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Old 18-12-2015, 09:46
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My example:

What if Nigel Bates came back to EastEnders , especially after Dot left ?

Why would he need previous links to characters in order to have storylines? I can not understand this thinking ... can't he get up to things without people he previously knew being there ?

A man came back years later to live in the estate I am in, all his family had gone to live in Sussex, but he came back and bought a flat here ... said he likes the area, etc

Thoughts ?
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Old 18-12-2015, 10:38
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The obvious answer is that you need recognition from at least a couple of characters (and a reason for coming back) to make an impact. Otherwise, it's pointless bringing them back. You might as well create a new character.
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Old 18-12-2015, 11:33
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Natalie Evans
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It annoys me too OP. Anyone can return really as long as they have a story.
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Old 18-12-2015, 12:54
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It makes no sense. If characters can only come back if they have links then how do you explain bringing in brand new characters with no links? Everyone has to start somewhere. It should be no different for returnees. If the writers want old characters back but can't find anything worthwhile for them to do it's the fault of the writers. Most of the time they can't find anything worthwhile for new characters to do either.
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Old 18-12-2015, 12:59
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It makes no sense. If characters can only come back if they have links then how do you explain bringing in brand new characters with no links? Everyone has to start somewhere. It should be no different for returnees. If the writers want old characters back but can't find anything worthwhile for them to do it's the fault of the writers. Most of the time they can't find anything worthwhile for new characters to do either.
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People are so narrow minded sometimes

It would be nice to see Sue Osman or Punk Mary for example

Or even Lofty Holloway , I reckon he would fit right in current East Enders
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Old 18-12-2015, 13:03
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Thinking about it, Ian, Kathy, Sharon and Dot would remember early days characters, so someone like Nigel coming back could work.
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Old 18-12-2015, 14:36
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Corrie managed to bring Jed Stone back after 42-years and the only character who recognized him was Emily. Heck, his return scenes took place away from the street when he was being harassed by Tony Gordon.

Having characters with no links returning is not as unrealistic as returnees with connections to the street, but decide to forget about the life they made away from the area and moving into someone's home, for example Sarah forgetting her life in Milan and moving into her brother's house.
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Old 18-12-2015, 14:51
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Any alive character could come back.

They could simply moght want to learn about family history. Ali Jnr would suit this or anyone who left as a child.

Others just get a job nearby or move back. Debbie, Mary, Nigel and many could auit this.

Others through a new arrival who did the 2nd option. Via relationship or family tie.

Then most just have a family member or friend in the show.
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Old 18-12-2015, 15:23
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This !


People are so narrow minded sometimes

It would be nice to see Sue Osman or Punk Mary for example

Or even Lofty Holloway , I reckon he would fit right in current East Enders
IMO they would have no place in today's EE, it's moved on so much since then.
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Old 18-12-2015, 22:26
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Nigel was Phils best mate and I believe he is currently married offscreen to lorna the prostitute who he met in the Watford pub mick and Linda used to own
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Old 18-12-2015, 23:52
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Nigel was Phils best mate and I believe he is currently married offscreen to lorna the prostitute who he met in the Watford pub mick and Linda used to own

Nigel was Grants best mate

And where have you got the idea that Nigel was linked to Mick and Linda's old pub?

and Lorna was to.do with Phil, and she left before Nigel

Wasn't Nigel married to that teacher , and went to Scotland with her and Claire ?
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Old 19-12-2015, 03:06
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Nigel was Grants best mate

And where have you got the idea that Nigel was linked to Mick and Linda's old pub?

and Lorna was to.do with Phil, and she left before Nigel

Wasn't Nigel married to that teacher , and went to Scotland with her and Claire ?
Sorry it was retconned .
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Old 19-12-2015, 04:38
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IMO they would have no place in today's EE, it's moved on so much since then.
It hasn't moved on for the better though. Those characters are just as "real" today as they were back in 1985. The reason they have no place in EastEnders anymore is because it's turned into a sensationalised fantasy piece. Though with that said, Ian, Kathy, Sharon and Dot are from that era and they're still around.
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