Apoligies if there is already a post of this nature i haven't read through tonight's posts. but just an observation from watching the past few episodes i've noticed various likenesses between the characters on elaine and pat butcher. I feel EastEnders has always had a bit of a whole since Pam left and it was at one point in tonights episode where i realised Elaine reminds me of a pat type character does anyone else think this. I also think her acting was brilliant and Elaine is a such a complex character i really look forward to seeing more from her
What do ye think ? ?

I'm glad someone agrees with me, Elaine was a mix between Peggy and Pat! Get Lee, Nancy, Tosh and Tina out and get Elaine in!

I've got to agree! In no way can Pat be replaced but Elaine will full a substantial void.

I think Maria Friedman could become a regular next year.

Brilliant. Axe the deadwood first though.

I cant see the similarities between Elaine and Pat at all. If she reminds me of anyone its Peggy. The fact they both run pubs and Elaine's speech to Linda about painting on a smile for the punters was something Peggy would always do. I'm yet to see Elaine do or say anything that reminds me of Pat however.

Exactly. She is Peggy not Pat. Pat was a prostitute who neglected her kids. She cheated in her early marriages. Pat was a nasty character when she arrived. She mellowed with age to become what she became as a older lady.

Not at all!

I said that the other day, Peggy and Pat! I agree with you

I said this ages ago. She's got that warmth Pat had..

Shirley equals Pat! Not a chance! She's like the black witch of death.