Members NothinButAttitude Posted June 19, 2013 Members Share Posted June 19, 2013 Ugh. That baby switch story was abysmal and stupid. What woman doesn't know how HER baby looks. I thought it was so stupid that Kat couldn't identify that wasn't her son in the crib. Had the switch occurred right at the hospital after the birth, OK. But they had already taken the babies home by then. Kirkwood was hot garbage along with his plots and characters. Newman needs to get it together too or she needs to be shown the door too. She seriously needs to cut a lot of the deadweight on this show. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EricMontreal22 Posted June 19, 2013 Members Share Posted June 19, 2013 Thanks for the info guys--I found a digitalSpy article that says the baby switch was rushed to conclusion it was so hated. Currently the how just feels pretty dark and depressing with a lot of unhappy people, though I know EE has a rep for that. But even Dot seems to be going through early dementia or something. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRW50 Posted June 19, 2013 Members Share Posted June 19, 2013 A lot of "groups" complained about the baby switch, which led to some changes. If it had played out as it was originally intended, it might have been better. Or not. I wish we'd found out. Eastenders is treated shabbily by the press and many in the public because it's on the BBC, which is taxpayer-funded. Corrie and Emmerdale have told some shockingly offensive and dangerous stories in the last 3-4 years, and gotten a free pass, because they're on ITV. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soapgirluk Posted June 19, 2013 Members Share Posted June 19, 2013 Some storylines just because it's EE they get complaints whereas other shows would get away with it. The Jackson assisted suicide in ED for example, i'm sure if it'd be EE hundreds wouldve complained & it probably wouldve been changed to him living. ng is its I really hope EE turns itself around as it has some really talented actors. They've announced that Cindy jr( Lucy & Peters half sister) is to join the cast soon. She's 14/15 so i'm guessing they'll hire some other teens as her friends? Maybe a new family thats been rumored lately There's also meant to be a EE announcement at Midnight, not sure if its casting or storyline related though. But from reading online the thinking its a ex ED/Corrie/HO cast member joining 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NothinButAttitude Posted June 20, 2013 Members Share Posted June 20, 2013 http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a491439/eastenders-casts-hollyoaks-star-jamie-lomas-as-newcomer-jake-stone.html Jamie Lomas is the big announcement. He's joining EE! I'm sure Kym Marsh is thrilled even though she'd probably want him on Corrie even more. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EricMontreal22 Posted June 20, 2013 Members Share Posted June 20, 2013 (edited) Aww I kinda liked on Heartbeat eons back. Edited June 20, 2013 by EricMontreal22 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRW50 Posted June 20, 2013 Members Share Posted June 20, 2013 Lomas will probably be a good fit for Eastenders, as he does the cheeky hardman routine and has some charisma, or had it in earlier years. I haven't watched the show in the last few years so I don't know how he'll fit in. I just hope someone can replace Phil as he's so dull. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRW50 Posted July 9, 2013 Members Share Posted July 9, 2013 Peggy will be back for one episode. http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a496627/eastenders-barbara-windsor-to-make-one-off-return-as-peggy-mitchell.html?utm_source=frms&utm_medium=dsf&utm_campaign=forums 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Y&RWorldTurner Posted July 11, 2013 Members Share Posted July 11, 2013 (edited) Anna Wing (Lou Beale) has passed away: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/eastenders/posts/Anna-Wing-1914-2013 http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/2013/jul/11/anna-wing-lou-beale-eastenders Edited July 11, 2013 by Y&RWorldTurner 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRW50 Posted July 11, 2013 Members Share Posted July 11, 2013 Lou was one of the best soap matriarchs ever. Tough and mean, but also kind, fair, when she wanted to be, and fiercely loyal. Anna Wing always played her with vulnerability and sly humor. Lou's death seemed very abrupt, but was true to the character - her last scene is one of the most moving I can remember on Eastenders, or soaps. I remember reading that she later said she regretted leaving. Julia Smith begged her not to go. In the long run she probably made the right choice, but I do think they could have gotten a few more years out of Lou. I hated when they made Pauline similar to her, minus some of the warmth. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Graham Posted July 11, 2013 Members Share Posted July 11, 2013 Would have died to see her vs. Peggy. She wouldn't have put up with that little bitch for one second. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soapgirluk Posted July 13, 2013 Members Share Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) They've announced the signing of Kate Magowan who was in Stardust, plus my fave show of all time. 'Dream Team' which Gary Lucy & Jamie Lomas also starred in. Also ex EE stars Robert Kazinsky & Kara Tointon were in it. I'm thinking EE are making some good casting atm just hope the writing for them is good. Edited July 13, 2013 by soapgirluk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bright Eyes Posted July 13, 2013 Members Share Posted July 13, 2013 I don't think anything on the show is bad at all, just not very exciting. Nothing is must see. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRW50 Posted July 18, 2013 Members Share Posted July 18, 2013 (edited) Paul Bhattacharjee has been found dead. He appeared several times on Eastenders as Masood's brother, who had sexually harassed Zainab. She kept quiet, due to his money and power. When Masood learned the truth, he disowned his brother, in spite of the money the family needed for their debts. http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2013/jul/18/paul-bhattacharjee Edited July 18, 2013 by DRW50 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Y&RWorldTurner Posted July 25, 2013 Members Share Posted July 25, 2013 Michael French is returning: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/eastenders/posts/David-Wicks-Returns-to-EastEnders 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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