Eastenders then and now - Soaps

Polly_Perkins · 16-02-2005, 13:17

Which era of Eastenders do you prefer?

I was thinking about all the characters from the beginning compared to now:

1. Beales - Kathy, Pete, Ian and Lou
2. Fowlers - Pauline, Arthur, Michelle and Mark
3. Sue and Ali Osman
4. Andy and Debs
5. Naima and Saeed
6. The Watts - Angie, Den and Sharon
7. Dot and Nick
8. The Loners - Ethel, Dr Leg and Mary. Pat
9. The Carpenters

Now we have

Slaters , Mitchells - Billy, Sam, Little Mo, The Brannons etc

The difference is that previously there was an emphasis on family and the interactions and relationships between eachother within and outside of those units.
I have to say I prefer the cast of 1985 and the family interaction between the characters.

sydneyfan · 16-02-2005, 14:32

I agree. It was a much simpler affair back then and the characters and stories were much more realistic. Of course back then there were only 2 episodes a week so the show could focus on a small group of characters that we could care about. Today there are too many episodes and this has been at the expense of good characters and stories. Soaps are better with only 2 eps per week- less is more I say!

Polly_Perkins · 16-02-2005, 17:08

the cast seemed bigger back then compared to now. Maybe Im wrong, there just seemed to be more going on.

16-02-2005, 13:17	#1
Polly_Perkins Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 5,360	Eastenders then and now Which era of Eastenders do you prefer? I was thinking about all the characters from the beginning compared to now: 1. Beales - Kathy, Pete, Ian and Lou 2. Fowlers - Pauline, Arthur, Michelle and Mark 3. Sue and Ali Osman 4. Andy and Debs 5. Naima and Saeed 6. The Watts - Angie, Den and Sharon 7. Dot and Nick 8. The Loners - Ethel, Dr Leg and Mary. Pat 9. The Carpenters Now we have Slaters , Mitchells - Billy, Sam, Little Mo, The Brannons etc The difference is that previously there was an emphasis on family and the interactions and relationships between eachother within and outside of those units. I have to say I prefer the cast of 1985 and the family interaction between the characters.

16-02-2005, 14:32	#2
sydneyfan Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 568	I agree. It was a much simpler affair back then and the characters and stories were much more realistic. Of course back then there were only 2 episodes a week so the show could focus on a small group of characters that we could care about. Today there are too many episodes and this has been at the expense of good characters and stories. Soaps are better with only 2 eps per week- less is more I say!

16-02-2005, 17:08	#3
Polly_Perkins Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 5,360	the cast seemed bigger back then compared to now. Maybe Im wrong, there just seemed to be more going on.