Eastenders [News, Spoilers and Discussion]

Eddie_1980 · 18-10-2009 10:02am

Shirley is the best.

JP Liz · 19-10-2009 1:46pm

Star of The Gentle Touch and C.A.T.S. Eyes Jill Gascoine has joined the cast of EastEnders as Archie Mitchell's estranged wife Glenda.

The 72-year-old - who played Detective Inspector Maggie Forbes in the '80s TV shows - first appears in Walford as Glenda in January, much to the shock of her daughters Ronnie (Samantha Womack) and Roxy (Rita Simons).

Despite having never been seen on screen, Glenda's potted backstory has formed through her children, ex-husband Archie (Larry Lamb) and sister-in-law Peggy (Barbara Windsor).

Described as Archie's "first beautiful, quiet and dutiful wife", Glenda walked out on him and the girls around the time Ronnie gave birth at the age of 14. Archie's controlling nature turned the once brash and confident Glenda into a nervous wreck and when Archie orchestrated their teen daughter's child Amy to be taken away after the birth, Glenda fled to Australia to start a new life.

Their mother's sudden departure from their lives left Ronnie and Roxy wondering exactly why she abandoned them and while Roxy resolved never to forgive her, Ronnie can understand why she made a break for freedom.

However, Glenda's sudden arrival on the Square stuns the Mitchells as Archie's meek and mild first wife has apparently evolved into a "polished, demure, dynamic and assured" woman.

Her shock appearance is rumoured to tie in with this year's Christmas storyline twist involving Archie.

Of her new role, Gascoine said: "I'm thrilled to be joining the cast EastEnders and I am really excited to be back on British TV."

Executive producer Diederick Santer commented: "I'm so looking forward to welcoming the hugely talented Jill to EastEnders. I have a very clear memory of watching C.A.T.S. Eyes every Friday night, while - to the fury of my mother - munching my way through an entire packet of Jaffa Cakes."

He added: "Jill's character Maggie Forbes was always my favourite - tough, glamorous, and exciting - perfect qualities for Glenda Mitchell."

duridian · 19-10-2009 4:23pm

mandz wrote: »

Thought it was funny when she broke the cone and handed it to the kid

Yeah that was classic! The cone looked like one of those tiny "iced gems" biscuits.

angel01 · 21-10-2009 11:23am

Eddie_1980 wrote: »

Shirley is the best.

I love her and Hev together

I want Shirley to get back with Phil

Johnnnybravo · 21-10-2009 12:41pm

angel01 wrote: »

I love her and Hev together I want Shirley to get back with Phil

Same here!!!

JP Liz · 21-10-2009 1:52pm

Ronnie Mitchell will be arrested on suspicion of murdering her dad.

The blonde Mitchell bombshell is the prime suspect when Archie is bumped off at Christmas.

Archie (Larry Lamb) has been planning to bring down the Mitchells since his return to Albert Square.

He’ll evict estranged wife Peggy (Barbara Windsor) from the Queen Vic on Christmas Day after buying a loan secured on the pub from Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt).

But just when Archie is reveling in his triumph he’ll be sent off to meet his maker, and there’s no shortage of suspects.

Ronnie (Samantha Womack) is the most obvious and is promptly whisked off to a police station and locked up. But in keeping with EastEnders tradition we reckon that means she’s actually the least likely to have done it.

A show insider told The Mirror: "Archie's got an endless stream of enemies, including wife Peggy, other daughter Roxy and son-in-law Phil, who nearly killed him once before.

"And that's not forgetting his future fiancée Janine, who has a track record of bumping off her partners to get at their cash."

angel01 · 21-10-2009 1:57pm

JP Liz wrote: »

Ronnie Mitchell will be arrested on suspicion of murdering her dad.

The blonde Mitchell bombshell is the prime suspect when Archie is bumped off at Christmas.

Archie (Larry Lamb) has been planning to bring down the Mitchells since his return to Albert Square.

He’ll evict estranged wife Peggy (Barbara Windsor) from the Queen Vic on Christmas Day after buying a loan secured on the pub from Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt).

But just when Archie is reveling in his triumph he’ll be sent off to meet his maker, and there’s no shortage of suspects.

Ronnie (Samantha Womack) is the most obvious and is promptly whisked off to a police station and locked up. But in keeping with EastEnders tradition we reckon that means she’s actually the least likely to have done it.

A show insider told The Mirror: "Archie's got an endless stream of enemies, including wife Peggy, other daughter Roxy and son-in-law Phil, who nearly killed him once before.

"And that's not forgetting his future fiancée Janine, who has a track record of bumping off her partners to get at their cash."

Thats so predictable *yawn*

Epicurus · 21-10-2009 3:41pm

angel01 wrote: »

Thats so predictable *yawn*

Agreed..although you'd nearly wish it were true, get rid of her for a while

Epicurus · 21-10-2009 3:42pm

An insightful piece in todays Mirror on Larry Lamb and why his father is his inspiration for Archie

http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/10/21/eastenders-star-larry-lamb-on-the-inspiration-for-archie-mitchell-and-his-father-ronald-115875-21761973/

Epicurus · 25-10-2009 8:32pm

JP Liz wrote: »

Star of The Gentle Touch and C.A.T.S. Eyes Jill Gascoine has joined the cast of EastEnders as Archie Mitchell's estranged wife Glenda.

The 72-year-old - who played Detective Inspector Maggie Forbes in the '80s TV shows - first appears in Walford as Glenda in January, much to the shock of her daughters Ronnie (Samantha Womack) and Roxy (Rita Simons).

Despite having never been seen on screen, Glenda's potted backstory has formed through her children, ex-husband Archie (Larry Lamb) and sister-in-law Peggy (Barbara Windsor).

Described as Archie's "first beautiful, quiet and dutiful wife", Glenda walked out on him and the girls around the time Ronnie gave birth at the age of 14. Archie's controlling nature turned the once brash and confident Glenda into a nervous wreck and when Archie orchestrated their teen daughter's child Amy to be taken away after the birth, Glenda fled to Australia to start a new life.

Their mother's sudden departure from their lives left Ronnie and Roxy wondering exactly why she abandoned them and while Roxy resolved never to forgive her, Ronnie can understand why she made a break for freedom.

However, Glenda's sudden arrival on the Square stuns the Mitchells as Archie's meek and mild first wife has apparently evolved into a "polished, demure, dynamic and assured" woman.

Her shock appearance is rumoured to tie in with this year's Christmas storyline twist involving Archie.

Of her new role, Gascoine said: "I'm thrilled to be joining the cast EastEnders and I am really excited to be back on British TV."

Executive producer Diederick Santer commented: "I'm so looking forward to welcoming the hugely talented Jill to EastEnders. I have a very clear memory of watching C.A.T.S. Eyes every Friday night, while - to the fury of my mother - munching my way through an entire packet of Jaffa Cakes."

He added: "Jill's character Maggie Forbes was always my favourite - tough, glamorous, and exciting - perfect qualities for Glenda Mitchell."

Well that was an eventful time in the square for Jll. The actress has decided not to take up the role after all, claiming she lacked the right experience to film such a big continuing drama". The part of Glenda will now be played by Glynis Barber..thought they killed her off in Emmerdale.

duridian · 25-10-2009 9:33pm

Hmm.. I wonder if Glynis Barber's arrival will finally Makepeace on Albert Square..... BADUMP-TISH!!...... Alright, I'll get my coat.

Epicurus · 25-10-2009 9:39pm

hmmm so Jill is 72, yet they consider Glynis the perfect replacement despite she's only 54. Feck sake, she looks younger than Ronnie

JP Liz · 27-10-2009 5:43pm

Glynis Barber is too young to play Ronnie and Roxy's mum

Lucy is Syed's blackmailer

Meller · 28-10-2009 8:57am

JP Liz wrote: »

Lucy is Syed's blackmailer

Can't believe he was accusing Christian... how could he?! I'm sure it won't take them too long to figure it out, it's obviously somebody young, looking at how they've been going about this 'blackmailing'. :rolleyes:

JP Liz · 28-10-2009 12:09pm

Actress Barbara Windsor, who plays Peggy Mitchell in EastEnders, is to leave the soap next year, programme bosses have announced.

The 72-year-old, who has played the Albert Square matriarch since 1994, said she wanted to spend more time with her husband.

The star said: "I'll be so sad to leave Peggy behind," and thanked viewers and colleagues for their support.

Windsor won a lifetime achievement gong at the British Soap Awards this year.

The actress said of her departure: "EastEnders has been wonderful to me and it's no secret that it changed my life all of those years ago.

She added that Peggy has been a "wonderful character to play", and singled out showing the Queen around the set of EastEnders as "something that will stay with me forever".

angel01 · 28-10-2009 3:42pm

I will really miss Peggy. What a character. I fear the end of the Mitchells now

:(:(

yurmothrintites · 28-10-2009 11:32pm

Meller wrote: »

Can't believe he was accusing Christian... how could he?! I'm sure it won't take them too long to figure it out, it's obviously somebody young, looking at how they've been going about this 'blackmailing'. :rolleyes:

Ya, you would have wondered how he accused Christian. How would he have taken a picture of himself and Syed in the alley. I wasn't surprised it was that person who is the blackmailer.

Sad to see Peggy going. The show won't be the same without her running The Vic.

Lisie247 · 29-10-2009 12:39pm

JP Liz wrote: »

Actress Barbara Windsor, who plays Peggy Mitchell in EastEnders, is to leave the soap next year, programme bosses have announced.

The 72-year-old, who has played the Albert Square matriarch since 1994, said she wanted to spend more time with her husband.

The star said: "I'll be so sad to leave Peggy behind," and thanked viewers and colleagues for their support.

Windsor won a lifetime achievement gong at the British Soap Awards this year.

The actress said of her departure: "EastEnders has been wonderful to me and it's no secret that it changed my life all of those years ago.

She added that Peggy has been a "wonderful character to play", and singled out showing the Queen around the set of EastEnders as "something that will stay with me forever".

Cant believe shes leaving! Who's gonna say the 'GET OUTTA MY PUB' catchphrase

ohanloj3 · 29-10-2009 8:05pm

Is it not lucy blackmailing christian and sayed

31-10-2009 12:39am

The ending of that episode tonight was brilliant. "I've been you!!"

Epicurus · 03-11-2009 10:55pm

angel01 wrote: »

I will really miss Peggy. What a character. I fear the end of the Mitchells now :(:(

The Mitchells will always be around as Billy will always be around. They wont get rid of him because they wont get rid of Jay. He's one of their best actors. And where else would he go if Bill wasnt around

Peggy, she'll be missed alright. I think Pat described her best at 2.55

JP Liz · 06-11-2009 10:27pm

Lucas kills Owen

Johnnnybravo · 08-11-2009 9:36pm

JP Liz wrote: »

Lucas kills Owen

NO WAY:eek:..................The plot thickens!!

duridian · 09-11-2009 9:42pm

Indeed, especially given the end of tonight's episode. Given her record with

perforated prophylactics in her attempt to become pregnant, Ronnie could possibly be carrying Owen's child, when Lucas does him in. Which if other rumours are true, means Ronnie would be carrying the child of a murdered man, when she herself is arrested on suspicion of the murder of another man. (you probably all know who anyway)

How wonderfully twisted and intertwined this is gonna be by Christmas.

Johnnnybravo · 10-11-2009 12:41am

duridian wrote: »

Indeed, especially given the end of tonight's episode. Given her record with
perforated prophylactics in her attempt to become pregnant, Ronnie could possibly be carrying Owen's child, when Lucas does him in. Which if other rumours are true, means Ronnie would be carrying the child of a murdered man, when she herself is arrested on suspicion of the murder of another man. (you probably all know who anyway)
How wonderfully twisted and intertwined this is gonna be by Christmas.

and in true eastenders style, itl be dragged out til next christmas!

Epicurus · 11-11-2009 1:54pm

duridian wrote: »

Indeed, especially given the end of tonight's episode. Given her record with
perforated prophylactics in her attempt to become pregnant, Ronnie could possibly be carrying Owen's child, when Lucas does him in. Which if other rumours are true, means Ronnie would be carrying the child of a murdered man, when she herself is arrested on suspicion of the murder of another man. (you probably all know who anyway)
How wonderfully twisted and intertwined this is gonna be by Christmas.

so she's carrying the child of a murdered man when she herself is arrested on suspicion of murder. A bit far much dont you think when Owen is just out after the attempted murder of his own daughter

In other news

Libby is supposed to be pregnant, a little sister/brother for George maybe

JP Liz · 12-11-2009 11:30am

Ricky Butcher and Bianca Jackson are to get engaged this Christmas.
The long-divorced pair get their happy ending from show bosses looking to spread a little love over the festive season.

Epicurus · 12-11-2009 11:57am

JP Liz wrote: »

Ricky Butcher and Bianca Jackson are to get engaged this Christmas.
The long-divorced pair get their happy ending from show bosses looking to spread a little love over the festive season.

Looking to sread a little happiness they say :eek:; is that why they're having at leae one murder and a suspected another one?

JP Liz · 13-11-2009 11:25am

Bradders is leaving so long ginga ninja

angel01 · 13-11-2009 11:47am

JP Liz wrote: »

Bradders is leaving so long ginga ninja

He better not :mad:

JP Liz · 13-11-2009 12:08pm

'EastEnders' star Charlie Clements has revealed that he is planning to leave the soap early next year.

The actor, who plays Bradley Branning, said: "I have been at 'EastEnders' for nearly four years and I have enjoyed every minute with some fantastic storylines."

"But I feel that now is the time to take on some new roles," he said.

'EastEnders' executive producer Diederick Santer said: "Viewers will miss Charlie hugely and I can promise a big exit. I know he'll go on to great things."

Reports have suggested that Bradley will leave Walford in a "sensational storyline" next February.

Cathmandooo · 13-11-2009 1:44pm

Is he not going to Canada? I hope he gets back with Stacey and they sail off into the sunset together!

Epicurus · 13-11-2009 2:46pm

Cathooo wrote: »

Is he not going to Canada? I hope he gets back with Stacey and they sail off into the sunset together!

He gets back with Stacey briefly before he sets off for good

Johnnnybravo · 14-11-2009 10:19pm

I thought that ginger whinger was already gone to canada with syd?

Epicurus · 16-11-2009 12:49am

Johnnnybravo wrote: »

I thought that ginger whinger was already gone to canada with syd?

He gets called back because of a family emergency. Guess Abi has lost her guines pigs again. Feck sake; he was gone, we had peace

Johnnnybravo · 16-11-2009 12:59am

Epicurus wrote: »

He gets called back because of a family emergency. Guess Abi has lost her guines pigs again. Feck sake; he was gone, we had peace

Hes so whiney!! uggg and those jumpers, really never took to Bradley, is it mean to say Abi is also quite irritating? Infact the entire Branning family?

Epicurus · 16-11-2009 1:05am

Johnnnybravo wrote: »

Hes so whiney!! uggg and those jumpers, really never took to Bradley, is it mean to say Abi is also quite irritating? Infact the entire Branning family?

Not a bit. Abi is selfish, spoilt immature. Why couldnt she feck off to Canada as fell.

You should be looking forward to Carol, Jims daughter returning then

Johnnnybravo · 16-11-2009 1:20am

Epicurus wrote: »

Not a bit. Abi is selfish, spoilt immature. Why couldnt she feck off to Canada as fell.
You should be looking forward to Carol, Jims daughter returning then

have we seen her before?? Refresh me if she was on screen before? I dont be with it at the best of times

Epicurus · 16-11-2009 3:27pm

Johnnnybravo wrote: »

have we seen her before?? Refresh me if she was on screen before? I dont be with it at the best of times

Ya we've seen her alright. Its been about 10 years now though. She's Biancas mother. She only left after Bianca tried it on with her fiancee. This was after Bianca was after another of her mothers men; this one turned out to be her father. I wasnt watching Eastenders back then though.

Epicurus · 16-11-2009 3:39pm

Along with

Bradleys

departure, another tallking extra is quitting.

Manda Best

I'm not complaining over her departure but wont that make

Minty

even more pointless than he already is.

http://www.rteguide.ie/2009/1116/eastenders.html

JP Liz · 16-11-2009 3:42pm

Libby finds out about Darren being baby George's daddy over Christmas/New Year leading her to go off with Adam

angel01 · 16-11-2009 4:06pm

Epicurus wrote: »

Along with
Bradleys
departure, another tallking extra is quitting.
Manda Best

I'm not complaining over her departure but wont that make
Minty
even more pointless than he already is.

http://www.rteguide.ie/2009/1116/eastenders.html

How is she a talking extra? she has an important part and so does Minty. It is very mean to call her that. :mad:

JP Liz · 16-11-2009 4:08pm

Bradley could be leaving in a box

angel01 · 16-11-2009 4:09pm

JP Liz wrote: »

Bradley could be leaving in a box

:(

Epicurus · 16-11-2009 5:12pm

angel01 wrote: »

How is she a talking extra? she has an important part and so does Minty. It is very mean to call her that. :mad:

I hadnt intended to be critical with my description. but since she has come into the show, I cant remember any outstanding story she has been involved in. And since Garry left, Minty hasnt had a lot to do either, with Manda departing, what else is left for him, unless they consider getting him back with Heather, which I doubt will happen.

JP Liz · 16-11-2009 5:22pm

Kirkwood plans to sex up Walford with some of Hollyoaks’ hottest stars.

The producer will replace current EastEnders boss Diederick Santer next year.

And we can reveal former Hollyoaks chief Bryan is planning on poaching some of the C4 soap’s sauciest stars.

Sex kittens Gemma Merna, 25, and Jennifer Metcalfe, 27, who play McQueen sisters Carmel and Mercedes, are top of his list.

Even Diederick, who will step down after four years in the post, admitted he wants to see the girls on the BBC’s flagship show.

He said: “I love them.They remind me of the Slater sisters.”

Insiders say Bryan is determined to stamp his mark on the show and feels it’s in need of an injection of young blood.

Over the last 18 months Albert Square has lost some of its hottest young stars including Kara Tointon, 26, and resident hunk Rob Kazinsky, 25.

And now Charlie Clements, 22, has quit as Bradley Branning.

“We’ve got a great mix of families on the show but it would be good to have a contingent of sexy young teens,” said a source.

angel01 · 16-11-2009 5:24pm

Epicurus wrote: »

I hadnt intended to be critical with my description. but since she has come into the show, I cant remember any outstanding story she has been involved in. And since Garry left, Minty hasnt had a lot to do either, with Manda departing, what else is left for him, unless they consider getting him back with Heather, which I doubt will happen.

I really like Minty and I would be quite annoyed if he left. I really wish Manda would stay as I really liked her

It has been nice to see Minty so happy.

Epicurus · 16-11-2009 5:25pm

Great :mad: Turning Eastenders into Hollyoaks.

Epicurus · 16-11-2009 5:27pm

angel01 wrote: »

I really like Minty and I would be quite annoyed if he left. I really wish Manda would stay as I really liked her It has been nice to see Minty so happy.

Dont get me wrong, I like Minty; I just dont think he has a role to play anymore. I liked him with when he was with Hazel, they should try and bring her back.

JP Liz · 16-11-2009 5:52pm

It would have been better if Minty was George's dad and he got with Heather - i think with Garry gone he is surplus to requirements

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