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Old 25-12-2016, 22:38
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Literally nothing happened, no story line, no issues, literally just watching people eat in a pub. Time for the BBC to do the honorable thing and cancel this deadbeat show under SOC.

Also why was it on so late like as if it needed to be past the watershed, this could have been on a 2pm like Doctors, which has more drama than Eastenders these days.
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Old 25-12-2016, 22:39
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It was a great episode.
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Old 25-12-2016, 22:40
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Felix Kowalski and his butterflies. Zero points. I win.
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Old 25-12-2016, 22:42
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Literally nothing happened, no story line, no issues, literally just watching people eat in a pub. Time for the BBC to do the honorable thing and cancel this deadbeat show under SOC.
That's exactly why I enjoyed it, a normal christmas.
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Old 25-12-2016, 22:43
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Waste of my time!
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Old 25-12-2016, 22:44
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That's exactly why I enjoyed it, a normal christmas.
Why are you watching soap drama then?
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Old 25-12-2016, 22:45
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Literally nothing happened, no story line, no issues, literally just watching people eat in a pub. Time for the BBC to do the honorable thing and cancel this deadbeat show under SOC.

Also why was it on so late like as if it needed to be past the watershed, this could have been on a 2pm like Doctors, which has more drama than Eastenders these days.
You didn't like it so it must be cancelled. Scrooge, is that you? Stop trolling.
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Old 25-12-2016, 22:47
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It was a change the last happy christmas was 2005.
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Old 25-12-2016, 22:47
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I wanted to say that we could say that Mike facing Christmas alone, whilst Linda is looking after her mother (who has had a stroke) could be considered an issue, its one we have seen before, both recently and much better. I dont think Dot being by herself for alot of it could be considered an issue, even Abby who lives with her just up and left without considering her. (Derek similar)

Phils storyline continued, and whilst a liver transplant is a good issue based storyline, no one can believe Phil would ever get a donor organ. As for everything else I agree whilst nice to see everyone gathered together enjoying themselves, there was very little movement on any of the storylines.

Michelle is back true, but she is only dropping hints at the moment.
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:03
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Diabolical episode.

Zero story progression.

An unnecessary amount of community spirit (which we've already been overfed with over recent weeks).

Continuity all over the place - example, the first time we see Linda in tonights ep following her Mum's stroke she is on the Skype equivalent, full to bursting of festive cheer.

Zero conflict/drama in the scenes.

Max's return a damp squib, as opposed to a steadily built powerful compelling climax.

This is what happens when you give xmas storylining duties to the equivalent of a floor runner with next to no life or story experience.

SO far below the expected dramatic execution on all fronts and SO frustrating to someone who genuinely loves the programme.
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:07
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Why do people thrive so much on pain, misery, deaths, murders etc nowadays?
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:12
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Why do people thrive so much on pain, misery, deaths, murders etc nowadays?
Because its a drama. People like thrills...
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:16
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Literally nothing happened, no story line, no issues, literally just watching people eat in a pub. Time for the BBC to do the honorable thing and cancel this deadbeat show under SOC.

Also why was it on so late like as if it needed to be past the watershed, this could have been on a 2pm like Doctors, which has more drama than Eastenders these days.
So just because you don't like it it should be cancelled even tough most people loved the change of pace for a Xmas episode - - surely the simple solution is for you to turn off and let those who enjoy it enjoy it - why should we suffer because you don't like it.
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:20
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Diabolical episode.

Zero story progression.

An unnecessary amount of community spirit (which we've already been overfed with over recent weeks).

Continuity all over the place - example, the first time we see Linda in tonights ep following her Mum's stroke she is on the Skype equivalent, full to bursting of festive cheer.

Zero conflict/drama in the scenes.

Max's return a damp squib, as opposed to a steadily built powerful compelling climax.

This is what happens when you give xmas storylining duties to the equivalent of a floor runner with next to no life or story experience.

SO far below the expected dramatic execution on all fronts and SO frustrating to someone who genuinely loves the programme.
Agreed .
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:21
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Loved it!
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:21
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Why do people thrive so much on pain, misery, deaths, murders etc nowadays?
Because its a drama. People like thrills...
There was drama, just not over the top stuff that you are looking for. Not every Eastenders Christmas needs to be so ridiculously over the top.
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:21
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So just because you don't like it it should be cancelled even tough most people loved the change of pace for a Xmas episode - - surely the simple solution is for you to turn off and let those who enjoy it enjoy it - why should we suffer because you don't like it.
Judging by the overwhelming level of tweets, most people disliked the episode as being a disappointment.
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:22
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There was drama, just not over the top stuff that you are looking for. Not every Eastenders Christmas needs to be so ridiculously over the top.
Yes it should be over the top, thats what people wait for all year during Christmas. For that major storyline and drama... god it was like watching paint dry.
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:23
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Literally nothing happened, no story line, no issues, literally just watching people eat in a pub. Time for the BBC to do the honorable thing and cancel this deadbeat show under SOC.

Also why was it on so late like as if it needed to be past the watershed, this could have been on a 2pm like Doctors, which has more drama than Eastenders these days.
Literally nothing happened, LITERALLY ?

Plenty happened, you obviously didn't pay enough attention.
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:24
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Yes it should be over the top, thats what people wait for all year during Christmas. For that major storyline and drama... god it was like watching paint dry.
For years viewers have moaned about OTT drama and everything kicking off at Christmas and wanting a happy Christmas for once and we finally got one with community spirit, humour and drama built in - great episode
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:24
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Yes it should be over the top, thats what people wait for all year during Christmas. For that major storyline and drama... god it was like watching paint dry.
I don't wait for it, i take it as it comes. I don't need every Christmas day episode to be so over the top.
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:30
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For years viewers have moaned about OTT drama and everything kicking off at Christmas and wanting a happy Christmas for once and we finally got one with community spirit, humour and drama built in - great episode
I dont see that many people complain about it being OTT. I see overwhelming positive responses for most christmas episodes that are "OTT"
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:44
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Actually not too much has happened in Christmas episodes, in DTC's run, it was always Boxing Day where the real drama happened
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:48
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Judging by the overwhelming level of tweets, most people disliked the episode as being a disappointment.
What about the millions of viewers who aren't on Twitter - did you ask them what they thought?
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:48
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Glad I didn't watch it....... Neighbours is more dramatic these days
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