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I don't watch EastEnders, but I have to say, I don't know what the fuss is about.
People are outraged at the plot, but let me tell you one thing: that's a soap. That's what soaps do. THey have all those crazy story line because people who watch it (housewives) wants to escape the ordinary.
Now about that Womack actress who's complaining that the plot is "sick": why did you autiion for a soap role in the first place? Well get another job, that's it! Yes, people in the street are going to take you for your character... that's because they follow that show every single day, and that you don't have any other parts in other series/film (like most soap stars do, due to the long filming days) that people cannot remember you from something else, thus the confusion between you and your character.
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Totally agree with above... have not watched it in ages due to constant doom and gloom, tears and snot! so sick of it! I tuned in once or twice over the last few months only to turn it off seconds later as was still the same doom and gloom. Where are the giggles and fun, as someone posted above no sense of fun at all! get a new Producer or writers before it ends up in the bin (quite frankly where it belongs at present)!
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Yes they have taken it too far this time. It is heartbreaking watching Kat and Alfie.
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I think its sad that this is what people want to see - it was put on at the wrong time of year - I like soaps for escapism and not real life - Eastenders has lost all sense of fun!!!!
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I have 1 thing to say about this IT'S NOT REAL!!! Ok it may reflect real situations but so does murder, rape and child abuse and there isn't as much hype about that been shown on screens. This kind of stuff happens in real life if you didn't see it on tele you'd see it in the papers so it can't be avoided and I personally think Kat and Ronnie have played this storyline brilliantly. My obvious solution is if YOU DON'T LIKE IT DON'T WATCH IT!!!!.
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I can't see why all the story lines have to be so bad. I personally know of a young teenager who is now scared her baby sister will die of cot death too. Think of how you could be scarring young lives, Eastenders is on too early for this sort of thing.
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i stopped watching eastenders rcently after being an avid viewer from day 1 . its all doom n gloom . we all have enough of that in our lives
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Its a soap not real life, if you have gone through that who in their right minds would have the opportunity to swap a baby without anyone seeing.The ratings are up and the soap will go on with or without Samantha (Ronnie)
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I havent watched it for ages cos it just takes things too far. Yeah i know its not real life and thats whats upsetting,, people go thru real life tragedies and watch this when vulnerable and already in turmoil. Stop now and rethink BBC before you lose more viewers and actor/actresses.
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If you decide to be an actor and want to have a job in television, want to get the opportunity to be involved in interesting and gritty storylines and be seen as an multi faceted actor then that's what you have to do. There are actors out there who have played rapists, paedophiles, murders and psychos. It can't be easy but that is why they are being paid the big bucks. She should tuck her lip in an get on with it.
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This is a truly horrible storyline and I am fed up of the scriptwriters being so cruel to the character of Ronnie.
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Dearie me ...it's a soap! Merely a reflection on life 'dramatised'....if half of you lot put as much effort into what is going on around you daily and aimed to help instead of getting into a frenzy over a drama, the world would be a better place. I have lost a child so dont think I don't know anything about it...bravo BBC for tackling this head on!!
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I do think eastenders is going too far it's constant doom and gloom and sensationalism but carole i think your views on 'gays and lesbians' are really narrow-minded calling someone's sexuality disgusting is terrible
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it was upsetting,especially for someone who has lost their baby and i do feel for Ronnie as she lost Danielle she's all over the place,i also feel for Kat as she never got the chance to be a proper mam to Zoey,but i have seen worse,theres gays and lesbians in hollyoaks before the 9'clock watershed,even my 7 yr old boy says its disgusting
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I think they have taken it to sar this time, its a subject that touches everyone when a baby dies, and for the parents its so painful full, its not something that happens over a couple of days the grief of a baby who dies can last for ever and then the 2nd part swapping,the baby is unthinksble. how do the actors cope with this , the part must be hard but you know what You don't know how you will feel or act until it happens to you. I think it could be an awful impact for first time mums, parents who have lost babies, then family and friends who will feel it.
BBC stop it now, you have gone to far, change the storyline, you may well find that you have lost some viewers and just the last thing. BBC will have bought in people who know about bereavement counselling.
sorry about my spelling mistakes
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The BBc ( Eastenders) is into sensionalism and has no longer any ethics to share nor inspire people with being or making a positive contribution to society in fact torylines glamourise crime and appaling behaviours - anything goes including getting away with murder, arson, child abuse etc.... Shame on the BBC
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I haven't watched East Enders since Den and Angie were around. Sounds like I made a good decision.
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Dreadful. very disturbing cant comprehend that these actors/actress's have even gone along with the storyline. Surely in real life someone must by now realise there is something wrong in the Branning household they havn't even had a visit from the health visitor/midwife yet
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Stephanie at 21:32 on 27th Jan 2011