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Old 23-03-2012, 16:29
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There is a rumour currently circulating that Amanda Burton (former Silent Witness actress) is in talks with Eastenders producers and executives. She will be the former ex wife of Derek Branning, and is thought to be a bold, smart, but extremely complex character.

Another name mentioned was Kazia Pelka, however at the moment Amanda is Favourite for the job. However it is believed that the producers believed she was already associated with to many soaps.

Would Amanda a good choice for the character or would Kazia be better?
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Old 23-03-2012, 16:29
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if its a roumer couldnt you put that in the title - very misleading.
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Old 23-03-2012, 16:30
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well since I think that amanda burton is a amazing actress loved her in waterloo road I would say her and I never heard of kazia pelka so not sure how good she is
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Old 23-03-2012, 16:32
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if its a roumer couldnt you put that in the title - very misleading.
sorry about that In title now
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Old 23-03-2012, 16:33
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The only trouble with this is that it would mean even more screentime for the Turd rather than a quick exit!

...unless the ex comes round to off him of course, in which case I don't care who gets the job so long as they get it over with soon!
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Old 23-03-2012, 16:39
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Ooh! Kazia Pelka! I loved her in early 90s Brookside.
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Old 23-03-2012, 16:41
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Oooh...a battle between two ex-Brooksiders!!!

I imagine Derek having a "trophy" wife - a role I can see being a better fit for Kazia than Amanda.

well since I think that amanda burton is a amazing actress loved her in waterloo road I would say her and I never heard of kazia pelka so not sure how good she is
Kazia Pelka is known for previous roles in Brookside, Heartbeat, Corrie and most recently, as Family Affairs' Chrissy Costello - for which she won the soap its first ever British Soap Award (Best Dramatic Performance 1995).

It seems as though EE have been after her for a while, so this may count in her favour...

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=365216

Ooh! Kazia Pelka! I loved her in early 90s Brookside.
Just for you...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTV3sP0onD8
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Old 23-03-2012, 16:55
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Amanda Burton is such a bland actress. I honestly don't understand this love people seem to have for her. I'd much rather Amanda Redman joined.
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Old 23-03-2012, 16:56
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I'd much rather Amanda Redman joined.
Now she'd be GREAT as Derek's ex...
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Old 23-03-2012, 16:58
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You know I could actually see both women play Derek's Wife.

Amanda, has that stern, no nonsense, and in some ways bitter personality, it would be her way or no way

Whereas Kazia is that as you say glamourous look but yet could be really in your face, ballsy, and would be the gobby one.

Im trying to picture which one would best suit derek, but im intrigued to see how the ex wife is brought in. I hope he is put into his place.
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Old 23-03-2012, 17:03
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You know I could actually see both women play Derek's Wife.

Amanda, has that stern, no nonsense, and in some ways bitter personality, it would be her way or no way

Whereas Kazia is that as you say glamourous look but yet could be really in your face, ballsy, and would be the gobby one.
Is that Burton or Redman?
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Old 23-03-2012, 17:04
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The only trouble with this is that it would mean even more screentime for the Turd rather than a quick exit!

...unless the ex comes round to off him of course, in which case I don't care who gets the job so long as they get it over with soon!
I actually laughed out loud at that!
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Old 23-03-2012, 17:14
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I think an ex-wife is just what Derek need to develop into a more rounded character, rather than a 2D panto villain.

Personally, I think Kazia Pelka would be brilliant - she has an edge that Amanda Burton (though a brilliant actress) lacks.
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Old 23-03-2012, 17:19
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I'd like them to introduce a couple of kids at some point too. We've seen Derek the older brother, Derek the son (1996) and Derek the vicious prat, but we haven't seen Derek the husband or Derek the father.

I'd like him to have a son and a daughter, as I'd like to see how he treats them, e.g. training his son to become the "next head of the family" and being protective of his daughter.
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Old 23-03-2012, 17:22
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A son or daughter for him would be a retcon too far though. If he had one why wouldn't any of his siblings know about it? And he lied about that 'Chrissie' girl so clearly he doesn't actually have a kid out there (that he knows about).

The only way to do it would be for someone to turn up on his doorstep claiming to be his kid. They could be anywhere between about ten and thirty. The show needs some new 25-30s anyway so that could work.
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Old 23-03-2012, 17:23
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I know Amanda Burton got her break in Brookside, but I don't see her doing soaps again.

Kazia Pelka is phenomenal. She'd be an asset to any soap she joined - although she'd be better in Emmerdale as the new lady of the manor.
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Old 23-03-2012, 17:25
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I'd like them to introduce a couple of kids at some point too. We've seen Derek the older brother, Derek the son (1996) and Derek the vicious prat, but we haven't seen Derek the husband or Derek the father.

I'd like him to have a son and a daughter, as I'd like to see how he treats them, e.g. training his son to become the "next head of the family" and being protective of his daughter.
Or his son turns out to be gay and has a fling with Ben...

Would be a bit like the Montagues and the Capulets in Albert Square.
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Old 23-03-2012, 17:25
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Kazia Pelka is phenomenal. She'd be an asset to any soap she joined - although she'd be better in Emmerdale as the new lady of the manor.
Well she is a bit of a serial soap star - having already done Brookie, Corrie & Family Affairs...so her eventually landing in the Dales is not such a remote possibility for the future...
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Old 23-03-2012, 17:27
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Where did this rumour come from?

I don't think Amanda Burton would work at all but I can see Jamie and Kazia having good chemistry and Kazia has that look which would fit in well with the Brannings.
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Old 23-03-2012, 17:28
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A son or daughter for him would be a retcon too far though. If he had one why wouldn't any of his siblings know about it? And he lied about that 'Chrissie' girl so clearly he doesn't actually have a kid out there (that he knows about).

The only way to do it would be for someone to turn up on his doorstep claiming to be his kid. They could be anywhere between about ten and thirty. The show needs some new 25-30s anyway so that could work.
We know he was married before getting sent down, so he could've fathered a child or two, his ex not wanting him anywhere near the kids.

"Chrissie" was a lie told to convince Jack to fight for Amy, but that doesn't mean he has none at all. He's never been very honest with his siblings, and the fact that Jack believed him shows that they never really kept in contact so I doubt Jack would know if there were a couple of little Dereks out there somewhere.
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Old 23-03-2012, 17:33
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Awh, I thought Adaman Burton WAS Amanda Redman, I want Redman!
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Old 23-03-2012, 17:35
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Awh, I thought Adaman Burton WAS Amanda Redman, I want Redman!
Amanda Redman would be better than both Pelka and Burton.

I would totally believe Amanda Redman's character marrying Derek but would struggle to see it with the other two.
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Old 23-03-2012, 17:36
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Amanda Redman would also make an amazing lady of the manor in Emmerdale.
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Old 23-03-2012, 17:40
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Amanda Burton Left Waterloo Road because it was too far from Home. She stated a Job in London would suit her perfect...
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Old 23-03-2012, 17:42
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This "so called" TV Soap Spoiler has went and said what the expected plot is for Derek's ex wife.

Whether this is true or not is questionable but here it is...

"The predicted plot involves his wife partly owning a business on the square. She has a hidden agenda and knows Derek's darkest secret."

"The Secret is yet to be uncovered but it involves the Branning Brothers as a unit, and all 3 are looking at ways to get rid of her."

"The character's name is not yet known, but she has a previous link to albert square, and she is a woman seeking revenge."

"Derek took something very precious to her along time ago, and she wants to know where it is. The actress will be on a 1 year contract."

"All my information comes from direct links to the soap, and they are friends and colleagues of mine."

This twitter feed is coming from TVSPOILERS1
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