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Oh great. A storyline to keep the rapist on our screens.
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My thoughts exactly.
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Maybe this story will be part of the rape conclusion and Dean will leave in the next few months?
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BIB: In her eyes, she isn't supporting a rapist. Shirley, Buster and Denise believe Dean - so they aren't actively supporting a rapist, they think he is innocent. Though I wish the truth about Dean would come out now - maybe it will come out during this storyline - we thought they were wanting Dean to stay for the Roya reveal - if it is coming earlier, maybe he won't be staying as long?
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I have a feeling its going to turn out Dean raped Shabnam and the only reason he has sent Shirley looking for the child is to try and prove its a lie only for Shirley to discover its the truth.
DTC said the rape plot was concluding and would reach a shocking end. I can't see how the rape can conclude unless Dean leaves because non of the Carters are going to be able to move on with that happened while he is still there. |
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The lack of Shabnam mention makes me wonder if she wants the child looked for or if she's been over-ruled by Dean/Shirley and Masood on this.
Also wonder what this means for her relationship with Kush. Not that I buy that as a great love affair considering her extreme bunny boiler tendencies but I suspect once her secret is known that she might lay off on that a bit since she won't have to tr and be perfect anymore. |
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Where's Dean in all of this? Dead I hope. I hope this Roya has had a name change and is living with a loving family and Shabnam, Shirley or Dean can't get their grubby mitts on her. They don't deserve to snatch her back like Sonia did Rebecca.
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I have a feeling its going to turn out Dean raped Shabnam and the only reason he has sent Shirley looking for the child is to try and prove its a lie only for Shirley to discover its the truth.
DTC said the rape plot was concluding and would reach a shocking end. I can't see how the rape can conclude unless Dean leaves because non of the Carters are going to be able to move on with that happened while he is still there. If EE even tried to attempt making Dean and Mick have a relationship further down the line it would be far fetched and stupid to viewers intelligence. |
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The Masoods v Shirley
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All I'll say is that Zainab should be back for this, even if it's a guest stint.
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The Masoods v Shirley
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Sounds like it'll be Masoods + Shirley.
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It does make me laugh that on prev threads, Shirley abandoning her children is met with so much contempt from posters saying you shouldn't abandon your children while Shabnam abandoning her baby on a doorstep is met with 'poor Shabnam'. Nonsensical.
Also I wish people would stop jumping the gun. Shirley looks for Roya because Dean asks her too. The story is saying about Shirley looking because those are the 'exclusive pictures'. It also states that Masood, along with 'master' Jane also attempt to find Roya, however there is yet to be photos released. I think it will be nice to see Shirley interacting with the Masoods though, a story that's doesn't revolve around her family. We are forever talking about intergrating the Carters with others and when they do....they can't win. I am happy enough for Shirley to be involved - Linda Henry is a fantastic actress and I always enjoy Shirley scenes - she does get people talking! ![]() Personally, I'm looking forward to this, I think it is far less contrived for them to look for Roya than for Roya to unexpectedly turn up, and if it was supposedly in the papers, I guess it wouldn't be overly hard to find out what happened to her...should be good, I'm not going to write it off as others have before it has even aired. ![]() However I agree about Dean, but it seems that they will attempt to redeem him through Roya and give him a new purpose - I can't see why else they would make him a rapist and then a father. And just on Shirley a moment, I can recount numerous stories where Shirley hasn't been involved at all - Who killed Lucy Beale?, Sharon finding her birth father, Phil vs Max, Nick/Charlie/Dot, Ronnie/Vincent and so on, so no, the show isn't all about her. |
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Sorry but I think it's nonsensical to compare the 2 situations. Shirley was married women with a family and had a very sick child. Shabnam was young, on her own and from a family that could likely disown her if they they found out. She left her new born baby on a relative's door step and from fear not just so she could on a life long bender.
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It doesn't sound like they will be working together, though I wish they were. I like Shirley/Masood scenes, we've had only had a handful over the years but I would like to see them work together rather than be pitted against each other.
I think Shirley will continue to do what she does best, mean well but cause chaos.
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I wasn't saying they were the same, I was saying that the abandonment aspect was similar, Shabnam, regardless of circumstance, still abandoned her baby. (Obviously I understand why, I was merely saying that posters are willing to accept and understand why Shabnam did what she did whereas with Shirley, they weren't - even though I still don't feel that this has been fully explained).
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I'm not sure that would be a good to watch Ellie. Shirley is great at messing up, throwing spanners in the works, getting up people's noses and acting without thinking. Without her involvement this s/l would be just a big love in for the Masoods with a predictable happy ending. I'm a fan of the Masoods and Shirley, but I suspect I'm going to be very much on the side of the Masoods, whilst enjoying some great acting from Linda and Nitin.
I think Shirley will continue to do what she does best, mean well but cause chaos. ![]() I think you have summed Shirley up there! Means well but causes chaos! However I would like this story to see the return of dark Masood.
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This is very true actually. I would like to see them working together eventually but Shirley does provide the element of chaos and drama! I like both Shirley and Masood also, I foresee some brilliant actor coming from both.
I think you have summed Shirley up there! Means well but causes chaos! However I would like this story to see the return of dark Masood.
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BIB For sure. Masood could take on and destroy Zainab when he was riled enough...I don't fancy Shirley's chances.
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Cackling!
We're into parody stage with the Carters now. ![]() Was hoping this would be a hook for Zainab rather than Shirley. Oh well. |
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I wish Zainab was involved rather than Shirley. It just seems to me that Shirley is replacing Zainab's role in this storyline. I know Shirley is Roya's gran but it doesn't sit right with me.
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Must admit it reminds me of that Stella Week thread that the Corrie peeps did.
![]() Was hoping this would be a hook for Zainab rather than Shirley. Oh well. Quote:
I wish Zainab was involved rather than Shirley. It just seems to me that Shirley is replacing Zainab's role in this storyline. I know Shirley is Roya's gran but it doesn't sit right with me.
Random thought...what will this do to Tam and Nancy's budding relationship.
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I wish Zainab was involved rather than Shirley. It just seems to me that Shirley is replacing Zainab's role in this storyline. I know Shirley is Roya's gran but it doesn't sit right with me.
Zainab could walk in and sing 'You'll never have Roya!' (I know this is a lame joke but I'm trying to say something positive.. )
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I wish Zainab was involved rather than Shirley. It just seems to me that Shirley is replacing Zainab's role in this storyline. I know Shirley is Roya's gran but it doesn't sit right with me.
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I think if Zainab is going to turn up, it will be a surprise to us.
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I'm still hoping for Zainab to make a surprise return...I'd settle for a couple of weeks like we got with Jean if she's not up for a full time return yet. Surely she wouldn't stay way if she finds out.
Random thought...what will this do to Tam and Nancy's budding relationship. ![]() |
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The difference is, Shirley is a current character, Zainab isn't at the moment. If Zainab returned, why couldn't they both be involved? You don't like Shirley as a character anyway, do you? So of course it wouldn't 'sit right'.
![]() - I'm just fed up of the show revolving around Shirley Carter. She's in almost every episode. I don't mind her sometimes. If Zainab came back, she would do exactly what Shirley is doing. It's more Zainab's style. Shirley walked out of her children and she doesn't seem to get on well with her grandchildren. I know I'm biased but I wish they tone down her a bit. I would love to see Zainab and Shirley having a big argument - they would be epic together
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However I would like this story to see the return of dark Masood.

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