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Old 09-05-2008, 00:22
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Why does Barbara Windsor always accept the Soap Award? She hasn't been in it as long as Pam St Clements or June Brown. I think if anyone should accept it, it should be Adam Woodyatt.

I can't help but feel that she pushes her way to the front. Obviously it's always decided who will talk beforehand, but I can't see why it can't be done in turn.

Home and Away has won the Logies for years, and they seem to do it in turn. Last year it was Ray Meagher, but this year it was Lynne McGranger. It should be taken in turn like that.
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Old 09-05-2008, 00:26
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Adam Woodyatt has specifically clarified he doesent like going to awards ceremonies and Pam hasent been to one in years. Not sure about June though.
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Old 09-05-2008, 00:29
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Barbara Windsor is EE's on-screen representative and spokeswoman its not about turns maybe June and Pam don't want to fill that role and feel that Barbara is the right person for the role.
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Old 09-05-2008, 00:33
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Adam Woodyatt has specifically clarified he doesent like going to awards ceremonies and Pam hasent been to one in years. Not sure about June though.
Really? I'm very shocked at that. I did see June Brown there, she would be a much better choice to accept the award.

Barbara Windsor shoudn't be the spokesperson, it should be all of them sharing that title, especially amongst the long serving characters. Stephen McFadden has been there longer than she has.
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Old 09-05-2008, 00:35
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Really? I'm very shocked at that. I did see June Brown there, she would be a much better choice to accept the award.

Barbara Windsor shoudn't be the spokesperson, it should be all of them sharing that title, especially amongst the long serving characters. Stephen McFadden has been there longer than she has.
I'm sure Steve was asked he always seems keen for Babs to get up there and do it. June could do it I suppose. Although I think Babs is a better face for the show with no disrespect to June.
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Old 09-05-2008, 00:39
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The cast always tell her to do so, simple as.
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Old 09-05-2008, 00:42
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Barbara Windsor is EE's on-screen representative and spokeswoman its not about turns maybe June and Pam don't want to fill that role and feel that Barbara is the right person for the role.
Self-appointed publicist and resident gob on a stick, it seems to me.

I always get the impression that she thinks she's bigger than the show.
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Old 09-05-2008, 00:58
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Babs asked and they all answered, " Carry on accepting"
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Old 09-05-2008, 08:11
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Gob on legs! Couldn't have put it better myself. What a tantrum there would be if someone else said I'll accept the award.
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Old 09-05-2008, 08:20
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Maybe they want her to do it? I used to wonder why, but if the cast say let Babs do it, so let her... isn't harming anyone is it?
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Old 09-05-2008, 08:21
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When they were walking towards the stage June Brown was in front of Barbara Windsor. I thought we were finally going to hear from someone else but no the "gob on a stick" was given the job again. I don't know how they'll cope once she's no longer in the show
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Old 09-05-2008, 08:24
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Maybe shes is the one chosen by the cast? she is also the most confident on the mic so why not?
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Old 09-05-2008, 08:26
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I always get the impression that she thinks she's bigger than the show.
I have to say, so do I.
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Old 09-05-2008, 08:30
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I wish someone else would do it!!!!!

Babs just says the same old things... time for june brown to do it or laurie brett could have
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Old 09-05-2008, 10:35
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Sour grapes. Give Babs credit, the show was on its knees before she returned.

Dot and Pat have never been central characters. Peggy Mitchell is EastEnders.
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Old 09-05-2008, 10:42
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Self-appointed publicist and resident gob on a stick, it seems to me.

I always get the impression that she thinks she's bigger than the show.
I don't get that impression at all. She's always very grateful and loyal to the show. I just think the cast and crew want Babs to make the speeches and as she's good at this sort of thing, what harm does it do?
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Old 09-05-2008, 11:14
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I don't get that impression at all. She's always very grateful and loyal to the show. I just think the cast and crew want Babs to make the speeches and as she's good at this sort of thing, what harm does it do?
Exactly. For once, why can't people just give credit to success? Rejoice, rejoice!
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Old 09-05-2008, 11:18
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Im of the opinion that Babs should be axed from acceptance speeches and axed from EE. She has outstayed her welcome at the queen vic IMO.
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Old 09-05-2008, 11:53
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shes a mature woman im sure shes asked all the cast members beforehand as she must get sick of always been the one doing it and feels someone else should get a turn.

who knows, but i dont personally think she jumps up and down shouting me me i have to do it lol
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Old 09-05-2008, 12:58
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It annoys me how she always gets to do the speech, they should take turns, her speech is the same every year, getting boring now.

I know that she is gracious when she mentions the other soaps but i dont ever remember corrie saying well done everyone else, she should praise her own show rather than the others. I would love to see Steve Mcfadden accept the award, or maybe one of the younger actors/actress's they are the main focus of the show now.

She does rush up to front though, june waited for her on the stairs she hugged her and ran past her to the stage!!
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Old 09-05-2008, 13:31
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Self-appointed publicist and resident gob on a stick, it seems to me.

I always get the impression that she thinks she's bigger than the show.
Couldn't agree more.
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Old 09-05-2008, 13:33
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They should have got the guy who played Gus to do it for a laugh.
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Old 09-05-2008, 13:34
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It annoys me how she always gets to do the speech, they should take turns, her speech is the same every year, getting boring now.

I know that she is gracious when she mentions the other soaps but i dont ever remember corrie saying well done everyone else, she should praise her own show rather than the others. I would love to see Steve Mcfadden accept the award, or maybe one of the younger actors/actress's they are the main focus of the show now.

She does rush up to front though, june waited for her on the stairs she hugged her and ran past her to the stage!!
Its worked out beforehand its not first come first serve. They have obviously elected her a spokesperson for the show. No big deal.
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Old 09-05-2008, 13:37
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Babs is EE.. She should accept it !!
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Old 09-05-2008, 14:04
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Babs is EE.. She should accept it !!
What does that mean?
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