Current Episode Discussion V

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Originally Posted by parkerman

Totally agree, Richie. In fact, I was going to come on here this morning to say that I thought Eastenders had surpassed itself last night. In spite of all the competition in recent months, I think last night's episode was the worst ever. It was just appalling. I think 3/10 is being a bit generous.

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Nah I don't think it was the worst ever, but then again last night's episode was just like most of the episodes of the past 3 and a half years - absolute tripe. 3/10 is probably about right, though thinking about it, it was nearly as stupid as the Cardboard Funfair two years ago.

I wonder if there will be a backlash to this week's stuff by viewers if they share the same opinions as me? So far this week, the ratings have stayed as they are, in the low-mid 40s - they have slowly declined from the high 40s in the last few weeks, so the hype for 'Johnny week' may not have captured the viewers' imagination.

OMG That was bloody good! danny looked really creepy at one point i thought he was gonna rape ruby. he is losing the plot in my eyes...Did anyone find it hilarious when Jake says that Johnny doesn't like Danny and wanted to kill him so Danny says 'well, we made up'?
also How the hell did jake get to johnnys house so quick, did he go by helicoptor or something ? and by the look of it I think Johnnys lost it as well...
With the wrinkles and the pink jumper he looks like a t wat!

Why do parkerman, richie lecturer and a few others even watch EE when they continually bash the show???

There is an off switch you know, and other channels that you can use instead of coming in here after the show and beat the tripe out of it.

If you think you can do heaps better, please put in a script for the EE bosses and see if you get picked for writing.

Yeah last nights wasn't as good as I hoped, but the little bits of acting I loved were brilliant. Ruby and Danny, Grant and Phil talking about how great Grant's life is, Billy and Jake.

I agree with somethings that weren't right, but to continually bash it means some people need to watch something else instead.

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Originally Posted by soapyclean

Why do parkerman, richie lecturer and a few others even watch EE when they continually bash the show???

There is an off switch you know, and other channels that you can use instead of coming in here after the show and beat the tripe out of it.

If you think you can do heaps better, please put in a script for the EE bosses and see if you get picked for writing.

Yeah last nights wasn't as good as I hoped, but the little bits of acting I loved were brilliant. Ruby and Danny, Grant and Phil talking about how great Grant's life is, Billy and Jake.

I agree with somethings that weren't right, but to continually bash it means some people need to watch something else instead.

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Soapyclean, everyone has a right to their opinion. How boring would this be if it was only for people who thought the show was great. I am very bias when it comes to EE and sometimes what Alan, richie and parkerman have to say makes me stop and think and see another side to EE that I don't see..

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Originally Posted by soapyclean

Why do parkerman, richie lecturer and a few others even watch EE when they continually bash the show???

There is an off switch you know, and other channels that you can use instead of coming in here after the show and beat the tripe out of it.

If you think you can do heaps better, please put in a script for the EE bosses and see if you get picked for writing.

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Now now, I'm just giving my opinion, as is Parkerman and others. We watch out of loyalty and also give praise where it's due, e.g. Pauline and Joe's wedding. However as a viewer from day 1, I feel EastEnders in the last three or so years has gone down the toilet.

I do switch off EE from time to time. I gave up on the show three weeks ago, only to return this past week to see if the Johnny week stuff is good value (though of course I have been bitterly disappointed as you might gather). I plan to stop watching again sometime next week, so that should cheer you up. :)

Oh, and for the record I have done scripts for drama plays, so while I'm not Shakespeare standard, I know the ball game and what I see at EE in terms of writing and plots (IMO) are farcical.

Again, my opinion. No need to get worked up about it. Let's be friends. :)

P.S. Thanks for the backup Siobhan. :)

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Originally Posted by soapyclean

Why do parkerman, richie lecturer and a few others even watch EE when they continually bash the show???

There is an off switch you know, and other channels that you can use instead of coming in here after the show and beat the tripe out of it.

If you think you can do heaps better, please put in a script for the EE bosses and see if you get picked for writing.

Yeah last nights wasn't as good as I hoped, but the little bits of acting I loved were brilliant. Ruby and Danny, Grant and Phil talking about how great Grant's life is, Billy and Jake.

I agree with somethings that weren't right, but to continually bash it means some people need to watch something else instead.

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Sorry if you don't agree with my opinion about the show, but, as Siobhan says, if everyone agrees it would be very dull and really there would be no point in having this message board at all, would there?

Yes, I know there is an off switch, but I do pay my licence fee, so, maybe I have a right to expect that BBC programmes should be of a reasonable standard.

It's not a matter of whether I could do "heaps better". I don't get paid for writing TV scripts. I expect the people who do to write better. There is a big debate going on nationally about the way the elderly are treated in hospitals; it doesn't mean that all the people who complain could suddenly become "heaps better" doctors or nurses. But they have a right to expect those that get paid for doing it as their job should carry out their job properly.

I used to really enjoy Eastenders. It used to be really good. I am very disappointed by the current standard and I would like it to get back to the standard it once was. If I just turn off or don't say anything what's the incentive for anyone to make it better?

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Originally Posted by soapyclean

Why do parkerman, richie lecturer and a few others even watch EE when they continually bash the show???

There is an off switch you know, and other channels that you can use instead of coming in here after the show and beat the tripe out of it.

If you think you can do heaps better, please put in a script for the EE bosses and see if you get picked for writing.

Yeah last nights wasn't as good as I hoped, but the little bits of acting I loved were brilliant. Ruby and Danny, Grant and Phil talking about how great Grant's life is, Billy and Jake.

I agree with somethings that weren't right, but to continually bash it means some people need to watch something else instead.

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Totally agree with you soapyclean

I agree with you soapyclean but then again I do see the bad sides of the show which Richtie mentions every now and then!! EE has got a variety of viewers with different opinions :) But otherwise yes the bashing jokes are usually rubbish :p

Its the constant bashing, the jewels in the episodes get left out of the posts. Like Ruby and Grant talking, Billy, Minty and Gary. Don't just pick out the bad stuff in the episodes.

Grant swearing(?) at his wife in spanish was funny, the Phil trying to sing was hilarious, Danny going psycho was interesting and scary.

Write to the producer of EE then if your not happy with the standards, make suggestions in your email/letter, about what you'd like to see in EE. It's never been a happy place to live but when there are happy times, it's good.

i think eastenders has been brilliant this week :) nobody has a problem with other peoples opinions and discussions are always good, but if an opinion is said once then fair enough but as soapyclean said to constantly hammer eastenders maybe you shouldn't watch it or even comment as we all love it here :) LOL