Eastenders - Current Episode Discussion - VIII

[storyseeker1]

Glenda: "I remember Christmas Eve 1981..." How many people can instantly remember Christmas Eve 1981? Can anyone here?

I was 2 at the time, sooo...no.

[Dazzle]

I really enjoyed tonight's episodes. Very tense scenes at the lake, a lovely ending for Mick and Linda, and Lucas is back!

However, I have a few quibbles (when do I not? ):

• the rape storyline is now over so I doubt we're going to see Shirley apologise to Linda. I feel quite angry about that because her campaign of harassment greatly exacerbated Linda's distress after the rape. This all appears to have been forgotten about... (I'm delighted however that Linda ordered Shirley to attend the wedding rather than pleading with her to do so, which is what I thought was about to happen);

• in my opinion it's a total copout that Dean won't be done for the attempted murders of Shirley and Mick as well as the attempted rape (and possibly Linda's rape?) - no doubt so he can be brought back in a few years;

• when Kat and Alfie were talking in the hotel, Kat remarked "This hall's bigger than our bar in Spain". Very poor writing! She'd have said "This hall's bigger than [insert bar name here]" since she was only talking to Alfie and didn't need to explain they had a bar in Spain. (I know this is a minor quibble but it really irritated me. )

I've just had a horrible thought. Roxy's run off because she thought Dean would never get caught, but now he has. If she's gone, and the court has to call her up to testify against Dean, does that mean he has a chance of being released...again?!

Spoiler:

Rita Simons only left for a few weeks to star in panto over christmas, so Roxy will be back soon.

Glenda: "I remember Christmas Eve 1981..." How many people can instantly remember Christmas Eve 1981? Can anyone here?

Exactly my reaction. The actress didn't even pause for a couple of seconds as if to remember before saying that!

[tammyy2j]

Glenda: "I remember Christmas Eve 1981..." How many people can instantly remember Christmas Eve 1981? Can anyone here?

I barely remember the one just gone for 2015

Two good episodes but Shirley and Buster should have offered Linda a sincere genuine apology Linda again made all the effort with Shirley

Why couldn't Mick take a suit off Ian, Alfie or Lee even though he looked well in Linda's bed coat which he has worn quite a lot since he came into the show

Nancy looked stunning

I cant believe Roxy let Amy go with Jack without any fight

I am glad Mick saved Dean and showed he was the bigger man

[storyseeker1]

in my opinion it's a total copout that Dean won't be done for the attempted murders of Shirley and Mick as well as the attempted rape (and possibly Linda's rape?) - no doubt so he can be brought back in a few years)

I guess, though I doubt it will be anytime soon. Matt has said the role of Dean, while exciting for him to develop his acting skills, has left him emotionally drained. So it's doubtful he'll be back anytime soon.

Rita Simons only left for a few weeks to star in panto over christmas, so Roxy will be back soon.:

Well, that's good. But even if she does come back; if Roxy isn't around at the time when the police want to question her, there's a chance they'll have to release Dean, and by the time she returns he may do a runner.

[flappinfanny]

Glenda: "I remember Christmas Eve 1981..." How many people can instantly remember Christmas Eve 1981? Can anyone here?

I was thinking that.

[flappinfanny]

Memo to DTC don't overdo the montages, its Hollyoaks down south. I will let them off with this one, but no more!

I am in two minds about the episodes tonight. They were very watchable, but at times ott and cheesey. I thought Diane Parish and Maddy Hill were the stand out performers tonight. although it was nice to see Glynis Barber again. Genius having Mick at the alter in his pink dressing gown. Nice touch with the credits at the end.

[flappinfanny]

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[Dazzle]

I guess, though I doubt it will be anytime soon. Matt has said the role of Dean, while exciting for him to develop his acting skills, has left him emotionally drained. So it's doubtful he'll be back anytime soon.

He'll soon change his mind if the work isn't there (although I know he was reasonably successful last time he left EE). Plus, Dean could be brought back rehabilitated after several years in prison. In reality, that's not something that's likely to happen to a person like him who lacks a conscience, but this is EE where anything's possible.

Well, that's good. But even if she does come back; if Roxy isn't around at the time when the police want to question her, there's a chance they'll have to release Dean, and by the time she returns he may do a runner.

That's possible, but I feel like a line's now been drawn under the rape storyline - which is why I doubt we'll see an apology from Shirley. You never know though..

[parkerman]

As Dean has now been arrested for the attempted rape of Roxy is it not possible the police would look again at Linda's accusation? And what if Linda and Shirley tell the police that Dean confessed to the rape?

Just a thought......

[tammyy2j]

As Dean has now been arrested for the attempted rape of Roxy is it not possible the police would look again at Linda's accusation? And what if Linda and Shirley tell the police that Dean confessed to the rape?

Just a thought......

Shirley didn't want Dean done for attempting to drown her and Mick so I don't think she will admit to the police he raped Linda which she should to try and redeem herself