Faye Windass

[Kim]

Shame Ellie's parents didn't veto this. It sounds a terrible plot to me. I've never been a fan of teen pregnancies and we've only just had Cindy's in EastEnders.

Looking forward to Sally's reaction but that's it.

Craig couldn't have been the father or he'd have been facing charges, as he's 16 I think. He doesn't seem that much older than Faye, but unfortunately it's what happens when there aren't many kids in the show - they're just thrown together at will. I'd sooner see Craig as a father than Faye as a mother

I presume Faye will resent the fact that Tim is involved with the baby when he wasn't with her.

[maidmarian]

Shame Ellie's parents didn't veto this. It sounds a terrible plot to me. I've never been a fan of teen pregnancies and we've only just had Cindy's in EastEnders.

Looking forward to Sally's reaction but that's it.

Craig couldn't have been the father or he'd have been facing charges, as he's 16 I think. He doesn't seem that much older than Faye, but unfortunately it's what happens when there aren't many kids in the show - they're just thrown together at will. I'd sooner see Craig as a father than Faye as a mother

I presume Faye will resent the fact that Tim is involved with the baby when he wasn't with her.

I think your points are very valid.Tho pregnancies still
occurring in 12-13 yr olds - they are reducing so it
would have been good to have a more positive storyline
for Faye.
The character does seem even younger than her age
so.may really struggle with the part now. And may
resent Tim as you suggest.Hes likeable now but
started off with hints of being a possible paedo-
but changed almost overnight when other possibilities
occured to soap management.
The producer has said they have taken every care
with story and I can believe that regarding hours
worked/education etc.
But care also means taking into account age
personality, ability to withstand strain, health
and financial matters.
He says parents are happy about the storyline
but wonder how much independant( outside
their family and the soap staff) advice they have had
about the effects this could have on a very young
person.?

[Katy]

I dont know what I think, I do agree that there are less young pregnancies but they do still exist.

Im looking forward to the family reactions...especially Sally! It is good that Faye has a family support unit around her now. I like Craig is getting more screen time. I like him as a character.

[Dazzle]

I hated the idea of this storyline at first and still wish it wasn't being done, mainly as it gives more screentime to the unlikable Windasses/Armstrongs.

However, nothing's going to stop it happening now so I'm trying to feel more positive about it - especially as it seems Tim (and probably Sally) will be heavily involved. Tim wasn't there for Faye growing up so it'd be nice to see him making amends for that now by being supportive of her and the baby.

I know there was fan speculation that he might be a paedophile when he first came to the cobbles but I don't think that was ever the intention of the writers. He's a decent man at heart in my opinion.

[maidmarian]

I dont know what I think, I do agree that there are less young pregnancies but they do still exist.

Im looking forward to the family reactions...especially Sally! It is good that Faye has a family support unit around her now. I like Craig is getting more screen time. I like him as a character.

Im.not sure she does have a family support
group. Anna is quite dreadful and Faye very
nervous abt her finding out. She will make
situation worse.
Tim.is very likeable but an unknown quantity
when it comes to responsobility.
Owen & Katy are leaving.Gary can be ok
but erratic. So theres Craig - a great character!
Sally might be a surprise.

I just hope that any real-life girl in Fayes
situation has a better "family" and the
actress playing Faye gets better support
than seems likely.

[maidmarian]

duplu

[swmc66]

I think Sally will be fine after the initial shock ...she will get on and support Tim. Anna will make everyones life a misery as she is miserable by nature.

[maidmarian]

I hated the idea of this storyline at first and still wish it wasn't being done, mainly as it gives more screentime to the unlikable Windasses/Armstrongs.

However, nothing's going to stop it happening now so I'm trying to feel more positive about it - especially as it seems Tim (and probably Sally) will be heavily involved. Tim wasn't there for Faye growing up so it'd be nice to see him making amends for that now by being supportive of her and the baby.

I know there was fan speculation that he might be a paedophile when he first came to the cobbles but I don't think that was ever the intention of the writers. He's a decent man at heart in my opinion.

I think there were some scenes early on.between
Tim & Faye that could be misconstrued-if you
wished.
I think Sally will probably be a surprise and
will back ( and push Tim).He is very likeable
and means well- but never really had responsibilty
for others. Doesnt mean he cant do it tho!!

Faye has had a very poor start in life and
one poster mentioned possibility of Faye
becoming resentful of Tims time with baby.
I hope not but the story is going to
take abt year to reach some sort of positive
outcome( per producer) so will no doubt
have dramas that wouldnt occur in real-
life( at least not so many).
A.lot depends on how some of actors play
their parts. Thats always important but
more so in a story like this.

[maidmarian]

I hated the idea of this storyline at first and still wish it wasn't being done, mainly as it gives more screentime to the unlikable Windasses/Armstrongs.

However, nothing's going to stop it happening now so I'm trying to feel more positive about it - especially as it seems Tim (and probably Sally) will be heavily involved. Tim wasn't there for Faye growing up so it'd be nice to see him making amends for that now by being supportive of her and the baby.

I know there was fan speculation that he might be a paedophile when he first came to the cobbles but I don't think that was ever the intention of the writers. He's a decent man at heart in my opinion.

I think there were some scenes early on.between
Tim & Faye that could be misconstrued-if you
wished.
I think Sally will probably be a surprise and
will back ( and push Tim).He is very likeable
and means well- but never really had responsibilty
for others. Doesnt mean he cant do it tho!!

Faye has had a very poor start in life and
one poster mentioned possibility of Faye
becoming resentful of Tims time with baby.
I hope not but the story is going to
take abt year to reach some sort of positive
outcome( per producer) so will no doubt
have dramas that wouldnt occur in real-
life( at least not so many).
A.lot depends on how some of actors play
their parts. Thats always important but
more so in a story like this.

[lizann]

I think Sally will be fine after the initial shock ...she will get on and support Tim. Anna will make everyones life a misery as she is miserable by nature.

anna will blame everyone

is faye 7 mths gone?