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Old 07-11-2015, 13:32
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Obviously there will be some characters which won't be liked by certain fans, but in any soap, which past/present characters have been liked by a large majority of people.
Also, what are the reasons for them being a fan favourite?
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Old 07-11-2015, 13:51
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I can't stand her but Stacey seems to be the nation's sweetheart when it comes to Eastenders. A fair share of EE viewers simply adore her. The only place I hear mixed views about her is on here.
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Old 07-11-2015, 14:09
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EE - Phil, Kathy, Dot, Mick, Linda, etc
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Old 07-11-2015, 14:11
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Old 07-11-2015, 14:39
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Pat, Janine, David....or maybe that's just me. Grant is pretty popular too.
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Old 07-11-2015, 15:16
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For older fans I would say

Emmerdale - Betty, Cain and Kim Tate.

Eastenders Grant, Janine, Pat, Ian and Dot.

Coronation Street Jack and Vera, Hilda Ogden

For younger fans I would say

Emmerdale Ross, Finn, Belle, Tracey and Kirin.

Eastenders Lauren

Coronation Street Kylie and David, Sarah.
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Old 07-11-2015, 16:56
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EE:

Kat (2000-2005)
Alfie (2002-2005)
Nana Moon
Spencer
Vicki
Mel
Kathy
Jane
Lucy (2012-2015)
Carol
Sharon (up to 2005)

edit: oops, i answered with my most liked characters
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Old 08-11-2015, 14:50
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The ones I've heard most fans like (aka not many haters) are Pat, Grant, Sean, Tiffany or more recently Carmel, Denise, Jay.
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Old 08-11-2015, 18:02
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Probably Carla Connor. I never used to mind her either, but find her overused and a complete bore with her constant problems.
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Old 08-11-2015, 19:06
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For older fans I would say

Emmerdale - Betty, Cain and Kim Tate.

Eastenders Grant, Janine, Pat, Ian and Dot.

Coronation Street Jack and Vera, Hilda Ogden

For younger fans I would say

Emmerdale Ross, Finn, Belle, Tracey and Kirin.

Eastenders Lauren

Coronation Street Kylie and David, Sarah.
I'm an older ED fan (I'm 51) and never liked Betty. Kim I was meh over and Cain is my favourite I like Belle, Finn and Kirin.
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Old 08-11-2015, 19:36
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Kat (2000-2005)
Alfie (2002-2005)
Nana Moon
Spencer
Vicki
Mel
Kathy
Jane
Lucy (2012-2015)
Carol
Sharon (up to 2005)

edit: oops, i answered with my most liked characters
Lucy????
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Old 08-11-2015, 19:51
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Old 08-11-2015, 19:53
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Old 08-11-2015, 20:07
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Old 08-11-2015, 20:17
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EE-Tracey and Lady Di seem to be the only two that never get any criticisms on here.
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Old 08-11-2015, 20:17
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I don't think Ian is that popular with the general public. Yeah the public felt sorry for him when Lucy died and especially Live Week but many people are annoyed with himletting Max go to prison.

I went on the official Facebook and twitter to see the reaction about Kathy's return and many people are really disliking Kathy . I love Kathy but I miss the strong and moralistic Kathy. I understand she has been manipulated by Gavin but she's not the "old" Kathy anymore. Gavin has changed Kathy . I want her back in the cafe soon where she belongs. It is truly great having Kathy Beale back
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Old 08-11-2015, 21:26
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I don't think Ian is that popular with the general public. Yeah the public felt sorry for him when Lucy died and especially Live Week but many people are annoyed with himletting Max go to prison.

I went on the official Facebook and twitter to see the reaction about Kathy's return and many people are really disliking Kathy :o. I love Kathy but I miss the strong and moralistic Kathy. I understand she has been manipulated by Gavin but she's not the "old" Kathy anymore. Gavin has changed Kathy . I want her back in the cafe soon where she belongs. It is truly great having Kathy Beale back
Social media isn't everything. A lot of us actually talk to each other about soaps face to face!!!
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Old 08-11-2015, 21:31
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Social media isn't everything. A lot of us actually talk to each other about soaps face to face!!!
Oh I know, but a lot of people do use social media to comment about EE. My family and my friends don't like Kathy and they call her "pathetic and weak". I have to keep defending Kathy by saying she was brainwashed by Gavin and having to defend her. But yeah you're right, social media isn't everything
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Old 08-11-2015, 21:33
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Even before she died, I doubt anyone criticised Deirdre on Corrie. In Emmerdale, people may find Chas dim but people seem unable to say they don't like her.
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Old 08-11-2015, 21:37
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Corrie - David and Kylie, Gail, Ken, Deirdre, Mary, Julie,

EastEnders - Dot, Kat, Alfie, Stacey,

Hollyoaks - Cindy, Dirk, Dr S'avage (now gone ), Mercedes, John Paul, Nana, Myra, Simone, Louis,
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Old 08-11-2015, 21:40
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I'm an older ED fan (I'm 51) and never liked Betty. Kim I was meh over and Cain is my favourite I like Belle, Finn and Kirin.
I didn' t even watch all that much when Kim Tate was in it, so she' s no fav of mine! I was never that keen on Betty either! Edna' s my favourite elderly character. Obviously I live Cain the best. I really like Finn these days. Can' t stand Tracy though.

Cain, Ashley , Zak and Moira are my faves . I really like Leyla, Megan, Robert, Vanessa, Rishi, Lawrence, Bernice and Nikhil too
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Old 08-11-2015, 21:40
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I was, and still am a huge fan of Angie Watts. She was THE ultimate pub landlady and nobody did drunk like she did absolutely classic, iconic character
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