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your right the scene in the cafe with ben and minty was a tugging on your heart scene, and i know peggy is the type of women who would spoil her grandchildren birthday or not but for ians sake she actually made an acception and that would have taken a lot for peggy to do that since she had him a really good gift,its almost like the mitchells and the beales are going to get on then phil appears, by the way what is ben's 2nd name

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Originally Posted by parkerman

Jim was certainly racist when he first appeared. He was very unhappy with the idea that his daughter Carol was married to Alan for no other reason than he was black as far as I remember.

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Yeah I remember that, he along with Carol's brothers had big problems with it, Jim was a real bigot in them days. But it was realistic how he came to terms with his prejudices, he met Patrick who he formed a friendship with, and he's become more understanding as time has gone on. I think with a lot of help from Dot as well.

I think the way Jim behaved must have had a big effect on Carol. She went completely the opposite way, and brought her children up very liberally. I think Jim is annoyed that his values aren't being respected.

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Originally Posted by soapyclean

How could anyone not like last nights episode???

Stacey/Bradley - how sweet was that, Deano giving him heaps about making dinner for her. Then when they finally sit down Bradley gets cold feet, at least Stacey didn't run out on him. Seeing them talk about the pressure to have sex, sorting out their misunderstanding was good.

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Yes, I thought that was really great! They both showed a real maturity. I think their relationship is going to be something really special. Bradley is already having a postitive effect on Stacey. She seems very relaxed in his company, and is able to trust him, which is really good.

If Stacey had less respect for Bradley she might have laughed in his face, when he came out with all that stuff! But she seems really keen on him. Really loving it!

Last night's episode was brilliant! Best episode of the week i think :D I thought Minty shone last night especially talking with Ben. I think he is better without Garry and becomes far more interesting even though i love Garry and Minty together as a double act :D The ending was a bit predictable with Grant saying "ello bruv!" but it was still good :) Go Martin! He punched Bert in the mouth, good on him :p Overall 10/10.

And Stacey and Bradley were so sweet together last night :)

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Originally Posted by soapyclean

How could anyone not like last nights episode???

Apart from the Naomi/Sonia rubbish of course. Minty taking care of Ben, I loved it when they were talking about Minty having family, Ben not feeling like he was a part of any family, the more Ian tries the further Ben feels he doesn't belong. Then when Ian found him and took him home, "You'd be a great dad Minty." That was great.

Pauline using Rebecca to help Peggy see things from Ben's point of view was great, Bert was a pain at the party. I can see where Peggy wanted to spoil her grandson, but Ian didn't have to be nasty to her about it. She was just trying her best and over compensated with the choice of present, loved how she went mental at Phil for trying to burn Ian's face.

Think Peggy and Jane will have more words to say to Phil and Ian, Minty was wonderful giving Phil what for. About time someone told Phil how lucky he is to have his life, Jane was wonderful as peace maker between Phil and Ben. I felt sorry for her when Ian barged into the Arches and had a go at Phil, wish he'd over heard what Pauline had told Peggy earlier. But Ian is thick as two short planks end to end, always using something against Phil so he can look better.

Stacey/Bradley - how sweet was that, Deano giving him heaps about making dinner for her. Then when they finally sit down Bradley gets cold feet, at least Stacey didn't run out on him. Seeing them talk about the pressure to have sex, sorting out their misunderstanding was good.

Martin, finally coming to terms his marriage is over was great, from telling himself he was over Sonia. Then belting Bert over it, glad they didn't just have Bert walking out the door when he'd taken Martin home, sat down and talked to him.

Yolande trying to take revenge on Patrick for what he did, how many women would've just forgiven or walked out? What he did was rotten to her especially with Pat, Keith was great helping her to see that she didn't really want revenge she needed to talk to Patrick.

The heart to heart they had was great, they didn't have them make up straight away, Patrick has to earn her trust again which is good.

As for Grant turning up in the end was great, yeah I agree they should use new words instead of "Hello, Princess", "Hello, Mum" etc. Could've had him say "Put that bottle down!" or anything else we can come up with :D

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I absolutely agree it was a fab episode everythig you said is so true

I just loved Bradley and Stacey, they finally sorted things out between them, they are so sweet together. What Ian said about Phil is not right, certainly not in front of Ben. He cannot say anything so crule with the little boy hearing it. I do not like it when Phil bullies Ian, but this was too cheap. Jane is a real gem she is the only one with a heart for the little kid.
Bert was anoying at the party and on the other hand very warm towards Martin.
Good 1 hour episode.:thumbsup:
Giving it a 9/10

I think Eastenders do hour long episodes very well :)

Great episode. I'm so glad Grant is back. I felt sorry for Phil. Ben and Minty together were great.

Fridays episode was good. Ian should let Phil spend time with Ben what he said about flushing his head down the toilet was cruel Phil would never do that to his own son and it's obvious Ben wants to get to know his dad.well done Jane for Bringing them together,glad Grant is back