DS Forums

 
 

A New Generation of Osman's - EastEnders


Reply
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old 11-08-2014, 19:59
I've Got Class
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 12,252
I'll never forget her Princess Leia seduction scenes. I had to avert my eyes!
I've Got Class is offline Follow this poster on Twitter   Reply With Quote
Please sign in or register to remove this advertisement.
Old 11-08-2014, 20:03
Pete Callan
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 22,354
It wasn't so great when Clare Bates returned as an adult.
Not really the same though, as Clare was a character in her own right, she left as a teenager. I'm talking more about young kids. Clare's return was criticised for reinventing the character, with a character that left as a small child the character is yet to be truly invented so couldn't face the same backlash.
Pete Callan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-08-2014, 16:45
The Rhydler
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 4,220
I've been saying something along these lines for years. I mean, without the race thing, I just think it'd be fantastic to bring in a child character from the past all-grown up. I was thinking Ali Jr or even one of Mehmet's three (Mehmet and Guizin being forgotten gems of characters). There doesn't need to be some big hoo-haa about it, after all it's hardly a big return but rather giving a new character a familiar name and family ties.

Alternatively, we could have Sharmilla Kapoor join the group of young adults, being a friend of Johnny's at university. Arjun Kapoor maybe a new friend for Liam. I love this idea and it's never been done before to my knowledge, at least not in the British soaps.
Too true, they are absolutely two of my favourites.
The Rhydler is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-08-2014, 17:27
Doctor Bench
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: London
Posts: 3,298
Yes, but not for the reasons you mentioned. Characters should be introduced because they're worthwhile, not because the BBC want to tick boxes. This is hardly the first thread you've made on the supposed 'lack of diversity' in the show either.
Doctor Bench is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-08-2014, 18:31
ArthurJBear
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Jedward Land
Posts: 3,466
Little Ali would be just about to turn 26 at the time of the anniversary, not sure how old mehmet's children would be but Haluk Belinger and Ishia Bennison are still acting so would be good to see them again too, maybe as owners of the old Argee Bahgee and turn it into a Turkish restaurant (I always prefered Mehmet and Guizin to Ali and Sue)

Other original/older characters I'd like to see return, for guest or extended periods, would be Annie Smith (Mary's daughter, as Linda Davidson is no longer acting. Not sure why she'd come back though.), Carmel Roberts (she could still be a Health Visitor and her daughter Aisha (played by her real daughter, Aisha) could return as well), Dr. Legg (could return to see Dot), Lofty (Dr Legg could drag him along maybe), Martin and Wilmott-Brown (could maybe unknowingly get involved with Sharon and The Albert).
ArthurJBear is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14-08-2014, 18:51
iMatt_101
Inactive Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 6,713
I slightly eat my words because I was in the East End today and 90% of the people I saw weren't white

Having said that it wasn't in an old fashioned square like in EE, so I'm wondering if in the more old fashioned/traditional East End areas like Albert Square there's less diversity?
iMatt_101 is offline   Reply With Quote
 
Reply




 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 20:28.