Current Episode Discussion VI

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Originally Posted by bondboffin

if Pat's sister is still alive that would be a really good storyline for them to explore, show a new side to Pat.

But I'm sure I read somewhere that most people with Downs Syndrome dont survive past their 30s due to a weakened immune system, if she was older than Pat, then she'd be in her 60s/70s, so would she really still be alive?

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We have a man who lives in our village who is in his 50's has Downs. Things have progressed a long way...

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Today - Life expectancy for people with Down’s syndrome was 57 years in 1997 with babies born today likely to enjoy a healthy life of sixty years and longer. Much of the improvement can be attributed to better access to health care. However, the 1999 launch of the Down’s Syndrome Association’s Health Alert campaign and the 2002 launch of its web-site training resource for health professionals, are both in response to continuing discrimination and lack of knowledge amongst some health professionals.

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From: http://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/DSA...ease.aspx?pr=3

I liked Len and Pat together hope thats not the last we see of him, looks like the East end and him have a connection judging by his reaction when he was in Walford. Hope we seem more of him.

I dont care if some people didn't like the episodes this week, I thoroughly enjoyed them. Great mixture of drama with comedy, and we've got to see a different side to some of our favourite characters.

Shirley has a heart. Heather is hilarious. Dawn is caring. Pat is just a legend! And I hope that Len re-appears in a few months to woo Pat, he's too good a character to leave as a bit part, espec after that scene where he looked around the square - I have a feeling he'll be back.

im sure len will be back why bother giving pat his card otherwise, and lets face it now pats kind of a spare pat now isnt she she doesnt really have anyone does she (especially since kevin and his family have moved out)

Len has obviously got history re Walford. The way he looked around at the end and then shook his head before getting back into his car indicated to me he has bad memories of the place. He certainly didn't want to hang around after dropping Pat off, although he obviously likes her alot.

I enjoyed this week - although I thought the Gary/Dawn/Minty storylines were by far the weakest. I just cannot warm to Dawn in any way. :searchme:

I got the impression there was something there he was trying to get away from. I hope we see him again though, as it would be good for Pat to have someone in her life as she lost Roy 4 years ago.

I was glad to see Pat got a bit of a happy ending, finding that the cards were sent and that Joan was happy where she was. I would have liked to have seen the storyline go on for a bit longer though. It seemed a little easy for them to track her when they had to search for the name of the care home.

I just watched the EE omnibus as i missed some of this week's episodes and i must say i thoroughly enjoyed them. I was quite surprised as i'm never too keen on the "away" episodes but it was a refreshing change being away from the Square for a week.

Pat's storyline was my favourite - it was so sad, thought provoking and realistic - i really enjoyed it so hats off to EE for this storyline and for Pam St. Clement who put in a decent performance. The introduction of Len Harker was good too and he shaped up to be a good character over the week - i hope he's back soon. I liked his chemistry with Pat.

The Heather/Shirley stuff was great especially when Shirley smacked that man one after he said "he pulled the pig" - they have an excellent friendship and them singing in the Vic was great.

Dawn/Garry stuff was alright - i'm glad Minty and Hazel told Garry about them being an item. :)

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Originally Posted by Joanne

Len has obviously got history re Walford. The way he looked around at the end and then shook his head before getting back into his car indicated to me he has bad memories of the place. He certainly didn't want to hang around after dropping Pat off, although he obviously likes her alot.

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Something to do with the mark on his arm presumably...?

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Originally Posted by JoJo

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Originally Posted by bondboffin

if Pat's sister is still alive that would be a really good storyline for them to explore, show a new side to Pat.

But I'm sure I read somewhere that most people with Downs Syndrome dont survive past their 30s due to a weakened immune system, if she was older than Pat, then she'd be in her 60s/70s, so would she really still be alive?

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We have a man who lives in our village who is in his 50's has Downs. Things have progressed a long way...

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Today - Life expectancy for people with Down’s syndrome was 57 years in 1997 with babies born today likely to enjoy a healthy life of sixty years and longer. Much of the improvement can be attributed to better access to health care. However, the 1999 launch of the Down’s Syndrome Association’s Health Alert campaign and the 2002 launch of its web-site training resource for health professionals, are both in response to continuing discrimination and lack of knowledge amongst some health professionals.

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From: http://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/DSA...ease.aspx?pr=3

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I have an Aunt with Downs who just had her 68th Birthday last week.

The Pat and Len scenes were a bit contrived. Typical soap with Pat just finding the paperwork for Joan as they had to get out of the building. Corny and contrived but no different than any other soap would have done it.

Im glad to see Pat has got a decent storyline at last and a good person to act with in Christopher Elison (Big Frank Burnside). Lets just hope the curse doesnt get him as it did the other characters who made the move from Sun Hill.

As for most of the rest of the week away it was faily poor. Minty and Gary:nono: Gary and Dawn :nono: Minty to become Garrys stepdad:rotfl:

Lets hope its not too long until Len returns to Albert Square then maybe I will find it worth watching again. Christopher Elison and Scott Maslen may if allowed to develop their characters help EE boost its audience. Just as long as they are not sidelined when some luvvie decides to turn it into the Mitchell show again or even worse Miss Piggy makes one of her sensational returns:moonie: