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Old 23-12-2015, 21:21
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It has been clear for the last few episodes that EE has been dubbing Janet when she speaks. I think this is in really poor taste. Although some down syndrome children that age can have excellent communication skills, others are slower and I think it is clear that the actress who plays Janet does struggle with her speech. However, I see no reason why this means that Janet as a character cannot also suffer with her speech. I really think dubbing her in scenes is a bit of an insult really!
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Old 23-12-2015, 21:30
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In the café a disembodied voice appeared while Janet was just pulling at her finger. It certainly seemed to come from nowhere and not from Janet.
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Old 23-12-2015, 21:31
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I do have trouble understanding her but dubbing her? No. that's not on. Also I haven't seen tonight's but the last time she was on she seemed a bit bewildered and like she didn't want to join in. I hope she does enjoy herself while acting and doesn't just do it to be well behaved. I do think child actors should have fun.
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Old 23-12-2015, 21:53
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I haven't picked up on this but will make sure I look out in the future, if this is the case then it's just rude and disrespectful.
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Old 23-12-2015, 21:58
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I haven't noticed it. Is it all the time?

I can't remember when it started but for at least the last few years, EastEnders has often had a line or two dubbed in here or there. So it might not be something related to Janet specifically, of course if it's all the time then that's not the case. Bear in mind if it is all the time then it might be something that's done at her/her parent's wishes.
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Old 23-12-2015, 22:03
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I have said it before, and I will say it again. Janet is an awful actor.
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Old 23-12-2015, 22:11
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Tonight's episode was pretty obvious. Every single speaking part was dubbed

I have said it before, and I will say it again. Janet is an awful actor.
No. I have seen the 'Anti Janet' thread and this is not it at all. I think she does a fantastic job - The actress clearly has communication difficulties but this does not mean she is awful, and this could easily be part of the Janet character.
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Old 23-12-2015, 22:12
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I have said it before, and I will say it again. Janet is an awful actor.
She has down's! What a horrible comment more like poor writing for the actor's ability!
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Old 23-12-2015, 22:12
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I will be looking iut for this now.
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Old 23-12-2015, 22:15
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Its wrong of the BBC to put so much pressure on a girl like that. disgaceful
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Old 23-12-2015, 22:17
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I just watched the Janet scenes back and the OP is right, they are definitely dubbing her.
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Old 23-12-2015, 22:17
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She has down's! What a horrible comment more like poor writing for the actor's ability!
if the poster had said that the actress who plays Janet was awful cos she has downs I could understand your point but he didnt.

someone having a medical condition or disability has no bearing on the posters comments. I could have downs but I would still be a terrible actor downs or not
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Old 23-12-2015, 22:18
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i never noticed any dubbing.
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Old 23-12-2015, 22:22
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i never noticed any dubbing.
me either and I just played it back twice
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Old 23-12-2015, 22:24
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can we just be positive about things for a change im sick of it

it was a good episode

whatever
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Old 23-12-2015, 22:44
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I don't think they dubbed her. Maybe there are some lines she can say a bit better.
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Old 23-12-2015, 22:45
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if the poster had said that the actress who plays Janet was awful cos she has downs I could understand your point but he didnt.

someone having a medical condition or disability has no bearing on the posters comments. I could have downs but I would still be a terrible actor downs or not
The fact she has down syndrome impact on how she acts and performs, you can't expect her to have to same learning process or cognitive speed as someone who doesn't have downs and acts, so in a way I understand why people have interpreted that persons comments that way.
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Old 23-12-2015, 22:48
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In the café a disembodied voice appeared while Janet was just pulling at her finger. It certainly seemed to come from nowhere and not from Janet.
Janet didn't have any lines in the cafe. William was speaking
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Old 23-12-2015, 22:50
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I have said it before, and I will say it again. Janet is an awful actor.
who is awful the actress who plays Janet who is Grace or the character? Because Grace does a good job at playing Janet.
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Old 23-12-2015, 22:50
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The fact she has down syndrome impact on how she acts and performs, you can't expect her to have to same learning process or cognitive speed as someone who doesn't have downs and acts, so in a way I understand why people have interpreted that persons comments that way.
but she is acting as a person with downs and so you would expect those things to happen

I think the op would be making the same comments if the actress/character didn't have downs
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Old 23-12-2015, 22:51
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Janet didn't have any lines in the cafe. William was speaking
Janet did speak in the cafe
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Old 23-12-2015, 22:53
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Janet did speak in the cafe
oh yes sorry she did my bad getting confused in my old age
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Old 23-12-2015, 22:55
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oh yes sorry she did my bad getting confused in my old age
Was she dubbed or not
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Old 23-12-2015, 22:55
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but she is acting as a person with downs and so you would expect those things to happen

I think the op would be making the same comments if the actress/character didn't have downs
Yes but it not exactly the same, she a down's actress playing a character with downs specifically so both work in conjunction together, it not like a non disabled person playing a disabled character and being called rubbish the actress who plays Janet can't change how she acts and responds.
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Old 23-12-2015, 23:01
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Yes but it not exactly the same, she a down's actress playing a character with downs specifically so both work in conjunction together, it not like a non disabled person playing a disabled character and being called rubbish the actress who plays Janet can't change how she acts and responds.
I agree.
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