Yeah, I'm keeping that whole random outcome in mind. Complete let down that was.

So far Lucy's murder has been written better - the emotional fallout at least. It does have a good creative edge over other murder mysteries, which usually follow a formulaic pattern.

Diane Parish was brilliant today.

We can go ahead and roll that bitch in the wheelchair into the river. Cannot. Stand. Her.

Diane Parish was brilliant today.

Yes! I'm glad that she's getting showcased more nowadays. I felt that past regimes didn't know what to do with her. I'm glad that DTC might see her as being one of his crown jewels (along with Adam Woodyatt and Lindsey Coulson)

We can go ahead and roll that bitch in the wheelchair into the river. Cannot. Stand. Her.

I thought I was the only one that felt that way. I really feel that this character is pointless and hope her days are numbered.

I thought I was the only one that felt that way. I really feel that this character is pointless and hope her days are numbered.

What is it with EE and creating obnoxious disabled characters? I really don't get why she needs to be a regular character - recurring at best. It feels unnecessary having Bianca and Kat involved in another war with a market trader.

Hi, everybody, I had the great (albeit exhausting) pleasure of reading posts here dating from 2008 onwards beginning last Thursday. Well, I finally caught up now and am ready to post. I've been really impressed with all of you, particularly Y&RWorldTurner, DRW50, Ben, Edward Skylover, Ann_SS , sylph among many others. I hope I can contribute something of interest here and/or to simply express an opinion.

I have very mixed feelings about the Lucy murder mystery. On the positive side it's already brought in the issue of internet trolling and Diane Parish got to give one of the performances of her EE life in last night's episode, as a result. However, if other boards are any indication, I'm fairly alone in my opinion that the Phil/Ian scene on Friday's episode was a piece of phony baloney which I didn't buy for a second.

I look forward to parrying back and forth with you all. In a respectful manner, of course!

Edited May 1, 201411 yr by TimWil

Great to see you here. Can't wait to hear your thoughts.

Always happy to see more of our elk around these parts. Welcome!

Thanks for the warm welcome!

Reading all those posts from 2008 (OK, I might have skimmed through some discussions of Kat/Alfie) I found it fascinating reading predictions/views/fantasies about certain storylines/characters. For instance, was it you, DRW50, who surmised that when Shabnam returned she would be a more severe, religious young lady? That was right on the money!

Anyway, thanks again. I really enjoyed reading through the posts and look forward to some good to-ing and fro-ing.

Edited May 1, 201411 yr by TimWil

I didn't even remember that. Huh. I should use that on lottery tickets.

You should, DRW50. Heh. So who do you think Lucy's murderer is? The moment Pam Coker asked Alfie for the black arm band and he declared that she was "lovely" she shot right up to the top of my suspects list and that was a few days before the Twitter "spoiler."

I wouldn't be surprised if it's that Timothy West character or someone else who won't be around long.

Well, Terry's leaving in a few months but I think he might actually end up being a victim.

Yep, that Stan (Timothy West) ain't fooling anyone. Dude can walk.

I think it's a tad premature to declare that EE going through a "golden era" but I love Grace Dent's writing, anyway.

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/grace-dent-on-tv-lucy-beales-death-hails-new-golden-era-for-eastenders-9311234.html

Edited May 2, 201411 yr by TimWil

You should, DRW50. Heh. So who do you think Lucy's murderer is? The moment Pam Coker asked Alfie for the black arm band and he declared that she was "lovely" she shot right up to the top of my suspects list and that was a few days before the Twitter "spoiler."

the fact the guy who wrote the spoiler keeps promoting it on another site, makes me think 100% from his head. Not that it couldnt happen lol

I saw the Pam/Alfie scene as her clever way of making more money on her flower stall, as if she also refused noone would by from her to leave outside Ian's.

Good point, soapgirluk, but I still think she's one to watch! I actually like the actress who plays Pam and I'm all for the show building up the ranks of older characters.