If anybody's interested, I have just found the first two episodes of EastEnders on youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/user/Duty281Returns#p/u/5/37GqXbEpE5I

Edited June 13, 201015 yr by dannigold

Thanks for posting that, dannigold.

Apparently, this is what Bryan Kirkwood told Soaplife Magazine on Kat & Alfie's return:

"They are my favorite soap characters of all time."

"Their arrival back on the square will have a big impact ," The you ain't my mother storyline was one of the biggest the show has ever told so the pressure is on to find something to match that."

Edited June 13, 201015 yr by Y&RWorldTurner

From the little I've seen, I really like the actress that plays Kat, as well as her look. She looks pretty, but unique.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/soaps/3012472/Peggy-bashed-by-Phils-ex-Lisa.html

This is the synopsis and credits for Bryan's first solo week of episodes.

Monday 21st June 1 hour episode

Lucy plays a dangerous game with Adam but is caught red-handed by Ian. Liz gets the wrong end of the stick with Patrick, and Libby battles her feelings when she sees Darren and Jodie happy together. Ronnie has a plan when Glenda gets under Peggy's feet at the Vic, and Stacey's world is shattered by a straight-talking Janine.

Writer - Rachel Flowerday

Director - Steve Finn

Executive Producer - Bryan Kirkwood

Wednesday 23 June - Written as an hour long episode

Max follows his heart straight to Tanya but is stunned when she reveals her news, in the latest visit to Walford.

Meanwhile, Vanessa tries hard to stay on top of her double life and keep her husband sweet.

When a frantic Stacey goes into labour, the only person she doesn't want to see is the one person who ends up being there for her.

Writer - Simon Ashdown

Director - Steve Finn

Executive Producer - Bryan Kirkwood

Edited June 14, 201015 yr by dannigold

From Kris Green's twitter

Simon Ashdown's episode of EastEnders next week is excellent. Writing for Stacey, Max, Ryan and Janine is superb.

Looking forward to it, Ashdown typically always has a good feel for the characters.

Here's...Harry.

The actor looks familiar to me, although I don't know his credits, the only one I knew was a Farcsape two-parter. He looks a character from Popeye, a cross between Wimpy and Popeye, so maybe that's it.

http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/s2/eastenders/scoop/a227164/first-look-harry-gold-joins-eastenders.html

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0353184/

Oh, and the Stacey giving birth episode will have Julia's Theme. They're going to be setting a record for that this year, if they use it again when Stacey and Peggy leave.

Edited June 14, 201015 yr by CarlD2

Married for his money?

Jodie mentioned last week that she has nephews, which suggested that her father might have had older children from a previous marriage/relationship. So, I'm not surprised Harry is much older than Vanessa. I'm sure money had a lot to do with their marriage.

Vanessa is also meeting Abi and Lauren during next Wednesday's hour-long episode. I'm not surprised we'll be getting to see Harry and know more about Vanessa in that episode, as Simon Ashdown is writing it and he created Vanessa and Jodie.

Looks like Stacey is going into contractions in the rain with Ryan there.

Edited June 15, 201015 yr by Y&RWorldTurner

I know this was Green's wording and not the show's but I hope they won't try to paint him as the new Archie. Archie was unique, and even that didn't last too long, as by the end he was just a generic baddie and apparently a multiple rapist.

I think it would be more interesting if they go a different way with Harry. I also wonder if it might be interesting if Harry appears to be tough but actually Vanessa is the one with the power in the relationship.

How long is Harry going to be on anyway? It doesn't seem like he's a long-term character. Zoe Lucker's original stint is only 7 episodes, so who knows if Vanessa will still be with Harry by her next stint.

A LOT is happening in next Wednesday's hour long episode though with Harry's arrival, Tanya's one-off appearance until she's back full-time, Lauren's exit, Stacey giving birth, and so on.

It should be a stellar episode.

They must have some sort of plans for him beyond a few episodes, since even if Vanessa hadn't stayed around Jodie would still be there. I can see him being about 6 months or more. I guess they could always have the old story where he's accidentally killed and Vanessa gets Max to help bury the body (although Max and burials don't go well).

Maybe Tanya can help when she comes back full-time (which I know you're just dying for, Carl).