Eastenders - Current Episode Discussion - VIII

[maryokane]

Can anybody tell me what happened the night Aunt Babe was telling Sylvia about Stan and they referred to what happened in the caravan when Shirley had Mick? I haven't had a chance to watch it on iplayer since.

[Dazzle]

Can anybody tell me what happened the night Aunt Babe was telling Sylvia about Stan and they referred to what happened in the caravan when Shirley had Mick? I haven't had a chance to watch it on iplayer since.

I can't remember the scene that well and can't find a description or video online. There was a huge row between them and I think the main thing to come out of it was that Babe (along with her friend Queenie) did something terrible in Ramsgate that's been kept a secret all these years. We didn't find out anything further and it hasn't been mentioned since (except for Cora telling Babe that Stan told her what happened).

No doubt all will be revealed sooner or later in explosive scenes that rock the square...

[Perdita]

That is what I remember from that episode, Dazzle

[parkerman]

No doubt all will be revealed sooner or later in explosive scenes that rock the square...

Will the lives of the inhabitants ever be the same again?

[Dazzle]

Good episode last night. I really like it when episodes are set at night with a limited cast as it can make for some intense scenes.

At least Mick acknowledged that the rape storyline is on a loop and is never ending lol. I get the writers want to make this terrible situation realistic but why do us viewers have to suffer along with the characters?

I find it odd that so many of the characters act like Mick's being unreasonable. Even Linda was at it last night! I understand she wants to forget the rape happened but why can't she empathise with Mick's suffering? Surely she couldn't go back to the way things were - a big happy family with Dean included - before the rape? I think it probably took a lot for Mick to admit he should see a doctor because he feels so unwell.

The fall was well done.

[maidmarian]

Good episode last night. I really like it when episodes are set at night with a limited cast as it can make for some intense scenes.

At least Mick acknowledged that the rape storyline is on a loop and is never ending lol. I get the writers want to make this terrible situation realistic but why do us viewers have to suffer along with the characters?

I find it odd that so many of the characters act like Mick's being unreasonable. Even Linda was at it last night! I understand she wants to forget the rape happened but why can't she empathise with Mick's suffering? Surely she couldn't go back to the way things were - a big happy family with Dean included - before the rape? I think it probably took a lot for Mick to admit he should see a doctor because he feels so unwell.

The fall was well done.

You might on the right track -or Im being
cynical!!
Perhaps its a way of putting out feelers to
see if viewers would accept Deans rehabiliation
I dont think so -but they are really dragging
out the resolution of this plot despite
promised come uppance.

Perhaps they are trying the "Micks not
been himself /ill and been over- reacting
ploy " Rather than Dean did something
very bad.
Doesnt explain Lindas behaviour tho!.
There is a hint in Spoilers ( I know u
dont read).to infer Lindas main concern
is the baby-so perhaps they are trying
to sweep rape away-but dont think it
will work with a lot of viewers!!

[maidmarian]

Dupl

[Dazzle]

Perhaps they are trying the "Micks not
been himself /ill and been over- reacting
ploy " Rather than Dean did something
very bad.

I really hope they're not trying to minimise the rape. That would be the absolute limit!

Poor Mick feeling like his head's going to explode is perfectly understandable given the amount of stress he's under. He could do with some counselling or something.

[maidmarian]

I really hope they're not trying to minimise the rape. That would be the absolute limit!

Poor Mick feeling like his head's going to explode is perfectly understandable given the amount of stress he's under. He could do with some counselling or something.

I agree he needs help . It must make it worse
that its relative who committed the rape
rather than a stranger. And hes not getting
the support he should get and Linda deserves
from rest of family - and its not clear( to me
anyway) why not.

The fact that Linda is pregnant and has decided
to accept the baby wont lessen whats happened
to her but it will give her mind another focus
and bodily changes will also affect how she
feels. The maternal protective streak can be
very strong.
Whereas Mick is left feeling out of control of
things and helpless.

[maidmarian]

Dupl