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Old 01-09-2004, 18:27
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Hi fellow soap lovers!
Just a quick query. I have been watching Hollyoaks for years but recently have found myself growing quite fed up with it. I was wondering if I could have some advice on whether it was worth switching my allegiances as I have never watched Family Affairs.
Thanks!
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Old 01-09-2004, 18:30
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Nope. I stopped watching family affairs recently because I got tired of all the excitement. I now watch Hollyoaks in the week rather than the omnibus. If you want to, you can watch them both this way (family affairs in the week, Hollyoaks Omnibus on sunday(saturday on E4) and everyones happy)
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Old 01-09-2004, 18:35
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One vote for Hollyoaks then! I was always curious why Family Affairs never had an omnibus I suppose I could see how all these new characters settle in- I wouldn't mind seeing what Family Affairs is like though.
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Old 01-09-2004, 18:59
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Nah Family affairs did have one.......Sunday afternoon I think, but that was when it was boring.......it is getting good, but no where as funny as Hollyoaks.
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Old 01-09-2004, 19:04
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I switched from Hollyoaks last year to family Affairs and i don't regret it one bit! FA is a far better soap in my opinion!
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Old 01-09-2004, 19:08
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Hollyoaks! Hollyoaks!
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Old 01-09-2004, 19:15
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3-1 so far. Seemed like it was going to be a landslide but it could turn around yet.
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Old 01-09-2004, 19:20
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Hollyoaks, no contest !
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Old 01-09-2004, 20:03
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Originally Posted by LiverpoolFCGirl
Hi fellow soap lovers!
Just a quick query. I have been watching Hollyoaks for years but recently have found myself growing quite fed up with it. I was wondering if I could have some advice on whether it was worth switching my allegiances as I have never watched Family Affairs.
Thanks!
I would vote for Hollyoaks, as I've never watched Family Affairs, but can I suggest Sunset Beach as a complete alternative? Starting again on Channel 5 in a couple of weeks. It's on during the day, so warm up your video
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Old 01-09-2004, 20:12
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Originally Posted by Agent Krycek
I would vote for Hollyoaks, as I've never watched Family Affairs, but can I suggest Sunset Beach as a complete alternative? Starting again on Channel 5 in a couple of weeks. It's on during the day, so warm up your video
Yes set your VCR's and watch SB instead of EE.
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Old 01-09-2004, 20:24
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Isn't SB American? I don't normally like those, but I might have a look as I am of from Uni anyway. Depends if I take a day of the gym.
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Old 01-09-2004, 20:42
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Which gets the highest ratings- Family Affairs or Hollyoaks? That might help be a decider. Although it doesn't look like I'm going to need a decider at this rate!
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Old 01-09-2004, 21:18
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Sunset Beach starts next Monday at 10:30am.
As you have watched Hollyoaks for years and you are actually getting fed up with it (like i was), give Family Affairs a chance for a month or so and then decide because atleast then you have actually watched both soaps to make your own decision.
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Old 01-09-2004, 21:25
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Hollyoaks gets higher rateings
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Old 01-09-2004, 23:12
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Originally Posted by Safra
Sunset Beach starts next Monday at 10:30am.
That's actually a pretty good time for me- it's when I will be sat putting of the gym, but ultimately shall force myself out at around 11.30. Therefore this would be the good filler while i'm composing myself(and follow on nicely from Trisha)! Cheers. I think I will probably watch a few episodes of Family Affairs just to see what it's like, and then watch the Hollyoaks omnibus if I remember. Then, if I do like Family Affairs I will switch over properly- if not then I won't be out of touch with Hollyoaks. Perfect.
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Old 01-09-2004, 23:21
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Good Good
Family Affairs is a brilliant soap, and in regards to SB, once you start watching, you'll be hooked!
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Old 01-09-2004, 23:24
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I actually thought I'd watch Family Affairs today to check it out, and I switched back to Hollyoaks before the first ad break.

It was simply boring, but then Hollyoaks was just as bad.

I wish they'd just give that damn serial killer storyline a rest!!
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Old 01-09-2004, 23:30
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Give FA a week Ben, see what you think
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Old 01-09-2004, 23:51
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Hollyaoks is brillaint!
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Old 02-09-2004, 17:11
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Originally Posted by Safra
I switched from Hollyoaks last year to family Affairs and i don't regret it one bit! FA is a far better soap in my opinion!
Snap!! I used to watch FA during the week and Hollyoaks on a Sunday but I got fed up of Hollyoaks so just stuck with FA
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Old 02-09-2004, 17:31
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I really like Family Affairs. You would need to watch it for a week or two to get into it though, as with anything new. It is as good as EE is at the moment, and sometimes better (in that it is a Ferreira-and- Micky-free zone).

There seems to be a new storyline starting with Chrissie and her Chigwell friend, so that should be good value. The Sean-Tanya baby stuff is getting interesting too. The only thing I don't like is the endless Eileen-Pete stuff, neither of them interest me and her acting is all on one note.

Ben, I don't think 18 year old guys are FA's target market so I'm not surprised you didn't like it - the schedulers assume you will be watching Hollyoaks so you're not catered for at 6.30 on 5
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Old 02-09-2004, 17:42
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Family Affairs Executive Producer - Paul Marquess has gone on record as saying that FA specifically targets Gay men and Women as their main audience.

By the way - the ratings for both the shows have been very similar of late and thats the reason why Hollyoaks are making so many changes to the show - to dramatically improve the ratings.
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Old 02-09-2004, 18:49
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Don't worry- I'm going to give it at least two weeks chance. It's on now and doesn't seem that good so far. It has only been 15 mins though! It's the serial killer storyline that's really the last straw for me with Hollyoaks- I think they killed Toby of too soon then came up with a rubbish storyline about Dan going to prison. I completely stopped watching it for a period there but didn't think to try family affairs.
Looking forward to SB now as well. I was sat there when it would be on thinking that there was nothing good on! I'm sure you will all be glad I made it to the gym as well. For the second day in a row and I am going tomorrow as well! I made it in one peace!
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Old 02-09-2004, 21:17
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Did anyone catch the advert for Sunset Beach before FA started tonight? I was sat here at the PC then heard the words "Sunset beach", turned round and saw a yellow screen with the words 'Sunset Beach, this Monday, 10:30am). Was that it for the advert or did they actually show any of the characters?
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Old 02-09-2004, 21:48
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Sorry, I forgot I was supposed to be watching FA until about 2 minutes into it, so I didn't see the bit just before!
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