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Old 21-08-2014, 16:38
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Hello all and welcome to Thursday's episode thread. Charlie's lies are slowly catching up with him, how will he worm himself out of this one? Tonight also sees the return of his mum, Yvonne played by the fabulous Pauline McLynn.

EastEnders Episode 4911 | Thursday 21st August 2014 | Episode Discussion Thread

BBC One/BBC HD – 19:30
RTE One - 19:30
BBC Three - 01:30

Preview

30 Minutes.

Director
Dominic Keavey

Executive Producer
Dominic Treadwell-Collins

Writer
Daran Little

STARRING: (15 regulars)

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Coming up tonight:

CHARLIE NICKED?

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POP THE WEASEL

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HONEY BOO HOO GOES CHOO CHOOO

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COME FOR LUNCH?

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Recap on The Week Thus Far:

1. Max took out his sexual frustrations on every one else with even Dot feeling his wrath. Tosser.
2. Lauren was glowing (isn't she always?) after a quick fumble with 'lothario' Dean.
3. Dot was having a jumble sale and was happy for all donations except anything from Bianca's rainbow wardrobe, Shirley's leather (which has no place at the vicar's table) and twosies. Her VPL caused a stir on Monday.
4. Carol returned to the Square.
5. Jabi planned a new life in Bolton or 'up North somewhere.' Lola wasn't happy.
6. Charlie continued to play doting grandson but Max is wary of him and Emma 'Walford's Worst Detective' told him he isn't a detective....
7. Whitney bored us with another romance and chose her niece (Sausage surprise's grandaughter) over playing hide the sausage. Good on you Whit.
8. Kim is performing for Beyoncé fetishists on the webcam and pretending to be on a cruise ship.
9. Ian wants Patrick to go into a home. Denise is torn with Mas telling her to look after him and Dot speaking from experience saying she couldn't cope with Jim.
10. Shabnam missed her dentist appointment.

On This Day:

2003- Shannis

2009- Bianca & kids

2012- Phirley break-up & Sharon introduces herself to Janine like they've never met before...(first proper week of NewmanEnders)


Nerdy Facts:

#1 Yesterday was a year since Mimi Keene made her debut as Cindy Williams.

#2 Sunday will be 2 years since Ben Mitchell and Andrew Cotton made their exits.

#3 Tomorrow is 3 years since the beginning of 'Southend Week' which saw Rob meet his maker, Ryan Malloy exit and the introduction of the Cottons, Rose and Andrew.

#4 Yesterday was 4 years since Sam Mitchell's last return which lasted a month.

#5 Monday was 5 years since the Dot, Bianca, Ronnie 3 hander.

Daran Little:

Tonight is Daran's 41st episode. Daran wrote for the show for the first time in 2010 staying for almost 2 years before returning last December under new producer, Dominic Treadwell-Collins. He has written for other soaps Coronation Street and Hollyoaks, drama The Road To Coronation Street as well as being a story supervisor on Made In Chelsea. EastEnders episodes he has written include Sam Mitchell's last return, the aftermath of Stacey's exit, Glenda's exit, Jean's return, Tamwar & Afia's wedding, Kat's miscarriage, Phil v Christian and more recently; Linda & Stan Carter's debuts, Johnny's coming out and Lucy's last 24 hours alive . He also wrote 9th December 2010 (Corrie's 50th anniversary) where Dot referenced going home to watch the rival soap.

20/8/10- Peggy & Phil

9/12/10- Glenda & Ian

Boxing Day 2010

8.3.11- Glenda exits

23.6.11- Tamwar/Afia wedding

6.9.11- Kat miscarries

10.11.11- Phil v Christian

16.12.11- Pat and family go to Clacton

3.1.14- Johnny comes out

27.1.14- Stan's debut


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EE Character Count 2014- Top 10 (up to and including 22nd August)
no. of episodes aired: 132

1. Linda Carter- 102 episodes
2. Mick Carter- 100
3. Ian Beale- 97
4. Bianca Butcher- 81
5. Shirley Carter- 80
6. Johnny Carter & Tina Carter- 77
8. Max Branning- 76
9. Phil Mitchell- 75
10. Carol Jackson- 74


The Threadstarters Count 2014:

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EastEnders Quiz 2014:

1. How many new characters have been introduced?

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2. How many returns have there been? (Short & Long-term)

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3. How many exits have occured?

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4. How many funerals have there been?
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5. How many births have aired?
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6. Who was the first person arrested on suspicion of killing Lucy Beale?
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7. Who suffered a heart attack on the day of their wedding?
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8. Whose attempt to scare their partner went wrong?
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9. What secret are Mick and Linda keeping from their kids?
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10. Who suffered a stroke on the Square?
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Links:

DS Enders

*The 3rd Annual DS Soap Forum Awards*

EastEnders Spoiler Thread

EastEnders Webcam Part 2

EE Character Count 2014

EE Duff Duff Count 2014

EastEnders - 2014 Writers Count

POTD: Emma confronts Charlie

Declan Bennett interviews

Pauline & Declan on 'This Morning

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Old 21-08-2014, 16:39
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CHARLIE COTTON

Lone wolf Charlie is the long-lost son of Nick Cotton, but has more in common with Bruce Wayne than the Joker…

First Appearance 11th March 2014
Address Off The Square
Occupation Policeman?


Mysterious Charlie has no trouble attracting attention from the ladies, but doesn’t often return their affections. Spending his childhood in a broken home has given him a commitment complex and instead of letting people get close, Charlie pushes other people away.
Life should be quite straight forward for a good man like Charlie, but when a face from his past threatens everything he holds dear, will he be able to keep his slate clean?
Played by Declan Bennett.


YVONNE COTTON

Yvonne Cotton is a cold, buttoned-up, forthright woman who has an unhealthy obsession with her son, Charlie.

First Appearance 12th May 2014
Address Off The Square
Occupation Unknown


Getting knocked up by Nick Cotton while still very young, and her subsequent abandonment by him, has left Yvonne bitter with the hand she’s been dealt… and she’s not above taking that bitterness out on others. A strong and upstanding Catholic, Yvonne is known on occasion to use her faith to mask her own shrewdly observed judgements of others.
Since Nick left Yvonne’s whole world has centered around Charlie - and their relationship has become unhealthy, insular and controlling. Yvonne’s greatest fear in life is losing her son… so God help anyone who tries to take him away from her...
Played by Pauline McLynn. Yvonne has only appeared in one episode before tonight but she made more of an impression in said episode than some characters have made in their entire stay on the Square.

WHO IS CHARLIE COTTON?
What we know so far….
Charlie has had to do the wrong things for the right reasons. He’s faked his father’s death for a reason still unknown. We know Nick is alive and well as does Carol Jackson. Charlie’s never short of cash even paying off Bianca’s debt but we know he’s not a police officer so what exactly is his profession?

Unbeknownst to him, Ice Queen Ronnie is carrying his sprog. Yes Ronnie is carrying the grandchild of Nick Cotton and great-grandchild of Dot. That’s sure to put the cat among the pigeons with only Phil knowing she’s up the duff.

DTC has promised ‘the Nick story to end all Nick stories’, could this be the final chapter in the story of Walford’s original villain? The 30th anniversary is fast approaching and Nick is sure to play a part in that, will he still be alive when the duff duffs roll on 19th February 2015? I’m not so sure…


VOTING IN THE DS AWARDS IS NOW OPEN. TO VOTE, POST IN THE DEDICATED THREAD OR DROP ME A PM.

1. SOAP OF THE YEAR (2013: Emmerdale)
Coronation Street
EastEnders
Emmerdale
Hollyoaks

2. SOAP PRODUCER OF THE YEAR (2013: Bryan Kirkwood)
Stuart Blackburn (CS)
Dominic Treadwell-Collins (EE)
Kate Oates (ED)
Bryan Kirkwood (HO)

Choose ONE from the following lists. (3-10)

3. BEST SOAP ACTOR (2013: Emmett J. Scanlan)


EastEnders:
Adam Woodyatt – Ian Beale
Danny Dyer – Mick Carter
Ben Hardy – Peter Beale


4. BEST SOAP ACTRESS (2013: Claire Cooper)


EastEnders:
Lindsey Coulson – Carol Jackson
Linda Henry – Shirley Carter
Diane Parish – Denise Fox


5. BEST EXIT (2013: Gennie)


EastEnders:
Michael Moon – Steve J. Shepherd
Janine Butcher – Charlie Brooks
Lucy Beale – Hetti Bywater


6. BEST NEWCOMER (2013: Sienna)

EastEnders:
Kellie Bright – Linda Carter
Sam Strike – Johnny Carter
Declan Bennett – Charlie Cotton


7. BEST STORYLINE (2013: Kirsty's abuse of Tyrone)


EastEnders:
Carol’s Cancer
Johnny’s coming out
Who Killed Lucy?


8. BEST SOAP COUPLE (2013: Roy & Hayley)


EastEnders:
Mick & Linda
Kat & Alfie
Aleks & Roxy


9. BEST WEDDING DRAMA (2013: Chryed)


EastEnders:
Roxy & Alfie
Carol & David


10. *NEW* SOAP RETURN OF THE YEAR


EastEnders:
Jane Beale
Stacey Branning
Dean Wicks


11. SOAP CHARACTER OF THE YEAR (2013: Brendan Brady)
This can be anyone that has appeared in the British soaps between Sept 13 and 14.

There's also a host of forumer awards for you to vote in. Voting closes Friday 29th August with the results revealed in a special thread the following evening.



DS ENDERS:
Episode 84/100
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THREAD SCHEDULE:

Fri: Cuishla
Mon: CherryRose
Tue: Mattehhftw
Thu: IanMandy
Fri 29th: MrJames

Hope everyone enjoys the episode!
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Old 21-08-2014, 16:41
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Thank you for the amazing thread as usual dullagj.

Looking forward to them using Charlie more, doesn't feel like he's been here since March!
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Old 21-08-2014, 16:43
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Thanks for the thread

I can't wait to see Yvonne again. I absolutely love Pauline McLynn
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Old 21-08-2014, 16:49
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Excellent thread DJ. LOL at the Lauren car bit

Lots of Charlie, and the long overdue return of Yvonne - looks to be an excellent episode. I wonder if Max is still on his period?
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Old 21-08-2014, 17:13
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Just read on inside soap tonight
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Old 21-08-2014, 17:17
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Brilliant and informative thread as per usual dullagj2.

I'm glad the Charlie Cotton storyline has stepped up a gear and it will be great to see the return of the Pauline McLynn as Yvonne. I just wish she was on a full time contract though.

Unfortunately I have absolutely no interest in Whitney and Lee's "will they or won't they" romance.
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Old 21-08-2014, 17:20
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Cheers for the thread dj

A Daran Little episode is always decent.

Charlie's been a breath of fresh air and I really am looking forward to seeing the Ronnie/Charlie dynamic more especially with his mother and Nick in the mix, probably her most interesting relationship to date.
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Old 21-08-2014, 17:22
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Just read on inside soap tonight
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I'm gonna say Ryan, he was mentioned on Tuesday ep as Lee was taken back when he found out she had a brother, Daran Little I think has said in the past how much enjoyed writing for him and the actor
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Old 21-08-2014, 17:23
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You put me to Shame Dullyrella. My threads are nothing compared to yours.

A nice bit of Charlie will make for a nice treat tonight.

How is everyone this evening?
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Old 21-08-2014, 17:28
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Great thread dj

Charlie
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Old 21-08-2014, 17:36
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Great thread dj

Charlie
Hands off
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Old 21-08-2014, 17:44
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Is Charlie Cotton going to be banged to rights? #EastEnders tonight by @DaranLittle at 1930 hrs...

Pauline McLynn @PaulineMcLynn1 · 5h
Yvonne Cotton (me!) returns to Eastenders tonight and Friday so do pop by to see her (me!)

Interesting tidbits from Inside Soap...

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Old 21-08-2014, 17:48
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Love the thread buddy and I can't wait for tonight's episode of Eastenders. Charlie is a bit of an enigma since we know little about him and the little that we do know (like him being a police officer) isnt' even true. Really looking forward to tonight's episode, going to be a good one!
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Old 21-08-2014, 17:49
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I can exclusively reveal that Charlie's secret is

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Old 21-08-2014, 17:50
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Thank you for the amazing thread as usual dullagj.

Looking forward to them using Charlie more, doesn't feel like he's been here since March!
Thanks SA101. My pleasure.

Thanks for the thread

I can't wait to see Yvonne again. I absolutely love Pauline McLynn :
Very welcome, welcome to the forum. me too!

Excellent thread DJ. LOL at the Lauren car bit

Lots of Charlie, and the long overdue return of Yvonne - looks to be an excellent episode. I wonder if Max is still on his period?
Cheers J-B. Hopefully.

Brilliant and informative thread as per usual dullagj2.

I'm glad the Charlie Cotton storyline has stepped up a gear and it will be great to see the return of the Pauline McLynn as Yvonne. I just wish she was on a full time contract though.

Unfortunately I have absolutely no interest in Whitney and Lee's "will they or won't they" romance.
Thanks Aaron. Agree on all counts although I'm not sure if Pauline is full-time or not.

Cheers for the thread dj

A Daran Little episode is always decent.

Charlie's been a breath of fresh air and I really am looking forward to seeing the Ronnie/Charlie dynamic more especially with his mother and Nick in the mix, probably her most interesting relationship to date.
No probs Harlowe.

You put me to Shame Dullyrella. My threads are nothing compared to yours.

A nice bit of Charlie will make for a nice treat tonight.

How is everyone this evening?
Lots of Charlie tonight for you.

Great thread dj

Charlie
Thanks vald.

Love the thread buddy and I can't wait for tonight's episode of Eastenders. Charlie is a bit of an enigma since we know little about him and the little that we do know (like him being a police officer) isnt' even true. Really looking forward to tonight's episode, going to be a good one!
Glad you like, me too.

I can exclusively reveal that Charlie's secret is

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In your dreams maybe.

100 mins to go...
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Old 21-08-2014, 17:59
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Thanks SA101. My pleasure.


Very welcome, welcome to the forum. me too!


Cheers J-B. Hopefully.


Thanks Aaron. Agree on all counts although I'm not sure if Pauline is full-time or not.


No probs Harlowe.


Lots of Charlie

In your dreams maybe.

100 mins to go...
And such sweet dreams they are too
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Thanks for the great thread dj, you always make brilliant threads.
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Old 21-08-2014, 18:18
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Thanks for the excellent thread dj, not going to be easy to follow that tomorrow

8/10 in the quiz Questions 2 & 3 let me down.

Just read on inside soap tonight
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My guess is Tyler Moon. Himself and Anthony are returning to Albert Square
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Old 21-08-2014, 18:26
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Thanks for the thread

I won't be watching live but will post my thoughts later
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Old 21-08-2014, 18:42
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An Alright thread I suppose DJ

Evening All!
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Thanks for the excellent thread dj, not going to be easy to follow that tomorrow

8/10 in the quiz Questions 2 & 3 let me down.



My guess is Tyler Moon. Himself and Anthony are returning to Albert Square
Oh dear god, this would be the worst thing that could ever happen.

Thanks for the thread.
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Old 21-08-2014, 18:52
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An Alright thread I suppose DJ

Evening All!
I know, don't think he put any effort into it at all. Sliver. I am going to complain to the guy who runs it.
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I know, don't think he put any effort into it at all. Sliver. I am going to complain to the guy who runs it.
I agree and we don't even get a poll either

Go complain and I will back you up
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Old 21-08-2014, 19:08
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Thanks for the great thread dj, you always make brilliant threads. )
Cheers Toni.

Thanks for the excellent thread dj, not going to be easy to follow that tomorrow

8/10 in the quiz Questions 2 & 3 let me down.



My guess is Tyler Moon. Himself and Anthony are returning to Albert Square :
Thanks Cuishla.

They can only return if they take Gus, Mrs. Patel, Kareena, Sasha Perkins, Joey, Shirley Benson, Callum Monks, Brenda Boyle, Preeti and Li Chong with them. They all subsequently die in the Slater fire....



Thanks for the thread

I won't be watching live but will post my thoughts later )
My pleasure Sez.

An Alright thread I suppose DJ :

Evening All! :
Thanks dan.

Oh dear god, this would be the worst thing that could ever happen.

Thanks for the thread.
Very welcome Cam.

I know, don't think he put any effort into it at all. Sliver. I am going to complain to the guy who runs it.
I agree and we don't even get a poll either

Go complain and I will back you up
It's one of my shorter ones...
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