Eastenders - Current Episode Discussion - VIII

[maidmarian]

Sad it was fat boy who was killed. After watching the episode, I personally think he was dead before the crusher got him, because Vincent pushed the bloke off the Crusher. My theory is Arthur suffocated in the boot and for someone who was terrified of closed spaces, is a horrible way to die. I did feel sorry for Dot.

As for the Beale storyline I think that may be the last we see of Bobby for a while, maybe until Max comes out of prison? On a practical level are there not laws on how many hours child actors can work? I would imagine Elliott who plays Bobby has used those up?

The episode had an unpleasant, uneasy feel to it tonight.

Yes there are rules for child actors and they are
quite restrictive and detailed. Main points-

Can only work max 2 hrs per day on school days
and Sundays.
Can work longer hours on Saturdays & school hols.
But must have 2 vlear weeks in school hols


Need a performing licences issued by local
Council.
Cant work before 7am or after 7pm.

If not accompanied by teacher or parent - have to
have chaperone - also licenced by council

Search " child actors working hours UK " will take
you to got gov.uk for more info!

[maidmarian]

Fupl

[lizann]

claudette did know ronnie had ice so knew a bad plan was in place for vincent

[Dazzle]

claudette did know ronnie had ice so knew a bad plan was in place for vincent

Well remembered!

It's looking more and more like Claudette is the true culprit, and I'd be very glad because Fatboy's horrible death makes Ronnie totally unsympathetic (even if it was unintentional). It also explains why Claudette disappeared overnight - so that she'd have an alibi.

I take back a lot of the criticism I made of this strand of the Christmas episodes if it turns out Claudette cold-bloodedly engineered Fatboy's death. Although it wouldn't change the horror of his death, at least there'd be a reason for it (as opposed to just shock value): to demonstrate just how evil Claudette truly is.

[Kim]

Yes there are rules for child actors and they are
quite restrictive and detailed. Main points-

Can only work max 2 hrs per day on school days
and Sundays.
Can work longer hours on Saturdays & school hols.
But must have 2 vlear weeks in school hols


Need a performing licences issued by local
Council.
Cant work before 7am or after 7pm.

If not accompanied by teacher or parent - have to
have chaperone - also licenced by council

Search \\" child actors working hours UK \\" will take
you to got gov.uk for more info!

The regulations seem to be different when it's part time performance work, rather than say a paper round or a retail job. It sounds like they can have days off school as long as they keep to an education plan. Start and end times differ, as do maximum hours they can work. Seems quite relaxed to me. See this PDF: http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/abouttheb...sing_guide.pdf

Of course they may have decided that to give Eliot a significant break is in his best interests.

I'm not sure why they think sending Bobby to a boarding school is going to solve anything though. They won't know what he's done and they're not psychologists or psychiatrists.

I thought he'd be sending him to a clinic of some sort, though it didn't do Steven a lot of good when he was on screen. But it seems now that he's not a danger to Peter, Lauren or Louie at all...

[Splashy]

Welcome to Soapboards, Splashy

Thank you

Claudette made me chuckle as she twisted fatboys demise to be all about her.Vincent is just her weapon on thia planet to be emotionaly bullied into doing her evil bidings, thou I cant factor Les or Donna into her mindset?

Was it only me that noted fatboys increasing depressed/morose acting building up to this.I wish the actor well and a hand print in HAollywood.

Roxy is one step away from the woodchipper, seen this in real life the S/L is spot on.

[Glen1]

Not a single mention about MAX being locked up, whilst the Beales / Mitchells were debating what to do with Bobby. Probably nothing else on this storyline until the Easter school holidays. I too hope Denny fully recovers , has total recall, and reveals every single thing he knows. ( If wishes were horses etc.)..

[maidmarian]

Not a single mention about MAX being locked up, whilst the Beales / Mitchells were debating what to do with Bobby. Probably nothing else on this storyline until the Easter school holidays. I too hope Denny fully recovers , has total recall, and reveals every single thing he knows. ( If wishes were horses etc.)..

They all seem to have had a morals/ethics
bypass!!
Even taking into account the things we are
meant to believe in Soaps- its getting
farcical!

I know Jane has her fans( tho I have never
been one).but I now feel that in her desparation
- which I dont mininise- to have & keep a child
- she has insulated Bobby against reality and
he feels invincible!

There were other ways the story could have
been written- that kept the evil but some
reality - as well! I suppose Boarding School
idea means things csn be said/done without
being on screen.Tho that might be a cop- out!

Hope Jack sees Max and starts stirring things up!
When hes unsuctioned himself from Ronnie?!

[Glen1]

-When hes unsuctioned himself from Ronnie?!

Agree MM. Incidentally loved this last comment...

[Dazzle]

Claudette made me chuckle as she twisted fatboys demise to be all about her.Vincent is just her weapon on thia planet to be emotionaly bullied into doing her evil bidings, thou I cant factor Les or Donna into her mindset?

I was wondering about this too. I suppose she's an extreme example of someone who seems lovely and is a loyal friend, but woe betide anyone who crosses her.