(05 Oct 2014, 10:26 am)Michael wrote Dr who is getting worse every week, getting to the point where i'm not gonna watch it all.... shame cause Peter Capaldi is a great actor.


Also

EastEnders bosses are thought to be recasting a major character - not sure who it is but its not NICK COTTON.


People are saying:


Steven Beale
Grant Mitchell (I hope not, gotta be Ross Kemp again)
Michelle Fowler
Martin Fowler
Zoe Slater
Little Mo
Zainab

In today's papers to - EastEnders: Timothy West to leave Stan Carter role - shame cause i think hes quite good in it

Nick Cotton also returns in a few weeks times according to reports.... should be mint when he returns!

The show also has a busy few weeks ahead with Linda Carter's rape storyline, the return of Nick Cotton and new developments in the Lucy Beale storyline all forming part of the build-up to Christmas and the 30th anniversary celebrations in February. (the link to Linda Carters rape is to a spoiler - open if u want)

(06 Oct 2014, 7:39 pm)Marcus wrote Shit I missed it - was it Dean who raped her??

I predict..........Grant will come back with Sam for some sort of 're-wedding' after Phil recovers, and Grant has an affair with Sharon. Then Peggy comes back, and after Phil discovers the affair she has a heart attack and dies, and then Grant and Sam piss off again.

Don't ask why I think that.

(06 Oct 2014, 7:45 pm)Michael wrote Yes, i don't know what word i can use to describe the scene.

New trailer is out to...

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152757776424939&set=vb.169383494938&type=2&theater

(06 Oct 2014, 7:49 pm)Marcus wrote Loved Patrick's 'noise' at the end there.

Pleased he's recovered mind.

(06 Oct 2014, 7:51 pm)Michael wrote I can't wait for Nick Cotton to return!

No doubt it will be the last scene then it will end!

(06 Oct 2014, 7:52 pm)Marcus wrote Aye, you can always tell which scenes mark the end of episodes.

(06 Oct 2014, 7:57 pm)Michael wrote Looks like some good stories coming up towards Christmas


I can see it now.. Christmas day.... Cater Christmas dinner.... then everything is reveled.

I hope Nick Cotton goes back to hes old ways

(06 Oct 2014, 7:58 pm)Marcus wrote Most likely - could be Stan's exit, might be what him and Babe were talking about revealing.

(06 Oct 2014, 8:13 pm)Andreos1 wrote Don't normally watch Eastenders, but caught it tonight.

The rape scene definitely gave enough detail to know she had been raped - without showing too much.

(06 Oct 2014, 8:29 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/eastenders/posts/Karl-Howman-set-to-join-EastEnders
Could an Interesting Character

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/eastenders/posts/Davood-Ghadami-joins-EastEnders-cast-as-Kush
The Geezer in the New Trailer with a Pumpkin covering his Nuts (I Think).

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/eastenders/posts/Linda-Marlowe-to-appear-in-EastEnders
Shirley's Mum

(06 Oct 2014, 8:25 pm)Dan wrote I remember reading a statement from one of the writers justifying showing the 'rape scene' pre-watershed.
They quoted that Linda being left on the table like a slab of meat was enough for 'older' viewers to understand what had happened, whilst younger viewers wouldn't think anything of it.

I have previously stated that it irritated me somewhat that all of these people were coming out as having been victims of child abuse by celebrities when they were younger, so long on from the event when evidence of it will be minimal. However, I do think it's really important that these 'issues' are tackled on TV in my opinion. Soaps are supposed to reflect real life, and this is a real life issue, so it certainly raises awareness of the issue and educates viewers too. Hopefully it gives fairly recent rape victims the confidence to come forward about their experience...

(06 Oct 2014, 8:33 pm)Andreos1 wrote There are all sorts of justifications or reasons for doing something - and I am a massive fan of the media being used as some sort of tool to help or encourage others, whether it is rape or an illness/disease of some type.
However, regardless of how long ago something happened with the celebrities and the allegations of assault, I hope the constant news coverage has encouraged victims to come forward.

As, as for the writer justifying that scene...
Linda picking her knickers off the floor would have probably been understood by many - regardless of age.

UPDATE:
Ofcom have stated there have been a number of complaints re last nights scene.
Without getting into the numbers complaining versus the total number of viewers debate - I am not a prude by any stretch of the imagination and have had a non-sheltered life, experiencing/witnessing a number of things, that I wouldn't wish on anyone. I was taken aback by the scene last night, so can only begin to imagine the impact it has had on others (good or bad).
It didn't leave much to the imagination and I am pleased, that my eldest son didn't see the scene.

(11 Oct 2014, 1:10 pm)Andreos1 wrote No idea how far it broadcasts, but the @madeinTyneWear channel on Freeview, has started showing clips on ch8.

It seems to be split into two different segments. One being Sunderland, the other Newcastle/Gateshead.
I won't spoil it you haven't seen it, but its quite interesting to watch.

No idea what the output will be like once it broadcasts fully like.

(14 Oct 2014, 8:13 pm)aureolin wrote Apprentice tonight! Anybody watching?

(14 Oct 2014, 9:37 pm)Adam wrote Me! As a Business student, I feel as if I ought to watch it. It's beyond belief how arrogant some of the contestants are.

(15 Oct 2014, 1:09 pm)Dan wrote Intend on watching The Apprentice tonight before Waterloo Road. Shame it's the last series of the latter, though I have enjoyed it less in the last few series compared to the first few.

(17 Oct 2014, 8:30 pm)Jimmi wrote I turned on at the point where Sarah Millican was rubbing her breasts.

Now its Celebrity Googlebox with the regulars and Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and Noel Gallagher.