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Lee Carter; Spoiler.
Topic Started: 27 Jun 2015, 19:22 (10,000 Views)
MuteBanana
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Link doesn't work but it seems it's a depression storyline. I look forward to seeing this and what form it takes.
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Mr Carter
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Depression can be very dangerous so I'm glad this is being highlighted by Lee Carter, who is dying for a good story to cement his position into the show. Perhaps, he can go to Stacey who deals with the highest form of clinical depression for help and guidance? I'm happy that the focus is back on the Carter's again without all the sensational "who's the daddy" rubbish. Next up! Dean the rapist to leave in a coffin or crushed and forgotton about like Carl White.
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So they are actually going to revisit his PTSD then? Thank god for that as he was at serious risk of being reduced to the latest plank of wood who has no other purpose beyond being Whitney's boyfriend. Hopefully Danny-Boy will be up to the challenge. In any case it's good that Eastenders is doing something socially relevant again. Love-triangles and babies get so tiresome. This storyline should also be a good development for Whitney. She's going to have to deal with her boyfriend's demons for a change rather than her boyfriend having to deal with hers.
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This will be make-or-break for the actor. This is his big chance.

It makes sense for the character. He has returned from Afghanistan, the woman he was seeing was murdered, his mother was raped by his uncle and his grandfather has died in the last couple of years, amongst other things.

He is the type of guy who internalises everything until it all just explodes and this could really work.

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Link doesn't work. What did it say? When people link to a story can they out a small summary with it not just the link? I know we can't just copy & paste the whole thing but it's ok to summarise it.
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Dan
27 Jun 2015, 20:38
This will be make-or-break for the actor. This is his big chance.

It makes sense for the character. He has returned from Afghanistan, the woman he was seeing was murdered, his mother was raped by his uncle and his grandfather has died in the last couple of years, amongst other things.

He is the type of guy who internalises everything until it all just explodes and this could really work.

Yes definitely. He isn't the type of character to talk about what he feels so this just adds to the storyline. He already mentioned about his anger and how he feels about that to Linda last year so it's good that all of that hasn't been forgotten.
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A step in the right direction. There's still a long way to go before shaking off the show's current sense of complacency, however.
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27 Jun 2015, 20:47
Link doesn't work. What did it say? When people link to a story can they out a small summary with it not just the link? I know we can't just copy & paste the whole thing but it's ok to summarise it.
It mentioned that Lee is going to have a storyline where he leaves for the army and returns feeling depressed and sad. They mentioned that they had worked with Mind on this storyline. It said that the storyline would have repercussions for Whitney too. Also Danny Boy Hatchard said that he's the 'right man for the job' because of his own personal experiences. He said that he learnt nothing at school, was dyslexic and left in Year 10, so he knows how it feels to have such low self esteem.
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It is certainly make or break for Danny-Boy Hatchard with this story. I think the fact Lee came into the show clearly suffering from PTSD was something that was always going to be revisited at some point. He went back to the army without getting professional help, and as others have said the emotional effect of the past year of events have built up internally as he's had to outwardly stay strong for his family and I think he'll struggle to admit he has a problem even after the possible suicide attempt. I imagine Stan's death was probably the last straw as they were fairly close before Stan died: the gift of Stan's grandfather Reginald's watch was something Lee was really touched by.
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Daniel68
27 Jun 2015, 20:57
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27 Jun 2015, 20:47
Link doesn't work. What did it say? When people link to a story can they out a small summary with it not just the link? I know we can't just copy & paste the whole thing but it's ok to summarise it.
It mentioned that Lee is going to have a storyline where he leaves for the army and returns feeling depressed and sad. They mentioned that they had worked with Mind on this storyline. It said that the storyline would have repercussions for Whitney too. Also Danny Boy Hatchard said that he's the 'right man for the job' because of his own personal experiences. He said that he learnt nothing at school, was dyslexic and left in Year 10, so he knows how it feels to have such low self esteem.
Also, he is a soldier, who has seen combat in extreme circumstances. More and more combat veterans are suffering from PTSD and depression, and the public need to be as aware of this as they are the rape storyline which featured.

I don't think anything would be gained from having Lee seek help from Stacey. Her condition is a medical condition, whereas his depression is the result of life and career experiences, and he will need a different sort of counselling. It would be good, as well, to show the military taking charge of Lee's care and rehabilitation as well.
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Does it offend anyone else a little bit with the storyline being described as 'controversial'? I can't see anyone complaining about it.
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I'm assuming the reason the link doesn't work is because it was meant to be published at midnight, but someone at The Mirror screwed up.

I'm pleased that they're revisiting this though. I felt some of Danny-Boy Hatchard's strongest performances were from the episodes where Lee was explaining why he didn't want to go back to the army, not long after his arrival. He's been on the backburner for so long and I think the only other real chance he's had to shine was when Lee found about about Linda being raped. It's the kind of story that I think will pull Lee firmly out of his "surplus to requirements" status if done well.
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27 Jun 2015, 22:50
Does it offend anyone else a little bit with the storyline being described as 'controversial'? I can't see anyone complaining about it.
Being controversial doesn't have to invite complaints. Coronation Street's storyline about Steve's depression took note of the fact that depression amongst men of a certain age demographic is growing.

If EastEnders approaches this from the angle that his depression is tied in with his military service, then this is, indeed, addressing a very serious subject because a lot of people think, rightly, that returning soldiers, more than ever, are suffering from PTSD and/or depression, and that they aren't getting the help and support they need. This could raise awareness.

Actually, although it wasn't called PTSD then, both Grant Mitchell and Sean Slater suffered from this, to a great degree.
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This storyline makes so much sense. Lee is tortured by his war days, his mother's rape, the revelation that his aunt is his nan, being temporary implicated in Lucy's murder. I'm not surprised the guy has depression and I think it is a fantastic storyline for them to portray. The fact its a Carter doesn't bother me at all.

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Jay Lee
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I'm just thankful Lee isn't pregnant.
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27 Jun 2015, 23:28
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27 Jun 2015, 22:50
Does it offend anyone else a little bit with the storyline being described as 'controversial'? I can't see anyone complaining about it.
Being controversial doesn't have to invite complaints. Coronation Street's storyline about Steve's depression took note of the fact that depression amongst men of a certain age demographic is growing.

If EastEnders approaches this from the angle that his depression is tied in with his military service, then this is, indeed, addressing a very serious subject because a lot of people think, rightly, that returning soldiers, more than ever, are suffering from PTSD and/or depression, and that they aren't getting the help and support they need. This could raise awareness.

Actually, although it wasn't called PTSD then, both Grant Mitchell and Sean Slater suffered from this, to a great degree.
The definition of controversial is 'giving rise or likely to give rise to controversy or public disagreement.'

I suppose I see controversial storylines as those that people may see as unnecessary for a soap due to their nature, and I don't think a depression storyline is - it needs to be spoken about more.

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Daniel68
27 Jun 2015, 20:57
Ennui
27 Jun 2015, 20:47
Link doesn't work. What did it say? When people link to a story can they out a small summary with it not just the link? I know we can't just copy & paste the whole thing but it's ok to summarise it.
It mentioned that Lee is going to have a storyline where he leaves for the army and returns feeling depressed and sad. They mentioned that they had worked with Mind on this storyline. It said that the storyline would have repercussions for Whitney too. Also Danny Boy Hatchard said that he's the 'right man for the job' because of his own personal experiences. He said that he learnt nothing at school, was dyslexic and left in Year 10, so he knows how it feels to have such low self esteem.
Sounds very similar to me (minus the dyslexia) so I'm glad they're covering how easy it is for young men to fall by the wayside.
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Slater11
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Wow! This could be good if they get it right. DBH always had the potential, but Lee has been underused so far.
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Charper
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I think I'm gonna really enjoy this storyline. It's surprisingly fresh considering the issue. And for all the "Carter Dominance" (which I have been guilty of) - the kids, particularly Lee, haven't really had a storyline of their own or a chance to shine.

And I'm pleased they didn't go down the predictable route of PTSD cause he's been in the army.

Eastenders has been on the up recently and I think it's gonna get even better with this. A very positive move and I hope they do it justice.

Looking forward to Whitneys involvement too.
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Londongirl89
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Side note: Danny-Boy Hatchard said that he will stay in Eastenders for as long as they will have him but as long as, Lee and Whitney stay together.

http://www.soapsquawk.co.uk/news/eastenders-spoiler-depression-pushes-lee-carter-to-the-brink-of-suicide.php#results
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