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Old 22-10-2011, 23:33
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What I mean is - we all love our soaps, whatever one....but are you sick of having the same old DEATH/BIRTH/MARRIAGE/MURDER happening on that day?? It's getting a bit stale now isn't it?
Christmas is a time for family, friends to get together and have a good time! Why don't they do it in soaps anymore?
Wouldn't it be nice to see people on TV having a happy time at least for ONCE a year! (It doesn't happen often!)
Or do people prefer to see misery?
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Old 22-10-2011, 23:36
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havent corrie episodes been a bit boring on xmas day..people wont watch them if there is no drama

and in EE last year the mitchells had a happy xmas
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Old 22-10-2011, 23:37
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I never watch EE on christmas day as it's always depressing.

I do watch Corrie, and I used to watch ED. But this year I won't be watching ED as I am an ex-viewer now.
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Old 22-10-2011, 23:39
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^seriously? its traditional!
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Old 22-10-2011, 23:43
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^seriously? its traditional!
EE? yes, seriously. I am not a lover of it at the best of times. I am not spoiling my christmas day with it lol.

Corrie will be the only one I watch this year. And I am looking forward to it if the rumoured storylines come true.
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Old 22-10-2011, 23:45
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EE? yes, seriously. I am not a lover of it at the best of times. I am not spoiling my christmas day with it lol.

Corrie will be the only one I watch this year. And I am looking forward to it if the rumoured storylines come true.
how can a soap spoil a xmas day its just tv

if you dont watch it this year you will probably miss the climax to the yusef storyline

you could always watch it another time on iplayer or tape it
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Old 22-10-2011, 23:52
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how can a soap spoil a xmas day its just tv

if you dont watch it this year you will probably miss the climax to the yusef storyline

you could always watch it another time on iplayer or tape it
Because I despise loads of characters in EE, and don't want to see them while eating my dinner or pudding lol

IDC about the Yusef storyline tbh. I was bored with it months ago. I literally only watch it because it's on in the background while people in my house watch
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Old 22-10-2011, 23:54
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EE is on at like 6. normal xmas dinners are usually at 3. most people have finished their dinners before the soaps are on
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Old 22-10-2011, 23:59
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EE is on at like 6. normal xmas dinners are usually at 3. most people have finished their dinners before the soaps are on
I eat my pudding later

I can never eat a full dinner and then a rich christmas pudding or triffle after. I always have the desert for a late tea instead, so I eat it around soap time. The dinner I have around Queen's speech time, which I don't watch either
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Old 23-10-2011, 00:03
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I'm a fan of both corrie and EE, and to be honest, i'd much rather watch the simmering emotional feelings of peter/carla than watch another EE fire. Just saying.

there';s too many explosions etc nowadays.

plus peter/carla/leanne is my favourite soap storyline.
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Old 23-10-2011, 00:04
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still think its bonkers. pudding takes like what? 5 mins to eat! you could have both ate well intime before the soaps.

and like i said - why dont you just watch it another day
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Old 23-10-2011, 00:06
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still think its bonkers. pudding takes like what? 5 mins to eat! you could have both ate well intime before the soaps.

and like i said - why dont you just watch it another day
I'd be sick

I honestly can't eat two or three course meals. I have never been able to. I am a wimp lol

I don't really want to see Pat die, and I have a feeling she will on xmas day.
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Old 23-10-2011, 00:09
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I'd be sick

I honestly can't eat two or three course meals. I have never been able to. I am a wimp lol

I don't really want to see Pat die, and I have a feeling she will on xmas day.
I thought Pat was leaving in February 2012?
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Old 23-10-2011, 00:10
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I thought Pat was leaving in February 2012?
no she leaves at xmas
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Old 23-10-2011, 00:29
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I only usually go for EE and CS on x-mas day, I still remember the shock of the Stax revelation (I didn't read spoilers then, shocker)


I wish HO was on at x-mas day, I like their x-mas eps!
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Old 23-10-2011, 00:38
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Well on Xmas Day - I'm usually having a nice time. So EastEnders is DEFINITLEY OFF!! Corrie and Emmerdale might get a look-in though.
(Doctor Who will be my must-see anyway!)
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Old 23-10-2011, 00:40
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I dont think she will die in the fire. I think she will get out and die in a hospital bed. Simular to Jamie Mitchell
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Old 23-10-2011, 02:21
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I watch all the soaps on Christmas Day and will be doing exactly the same this year! there is nothing like putting on the fire and watching the soaps with the rest of the family. I don't let the storylines effect me in anyway, I watch them to be taught lessons and also for what they are intended for: entertainment!!!
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Old 23-10-2011, 02:31
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Christmas is actually the one day of the year I tend to watch all soaps because the family are tuned in.

I always follow soaps off and on throughout the year and have thought EE to be the best and the one I pay attention to but now it is all about Corrie for me. At least it makes me laugh sometimes.

(Doctor Who will be my must-see anyway!)
Yep.
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Old 23-10-2011, 03:15
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This is a major difference in culture between the UK and Australia.

In Australia few people would dream of settling down together to watch television on Christmas day. Certainly not to watch a soap.

As it is a non ratings period here most schedules are filled with cancelled flop series, old movies, and repeats.
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Old 23-10-2011, 03:55
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This is a major difference in culture between the UK and Australia.

In Australia few people would dream of settling down together to watch television on Christmas day. Certainly not to watch a soap.

As it is a non ratings period here most schedules are filled with cancelled flop series, old movies, and repeats.
As it's summer Down Under in December, most people are on the beach on Christmas Day!
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Old 23-10-2011, 04:45
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As it's summer Down Under in December, most people are on the beach on Christmas Day!
Usually at family lunch for Christmas Day, but often at the beach by Boxing Day!

Most soaps and series go off the air for December-January.
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Old 23-10-2011, 05:55
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Xmas? - the way things have gone lately with the big three it is debateable if I will still be watching on November 25th. They are all going through a very silly boring patch - yet another "affair" about to kick off on ED, on CS the continuation of the Fizz Stape pantomime, and.... poor old EE, doddering along with Shane Ritchie's version of Del Boy, tarty Lola grumpy Phil Mitchell, all over the place Ian's emotions and of course, where would EE be without a death on December 25th. All the boring old faces and unbearable new ones cramped into a space no bigger than Jonathan Ross's talent.

All three soaps are getting past it, but EE should certainly be first off to the knackers yard
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Old 23-10-2011, 06:52
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No, love a bit of drama on Christmas! Corrie and Emmerdale are usually missable but EE is a must watch.
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Old 23-10-2011, 07:51
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No, love a bit of drama on Christmas! Corrie and Emmerdale are usually missable but EE is a must watch.
...even if you know in advance it's going to be the same old "tragic death" of a well-loved character (and no prizes for guessing this years victim). Personally I'd rather watch a repeat of "Shedheads" on Discovery - at least it's presenters are cheerful , fun and love life - more than can be said for most of the cast of EE these days
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