Current Episode Discussion VI

[Richie_lecturer]

if i hate Stella it must have been good because it means the writing is good

Nah, means Sophie is a good actress.. not that the writing to it is bad, but if you really hate Stella, show's that she can act. ;).

Talking of Sophie *Bree's thinking not again *... did you know she's Emma Thompsons sister I had no idea til I read The Saturday Mag free with the Saturday Express.... I was like didn't see that one coming... random info there

And like her sister she is a very good actress. I hope she wins an award for her part as it's the only thing that makes me occasionally tune in again. In a way it's a shame the character of Stella has been taken down this route. However the chances of keeping talent like Sophie Thompson would have been tough.

[DaVeyWaVey]

Fantastic episode tonight. The Ben/Stella scenes were absolutely superb and certainly lived up to my expectations. Stella really did show her true colours when threatening to kill Ben and Sophie Thompson, in particular was absolutely outstanding acting out Stella in tonight's episode.

Abi is really sweet too and is a wonderful child actress - her scenes with Ben were really sweet and quite emotional in a way as she urged him to say something. Charlie Jones who played Ben impressed me a little bit tonight, especially the ending when he asked for people to help him! It was a wonderful cliffhanger tonight, and i can't wait for tomorrow's episode - it is going to be unmissable!

Aunt Sal comes across as being a bit of a bitch and quite feisty and liking the look of the new character Jas. It was good how Bert tried to get Jay to apologise to Patrick and Yolande, i'm liking how this racism storyline is being handled.

The Denise/Kevin scenes were good and Gus/Wellard stuff was a bit boring as usual but it didn't bring the episode down for me at all, as the Stella/Ben stuff was the main focal point.

[JustJodi]

I have no words to describe the scenes between Ben and Stella,, I have to say that the acting of Sophie thompson just blew me away,, I do hope the lil kid that plays Ben does not need therapy after all this is over with.. some times actors/actresses get so involved in their role they have to really go thru a reality check,,Wow !!!!!

[Lizzie Brookes]

I'm sure the actors were careful. There is certainly health and safety involved in Drama.

Brilliant epiisode tyesterday - can't wait for tonight. Bit sad that the storyline uis ending but Stella certainly deserves her comeuppance far more than May did. I was sorry for May but I certainly can't pity Stella.

[Siobhan]

man what a brilliant actress Sophie thompson is!! she has me hating her one minute and feeling sorry for her the next.. how can one character bring that much hate and sorrow out in you!! Loved the pretty in pink reference (anyone who knows this movie will understand what she was on about) and then Aunt Sal been nasty to her. but the scene where she digs her nails into ben.. I was hoping something would fall on her head.

Loved the bit with Abi and the "rock of courage", if it doesn't work, just throw it at her head. It was nice the reference to school "this is abuse, we were taught about this at school".

EE did the racist issue much just especially when Yolande and Patrick was talking and he said he gets it every day.. making Jay apologise to her was a good start.. Well done EE

[Xx-Vicky-xX]

Fab episode lastnight, good ending, i didnt want it to end, cant wait for tonight it is going to be fantastic good on Ben for standing up and asking for help. How cute was the scenes with Abi & Ben, i love them two

[Siobhan]

I have no words to describe the scenes between Ben and Stella,, I have to say that the acting of Sophie thompson just blew me away,, I do hope the lil kid that plays Ben does not need therapy after all this is over with.. some times actors/actresses get so involved in their role they have to really go thru a reality check,,Wow !!!!!

Jodi.. I read a interview with Sophie Thompson and she said that Charlie (the kid who plays ben) wants to work with her again but on a comedy or something. She said she was terrified that it would cause some damage but Charlie was brilliant through it all and he doesn't have any emotional damage.. She said she loved the part she played and Charlie actually wanted her character to be caught out, find out about her past and get her help. She said she would have liked to stick around more too..

[Katy]

I thought it was a really good episode as well, even my mum thought so and shes not watched in ages properly. I thought Abi is a really good little actress she will b good in the future, i liked when she was locked in the cellar and he bought her some crisps down.
Some of the writing is quite disturbing though when they said you can't tell as there is a black car waiting for you outside, i was like how evil is that.
My other favourite part was the stone that would make Ben brave that Abi gave him and you could see him cling to it nd then he decided to speak up. I twas a great ending can't wait for tonights

"I need someone to help me......"

[Siobhan]

I think the most distrubing bit was at the hotel when she said she would kill Ben.. she was really really evil.. pure hate in her eye.. I can see her talking her way out of this.. hahaha.. probably say it is all Ian's fault

[Katy]

well yeah everythings Ians fault.

That just reminded me of my other favourite bit last night. The part in the cafe when they were talking about Ian and Phil and Minty said betweent the two of you you have had 8 weddings then Billy said thats twelve if you add my four.

That made me giggle.