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Old 21-06-2013, 16:47
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with his Daughter Rebecca? without Sonia!
We need the Fowlers and Beales back together again,
one day,
EE needs to go back to its roots.
Its been over 6 years since he left!

What is the actor upto now days?
Does he even want to come back?
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Old 21-06-2013, 16:49
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He wasn't a great actor and was a bit boring but he is instrumental in EE history
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Old 21-06-2013, 16:51
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He wasn't a great actor and was a bit boring but he is instrumental in EE history
I cant believe Dot has never mentioned him!

And the great Arthur Fowlers name has been pooped on by the likes of Arthur Fatboy Chubs!
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Old 21-06-2013, 16:52
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Yes, he's a big part of Eastenders history and he did have some good storylines in his time.
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Old 21-06-2013, 16:56
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I guess it all depends on what he could offer.

EastEnders could probably get away with recasting this part you know.

While James was a good actor he wasn't instantly recognisable in the same way Natalie Cassidy or Susan Tully is.

If the scope for storylines is there then its a good option to consider should any future EP want more links to the past.
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Old 21-06-2013, 16:58
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Nope. Long gone. The show needs to go forward not backwards
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Old 21-06-2013, 17:07
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I cant believe Dot has never mentioned him!

And the great Arthur Fowlers name has been pooped on by the likes of Arthur Fatboy Chubs!
Or Ian for that matter!
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Old 21-06-2013, 17:09
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Nope. Long gone. The show needs to go forward not backwards
True but the show has lost a lot of familiarity and to be honest there needs to be a few returns!
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Old 21-06-2013, 17:10
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Nope. Long gone. The show needs to go forward not backwards
Agreed.

Martin was dull, anyway.
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Old 21-06-2013, 19:52
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I cant believe Dot has never mentioned him!

And the great Arthur Fowlers name has been pooped on by the likes of Arthur Fatboy Chubs!
I know omg
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Old 21-06-2013, 19:54
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Not really. I understand that he was part of eastenders history because pauline was pregnant wit him on the first episode and he was the first baby to be born but I don't really think was a good character, he was pretty boring
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Old 21-06-2013, 19:57
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Not me .

My Ex GF did a car insurance quote for James Alexandrou on his first car back in 2002

It was a VW Golf . True story .
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Old 21-06-2013, 20:19
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I couldn't stand miserable Martin, but I think he's an important character in the show's history so he shouldn't be left on the shelf forever. Since James Alexandrou has retired from acting now, it'd be interesting to see a new actor take on the role.

I think it may be wise to leave him for now though, and then build a new family around him in ten years or so - complete with new wife and and a couple of young teens. It would start a new era, but bring the Fowler name back into the fold.
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Old 21-06-2013, 20:25
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I thought Sonia has Rebecca because he walked out on them?
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Old 21-06-2013, 20:32
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Nope. Long gone. The show needs to go forward not backwards
Agreed!
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Old 21-06-2013, 21:05
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I don't want him back, mainly because the risk of having Sonia forced upon us again would be too high.

So for that reason I'm oot.

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Old 21-06-2013, 21:13
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Nah you're alright mate.
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Old 21-06-2013, 21:21
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Martin coming back would only work if he and Sonia plus Rebecca came back as a family...otherwise what would they do with him. I'd like to see some Fowlers back, because along with the Watts, they were the backbone of EE originally.
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Old 21-06-2013, 23:34
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Not me .

My Ex GF did a car insurance quote for James Alexandrou on his first car back in 2002

It was a VW Golf . True story .
He used to live near me & I used to see him at the local shops - he stood behind me in the Post Office once & he was so tall he was like the jolly Green Giant !!
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Old 22-06-2013, 00:04
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I couldn't stand miserable Martin, but I think he's an important character in the show's history so he shouldn't be left on the shelf forever. Since James Alexandrou has retired from acting now, it'd be interesting to see a new actor take on the role.

I think it may be wise to leave him for now though, and then build a new family around him in ten years or so - complete with new wife and and a couple of young teens. It would start a new era, but bring the Fowler name back into the fold.
I agree fantastic Idea, I love it, I hope they do this in years to come,
James Alexandrou was Martin Fowler, It would look silly if he was recasted, its like recasting Phil, Ian and Dot!
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Old 22-06-2013, 00:35
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I agree fantastic Idea, I love it, I hope they do this in years to come,
James Alexandrou was Martin Fowler, It would look silly if he was recasted, its like recasting Phil, Ian and Dot!
Martin's a character that could easily be recast. Definitely not in the same bracket as those you've listed. He played the role, but he didn't inhabit in so definitively that the character was moulded around him. I think it'd be surprisingly easy to see someone else as Martin - and if we ever wanted a return we'd have no choice anyway.
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Old 22-06-2013, 02:40
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I'd like to see him again
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Old 22-06-2013, 03:33
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Probably the only one but would love Sonia back too with Martin and Rebecca
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Old 22-06-2013, 03:59
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he always reminded me of a tamed down version of David from CS, less crafty & psychotic
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Old 22-06-2013, 04:01
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No way.
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