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Old 16-03-2007, 14:14
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I miss having my soap drama treat every 7pm that is EE.

But have to say I haven't watched it for so long now, I simply don't care about EE anymore & it's characters not to mention some of the acting are just awful.....that's why I was reminiscing & remembering those times when EE used to have the David Wicksy & co.....it really was always a WOW moment for me as EE goes in those days!

I'm sure it's not just me who miss the gritty storylines, excellent actors (men & women) & their characters where every episode is a cliffhanger & a "must" watch what happens next! There's always a proper continuity of storylines & build-up of characters.

Will it ever resurrect its once top of the league status they held for many years? IMO it's a sad no & I think it's slowly going to be just like the fate of Brookside if they're not careful.
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Old 16-03-2007, 14:20
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Im enjoying EE suppose its just what you like at the end of the day. When was it on at 7pm?

I dont think it will meet the same fate as brookie did lol.

Maybe we expect too much from our soaps or maybe we are right in wanting something more gritty.

If you havent watched if for soo long how do you know that its not gritty just now just by reading these threads?
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Old 16-03-2007, 14:20
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Originally Posted by andallthatjazz
I miss having my soap drama treat every 7pm that is EE.

But have to say I haven't watched it for so long now, I simply don't care about EE anymore & it's characters not to mention some of the acting are just awful.....that's why I was reminiscing & remembering those times when EE used to have the David Wicksy & co.....it really was always a WOW moment for me as EE goes in those days!

I'm sure it's not just me who miss the gritty storylines, excellent actors (men & women) & their characters where every episode is a cliffhanger & a "must" watch what happens next! There's always a proper continuity of storylines & build-up of characters.

Will it ever resurrect its once top of the league status they held for many years? IMO it's a sad no & I think it's slowly going to be just like the fate of Brookside if they're not careful.
The problem is most of the great characters got killed off.
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Old 16-03-2007, 14:20
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Maybe you should start watching again as new boss Diederick Santer plans to restore the grittiness and East End feel to the soap. His main work kicks in within the next few weeks.

If your not going to take the time to get to know the new characters then you will never enjoy it. Sure there are a few bad actors but all soaps are like that and EastEnders was never 100% perfect all the time as people would like to believe and EastEnders has some top talent right now and most of them will be around for years to come.

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Old 16-03-2007, 14:22
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You mustnt have watched for a long time because my soap treat at 7 is Emmerdale every night!

Anyway i seriously doubt EE will meet the fate of Brookside. EE is improving again. Every soap has a bad patch-its just people went on about EE's because the other two were so good!

But like everyones saying this new guy should shake things up-and already with Stella storyline we can see improvements.

If you havent watched I think its time you did so that you can justify your views.

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Old 16-03-2007, 14:26
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I don't think they should bring back soap characters but create new characters which will make it unmissable... other there is no progression of the show and it would just be living in the pass. You can't keep bringing back old character just to make a programme
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Old 16-03-2007, 14:27
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Originally Posted by yohinnchild
I don't think they should bring back soap characters but create new characters which will make it unmissable... other there is no progression of the show and it would just be living in the pass. You can't keep bringing back old character just to make a programme

Exactly and that is what EastEnders has done. Its made itself a new cast for the next generation. If people are not prepaired to get to know them thats their loss.

Infact I think EastEnders has the best female cast in soap. Denise, Shirley, Jane, Tanya, May, Stella & Honey are all different but great characters in their own right. A few years ago EastEnders only had about 2 characters in the 30's age range now they have about 14.

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Old 16-03-2007, 14:42
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I did try to watch it but just can't get into it...not the characters nor the storylines....just reached the point where I really don't give a damn if I miss an episode as the storylines do not interest me whatsoever.......and stop nitpicking, ok it's 7:30 not 7pm.

Look this is how I feel about EE now & no one can tell me otherwise.

Some of you like it, fine, but I don't & I wish I can see some of the old characters back starting with......David Wicks (Michael French) & even Nigel, Gita, Sanjay, & so forth & so on!!!

Btw the only character I like these days is Ben!
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Old 16-03-2007, 14:46
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You like Ben.

That says it all.

Your enetitled to your opinion indeed i just disagree and think thats the problem with soaps-they rely on older generations and dont build up their younger characters for the future-

EE has a great foundation of characters to replace legends like Dot, Pauline, Ian etc...we dont need oldies back-look at Den Watts. His return was nothing short of a disaster.

I agree though a return-as discussed in many threads recently-of David and/or Simon wicks would be super!
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Old 16-03-2007, 14:54
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Oh for the love of god dont bring back gita and sanjay. Soap is like life change whether its for the good or bad happens.

Id like to see david and simon back i liked them pair.

I agree with Me! about the older generations and building up of younger characters.
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Old 16-03-2007, 14:58
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Originally Posted by Me!
You like Ben.

That says it all.


I agree though a return-as discussed in many threads recently-of David and/or Simon wicks would be super!

What's that supposed to mean exactly?

I like the Ben character, creepy little actor in a funny way....soooo what's your problem??? You obviously don't like him & I do so it's like EE, you like it & I don't...that's life eh!

At least we agree on Michael French i mean David Wicks.
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Old 16-03-2007, 15:00
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Originally Posted by Mags31
Oh for the love of god dont bring back gita and sanjay. Soap is like life change whether its for the good or bad happens.

Id like to see david and simon back i liked them pair.

I agree with Me! about the older generations and building up of younger characters.

But I like Sanjay & Gita!
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Old 16-03-2007, 15:02
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Originally Posted by andallthatjazz
What's that supposed to mean exactly?

I like the Ben character, creepy little actor in a funny way....soooo what's your problem??? You obviously don't like him & I do so it's like EE, you like it & I don't...that's life eh!

At least we agree on Michael French i mean David Wicks.
lol sorry that was uncalled for-
i just dont like ben-didnt mean to sound rude.

im actually a huge fan of EE.

And yes at least we can! I think there return would be a great thing-and its hopefully a possibility ee are looking into.
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Old 16-03-2007, 15:02
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rofl fair enough we could go round in circles with who we all like and dont. For the record I like ben too. Though i would wish he would stop smirking before and after he delivers some of his lines. Slightly annoying
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Old 16-03-2007, 15:04
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Originally Posted by Mags31
rofl fair enough we could go round in circles with who we all like and dont. For the record I like ben too. Though i would wish he would stop smirking before and after he delivers some of his lines. Slightly annoying
And on this I agree with Mags!
His smirking is so irksome!
We are going round in circles arent we! Anyway lets leave it that we agree to disagree on this occasion!
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Old 16-03-2007, 15:08
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Originally Posted by Me!
And on this I agree with Mags!
His smirking is so irksome!
We are going round in circles arent we! Anyway lets leave it that we agree to disagree on this occasion!
it does my head in Me! Suppose hes young enough to learn. The other night is scenes with Abi IMO were ruined as you could see him smirking and it was if the camera's were trying to get away from him quickly before he did it lol.
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Old 16-03-2007, 15:11
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it does my head in Me! Suppose hes young enough to learn. The other night is scenes with Abi IMO were ruined as you could see him smirking and it was if the camera's were trying to get away from him quickly before he did it lol.
lol i know and last night when Stella was putting the bandage on his hand he was as good as laughing!

hes ok yes and he is only 10 so I know he can only improve but its a risk giving a big storyline to him-i hope he can carry it off as if he can it will be one of the best i think!
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Old 16-03-2007, 15:13
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lol Me! can you imagine if she attacks him or something and he starts smirking!!
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Old 16-03-2007, 15:15
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Originally Posted by Mags31
lol Me! can you imagine if she attacks him or something and he starts smirking!!
Lol ohh dear that would be awful!
Its almsot as bad as when he says "But you promised...."
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Old 16-03-2007, 15:18
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HAHAHAHAHA i know Me!
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Old 16-03-2007, 16:05
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All the "great" characters had to start someone and only this year have there been a whole bunch of new characters: Denise,Chelsea,Squiggle,Shirley,Stella,May,Rob,Jay,Tania,Max,Abi,Lauren etc.

Give them time to settle in and make friendships.
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Old 16-03-2007, 16:07
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I'd love to see Mel Owen back for a bit, and if Courtney (minus Grant) came to stay with Peggy fopr the summer it would open the door for character such as Terry, Louise, Simon, etc to come and visit.
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Old 16-03-2007, 16:10
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I'd love to see Mel Owen back for a bit, and if Courtney (minus Grant) came to stay with Peggy fopr the summer it would open the door for character such as Terry, Louise, Simon, etc to come and visit.
Now thats two ideas I really like! Im a huge Mel fan and I think a return for her would be brilliant! Can you imagine Ian and Jane with her around!! Also id say Courtney will be back soon enough as that wee actress is too good not to have back! I think having her stay with Peggy for the summer would work even so she would be the one to discover Stellas abuse! But for the visiting idea that would be good too!
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Old 16-03-2007, 16:13
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God please, no Courtney, hated the character - Grant can come back - just so I can laugh at him 'n' Phil tryin' to be 'hard'
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Old 16-03-2007, 16:58
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I love Courtney to come back, great little actress but........not Tamsin Outswitch aka Mel, can't stand that her!!! How's she still getting a job is a miracle ...unless!!
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