Here is the Wikipedia article on Vanessa Gold:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanessa_Gold#Vanessa_Gold

That's interesting. I know some fans have felt the show is now relying too much on Ashdown as many other strong writers like Phelps and Jordan have gone, as there were some views that the most recent "big" episodes he wrote, like the Stax two-hander and the Bianca/Ricky wedding, didn't live up to hype. It might be a good idea for them to give him more input with new characters like they are doing with Vanessa, especially since his favorite, Stacey is leaving. Isn't she his favorite?

Ashdown very rarely writes an episode anymore, unless it's something huge. He's the story consultant on the show now.

I think he said Stacey and Max were his favourite characters, and their affair storyline was his idea.

So, Y&RWorldTurner, what happened with Emilia di Girolamo?

Ashdown very rarely writes an episode anymore, unless it's something huge. He's the story consultant on the show now.

I think he said Stacey and Max were his favourite characters, and their affair storyline was his idea.

He did write the ones like the two-hander though right?

So, Y&RWorldTurner, what happened with Emilia di Girolamo?

The two episodes she came back for will air in August or something...

Allegedly, some big things are planned for late summer/early fall. Which is about right, a lot of Santer's stuff doesn't end until September, and by then, Kirkwood's fingerprints should be all over the show.

Next time you two, or people who visit this thread, see Richard Zajdlic in the credits, let me know what you think of his episode/work.

These scenes have some very good, more subtle acting from Jessie Wallace, showing the more vulnerable side of Kat, and how her reputation haunts her. She tells Alfie, when they first start dating, about the number of men she's been with. Several days later, he falsely believes she slept with her ex, Anthony, and says as much to her at a fancy dinner, adding that if she hadn't slept with Anthony it would have been someone else. Kat tries to cover up how hurt she is by how he sees her, and thanking him for their time together, leaves the meal.

I always thought people tended to underrate Jessie Wallace as an actress because of how "big" of a character Kat was and how "brassy" she could be. I don't think Kat would have come as alive with another actress, Jessie was just meant to play this role.

John Yorke is very fond of her, too, and Charlie Brooks as well. My girls.

http://www.walfordweb.co.uk/item.php?id=2216

Is there any actress/actor you would love to write into EastEnders and if so what sort of character would you give them?

Part of me would love Bob Hoskins and Helen Mirren, but to be honest the ones that really work are the unknowns. When a Charlie Brooks or a Jessie Wallace walks in the room for the very first time , and you get that little shiver down your neck - they’re the kind of characters who make EE special.

Edited May 25, 201015 yr by Y&RWorldTurner

Spoilers and pics from next week's HORRIFIC teen week.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/eastenders/2010/05/picture-gallery-wc-31-may-2010.shtml

The only thing I'm looking forward to next week is next Friday's episode with the start of the Kirkwood era and Vanessa's entrance.

Also, though the Pat/Peeggy stuff is a bit ridiculous, I'm looking forward to the location stuff around London...

I'm so glad you're not saying, "The teen story is just trying to be true to life, that's what real teens do," like some people on DS keep saying

It's funny that Kirkwood is getting rid of both Zsa Zsa and Leon soon too.

I bet if Santer had stayed, they would have been the new "stars" of the teen set. He seemed very content with both characters.

Mercy was the only one with any promise on E20, so I don't mind them developing her more, which I guess saves Fatboy some time...

Edited May 25, 201015 yr by Y&RWorldTurner

Yeah it's odd that the original plans for the E20 group coming to EE did not even involve Mercy. I'm not going to praise her before she's actually on the show but I did enjoy her on E20 and I'm hoping she can help fill a niche here, since the show needs more down-to-earth teen characters.

The first scenes for the E20 group were so horrible, sometimes I still wonder what was going on. Yet, you're probably right, if Santer had had his way it would have been Zsa Zsa and Leon, especially since Zsa Zsa had the Stacey/Whitney wannabe entrance.

That was also around the time poor Todd was abruptly dumped after many months of buildup. I guess we won't ever see him again.

Apparently they released two new photos of Glenda. I guess that doesn't mean anything (Leon just had two or three released) but hopefully it means she might stay around.

http://www.walfordweb.co.uk/item.php?id=2418

Edited May 25, 201015 yr by CarlD2

I hope Lucy gets better development too, she has potential to be the next Janine and the main teen vixen/anti-heroine on the show. There's so much potential there.

With Stacey soon gone, they're going to need a young female character that's epic.

I can see them doing a lot with Lucy if they develop her more, and stop using her as a plot device.

I think Abi might also be better off if she's written in a bitchy manner. That scene where she was nasty to Ben was one of her better moments.

Here's another Anita Dobson video from 1987. ITV's Chart Show called this the worst video of the year. I don't know enough to say, but it is kind of annoying when she keeps mugging for the camera. The best part is when she turns into Brian May.

Edited May 26, 201015 yr by CarlD2

Stacey stabbing that blow up chair Mo got her while Heather was sitting on it in Tuesday's episode. :lol: :lol:

The Stacey and Ryan scenes in the Vic were kind of good too.

Ryan: Yeah, she [Mo] reckons I look like Burt Reynolds...

Stacey: I don't see it, I told her you look more like James Dean.

Ryan: You think so?

Stacey: Yeah ... after the accident. :lol:

I actually didn't mind Whitney and Leon today...

I assume these episodes were taped just a few weeks ago as Lacey is sporting the same hair she had at the British Soap Awards...