Family Affairs: Pete's off! - Soaps

Pete Callan · 31-05-2005, 11:37

Long-standing 'Affairs' actor to leave

Tuesday, May 31 2005, 12:20 BST -- by Kris Green

Five's flagship soap, Family Affairs, is to lose its longest serving actor in a dramatic storyline to be screened later this year.

David Easter, who plays bad boy Pete Callan, will finally get his comeuppance when twisted Trish Wallace, armed with a gun, storms the Black Swan pub demanding their baby.

A spokesperson told DS: “There are only so many enemies a soap baddie can make before their past catches up with them.

"The showdown will witness the end of Pete Callan’s time in Charnham, but whether he leaves The Black Swan for the final time in handcuffs or a body bag is yet to be decided.”

Viewers should expect to see these explosive scenes on screen in September.

From DS

I can't believe this, I'm gonna miss him.

Safra · 31-05-2005, 11:39

Please don't put spoilers in the title!!!!
Some people don't want to know!

Anway, im am very annoyed that he is leaving, he's a great character!!

*Winterberry* · 31-05-2005, 11:47

i'm absolutly gutted he is leaving.
although the storyline sounds quite good!.
does anyone know what has happened to mel?. Has she left for good?

j0e · 31-05-2005, 11:50

This sounds absolutely fantastic. I can't wait.

I wonder who the next bad boy will be?

mikebuk · 31-05-2005, 12:28

Family Affairs always has 'explosive' scenes when characters leave. Thaat always tends to be literally speaking.

Charnham · 31-05-2005, 12:31

whos the new bad boy, good question, maybe Max.

Hot Chocolate · 31-05-2005, 12:34

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Originally Posted by Mad Puppy

Long-standing 'Affairs' actor to leave

Tuesday, May 31 2005, 12:20 BST -- by Kris Green

Five's flagship soap, Family Affairs, is to lose its longest serving actor in a dramatic storyline to be screened later this year.

David Easter, who plays bad boy Pete Callan, will finally get his comeuppance when twisted Trish Wallace, armed with a gun, storms the Black Swan pub demanding their baby.

A spokesperson told DS: “There are only so many enemies a soap baddie can make before their past catches up with them.

"The showdown will witness the end of Pete Callan’s time in Charnham, but whether he leaves The Black Swan for the final time in handcuffs or a body bag is yet to be decided.”

Viewers should expect to see these explosive scenes on screen in September.

From DS

I can't believe this, I'm gonna miss him.

Not gonna miss him massivly, but I would prefer him to stay.

Lippincote · 31-05-2005, 12:37

David Easter is a MUCH better baddy than any of the other soaps have ever produced, I will really miss him.

sunsetbeacher · 31-05-2005, 12:53

as the lowest rated soap on tv..........dose it really matter?

no one watches it anyway

*Sarah* · 31-05-2005, 12:55

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Originally Posted by Safra

Please don't put spoilers in the title!!!!
Some people don't want to know!

Anway, im am very annoyed that he is leaving, he's a great character!!

Its on the front page of DS anf if you look above it says it on the top of our screens too. Its hardly spoiling anything.

Pete Callan · 31-05-2005, 12:55

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Originally Posted by sunsetbeacher

as the lowest rated soap on tv..........dose it really matter?

no one watches it anyway

We could say the same about Sunset Beach.

sunsetbeacher · 31-05-2005, 12:59

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Originally Posted by Mad Puppy

We could say the same about Sunset Beach.

indeed you could, but it still dosent change the fact that fa is the lowset rated soap of tv

Pete Callan · 31-05-2005, 13:01

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Originally Posted by sunsetbeacher

indeed you could, but it still dosent change the fact that fa is the lowset rated soap of tv

Ratings don't reflect quality, I'm guessing you're not a fan of Family Affairs and that's fine but don't ruin it for those of us that are.

Safra · 31-05-2005, 13:19

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Originally Posted by *Sarah*

Its on the front page of DS anf if you look above it says it on the top of our screens too. Its hardly spoiling anything.

It just says "Long standing actor to leave", so for those who don't want to know, they simply wont look to see who it is.

Safra · 31-05-2005, 13:20

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Originally Posted by sunsetbeacher

as the lowest rated soap on tv..........dose it really matter?

no one watches it anyway

Do you always have to try and spoil FA threads?

And as someone else has already said, you Can say the same thing about SB! It got the lowest ratings when on in the states, and is currently getting low ratings now for its reruns here!

Hot Chocolate · 31-05-2005, 13:24

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Originally Posted by sunsetbeacher

indeed you could, but it still dosent change the fact that fa is the lowset rated soap of tv

If Sunset beach is so great why is it on at 3:40 am?

sunsetbeacher · 31-05-2005, 13:31

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Originally Posted by Hot Chocolate

If Sunset beach is so great why is it on at 3:40 am?

cos the gr8 british 'pubic' have no taste!

mintchocchip · 31-05-2005, 15:45

I thought he'd be off as soon as I heard about 'bigger' names leaving, he'll be missed but he's had his day IMO.

A shame, I really wanted Dave to be the one that got him!!!

matt888uk · 31-05-2005, 15:53

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Originally Posted by mintchocchip

A shame, I really wanted Dave to be the one that got him!!!

Dave's far too busy sat in a studio bigging up sofas and loans to worry about Pete now...

mintchocchip · 31-05-2005, 15:57

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Originally Posted by matt888uk

Dave's far too busy sat in a studio bigging up sofas and loans to worry about Pete now...

LOL

I do like his voice on those adverts though...it's soothing...:P

matt888uk · 31-05-2005, 15:58

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Originally Posted by mintchocchip

LOL

I do like his voice on those adverts though...it's soothing...:P

Note how Dave does the 'mellow' DFS ads, and Jamie Theakston does the 'upbeat' DFS ads.

I really need to get out more...

mintchocchip · 31-05-2005, 16:10

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Originally Posted by matt888uk

Note how Dave does the 'mellow' DFS ads, and Jamie Theakston does the 'upbeat' DFS ads.

I really need to get out more...

Me too then!!! I noticed Theakston's voice in some and thought they'd replaced Dave with JT, but now u mention it yeah you're right...

Cole Deschanel · 31-05-2005, 23:30

I'm totally depressed by this news, Pete is the BEST character that FA has. Does David Easter wanna move on & do other projects? I'm gonna miss this guy, i'm surprised he never won the award for "Soap Villain," he WAS evil in the classic FA epis from '97/'01. He became soft when Eileen came on the scenes, lol! Speaking of whom, will she get her revenge on Trish? IF he leaves in a body-bag, will Shiobhan/Maria/Claire return to say farewell at his funeral? Any chance of Five repeating the classic Yrs from Pilot+? They were the good old days, I miss the Harts/Maria/Claire/Jullie-Ann/Jack/Elsa.

31-05-2005, 11:37	#1
Pete Callan Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Gender: Male Posts: 15,845	Family Affairs: Pete's off! (Spoilers) Long-standing 'Affairs' actor to leave Tuesday, May 31 2005, 12:20 BST -- by Kris Green Five's flagship soap, Family Affairs, is to lose its longest serving actor in a dramatic storyline to be screened later this year. David Easter, who plays bad boy Pete Callan, will finally get his comeuppance when twisted Trish Wallace, armed with a gun, storms the Black Swan pub demanding their baby. A spokesperson told DS: “There are only so many enemies a soap baddie can make before their past catches up with them. "The showdown will witness the end of Pete Callan’s time in Charnham, but whether he leaves The Black Swan for the final time in handcuffs or a body bag is yet to be decided.” Viewers should expect to see these explosive scenes on screen in September. From DS I can't believe this, I'm gonna miss him. Last edited by Mad Puppy : 31-05-2005 at 12:36.

31-05-2005, 11:39	#2
Safra Forum Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Manchester Posts: 7,701	Please don't put spoilers in the title!!!! Some people don't want to know! Anway, im am very annoyed that he is leaving, he's a great character!!

31-05-2005, 11:47	#3
Winterberry Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dating D'onofrio !! Services: sky tv, bt yahoo Posts: 7,269	i'm absolutly gutted he is leaving. although the storyline sounds quite good!. does anyone know what has happened to mel?. Has she left for good?

31-05-2005, 11:50	#4
j0e Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 22	This sounds absolutely fantastic. I can't wait. I wonder who the next bad boy will be?

31-05-2005, 12:28	#5
mikebuk Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Blackpool, England Services: Sky+HD, Freeview, Virgin Media Broadband Posts: 2,252	Family Affairs always has 'explosive' scenes when characters leave. Thaat always tends to be literally speaking.

31-05-2005, 12:31	#6
Charnham Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: nr Peterborough, England Services: regenerating into wamdue Posts: 17,816	whos the new bad boy, good question, maybe Max.

31-05-2005, 12:37	#8
Lippincote Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,696	David Easter is a MUCH better baddy than any of the other soaps have ever produced, I will really miss him.

31-05-2005, 12:53	#9
sunsetbeacher Banned User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: london Services: freeview Posts: 1,743	as the lowest rated soap on tv..........dose it really matter? no one watches it anyway

31-05-2005, 15:45	#18
mintchocchip Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 12,312	I thought he'd be off as soon as I heard about 'bigger' names leaving, he'll be missed but he's had his day IMO. A shame, I really wanted Dave to be the one that got him!!!

31-05-2005, 23:30	#23
Cole Deschanel Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,601	I'm totally depressed by this news, Pete is the BEST character that FA has. Does David Easter wanna move on & do other projects? I'm gonna miss this guy, i'm surprised he never won the award for "Soap Villain," he WAS evil in the classic FA epis from '97/'01. He became soft when Eileen came on the scenes, lol! Speaking of whom, will she get her revenge on Trish? IF he leaves in a body-bag, will Shiobhan/Maria/Claire return to say farewell at his funeral? Any chance of Five repeating the classic Yrs from Pilot+? They were the good old days, I miss the Harts/Maria/Claire/Jullie-Ann/Jack/Elsa.