EastEnders - 2 New Characters! (Page 2)

*Strewth* Give me a break. Despite the incredibly consistent blathering on in the Scum and others about how "EE is on its last legs", "Another nail in the coffin", "AXED! Two episodes", the fact is Eastenders is still incredibly popular and no matter how many people go on about low its audiences are or how abysmal some characters/storylines are, the BBC will never axe it until its ratings consistently fall below 5-6 million

Besides which, Soaps constantly go through good patches and bad patches.EastEnders has just had its bad patch. Corrie's turn next (again!)..

Corries already well on it's way to it's next bad patch.

Eastenders isn't holding back the powers that be from introducing more 'variety' into BBC1's schedule. They could if they wanted to.....they just choose not to.

True - but there's bad patches and bad patches. EastEnders current bad patch began over two years ago.

I don't see why people are judging corrie on 1 week, they are exciting storylines coming up, however ridiculous this week was, it's leading on to a better story with Karen and Tracy, as for the Claire and Ashley story, I'm surprised why people can't make their minds up. First you want happy endings, now you don't.

Its amazing how EastEnders has changed over the years(i mean something by that comment i think). I saw an watched an old episode of EastEnders from 1990 yesterday. One where Nick was being overly nice to Dot (smokers voice in development). Wicksy was still behind the bar, Ian was planning something for Cindy's birthday, Pete Beale was on the Fruit and Veg stall. The episode focused heavily on an Asian family - can't remember their names.

Why were the end titles soooo long! ?

Two Darker sides of the Moon Family arrive December 30th

http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/images/bank/programmes_tv/eastenders/300moons.jpg

Two new Moon brothers will arrive in Walford this New Year to pay a surprise visit to Alfie and Spencer, their second cousins.

Jake and Danny may share the Moon family's handsome looks but that's where the likeness ends as these brooding brothers are trouble with a capital T, having spent most of their lives jumping from the frying pan into the fire.

Jake and Danny's unwelcome appearance unearths a mystery from Alfie's past and their dodgy dealings create a new set of headaches for Alfie, who since arriving in Walford has managed to keep his life on the straight and narrow.

Jake is played by Joel Beckett, best known for playing Dawn's domineering boyfriend Lee in The Office.

He says of his new role: "I've watched the programme since the beginning and I'm very excited to be joining such a successful television institution."
Danny is played by Jake Maskall. He comments: "I've watched EastEnders from day one; it's been part of my life, almost like a second family.

"I feel very privileged and special being asked to join the cast, especially with the 20th anniversary approaching. It's a dream job for me."

(Taken from the BBC Press Office )

So what does everyone think of that then? All these new characters look set to make EastEnders good again, in my opinion!

Oh dear....

Lol sorry - but I really like that - that's what I'm going to call it from now on "Wogan in Need."

Anyway - Eastenders used to be really addictive, but I agree with a combination of points here - Shane Ritchie becoming a "serious actor" and the return of Dirty Den have become the show's downfall. And since when did an American girl go to America, and come back with an English accent? I know that was a while ago now, but just like Minty's name, Eastenders leave a lot to be desired where continuity comes into it.

What does anyone suggest they should do to improve the show? Obviously I mean besides having Den go away and make a dramatic come back again.

EDIT :: Whoops - completely missed the second page... but I think I get away with the question

Can anyone tell me why Julie (Gus' 'bruv') has to speak each of his lines like he's drawing them through a mangle?

*Worst character ever*

LMAO at the CiN references.



<shudders> I know. As is the new Slater sister - she just irriates me. The point about her though, is that we all know people like her. Must... not... throw... remote... at... television.......

Eastenders needs a good storyline to emerge and fast.

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Yes, it's not a Nick Harvey original, by any means.

I think it started in that dark period, after he finished appearing on every single television programme going, but before Radio 2 gave him back the breakfast show.