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How or why did LInda Hendry strike it so lucky with DTC |
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How or why did LInda Hendry strike it so lucky with DTC
Under the previous producer she was a minor character who propped up the bar occasionally and wasn't in a great deal of episodes.
She looked like a character who was close to being axed I assume she is good friends with the producer that a whole family and at times dubious back story was created for her |
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Because she is a f***ing amazing actress
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Are you annoyed shes getting so much attention over Jac Jossa?
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She's a great actress and Shirley I think as a character has great potential in the right hands
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She's a fantastic actress who was completely underused by Newman. She can certainly carry off her storylines and it's nice to see the focus on an older character rather than the annoying youths
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She is a good actress but she wouldn't have been the obvious choice to have this history created as it as dramatic a turnaround for any character in the show history
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Linda Henry deserves something to sink her teeth into - she's incredible!!!
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I may not be a Shirely fan but there is no denying that Linda is a fantastic actress. I still remember her as the infamous Yvonne Atkins in Bad Girls and felt that she was wasted running after Phil like a puppy. I can see why DTC would want to utilise Linda's talents.
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Linda Henry is a good actress but I can't warm to Shirley. She's just a miserable drunk.
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Her emotional range is fantastic. you can always see her feelings/Moods written across her face.
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Its The Shirley Show again
How much of a fantasy is Shirley Carter. He is certainly looking out for his own |
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She is a good actress but she wouldn't have been the obvious choice to have this history created as it as dramatic a turnaround for any character in the show history
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So who would be?
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I think DTC loves her because he created her. I think that when he originally wrote Shirley, he always would have wanted to explore what made her walk out on her kids (and now we finally know! :O )
The fact that any kind of back story was completely ditched probably made him keen to get back to why Shirley is why she is. |
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Linda Henry is one of the best ever actresses in EastEnders. DTC saw potential in Linda and I'm so glad he's using her well. Long live Shirley Carter
. Last year, I hated Shirley but now I love her! Well done DTC
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I agree someone had to break out and be given some stories that wasn't used before, however it just seems to be getting more contrived for the sake of the carter clan dynasty
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Every episode has some new Cater scheme. They open a new door and its Aunt Deirdre who shirley is related too, they open another door and Shirley spawned the milkman
It just seems contrived |
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Linda is a fantastic actress I,m glad DTC saw the potential in her, I hope next year she is nominated for best actress
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She deserves it really. She's an absolutely fantastic actress and I used to want Linda to leave after the shambolic treatment she had under Newman but I'm so glad she stayed! Looking forward to more Shirley!
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Every episode has some new Cater scheme. They open a new door and its Aunt Deirdre who shirley is related too, they open another door and Shirley spawned the milkman
It just seems contrived |
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Linda is absolutely amazing!!!!
After she spilt from Phil and was only used every few weeks, I was gutted as I knew Shirley still had so much potential (and I love Linda as an actress). Absolutely thrilled DTC brought in her family as she is shining so much!! Just that final scene where she hugged Mick and apologised was so powerful and she's doing a great job!!!! |
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The Carters own the Vic. If they didnt get any storylines people would be saying they were wasted.
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Because she's easily the best remaining character.
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Linda Henry is a terrific actress who deserved her own storylines.
Shirley always played second fiddle to Heather. Heather had all the storylines while Shirley was just her back up. Now she is finally getting the chance to shine in her own right. Its long overdue. Linda Henry is too good an actress to go to waste. She has also remained very committed to the show. |
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Linda is a really wonderful actress and deserves storylines that are worthy of her talents.
Give me her over this appalling version of Sharon 'Bitch, pout, eye-flash' any day of the week. |
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. Last year, I hated Shirley but now I love her! Well done DTC 