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EastEnders complete spoilers - Xmas Week - 24-27 December 2012
KieranDS
18-12-2012
Monday 24th December 2012
Quote:
“It's Christmas Eve, but Max and Tanya are forced to call off their wedding as Lauren's alcohol-fuelled meltdown has destroyed everything - including Tanya's dress. Lauren is full of regret over her wild behaviour, but Max makes her feel better by letting her in on a secret - he is planning a surprise Christmas Day wedding for Tanya tomorrow!

Later, Max pays a visit to Derek, still livid after hearing about his recent attempts to blackmail Tanya. Confronting his older brother, Max makes it clear to Derek that after tomorrow, he wants nothing more to do with him. However, Derek is left furious by Max's attitude and decides that he wants revenge. Putting a plan into action, Derek makes a phone call that could see Max's world turned upside down…


Meanwhile, Alfie is completely devastated following recent events, although he tries to soldier on for Tommy's sake. Later, when Tommy is away spending time with Kat, Roxy suggests that Alfie should join her as she takes Amy to the local Santa's grotto. However, Kat has had the same idea and the Moons end up coming face-to-face at the grotto. Alfie blanks Kat, but tries his best to make a big effort with Tommy.

Later, Alfie attempts to put on a smile as he is the centre of attention at The Vic, where festive celebrations have turned into a lock-in. However, it's clear that Alfie is still struggling to hold things together.

Elsewhere, Lola is delighted when she pays a visit to Phil's and discovers that Lexi is home in time for Christmas, while Poppy returns and tells Fatboy that she wants to spend the festive season with him.”

Pictures - http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2...xs-secret.html

Tuesday 25th December 2012
Quote:
“Hour-long episode


It's Christmas Day and Derek turns up for the Branning family's dinner, despite the recent tension with Max. True to form, Derek tries to be the centre of attention as he promotes his position as head of the family. In private, Max and Jack warn Derek that they want him out of their lives once Christmas is over - which only fuels Derek's desire to ruin today for Max. Derek is annoyed further when Joey arrives for the Christmas celebrations after being invited by Max. It's clear that Max is accepting of Joey and Lauren's relationship as he encourages them to sort things out.

Later, Max hands Tanya her Christmas gift and she is overwhelmed to see that it's a wedding dress. She is delighted to realise what Max has planned for the day and preparations soon get under way for the ceremony. As Tanya gets changed into her dress, the day is looking like one to remember for all the right reasons. However, it soon becomes unclear whether the wedding will go ahead at all as Derek's plan falls into place following his phone call yesterday, sending Max's world crashing down around him.

Max's past is back to haunt him thanks to Derek and everyone is stunned by the huge secret he's been hiding, although a smug Derek gloats about causing all the mess. A massive argument erupts between the Brannings, with Derek telling everyone what he really thinks of them. Max, Jack and Joey force Derek out of the house, but what happens next will change the family hierarchy forever…


Meanwhile, Alfie tries to celebrate Christmas as best he can as he spends the day with Mo, Jean, Roxy, Michael, Scarlett, Amy and Tommy. In the evening, Roxy confesses that she loves Alfie as they share a drink - but how will he respond?

Later, Kat arrives at The Vic and begs Alfie to give her another chance, but he makes it clear that she is no longer welcome. Roxy then interrupts the pair as she appears behind the bar. Thinking the worst, Kat rushes out. Are Roxy and Alfie now an item, or has Kat jumped to the wrong conclusion?”

Pictures - http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2...stmas-day.html

Wednesday 26th December 2012
Quote:
“The Branning family are in shock following the dramatic events of Christmas Day and news soon spreads around Albert Square that Derek is dead. Max is eager for everyone to get their stories straight before speaking to the police, and he advises Joey and Jack to avoid talking about the argument with Derek. Carol tries to keep it together for the sake of the family and finds herself waxing lyrical about Derek, while Alice is numb with grief. Later, Max, Jack and Carol head to the mortuary and say a final goodbye to their brother.

At the same time, Max is still struggling following the reveal of his big secret, which is now known by the whole family…

Meanwhile, over at The Vic, there is an awkward atmosphere between Roxy and Alfie after she confessed her love for him. Jean and Mo can't resist having their say as they warn Roxy that Alfie is fragile at the moment, but Roxy insists that she'd never do anything to hurt him.

Elsewhere, Kim wakes up ready to celebrate Christmas, only to discover that she slept through the whole day due to suffering from the effects of Mo's punch. Denise is furious as she was forced to spend Christmas Day playing charades with Shirley while Kim was sleeping. The tension between Denise and Kim escalates throughout the day, but in the end, Denise tries to make amends by recreating Christmas Day for her sister.

Also today, Patrick returns to the Square following his time away, while Zainab announces plans to host a New Year's Eve party.”

Pictures - http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2...-in-shock.html

Thursday 27th December 2012
Quote:
“Hour-long episode


The fallout from Derek's Christmas bombshell continues as Tanya demands to know everything about Max's secret. Will Max's answers be what she wants to hear?

At the same time, Joey has vanished from Walford, while Carol tries her best to support a grief-stricken Alice by encouraging her to move in with the family so that she's not living alone. Alice starts to get more involved with the family when she goes with Max, Jack and Carol to break the news of Derek's death to Jim. Later in The Vic, tensions run high when AJ innocently makes an inappropriate comment about Derek.

Meanwhile, Lola fears that Phil is taking over Lexi's christening plans as he has bought a lavish dress for the youngster. Lola wants Jay and Cora to be her daughter's godparents, but soon learns that Phil has other choices in mind. Billy tries to stand up to Phil by pointing out that it should be Lola's decision, but Lola goes along with Phil's choice on the condition that she gets to spend three hours unsupervised with Lexi. However, when Lola is offered work at Booty and takes Lexi along, she loses track of time.


Elsewhere, Liam has a new games console among his possessions even though nobody bought it for him for Christmas. Bianca is soon horrified to discover that Liam has found Derek's knock-off gear. She is concerned further when Liam has a casual attitude towards the stolen goods, suggesting that they should sell the items to help pay their bills. When Bianca spots Liam selling some of the stash on the Square, she tries to do the right thing - but her plans are thwarted.

Also today, Zainab and AJ's arguments escalate but they later call a truce and vow to team up by getting Ayesha and Tamwar together, while Shirley considers finally getting her act together and finding a job.”

Pictures - http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2...xs-secret.html
priscilla
18-12-2012
Thanks
Christmas sounds good
PrincessPerfect
18-12-2012
It looks like my Xmas thread is going to take a good week to plan, and implement - yes, really

On topic, it sounds like a pretty good week. It looks like that Derek dies on Christmas day; which I'm not complaining about. I'm finding it more and more unlikely, that any other option (Max and Jack) could be Kat's lover. Both of these two seem to be interwined with their own respective storylines; and I don't see Tanya staying with Max if he had another affair ontop of this 'secret'. Plus, Jack and Sharon are already having 'trust' issues now let alone if it was found he was Kat's lover.

I suspect on Thursday, Alfie will apporach Jack and accuse him of cheating on Kat given his wealth, and the fact him and Kat have a connection via Tommy, as Alfie will assume that Kat's type is the cocky stud (which is in essence what Jack is supposed to be in the eyes of TPTB). Kat will then, rather humilatingly point out it's Derek of whom she cheated on with and that will be the catalyst which turns Derek's family against him to the point where they want to remove him from the family dynamic; ontop of Derek's manipulation of Tanya, Max and Derek.

I have feeling Derek's siblings will be involved in his death; and while it'll be yet another senasationalistic facet to the Branning family, I'll also find it quite interesting. I think they'll contribute to the demise of their own sibling, and I wouldn't be surprised if it was a case of which family member did it? In fact, my theory is that Joey probably ends up kiling Derek accidentally, or in some sort of confrontation Derek has a heart-attack and dies, and the Branning brothers have to organise some sort of alibi/cover-up.

I wouldn't be surprised at this stage to see if Max has commited a criminal activity rather than cheated on Tanya, or for that matter had a secret child (though that's still possible). I also wouldn't be surprised to see the Brannings endure more financial trouble, because of Max's actions and that will probably cause ruptures in his and Tanya's relationship and lead up to her exit next year. The one thing I'm not keen on is the Jack/Phil/Sharon love triangle - but I suspect Sharon will accept Jack's proposal which will leave Phil even more determined to get Sharon. Also, the following week's full spoilers are also up, FMs!
monalisa62003
18-12-2012
genuine question they seem to be moving shirl on now so will noone ever find out what phil is up to with lexi?
Joe_Zel
18-12-2012
What's that Mona? Shirley's being a doormat? Not fulfilling a promise/threat? I didn't see that one coming.

But, seriously, Max is ok about Lauren and Joey's relationship and tries to cheer her up after another bender? Is it just me or does that not sound like Max at all?

Also, they're really scraping the bottom of the barrel it seems to give Denise a storyline.

Other than that it sounds like Max, Joey and Jack cause some kind of accident with Derek. They wouldn't need to "get their stories straight" if he just dropped dead from a heart attack.
monalisa62003
18-12-2012
Originally Posted by Joe_Zel:
“What's that Mona? Shirley's being a doormat? Not fulfilling a promise/threat? I didn't see that one coming.

.”

Well people wanted shirley to move on and now she is so i guess she'll forever be called a doormatt? Why did they bother having her involved in this s/l only for noone to find out phils true motives? They seem to be moving the lexi story on after the christening and phil will stop being a bully over it what a let down
T.K. Mazin
18-12-2012
I'd laugh if Derek kills himself . He realises no one cares about him (even Alice) and decides to take his own life.
T.K. Mazin
18-12-2012
Originally Posted by Joe_Zel:
“What's that Mona? Shirley's being a doormat? Not fulfilling a promise/threat? I didn't see that one coming.
.”

Joe_Zel
18-12-2012
And after all this time it's now only... 5 more episodes of Derek? Lol, amazing. Or 6 if we see him on a slab on Boxing Day.

I just hope we aren't wishing he was back next year.
KieranDS
18-12-2012
Shirley gets a job in McKlunkies
Joe_Zel
18-12-2012
McKlunkies? Lmao.
monalisa62003
18-12-2012
Originally Posted by Joe_Zel:
“McKlunkies? Lmao. ”

at least she's trying !! people would still complain had she been carrying on with her revenge ! seems like she cant win
sorcha_healy27
18-12-2012
Originally Posted by T.K. Mazin:
“I'd laugh if Derek kills himself . He realises no one cares about him (even Alice) and decides to take his own life. ”

summed up in one simple statement
sorcha_healy27
18-12-2012
Originally Posted by KieranDS:
“Shirley gets a job in McKlunkies ”



I hope the footwear they supply is mandatory and not her boots
Joe_Zel
18-12-2012
Originally Posted by monalisa62003:
“at least she's trying !! people would still complain had she been carrying on with her revenge ! seems like she cant win”

Oh give over.
I'm laughing at the thought of Shirley working there in the uniform and everything.

It's not about she "can't win". It's about that she's got no purpose anymore. The character reached a conclusion when she patched things up with her daughter and went to live with them.
monalisa62003
18-12-2012
Originally Posted by Joe_Zel:
“Oh give over.
I'm laughing at the thought of Shirley working there in the uniform and everything.

It's not about she "can't win". It's about that she's got no purpose anymore. The character reached a conclusion when she patched things up with her daughter and went to live with them.”

so what if she has no purpose. neither do poppy/fatboy/tyler. they are giving her screentime / storylines so they can develop her.

and i think she does have some purpose. she's the only one who knows what phil is up to. everyone is blinded by it
Joe_Zel
18-12-2012
Oh, I'm not going in circles with you Mona.

She doesn't have a purpose. Poppy and Fatboy have each other and are part of the young circle of characters.

And yes, Tyler is also redundant with no purpose but I fail to see what that's got to do with Shirley. It doesn't change the fact the character is spent and taking Heather away has left her more useless than ever.

What do you mean so what if she has no purpose?
If there's nothing for the character then she's more deadwood taking up space in the cast list.
monalisa62003
18-12-2012
Originally Posted by Joe_Zel:
“Oh, I'm not going in circles with you Mona.

She doesn't have a purpose. Poppy and Fatboy have each other and are part of the young circle of characters.

And yes, Tyler is also redundant with no purpose but I fail to see what that's got to do with Shirley. It doesn't change the fact the character is spent and taking Heather away has left her more useless than ever.”

im just saying if they keep other characters on who have no purpose then i dont see why shirley can't stay. she's a good enough actress to develop the character and make her likeable again. they have actually started doing that with bianca & clearly its working. same with roxy after ronnie left.

poppy and fatboy didnt use to have much purpose either. especially fatboy after the other E20 gang left

why should they axe her? she is one of their better actress's
Joe_Zel
18-12-2012
She's a great actress but I feel the character is spent that's why. I feel the same about Bianca, I haven't seen anyone who likes her more since she's returned. It's still the same tedious stories with her. Roxy has never been a relevant character of her own, she's always been a plot device in other people's stories.

But again, they have nothing to do with my opinion of Shirley.
monalisa62003
18-12-2012
Originally Posted by Joe_Zel:
“She's a great actress but I feel the character is spent that's why. I feel the same about Bianca, I haven't seen anyone who likes her more since she's returned. It's still the same tedious stories with her. Roxy has never been a relevant character of her own, she's always been a plot device in other people's stories.

But again, they have nothing to do with my opinion of Shirley.”

they havent really explored why shirley is the way she is

they have started to develop bianca with giving her a new job, more likeable (like with mr lister & lola) they can do this with shirley easily. it'll be interesting to see how shirley deals with being on her own. its the first time she's had to do that since she came into the show.

most people want to see her away from phill i dont think its time for her to go now. she would just be remembered as phils doormatt if she was going to
Joe_Zel
18-12-2012
I'm not interested in her on her own. Too much loner driftwood in the show as it is.

But how exactly can they explore "why she's the way she is" with no family connections?

We learnt a lot about her through Kevin, Heather, Denise and her kids. Nothing more to it.

But, if they find something interesting for her then I will happily enjoy watching her.
J-B
18-12-2012
Originally Posted by monalisa62003:
“they havent really explored why shirley is the way she is

they have started to develop bianca with giving her a new job, more likeable (like with mr lister & lola) they can do this with shirley easily. it'll be interesting to see how shirley deals with being on her own. its the first time she's had to do that since she came into the show.

most people want to see her away from phill i dont think its time for her to go now. she would just be remembered as phils doormatt if she was going to”

Okay, if you think Shirley should stick around, then what storylines would you give her? You've said yourself that they seem to be moving away from the 'revenge' storyline, and I agree with you that not following through with makes it all seem rather pointless, given it was a bit of a weak way to shoehorn Shirley into the story in the first place.

Her backstory and why she is the way she is was established in the early Kevin / Denise days, IIRC.
monalisa62003
18-12-2012
Originally Posted by J-B:
“Okay, if you think Shirley should stick around, then what storylines would you give her? You've said yourself that they seem to be moving away from the 'revenge' storyline, and I agree with you that not following through with makes it all seem rather pointless, given it was a bit of a weak way to shoehorn Shirley into the story in the first place.

Her backstory and why she is the way she is was established in the early Kevin / Denise days, IIRC.”

i know which is why im worried she was used as a plot device. i hope it picks up again in the new year. i think it makes it look like they left it open with phil/shirl. he knew she was right

she's changed a lot since she's been with phil though. i dont remember much of the kevin days

well getting her a new job will open up plenty of ideas and mixing her in with different characters etc i know liam works there so its a way of mixing her in with bianca etc i dont know what storylines they could give her till we see her away from phil
KieranDS
18-12-2012
Linda Henry is brilliant but Shirley is slowly becoming tiresome.
If she came back Yvonne style (Bad Girls reference) to take on Phil, I'd have more time for her.
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