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| Kim | 5 Mar 2015, 11:46 Post #21 |
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The only one of Carol's sons that I'd like to see again is dead. |
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| *Betty* | 5 Mar 2015, 12:27 Post #22 |
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I'd rather have Joe Swash back as Mickey. An underrated actor and character who was never used to his potential. |
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| EEFan14 | 5 Mar 2015, 12:39 Post #23 |
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If it's for Jim's funeral I won't object. |
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| EEFan14 | 5 Mar 2015, 12:41 Post #24 |
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How can he be an underrated actor when he was playing himself? |
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| *Betty* | 5 Mar 2015, 12:53 Post #25 |
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Lots of people play characters similar to themselves. They draw from real life to make their performance stronger. I don't see how that makes them a bad actor? Joe was always fairly on point when actually given any material. Remember Mickey was a guest character who was then given a full time contract, then a family because he was popular. Joe Swash if anything is an exagerated version of Mickey. Mickey was never really given anything substantial and was wasted, like Kay is being now. Popular character, and actor with potential, lingering in the background. With a bit of work, story and direction I think Mickey could have, and still could become a fairly important member of the cast. Oh and he's in an age range that is still struggling for members. Kush, Martin and Mickey could be an interesting male friendship group. Plus I always felt like Joe Swash oozed EastEnd and worked on the market so well, he had that old school Mike Reid/Pete Beale cockney thing going on. Whereas Robbie was always a joke character, and didn't really work as a grown up. |
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| Jedi Pat | 5 Mar 2015, 13:12 Post #26 |
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Robbie still has his mum, his sister and his step-grandmother living in the Square, so a return (or just a visit) would not be far-fetched at all. While I can't see very well how he'd fit in as a regular at the moment, I wouldn't object to the odd guest stint. If I remember correctly, he returned for Sonia and Martin's wedding, as well as for Bianca and Ricky's second wedding in 2010, although he and Sonia did miss Billie's funeral (but that was explained by them not having the cash to buy last-minute plane tickets, which I think was quite realistic). Edited by Jedi Pat, 5 Mar 2015, 13:12.
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| DirtyDen | 5 Mar 2015, 14:21 Post #27 |
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Oh let's just bring back Roly while we are at it!
Edited by DirtyDen, 5 Mar 2015, 14:21.
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| MitchellMember4Eva | 5 Mar 2015, 14:30 Post #28 |
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I think he will be back for Jim's funeral, as will a lot of Brannings will be (Jack, Tanya, April?, Suzy recast, Bianca?, Tiffany, Morgan). |
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| The Other Slater Cousin | 5 Mar 2015, 16:25 Post #29 |
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Didn't they also have Sonia mention her sadness at missing it when she returned in 2011 for Bianca's exit? I think that was a nice touch. Natalie can really deliver. |
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| Jamie Fowler | 5 Mar 2015, 16:45 Post #30 |
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That doesn't mean much anymore. I mean we didn't technically see Billie die |
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| Shamelessness | 5 Mar 2015, 16:57 Post #31 |
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I wouldn't like a full time return but I hope to see Robbie, Jack and a couple more Brannings for Jim's funeral this year. |
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| WalfordFanatic | 5 Mar 2015, 17:52 Post #32 |
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I'm actually not against a return for Robbie, his sister and Mum still live on the Square so it is easy plausible. I'm with those who say he should DEFINITELY be at Jim's funeral. I'd rather see Robbie back over people like Grant and Cindy. He could hang out and have scenes with Martin, Kush, Stacey, and Shabnam. |
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| Mitch | 5 Mar 2015, 23:17 Post #33 |
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Hoping for something as fitting as Frank's. |
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| NevermindMe | 6 Mar 2015, 00:07 Post #34 |
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Have they confirmed Jim will be laid to rest? |
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| gringa | 7 Mar 2015, 05:32 Post #35 |
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I liked Sonia and Robbie together; they were so natural as siblings. They'd be great as adults, supporting each other as single parents, keeping their families close. |
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| Shamelessness | 15 Sep 2015, 00:28 Post #36 |
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Can't find the actual thread about Robbie's return... http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a668392/eastenders-spoilers-robbie-jackson-returns-to-walford-with-a-secret.html#~poiVlHR0HVWYA5 Not looking forward to seeing Dean try to act this out... |
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| Jade | 15 Sep 2015, 00:30 Post #37 |
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You know what would be a really orginal spoiler. So and so returns or joins and has NO secret. Now that would be epic. |
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Your approval is neither desired nor required. Julia Smith "We decided to go for a realistic, fairly outspoken type of drama which could encompass stories about homosexuality, rape, unemployment, racial prejudice, etc., in a believable context. Above all, we wanted realism". | |
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| Christina | 15 Sep 2015, 00:35 Post #38 |
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True but it will never happen. |
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| MrSunshine | 15 Sep 2015, 00:36 Post #39 |
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That's disgusting Jade. I wouldn't want to see that sort of filth on my screen. |
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| BigApe | 15 Sep 2015, 00:37 Post #40 |
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Lets hope this secret is revealed quickly. And lets hope its something half decent and not that he's simply got another dog. I'm still pretty annoyed that was considered midnight announcement worthy. |
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