Eastenders - Current Episode Discussion - VIII

[Kim]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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[GloriaW]

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]

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]

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 ) - 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]

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 ) - 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.