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Old 14-09-2015, 16:52
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I liked Paul, I think he was one of saving graces for 2002-2003 period with Janine.
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Old 14-09-2015, 16:56
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he was killed by the firm, Patrick identified him. no chance.
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Old 14-09-2015, 16:59
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It would be a major retcon to bring back Paul Trueman.

The one character who could be brought back is Jake Moon if there's a reason for him to be back. His status has never been confirmed (Alfie's return next year?). Plus we've never seen him die onscreen nor has anyone identified him as dead.
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Old 14-09-2015, 17:00
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Plesse I would like to see Vincent v Paul
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Old 14-09-2015, 17:02
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I would love paul to return. He was brilliant and a far better character than dull Anthony.
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Old 14-09-2015, 17:13
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Except that Patrick identified his body.

I liked Paul, I'd like him back but it is not possible.

This was one of my many issues about bringing Kathy back from the dead (even though i liked her too) - that it would open the flood gates for everybody saying that other dead characters could also return.
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Old 14-09-2015, 17:15
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He's dead!
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Old 14-09-2015, 17:16
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I would love for Paul to come back. He was one of my fav characters and I was gutted when he was killed off. Paul dying felt true to the character in some way though. But with Kathy coming back, i can't see a return for a supposed dead character coming back for a very long time. Also bringing back dead characters can be a bit too much. It's best to come to term with the facts that our once fav characters are indeed dead.

I agree about Jake Moon though, as his body was never ever found. Once the actor is done with The Royals, a follow up to could easily work in a realistic and interesting storyline.
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Old 14-09-2015, 17:17
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I liked Paul but enough back from the dead people already!
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Old 14-09-2015, 17:17
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Except that Patrick identified his body.

I liked Paul, I'd like him back but it is not possible.

This was one of my many issues about bringing Kathy back from the dead (even though i liked her too) - that it would open the flood gates for everybody saying that other dead characters could also return.
I had forgotten that actually. I thought the body was never found
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Old 14-09-2015, 17:18
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Paul was a great character, but sadly he is very much dead. We saw Patrick identify his body.
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Old 14-09-2015, 17:22
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I think Kathy was needed because of her connection to the Beales and Mitchell's, she is an original character and she will help to fill the void Pat left.

However Paul's role has now technically been filled by Vincent, if they wanted to bring in Patricks family they could bring in a nephew. Paul's only real link is Patrick.

Kathy is linked to Ian, Jane, Sharon, Martin, Phil, Ben, Dot, Bobby and Lauren. Kathy will be linked to several big story arcs in addition to her own plot.

So while Paul was a good character bringing him back from the dead is a definite no no from me.
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Old 14-09-2015, 17:25
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I had forgotten that actually. I thought the body was never found
Unfortunately it was. If they'd left it as his last shot being driven away they could have gotten away with it but they didn't.

They obviously learnt from that mistake a couple of years later with Jake Moon where there is enough ambiguity for a return.

I remember being surprised when his body was found and identified a couple of weeks after he'd left as i thought they were going to leave it up in the air.
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Old 14-09-2015, 17:27
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Old 14-09-2015, 17:37
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Completely agree (unless it's Pat)
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Old 14-09-2015, 17:39
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Bring him back, Lucas v Paul v Vincent would be a interesting battle.
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Old 14-09-2015, 17:46
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Paul was a great character in his day but he was killed off.
IMO it would be very silly if he came back from the dead.
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Old 14-09-2015, 17:50
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Completely agree (unless it's Pat)
Agreed. And Kirkwood is the victim
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Old 14-09-2015, 18:01
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Completely agree (unless it's Pat)
Even Pat wouldn't interest me without her family. We've got enough characters rattling around talking about the good ol' days
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Old 14-09-2015, 18:24
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Bring him back, Lucas v Paul v Vincent would be a interesting battle.
Why?!
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Old 14-09-2015, 18:31
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Seconded. No matter how good a character they were first time round, and how big a mistake it was to kill them off.

The Jury's still out for me on Kathy's return, despite her probably having been my fave character in the first few years (except Angie) and believing there was loads of life (every pun intended) in the character when she was written out.
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Old 14-09-2015, 18:34
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Even Pat wouldn't interest me without her family. We've got enough characters rattling around talking about the good ol' days
Again, agreed.

Pat was a wonderful character who probably should have been allowed to move to NZ allowing for a return rather than being killed off (though, stands ready to defend herself, i can see why they made the decision they did as it was unrealistic that she would leave Bianca and the kids having only recently got them back) the fact is she was killed off and that now must stand.
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Old 14-09-2015, 18:38
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At this rate we'll be watching Ian have another breakdown, rocking in the corner clutching at his Catweazel beard in distress muttering "remove the head or destroy the brain".
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Old 14-09-2015, 18:56
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When has that ever stopped them before
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Old 14-09-2015, 18:57
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When has that ever stopped them before
It could be worse. Look at Hollyoaks
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