. perhaps it was that friday feeling. the emmerdale viewers were in bed, corrie viewers were at gala and eastenders viewers were ... i dread to think! :o

Doesn't bear thinking about but it probably involved let us say, states of altered consciousness.:nono:

Ruffed_lemur
25-01-2014, 17:27
Brilliant acting by Jacqueline Jossa last night imo.

I thought so too.

LostVoodoo
25-01-2014, 22:31
I really couldn't give a toss about Cindy being pregnant, they've done nothing with her character since they brought her in and it just seems like they're thinking of something to do with her. And what we have seen of her hasn't been very endearing, but probably like Lola she'll have a total personality transplant once she becomes a mum. And TJ has hardly been in it either, so I don't care if he's the father...

GloriaW
26-01-2014, 07:49
I really couldn't give a toss about Cindy being pregnant, they've done nothing with her character since they brought her in and it just seems like they're thinking of something to do with her. And what we have seen of her hasn't been very endearing, but probably like Lola she'll have a total personality transplant once she becomes a mum. And TJ has hardly been in it either, so I don't care if he's the father...

The opposite for me as this storyline could explore the whole issue of teen pregnancies. EE can do a good job addressing social issues and hopefully this will be the case here. And the Cindy character who is unappealing in terms of personality traits could develop more positively with motherhood. Though that's iffy.:angel:

tammyy2j
27-01-2014, 00:02
I really couldn't give a toss about Cindy being pregnant, they've done nothing with her character since they brought her in and it just seems like they're thinking of something to do with her. And what we have seen of her hasn't been very endearing, but probably like Lola she'll have a total personality transplant once she becomes a mum. And TJ has hardly been in it either, so I don't care if he's the father...

I think if she turned out to be David's daughter i.e. Bianca's half sister would be a good storyline for her

tammyy2j
27-01-2014, 00:02
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Dazzle
27-01-2014, 11:52
Jake drove while drunk after forcing Lauren into the car. He hit Kat's buggy (but not Kat.) It was the meat in the buggy and not Tommy. Shirley gave Kat £150 for the meat. Linda offered Kat and Bianca one of the pies that had the meat in and Bianca was going to try one but Kat dragged Bianca out telling her she didn't want to try the pies. Johnny later found a dog tag in the meat and Shirley asked Kat for a refund, who refused telling her that she should keep quiet as she'd been serving it to customers. Jake disappeared thinking that Tommy was in the buggy and Lauren tracked him down.

Cindy went to the abortion clinic with TJ and Linda, but TJ later left her and Linda alone. Cindy implied to him that she'd gone through with it but actually kept the baby.

Nikki turned up after David called her and he told Nikki that TJ had got a girl into trouble.

Linda caught Wayne showing his phone around and laughing. Nancy figured that they were pictures of her and showed the whole pub pictures of Wayne on a laptop to get her own back, saying that there wasn't a big finale :lol:

Thanks Kim, that was very helpful :)

I love Shirley's scenes with Lady Di - hilarious and strangely poignant!

Is it me, or is Linda becoming more likeable (and quite funny too)?

GloriaW
27-01-2014, 13:01
Thanks Kim, that was very helpful :)

I love Shirley's scenes with Lady Di - hilarious and strangely poignant!

Is it me, or is Linda becoming more likeable (and quite funny too)?

Shirley and Lady Di; a match made in heaven.:angel:

Linda won me over with that intercepted phone coup she pulled off with Wayne which resulted in her daughter finally having her eyes opened about him.:clap:

Dazzle
27-01-2014, 13:14
Linda won me over with that intercepted phone coup she pulled off with Wayne which resulted in her daughter finally having her eyes opened about him.:clap:

Aww...I missed that episode :crying:

lizann
27-01-2014, 17:38
please let jake be gone for good

GloriaW
27-01-2014, 18:13
Aww...I missed that episode :crying:

Oh dear, it was a good one. Wayne was put in his place but good, and left with his tail between his legs.

GloriaW
27-01-2014, 18:13
Aww...I missed that episode :crying:

Oh dear, it was a good one. Wayne was put in his place but good, and left with his tail between his legs.

flappinfanny
28-01-2014, 00:21
good start for timothy west as stan. he has slotted well into the carter family. quality, but we are talking timothy west. can't wait for aunt babe to arrive with the trifle. :)

tammyy2j
28-01-2014, 00:37
good start for timothy west as stan. he has slotted well into the carter family. quality, but we are talking timothy west. can't wait for aunt babe to arrive with the trifle. :)

I wonder are we heading for another abuse storyline with Shirley or Mick though (maybe when Mick was in care)

I am liking all the Carter family more and more

tammyy2j
28-01-2014, 00:37
Nice to Jim still remembered with Carol and Max visiting him

flappinfanny
28-01-2014, 01:03
great script from daran little tonight. two great lines of the night go to linda talking about nancy being a mum:

'when the time comes you will be fantastic. although the thought of your baby stuffed into a tiny tracksuit is...'

and then when linda and johnny were talking about breeding lady di, nancy said:

'lady di, they are going to pimp you out.'


i can just see the disgust in the daily mail readers faces.

GloriaW
28-01-2014, 08:55
Nice to Jim still remembered with Carol and Max visiting him

Why didn't they show him? He's been onscreen numerous times after his stroke.

GloriaW
28-01-2014, 08:55
Nice to Jim still remembered with Carol and Max visiting him

Why didn't they show him? He's been onscreen numerous times after his stroke.

GloriaW
28-01-2014, 08:57
great script from daran little tonight. two great lines of the night go to linda talking about nancy being a mum:

'when the time comes you will be fantastic. although the thought of your baby stuffed into a tiny tracksuit is...'

and then when linda and johnny were talking about breeding lady di, nancy said:

'lady di, they are going to pimp you out.'

Poor Lady Di. First she was turing into a cannibal, then in need of a matchmaker.


i can just see the disgust in the daily mail readers faces.


Poor Lady Di. First she was turning into a cannibal, then in need of a matchmaker.

GloriaW
28-01-2014, 09:03
Ok, an someone back up and tell me just how Maddie got in the house to try to get that watch? Do they just go out and leave the doors open for there were no indications in any of the scenes of a break in.

She was shown watching the house, seeing numerous people leave then next thing she's inside headed for the watch.:searchme:

Perdita
28-01-2014, 10:32
I thought the same, she seemed to be able to get entry without any problems :rolleyes:

parkerman
28-01-2014, 10:47
When did Weatherfield move to Walford then?

GloriaW
28-01-2014, 10:57
When did Weatherfield move to Walford then?

Big oops! Wrong forum!

GloriaW
28-01-2014, 10:57
When did Weatherfield move to Walford then?

Big oops! Wrong forum!

GloriaW
28-01-2014, 11:03
Here's some questions. How was it that The "monster" Carter father had £10,000.00 lying about while he lives in those sort of accomodations?
They all seemed from the start to think of him as being able to give them the money they needed. I expected when they went to see him that he would be living in very different circumstances. And will Deano be back on the scene anytime soon? Do we like Timothy West in this role?

GloriaW
28-01-2014, 11:03
Here's some questions. How was it that The "monster" Carter father had £10,000.00 lying about while he lives in those sort of accomodations?
They all seemed from the start to think of him as being able to give them the money they needed. I expected when they went to see him that he would be living in very different circumstances. And will Deano be back on the scene anytime soon? Do we like Timothy West in this role?

shygirl16
28-01-2014, 11:58
Poor Shirley, seems her dad hates her. Who knew she had a weak side. Glad we heard about Deano. We need him back.

*-Rooney-*
28-01-2014, 12:09
hes coming back, end of spring I think with some major issues with Shirley

Perdita
28-01-2014, 12:20
He starts filiming in February http://www.soapboards.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?31927-deano-wicks&p=801497&highlight=Deano+Wicks#post801497

I always liked him, good to see him back

Perdita
28-01-2014, 12:20
He starts filiming in February http://www.soapboards.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?31927-deano-wicks&p=801497&highlight=Deano+Wicks#post801497

I always liked him, good to see him back

GloriaW
28-01-2014, 12:25
hes coming back, end of spring I think with some major issues with Shirley

That answers a question I posed. And let's face it, who doesn't have issues with Shirley. He'll have to get in the queue.

GloriaW
28-01-2014, 12:27
He starts filiming in February http://www.soapboards.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?31927-deano-wicks&p=801497&highlight=Deano+Wicks#post801497

I always liked him, good to see him back

Same here and glad he's returning. The sister I could do without, however. Well, him and Shirley; a lot of water under that bridge!!

GloriaW
28-01-2014, 12:27
He starts filiming in February http://www.soapboards.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?31927-deano-wicks&p=801497&highlight=Deano+Wicks#post801497

I always liked him, good to see him back

Same here and glad he's returning. The sister I could do without, however. Well, him and Shirley; a lot of water under that bridge!!

tammyy2j
28-01-2014, 17:21
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tammyy2j
28-01-2014, 17:21
Did we ever find out who was Deano and Carly's real father?

Was Kevin really the deceased boy's dad?

Perdita
28-01-2014, 17:53
I don't think we ever found out who the real father is and yes, Kevin was Jimbo's real dad.

Brucie
28-01-2014, 18:07
Danny Dyer is obviously brilliant at lip-syncing - that's definitely Minty's voice we hear every time Mick speaks!!

Perdita
28-01-2014, 21:56
EastEnders has been praised by a charity for raising awareness of epilepsy.

In tonight's episode (January 28) of the BBC One soap, Nancy Carter (Maddy Hill) was seen having her first seizure in the park while out walking her dog.

Charity Epilepsy Awareness wrote on its official website about advising the show on making the storyline as realistic as possible.

A spokesperson for the charity said: "It's great that such a high-profile programme like EastEnders is raising awareness of epilepsy.

"It is reassuring to know that the programme makers are committed to representing epilepsy in the right way. They spent lots of time ensuring that the scenes were as true-to-life as possible."

GloriaW
28-01-2014, 23:20
EastEnders has been praised by a charity for raising awareness of epilepsy.

In tonight's episode (January 28) of the BBC One soap, Nancy Carter (Maddy Hill) was seen having her first seizure in the park while out walking her dog.

Charity Epilepsy Awareness wrote on its official website about advising the show on making the storyline as realistic as possible.

A spokesperson for the charity said: "It's great that such a high-profile programme like EastEnders is raising awareness of epilepsy.

"It is reassuring to know that the programme makers are committed to representing epilepsy in the right way. They spent lots of time ensuring that the scenes were as true-to-life as possible."

This is a good example of just how a soap can have an impact on society. A recent poster said otherwise which I took exception to. EE has often been in the forefront of highlighting social issues.

GloriaW
28-01-2014, 23:20
EastEnders has been praised by a charity for raising awareness of epilepsy.

In tonight's episode (January 28) of the BBC One soap, Nancy Carter (Maddy Hill) was seen having her first seizure in the park while out walking her dog.

Charity Epilepsy Awareness wrote on its official website about advising the show on making the storyline as realistic as possible.

A spokesperson for the charity said: "It's great that such a high-profile programme like EastEnders is raising awareness of epilepsy.

"It is reassuring to know that the programme makers are committed to representing epilepsy in the right way. They spent lots of time ensuring that the scenes were as true-to-life as possible."

This is a good example of just how a soap can have an impact on society. A recent poster said otherwise which I took exception to. EE has often been in the forefront of highlighting social issues.

Dazzle
29-01-2014, 20:14
Question for EE fans - where did Danny and Linda get the money to buy the Vic? I wasn't watching at the time. It seems odd to me that they apparently worked in Linda's mother's bar but somehow had the cash to buy their own pub outright?

shygirl16
30-01-2014, 21:35
I loved the scene between Mick and Shirley where he cried. I wanted more on Deano as he found his number but there may be more to come.

lizann
30-01-2014, 21:46
Question for EE fans - where did Danny and Linda get the money to buy the Vic? I wasn't watching at the time. It seems odd to me that they apparently worked in Linda's mother's bar but somehow had the cash to buy their own pub outright?

we were never told he just gave phil the cash and then he owned the pub

mick and shirley scenes are great

lizann
30-01-2014, 21:46
Question for EE fans - where did Danny and Linda get the money to buy the Vic? I wasn't watching at the time. It seems odd to me that they apparently worked in Linda's mother's bar but somehow had the cash to buy their own pub outright?

we were never told he just gave phil the cash and then he owned the pub

mick and shirley scenes are great

flappinfanny
31-01-2014, 00:45
yeap great scenes with mick and shirley. we now await aunt babe.

line of the night goes to mick talking to nancy on the sofa:

'have you farted.' :D

parkerman
31-01-2014, 07:47
You can't just put someone's name above a pub as a licensee. You have to apply to the local council and the person concerned has to hold a licensing qualification; for example, a BII Level II examination certificate or a similar accredited qualification such as the EDI NCPLH level 2 qualification. In most cases the police would also have to approve. Does Shirley have any qualifications?

GloriaW
31-01-2014, 08:46
I loved the scene between Mick and Shirley where he cried. I wanted more on Deano as he found his number but there may be more to come.

Good work by both Danny Dyer and Linda Henry and well written. A soap got it right for a change.
Interesting to note, also the scene in which Mick tells Linda about how Shirley is feeling. He was clearly in a conflicted postion between his wife and sister and he sat there twirling his wedding band. You don't need a body language expert to point out what that meant. Was it Dyer's choice or the directors I wonder? A subtle but effective touch.

GloriaW
31-01-2014, 08:46
I loved the scene between Mick and Shirley where he cried. I wanted more on Deano as he found his number but there may be more to come.

Good work by both Danny Dyer and Linda Henry and well written. A soap got it right for a change.
Interesting to note, also the scene in which Mick tells Linda about how Shirley is feeling. He was clearly in a conflicted postion between his wife and sister and he sat there twirling his wedding band. You don't need a body language expert to point out what that meant. Was it Dyer's choice or the directors I wonder? A subtle but effective touch.

Kim
31-01-2014, 13:52
Did we ever find out who was Deano and Carly's real father?

Was Kevin really the deceased boy's dad?

Shirley told Carly that her Dad's name was Daniel and Deano thought he was his too, but Shirley said he wasn't. She never named Deano's father.

To be honest, I don't think there's ever going to be any logic where the licensing is concerned. Kat definitely has no qualifications as she didn't go back to school after having Zoe. I also thought you couldn't get a licence with a criminal record (as EastEnders explained with Derek after he took the rap for Martin growing cannabis in his dad's shed.) Both Alfie and Kat have criminal records and they had their names above the door.

tammyy2j
31-01-2014, 14:46
Good work by both Danny Dyer and Linda Henry and well written. A soap got it right for a change.
Interesting to note, also the scene in which Mick tells Linda about how Shirley is feeling. He was clearly in a conflicted postion between his wife and sister and he sat there twirling his wedding band. You don't need a body language expert to point out what that meant. Was it Dyer's choice or the directors I wonder? A subtle but effective touch.

Dyer has impressed me alot with his acting since he joined

GloriaW
31-01-2014, 15:13
Shirley told Carly that her Dad's name was Daniel and Deano thought he was his too, but Shirley said he wasn't. She never named Deano's father.

To be honest, I don't think there's ever going to be any logic where the licensing is concerned. Kat definitely has no qualifications as she didn't go back to school after having Zoe. I also thought you couldn't get a licence with a criminal record (as EastEnders explained with Derek after he took the rap for Martin growing cannabis in his dad's shed.) Both Alfie and Kat have criminal records and they had their names above the door.

Soap writers are not overly concerned with factual details so no surprise there. I can see a lot here labor trying to figure out such things but I wouldn't waste too much time on it.

GloriaW
31-01-2014, 15:13
Shirley told Carly that her Dad's name was Daniel and Deano thought he was his too, but Shirley said he wasn't. She never named Deano's father.

To be honest, I don't think there's ever going to be any logic where the licensing is concerned. Kat definitely has no qualifications as she didn't go back to school after having Zoe. I also thought you couldn't get a licence with a criminal record (as EastEnders explained with Derek after he took the rap for Martin growing cannabis in his dad's shed.) Both Alfie and Kat have criminal records and they had their names above the door.

Soap writers are not overly concerned with factual details so no surprise there. I can see a lot here labor trying to figure out such things but I wouldn't waste too much time on it.

sarah c
31-01-2014, 15:55
Dyer has impressed me alot with his acting since he joined

Me too actually as I thought he was a bit of a tool before EE?

That said I saw him in an episode of Frost the other day-aged about 13!! And again was a believable character

sarah c
31-01-2014, 15:55
..

GloriaW
31-01-2014, 16:07
Me too actually as I thought he was a bit of a tool before EE?

That said I saw him in an episode of Frost the other day-aged about 13!! And again was a believable character

He's got acting chops alright. I look for a performance that pulls you in and makes you feel and believe what the character is supposed to be feeling. He has the ability unlike some others to do it. A good actor can portray deep emotion just through the eyes alone. I'll be watching him more closely as now I know he's got it and look forward to what else he can bring to us.

I noted earlier the scene in which he was trying to explain to Linda how Shirley felt. He was twirling his wedding ring which indicated his conflicted feelings between his love for his wife and for his sister. Either he came up with that subtle touch himself or he was directed. I bet it was his doing.

GloriaW
31-01-2014, 16:07
Me too actually as I thought he was a bit of a tool before EE?

That said I saw him in an episode of Frost the other day-aged about 13!! And again was a believable character

He's got acting chops alright. I look for a performance that pulls you in and makes you feel and believe what the character is supposed to be feeling. He has the ability unlike some others to do it. A good actor can portray deep emotion just through the eyes alone. I'll be watching him more closely as now I know he's got it and look forward to what else he can bring to us.

Dazzle
31-01-2014, 18:47
I felt that Mick's conversation with Linda in which he persuaded her to let Shirley have a stake in the pub could be perceived very manipulative. He said all the right things to convince her to give Shirley a chance.

Now that could have been just because he's a really nice guy (which is certainly the impression we've been given so far) or that he can be quite sly. So far it's been made out that Mick and Linda have a rock solid marriage, but I do wonder if he would have chosen Shirley if he really had to. Only time will tell where his real loyalties lie, I guess.

I also liked his conversation with Nancy (the one where she farted :D) - both Mick and Danny Dyer have a really nice way about them.

I'm glad to see Shirley getting a stake in the pub, whatever the dubious legalities.

Kim
31-01-2014, 19:01
I felt that Mick's conversation with Linda in which he persuaded her to let Shirley have a stake in the pub could be perceived very manipulative. He said all the right things to convince her to give Shirley a chance.

Now that could have been just because he's a really nice guy (which is certainly the impression we've been given so far) or that he can be quite sly. So far it's been made out that Mick and Linda have a rock solid marriage, but I do wonder if he would have chosen Shirley if he really had to. Only time will tell where his real loyalties lie, I guess.

I also liked his conversation with Nancy (the one where she farted :D) - both Mick and Danny Dyer have a really nice way about them.

I'm glad to see Shirley getting a stake in the pub, whatever the dubious legalities.

Yep, I can see his loyalties lying with someone other than Linda at some point; it is Albert Square after all.

Can't wait to find out why Linda can't stand Shirley. Whatever Shirley's secret is I think Mick knows about it and if Linda knows, I'm surprised she's so negative toward her.

GloriaW
31-01-2014, 19:18
I felt that Mick's conversation with Linda in which he persuaded her to let Shirley have a stake in the pub could be perceived very manipulative. He said all the right things to convince her to give Shirley a chance.

Now that could have been just because he's a really nice guy (which is certainly the impression we've been given so far) or that he can be quite sly. So far it's been made out that Mick and Linda have a rock solid marriage, but I do wonder if he would have chosen Shirley if he really had to. Only time will tell where his real loyalties lie, I guess.

I also liked his conversation with Nancy (the one where she farted :D) - both Mick and Danny Dyer have a really nice way about them.

I'm glad to see Shirley getting a stake in the pub, whatever the dubious legalities.

That's an interesting take on it. I dont' see that at all and I predict he was genuine.

GloriaW
31-01-2014, 19:18
I felt that Mick's conversation with Linda in which he persuaded her to let Shirley have a stake in the pub could be perceived very manipulative. He said all the right things to convince her to give Shirley a chance.

Now that could have been just because he's a really nice guy (which is certainly the impression we've been given so far) or that he can be quite sly. So far it's been made out that Mick and Linda have a rock solid marriage, but I do wonder if he would have chosen Shirley if he really had to. Only time will tell where his real loyalties lie, I guess.

I also liked his conversation with Nancy (the one where she farted :D) - both Mick and Danny Dyer have a really nice way about them.

I'm glad to see Shirley getting a stake in the pub, whatever the dubious legalities.

That's an interesting take on it. I dont' see that at all and I predict he was genuine.

Dazzle
31-01-2014, 19:50
That's an interesting take on it. I dont' see that at all and I predict he was genuine.

I think that's probably the case too, but I'm reserving final judgement :)

lizann
31-01-2014, 23:22
auntie babe looks like heather

i wanted david to sing

flappinfanny
01-02-2014, 00:40
aunt babe was a welcome addition to the carter clan and we are getting bits and pieces of shirley's past, which is good. loved the karaoke, aunt babe and johnny what a team. simon high trousers cowell should sign them up. a number one christmas single maybe? followed by an album. they are no worse than no direction. :D

GloriaW
01-02-2014, 07:50
aunt babe was a welcome addition to the carter clan and we are getting bits and pieces of shirley's past, which is good. loved the karaoke, aunt babe and johnny what a team. simon high trousers cowell should sign them up. a number one christmas single maybe? followed by an album. they are no worse than no direction. :D

Cringeworthy those two singing. My ears have sustained permanent damage.
Interesting to find out how abusive Shirley's parents were to her which explains a lot about this character's dysfunction coming from that.
Faboy and Poppy finally called it quits. Never did believe that pairing to begin with so no loss. But Masood really has lost his soul of late and needs a good smack in the conscience. Another one who needs a smack is Aleks that market supervisor that's toturing Tamwar. Poor guy, his father steals his uni money and now this guy. Stereotypically they've got him with a Germanic accent. German efficency at it's worst.

GloriaW
01-02-2014, 07:50
aunt babe was a welcome addition to the carter clan and we are getting bits and pieces of shirley's past, which is good. loved the karaoke, aunt babe and johnny what a team. simon high trousers cowell should sign them up. a number one christmas single maybe? followed by an album. they are no worse than no direction. :D

Cringeworthy those two singing. My ears have sustained permanent damage.
Interesting to find out how abusive Shirley's parents were to her which explains a lot about this character's dysfunction coming from that.
Faboy and Poppy finally called it quits. Never did believe that pairing to begin with so no loss. But Masood really has lost his soul of late and needs a good smack in the conscience. Another one who needs a smack is Aleks that market supervisor that's torturing Tamwar. Poor guy, his father steals his uni money and now this guy. Stereotypically they've got him with a Germanic accent. German efficency at it's worst.

parkerman
01-02-2014, 09:07
The new market inspector is Polish. Still, close enough to have a rant about German stereotyping.....

Kim
01-02-2014, 10:50
Can't stand the guy. Poor Tamwar :( The 50 sugars bit was funny though. Clearly he has a secret but I'm surprised he's not pocketing Bianca and Kat's rent money to pay his dentist bills!

GloriaW
01-02-2014, 17:14
The new market inspector is Polish. Still, close enough to have a rant about German stereotyping.....

Wrong. Turns out after investigating, the character is Latvian. And a Pole would not take kindly to being classed as a Latvian. Interestingly, the actor himself, Kristian Kiehling, is German.

GloriaW
01-02-2014, 17:14
The new market inspector is Polish. Still, close enough to have a rant about German stereotyping.....

Wrong. Turns out after investigating, the character is Latvian. And a Pole would not take kindly to being classed as a Latvian. Interestingly, the actor himself, Kristian Kiehling, is German.

Dazzle
02-02-2014, 15:38
Interestingly, the actor himself, Kristian Kiehling, is German.

Looks like you hit the nail on the head about his accent then. I'm hopeless at identifying accents, apart from French and American (even then I can't tell the difference between American and Canadian :o).

I thought David's proposal was really sweet and unexpected. I wonder how Carol will react - she didn't appear too pleased.

GloriaW
02-02-2014, 19:05
Looks like you hit the nail on the head about his accent then. I'm hopeless at identifying accents, apart from French and American (even then I can't tell the difference between American and Canadian :o).

I thought David's proposal was really sweet and unexpected. I wonder how Carol will react - she didn't appear too pleased.

That's it, Daz. He may playing a Latvian, but he's got a German accent. Not that I'd be very adept at identifying the difference in the two accents to be honest. And I too, an American, can't always identify Canadians! I need to hear them say the word "about" which often, but not always, is a giveaway.

Carol never seems too pleased about anything. Sourpuss.

GloriaW
02-02-2014, 19:05
Looks like you hit the nail on the head about his accent then. I'm hopeless at identifying accents, apart from French and American (even then I can't tell the difference between American and Canadian :o).

I thought David's proposal was really sweet and unexpected. I wonder how Carol will react - she didn't appear too pleased.

That's it, Daz. He may playing a Latvian, but he's got a German accent. Not that I'd be very adept at identifying the difference in the two accents to be honest. And I too, an American, can't always identify Canadians! I need to hear them say the word "about" which often, but not always, is a giveaway.

Carol never seems too pleased about anything. Sourpuss.

Dazzle
02-02-2014, 19:42
That's it, Daz. He may playing a Latvian, but he's got a German accent. Not that I'd be very adept at identifying the difference in the two accents to be honest. And I too, an American, can't always identify Canadians! I need to hear them say the word "about" which often, but not always, is a giveaway.

You're American, are you? I'll hear your posts in a different accent from now on lol :D


Carol never seems too pleased about anything. Sourpuss.

Whose heart wouldn't be softened by David in sweetheart mode? :wub:

GloriaW
03-02-2014, 07:55
You're American, are you? I'll hear your posts in a different accent from now on lol :D



Whose heart wouldn't be softened by David in sweetheart mode? :wub:

I don't know. She needs facial and heart dermabrasion.

GloriaW
03-02-2014, 07:55
You're American, are you? I'll hear your posts in a different accent from now on lol :D



Whose heart wouldn't be softened by David in sweetheart mode? :wub:

I don't know. She needs facial and heart dermabrasion.

megan999
03-02-2014, 15:51
There are too many Carters now, in my opinion!!

GloriaW
03-02-2014, 16:01
:rotfl:
I don't know. She needs facial and heart dermabrasion.

And the best part is I have an accent similar to The Sopranos or Cake Boss.

GloriaW
03-02-2014, 16:02
There are too many Carters now, in my opinion!!

Which ones do you not like?

GloriaW
03-02-2014, 16:02
There are too many Carters now, in my opinion!!

Which ones do you not like?

Dazzle
03-02-2014, 16:18
:rotfl:

And the best part is I have an accent similar to The Sopranos or Cake Boss.

I looove The Sopranos, it's my fave TV show ever, so I'm familiar with your accent :D

GloriaW
03-02-2014, 16:46
I looove The Sopranos, it's my fave TV show ever, so I'm familiar with your accent :D

The opening credit scenes is a shot of the NJ Turnpike, right where I used to live. Weird seeing those shots as it's all familar territory. And let me tell you, the depiction of the Mafia is pretty accurate.

GloriaW
03-02-2014, 16:46
I looove The Sopranos, it's my fave TV show ever, so I'm familiar with your accent :D

The opening credit scenes is a shot of the NJ Turnpike, right where I used to live. Weird seeing those shots as it's all familar territory. And let me tell you, the depiction of the Mafia is pretty accurate.

Dazzle
03-02-2014, 16:48
The opening credit scenes is a shot of the NJ Turnpike, right where I used to live. Weird seeing those shots as it's all familar territory. And let me tell you, the depiction of the Mafia is pretty accurate.

Interesting... :)

GloriaW
03-02-2014, 16:52
Looking forward to Lacey Turners return; a soap actress who can act. Anyone catch her last night on Call the Midwife? Brilliant portrayal and shows how she can move the viewer.

Dazzle
03-02-2014, 17:02
Looking forward to Lacey Turners return; a soap actress who can act. Anyone catch her last night on Call the Midwife? Brilliant portrayal and shows how she can move the viewer.

I used to love Stacey, she was my favourite character, but I felt her character had been done to death by the time she left. I hope EE doesn't become the Stacey Slater show again.

I haven't read any spoilers but I'd be surprised if she's back for the long-term because Lacey seems to be getting plenty of other work.

GloriaW
03-02-2014, 17:32
I used to love Stacey, she was my favourite character, but I felt her character had been done to death by the time she left. I hope EE doesn't become the Stacey Slater show again.

I haven't read any spoilers but I'd be surprised if she's back for the long-term because Lacey seems to be getting plenty of other work.

She has made a go of it after leaving the show so I would agree that in all probabliity she would not be staying indefinitely.

GloriaW
03-02-2014, 17:32
I used to love Stacey, she was my favourite character, but I felt her character had been done to death by the time she left. I hope EE doesn't become the Stacey Slater show again.

I haven't read any spoilers but I'd be surprised if she's back for the long-term because Lacey seems to be getting plenty of other work.

She has made a go of it after leaving the show so I would agree that in all probabliity she would not be staying indefinitely.

flappinfanny
04-02-2014, 00:56
line of the night goes to dexter (innit) hartman:


' can you give me a minute to put the crown jewels back in the safe.' :D

flappinfanny
04-02-2014, 00:56
line of the night goes to dexter (innit) hartman:


' can you give me a minute to put the crown jewels back in the safe.' :D

shygirl16
04-02-2014, 01:11
Feel so bad for Shirley as Deano hung up on her.

tammyy2j
04-02-2014, 14:38
line of the night goes to dexter (innit) hartman:


' can you give me a minute to put the crown jewels back in the safe.' :D

Yes very funny

I think I would like to see Nancy with Tamwar than Dexter though

tammyy2j
04-02-2014, 14:38
Is Nikki living with Terry?

moonstorm
04-02-2014, 15:54
Nancy would eat Tamwar for breakfast!

GloriaW
04-02-2014, 18:16
Nancy would eat Tamwar for breakfast!

You got that right and spit out the bones.

GloriaW
04-02-2014, 18:16
Nancy would eat Tamwar for breakfast!

You got that right and spit out the bones.

GloriaW
04-02-2014, 18:17
Feel so bad for Shirley as Deano hung up on her.

Didn't expect anything else did you? But we know he's set to return to the show so ultimately they will interact.

GloriaW
04-02-2014, 18:17
Feel so bad for Shirley as Deano hung up on her.

Didn't expect anything else did you? But we know he's set to return to the show so ultimately they will interact.

sarah c
04-02-2014, 19:10
Nancy would eat Tamwar for breakfast!

Too right!!! The poor boy would never recover!!