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Old 26-04-2015, 19:51
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The Legends/Iconic Characters

Phil *
Ian *
Sharon *
Dot *
Kat (Though she is taking a break)
Stacey *
Max *
Carol
Alfie (Though he is taking a break)

*Not likely to leave

Others

Billy
Patrick
Kim
Denise
Ben
Abi
Jay
Mick
Linda
Babe
Jane
Cora (She's Returning)
Mo
Ronnie
Roxy

Have to stay but I am not so bothered about the rest.

I'd love to see Shirley go but unless DTC leaves this really isn't going to happen.
I see the Masoods aren't on your list,you think they've had their day?
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Old 26-04-2015, 19:53
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I see the Masoods aren't on your list,you think they've had their day?
I like the Masoods but if there was a small number that had to be saved they wouldn't be on my list UNLESS Nina Wadia returned as Zainab.
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Old 26-04-2015, 19:57
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I too feel that he has been used as a plot device for Vincent. I find it odd that people think Ronnie should now get revenge for his one act of adultery which took place at a time when he was under extreme stress. Even odder that her revenge should take the form of adultery with a married man who also has a young baby!

Charlie is basically a decent man who has made mistakes but does have a conscience. We have yet to find out whether the same can be said of Vincent but I suspect he may well be the opposite, i.e a basically bad person who has the odd moment of redemption. If both of them are around, it would be make good story for Ronnie who has her own internal battle between her dark and light side.

I can just about believe that a lonely Charlie could have felt himself falling in love with Roxy who was his only real support. They just didn't show that story on screen which is what makes it so unsatisfactory.

That also leaves the question of what they can do with Roxy. She needs a job not a man.
Yep good post, agree with all of this.

If Roxy wasn't a Mitchell she would have probably gone ages ago. She needs a story that doesn't involve Ronnie or a man. Wonder if she does end up pregnant though.
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Old 26-04-2015, 20:02
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His sudden personality transplant for the storyline is what's ruined him. This story shouldnof never happened - same with the rape.
Agree with this. Both Charlie and Aleks have been sacrificed for a poorly written storyline and I didnt believe any of the characters and their actions.
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Old 26-04-2015, 20:03
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I like the Masoods but if there was a small number that had to be saved they wouldn't be on my list UNLESS Nina Wadia returned as Zainab.
I'm sure I read Nina is happy to return for a time ie a short stint.only. Could be rembering it wrong though.
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Old 26-04-2015, 20:04
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The Legends/Iconic Characters

Phil *
Ian *
Sharon *
Dot *
Kat (Though she is taking a break)
Stacey *
Max *
Carol
Alfie (Though he is taking a break)

*Not likely to leave

Others

Billy
Patrick
Kim
Denise
Ben
Abi
Jay
Mick
Linda
Babe
Jane
Cora (She's Returning)
Mo
Ronnie
Roxy

Have to stay but I am not so bothered about the rest.

I'd love to see Shirley go but unless DTC leaves this really isn't going to happen.
I think Kat and Alfie have left permanently, I certainly can't see either returning under DTC.

I would happily see the back of Roxy. I find her very one dimensional and limited despite having been in such a long time.

I like Max but he needs freshening up to justify his position.
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Old 26-04-2015, 20:13
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The Legends/Iconic Characters

Phil *
Ian *
Sharon *
Dot *
Kat (Though she is taking a break)
Stacey *
Max *
Carol
Alfie (Though he is taking a break)

*Not likely to leave

Others

Billy
Patrick
Kim
Denise
Ben
Abi
Jay
Mick
Linda
Babe
Jane
Cora (She's Returning)
Mo
Ronnie
Roxy

Have to stay but I am not so bothered about the rest.

I'd love to see Shirley go but unless DTC leaves this really isn't going to happen.
I would much rather see Mick/Linda/Roxy leave than Shirley.

I like Shirley, Denise, Kim, Patrick, Phil, Jay, Buster, Tina, Cora, Babe, Sylvie, Billy, Lola, Max, Vincent, Jane, Ian, Dot, Charlie, Tamwar and Masood but not fussed on the rest of them, there are those I dislike but others do like them so I wouldn't call for them to leave. Also I'd like to see Zainab, Carly and Dan Sullivan return, and Chrissie and Jake back to run the Vic. Plus a role for Jack Ellis.
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Old 26-04-2015, 20:32
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AGreed and she looked, sounded and behaved like Kirsty and she only
Left just over a year ago.
I know . And to think that DTC axed Kirsty because he thought she was a poor character (which she was to be fair), and yet he brings in a clone in the form of Denise Van Outen who acts the same as Kirsty and is just as terrible. I can't help but see that as pure arrogance. The man is in love with his own creations. Any character who was created by the last few producers is automatically deemed as a 'poor character' by DTC.

his next move is shag
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by looks of it
Lol, well, I'm shocked it's taken this long for Max and Kat to get jiggy with it . I mean there's nobody else for them to shag on the Square, so why not? I'm sure Kat will be keen to swap notes with Stacey .

Honestly though, Max needs to have his penis muzzled and then sent off to a sex addiction clinic . That needs to be his exit storyline. Abi and Lauren need to stage an intervention .
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Old 26-04-2015, 20:40
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I'm sure I read Nina is happy to return for a time ie a short stint.only. Could be rembering it wrong though.
Well a short return would be nice at least.

I think Kat and Alfie have left permanently, I certainly can't see either returning under DTC.

I would happily see the back of Roxy. I find her very one dimensional and limited despite having been in such a long time.

I like Max but he needs freshening up to justify his position.
I do hope Kat and Alfie return someday.

I would much rather see Mick/Linda/Roxy leave than Shirley.

I like Shirley, Denise, Kim, Patrick, Phil, Jay, Buster, Tina, Cora, Babe, Sylvie, Billy, Lola, Max, Vincent, Jane, Ian, Dot, Charlie, Tamwar and Masood but not fussed on the rest of them, there are those I dislike but others do like them so I wouldn't call for them to leave. Also I'd like to see Zainab, Carly and Dan Sullivan return, and Chrissie and Jake back to run the Vic. Plus a role for Jack Ellis.
Shirley is such a bore. She's not the Icon DTC thinks she is. EastEnders can run well on the likes of Sharon,Phil,Ian ect
Shirley can't prop the show up at all.

Buster is boring and Sylvie is just so unlikable and that has nothing to do with the illness but the actress plays her so dull.

Carly again no need for return. Jake and Chrissie have no reason to return either.

Grant and Peggy as a return would work. The Mitchells are there and Kathy will be back soon.

Dan Sullivan return would work very well however.
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Old 26-04-2015, 20:41
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Well a short return would be nice at least.

I do hope Kat and Alfie return someday.

Shirley is such a bore. She's not the Icon DTC thinks she is. EastEnders can run well on the likes of Sharon,Phil,Ian ect
Shirley can't prop the show up at all.

Buster is boring and Sylvie is just so unlikable and that has nothing to do with the illness but the actress plays her so dull.

Carly again no need for return. Jake and Chrissie have no reason to return either.

Grant and Peggy as a return would work. The Mitchells are there and Kathy will be back soon.

Dan Sullivan return would work very well however.
i loved Shirley...... till her family came along !!
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Old 26-04-2015, 20:46
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i loved Shirley...... till her family came along !!
Shirley worked well as a standard character. One who would pop up every now and again.
Once Heather died that should have been the end of Shirley too.
Now she's in too many scenes and i just can't stand her.

I do like Mick,Linda and Babe though and hope they will be around for many years just not in the Vic.
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Old 26-04-2015, 20:47
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James Forde has tweeted a few things recently that make me think that Liam could be on his way out.

James Forde @JamesForde96 · Apr 24
Absolutely honoured to have world with some of the people I have worked with. It's amazing and the future is exciting.

@chrisguest54 it's an amazing feeling & yes theres is some to come but not everyone may be happy with how it ends! 😝

I can't say I'll be too surprised if he is leaving. Other than supporting Cindy he's barely appeared since Bianca left.
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Old 26-04-2015, 21:04
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Those tweets do sound like he could be moving on. Not a surprise though, surprised he just didn't leave with Bianca

If they are going to be bringing in new characters/families. Where will they live? We could well see some people leaving to free up space/houses
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Old 26-04-2015, 21:11
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Shirley worked well as a standard character. One who would pop up every now and again.
Once Heather died that should have been the end of Shirley too.
Now she's in too many scenes and i just can't stand her.

I do like Mick,Linda and Babe though and hope they will be around for many years just not in the Vic.
I disagree, I find Shirley one of the most fascinating characters but I would like them to refresh her direction a bit though. Whereas I'm not fond of Mick or Linda at all. It just goes to show that there is something for everyone.
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Old 26-04-2015, 21:13
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Well a short return would be nice at least.

I do hope Kat and Alfie return someday.

Shirley is such a bore. She's not the Icon DTC thinks she is. EastEnders can run well on the likes of Sharon,Phil,Ian ect
Shirley can't prop the show up at all.

Buster is boring and Sylvie is just so unlikable and that has nothing to do with the illness but the actress plays her so dull.

Carly again no need for return. Jake and Chrissie have no reason to return either.

Grant and Peggy as a return would work. The Mitchells are there and Kathy will be back soon.

Dan Sullivan return would work very well however.
It's just what I would like to see. I think it is good that we all like different characters though. I don't find Shirley a bore or Buster and I think Sylvie is brilliant.
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Old 26-04-2015, 21:13
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Old 26-04-2015, 21:29
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Yep good post, agree with all of this.

If Roxy wasn't a Mitchell she would have probably gone ages ago. She needs a story that doesn't involve Ronnie or a man. Wonder if she does end up pregnant though.
I agree the reason why Billy & Roxy have stayed for so long in particular Billy is simply because they are Mitchell's.
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Old 26-04-2015, 21:37
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Whats concering me is, how low is the budget?

We play a TV licence ffs, surely BBC1's flagship show has a bigger budget? Something is not right.
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Old 26-04-2015, 21:37
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If happily see the back of
Phil
Max

Characters I'd like to stay but will probably be axed
Ronnie
Kat
Alfie
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Old 26-04-2015, 21:39
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The show is probably lowest point in its history now with all this.

The only ones who I would suggest seem safe are Phil, Sharon, The Carters, Ian , Kathy, Max and Lauren when she returns and probably Stacey .

Most of the new characters are just so bad
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Old 26-04-2015, 21:44
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I think safe is Phil, Sharon, Max, Kathy, Dot, The Carters (incl Queen Camel Toe), Lauren/Abi, Jane, Stacey and I'd throw in a Mitchell sister - Ronnie the most likely.

Keep the Masoods - some interesting character development going there and try and get Nina Wadia to reprise Zeynep again.

I can't see Sylvie/Babe and Dean sticking as their storylines are closing. Charlie is another one going and I think Roxy will too. Sadly I think it will be curtains for Carol who I think NEEDS to stay as the dynamic with her and Max works. Liam, Whitney and Rebecca will go I reckon.
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Old 26-04-2015, 21:50
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I would like to know how much DTC takes home at the end of every month.
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Old 26-04-2015, 21:52
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If happily see the back of
Phil
Max

Characters I'd like to stay but will probably be axed
Ronnie
Kat
Alfie
There is no way Ronnie, Kat and Alfie will be axed. They are DTC's favourites.
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Old 26-04-2015, 21:53
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I think safe is Phil, Sharon, Max, Kathy, Dot, The Carters (incl Queen Camel Toe), Lauren/Abi, Jane, Stacey and I'd throw in a Mitchell sister - Ronnie the most likely.

Keep the Masoods - some interesting character development going there and try and get Nina Wadia to reprise Zeynep again.

I can't see Sylvie/Babe and Dean sticking as their storylines are closing. Charlie is another one going and I think Roxy will too. Sadly I think it will be curtains for Carol who I think NEEDS to stay as the dynamic with her and Max works. Liam, Whitney and Rebecca will go I reckon.
Roxy is safe while DTC is in charge.
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Old 26-04-2015, 22:31
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There is no way Ronnie, Kat and Alfie will be axed. They are DTC's favourites.
Is this a wind-up?
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