There's nothing brave about Eastenders killing off characters, legacy or not; it is done to boost ratings and not much else, they certainly make for boring storylines as they pad them out to try to better the opposition on the Christmas day edition. They don't even punish the killers.
Saying that, Corrie let off Tracy for murder so no real difference there.
The soaps are on too much these days especially with the extended episodes they like to have every now and again.
Emmerdale had its plane crash, Corrie the tram derailment, now EE should give us a bomb in the Queen Vic and get rid of a whole lot of them. What a programme that is for oversized, interbred families where everyone is angry and no-one ever has any fun.
Sorry, this is probably off-topic but I couldn't stop once I got started.
Anyway, the answer to the original question is No!
Like any good business, when its reviewing its structures and profitability and customer perspective its good practice to look at those ataff who are fee earners as to fee users. In terms of Corrie it boils down to Characters who add value to the storylines and those who don't and are a drain on the overall viewer enjoyment.
IMO Dev the disastrous and Sean the seemly useless should both die in a car crash , both at one followed by Fizz . Also maybe Ken Barlow and Rita having heart attacks when having it of with each other.
Like any good business, when its reviewing its structures and profitability and customer perspective its good practice to look at those ataff who are fee earners as to fee users. In terms of Corrie it boils down to Characters who add value to the storylines and those who don't and are a drain on the overall viewer enjoyment.
IMO Dev the disastrous and Sean the seemly useless should both die in a car crash , both at one followed by Fizz . Also maybe Ken Barlow and Rita having heart attacks when having it of with each other.
So the question is Do Tracey David Nick and Sophie all brung added value and are they likely to continue to do so?
I just think EastEnders characters are more popcult than Corrie's. I know many people who don't watch soaps, but could give me a long list of names from Walford.
I totally disagree with that. Sure you've got the likes of Ian, Phil, Dot and Sharon but Corrie have Ken, Dierdrie, Gail, Rita, Sally, Kevin and Audrey. This is just from the current cast.
I doubt many people who don't watch Eastenders could name the likes of Peter Beale
Sophie should leave, and be recast at a later date. It'd be a major mistake to kill off David and weirdly Tracy has grown into one of the best things about the show at the moment.
Totally agree! It seems that sometimes the ones who are not necessarily the best actors make the best characters. Deirdre is another - hopeless actress but the character is fabulous.
Back to the original thing - I never thought Lucy was a great loss to EE anyway - the character was dreadful - always was. I mean if EE were to kill off Ian Beale - then THAT would be brave.
I always thought that a character in soap classed as a "Legacy" would be someone like Ken Barlow, Rita Fairclough, Angie Watts, Dot Cotton, Annie Sugden, Seth Armstrong etc.....
What the F*** is Lucy Beale??? A character in a soap! For a few years!
I always thought that a character in soap classed as a "Legacy" would be someone like Ken Barlow, Rita Fairclough, Angie Watts, Dot Cotton, Annie Sugden, Seth Armstrong etc.....
What the F*** is Lucy Beale??? A character in a soap! For a few years!
I always thought that a character in soap classed as a "Legacy" would be someone like Ken Barlow, Rita Fairclough, Angie Watts, Dot Cotton, Annie Sugden, Seth Armstrong etc.....
What the F*** is Lucy Beale??? A character in a soap! For a few years!
Like Hildaonpluto said, I think you're confusing the two Those characters you mentioned would be classed as legendary, no doubt about it, but a character like Lucy Beale would be a legacy character because of their heritage (in her case, only daughter of Ian Beale).
It wouldn't be brave, just rather stupid to kill off any of Corrie's 'kids'. I long for the Websters to reunite in full, it's not the same without them all together - and for all the hate Rosie received wasn't it so much better when she was the focus and not Sophie?
The Platts should never, ever be touched. Killing off David or Sarah would be nothing short of sacrilege, particularly David, and I don't like the thought of ending the Tilsley line with Nick either. As for the Barlows - Christ no. We're already running on empty where they're concerned. We can't let the Barlows die with Ken.
No, I'd just rather they found a good storyline that didn't revolve around death. I'd quite happily go back to an entirely murder-free Coronation Street for life.
corrie have been brave (well ridiculously stupid in my opinion) way back in 1964 they killed off lynn carol who played martha longhurst. corrie's biggest mistake in its 54 year history.
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Saying that, Corrie let off Tracy for murder so no real difference there.
The soaps are on too much these days especially with the extended episodes they like to have every now and again.
Emmerdale had its plane crash, Corrie the tram derailment, now EE should give us a bomb in the Queen Vic and get rid of a whole lot of them. What a programme that is for oversized, interbred families where everyone is angry and no-one ever has any fun.
Sorry, this is probably off-topic but I couldn't stop once I got started.
Anyway, the answer to the original question is No!
IMO Dev the disastrous and Sean the seemly useless should both die in a car crash , both at one followed by Fizz . Also maybe Ken Barlow and Rita having heart attacks when having it of with each other.
So the question is Do Tracey David Nick and Sophie all brung added value and are they likely to continue to do so?
I totally disagree with that. Sure you've got the likes of Ian, Phil, Dot and Sharon but Corrie have Ken, Dierdrie, Gail, Rita, Sally, Kevin and Audrey. This is just from the current cast.
I doubt many people who don't watch Eastenders could name the likes of Peter Beale
Totally agree! It seems that sometimes the ones who are not necessarily the best actors make the best characters. Deirdre is another - hopeless actress but the character is fabulous.
Back to the original thing - I never thought Lucy was a great loss to EE anyway - the character was dreadful - always was. I mean if EE were to kill off Ian Beale - then THAT would be brave.
I think that would be a popular move rather than a brave move!
Compared to Corrie it is right now.
We can only but dream.
That was definitely stupid rather than brave
Agreed!!!!!!
I would advocate killing of a legacy character beyond/after the Blackburn era is over.Jason or Sophie for toast anyone?
I would be happy to sign a petition to kill off Sean Tully/Anthony Cotton.
I would buy tickets to watch that!
Is there enough internet space or enough trees in the world for the signatures for that petition?!;-):D
Purrrlease excuse me for laughing!
I always thought that a character in soap classed as a "Legacy" would be someone like Ken Barlow, Rita Fairclough, Angie Watts, Dot Cotton, Annie Sugden, Seth Armstrong etc.....
What the F*** is Lucy Beale??? A character in a soap! For a few years!
Your confusing legacy and legend
Like Hildaonpluto said, I think you're confusing the two
The Platts should never, ever be touched. Killing off David or Sarah would be nothing short of sacrilege, particularly David, and I don't like the thought of ending the Tilsley line with Nick either. As for the Barlows - Christ no. We're already running on empty where they're concerned. We can't let the Barlows die with Ken.
No, I'd just rather they found a good storyline that didn't revolve around death. I'd quite happily go back to an entirely murder-free Coronation Street for life.