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Earlier this week, I managed to catch up with Charlie Brooks to chat about her return to EastEnders on a full-time basis. The main interview can be found by clicking here.
However, if you're interested in what Janine will be up to in the coming weeks, her friendship with Whitney and how she'll soon be hated nationwide, then read on...
What can we expect from Janine in the coming weeks?
"She goes reasonably quiet, but I think that's quite nice. It re-familiarises viewers with the character quite well. She reflects for a little while and tries to be the good person that she's not. She quickly realises, though, that it's not getting her anywhere and that being bad is better. Having said that, there's always something going on that she can't deal with emotionally. It's going to be interesting at a later date to explore. All the stuff with me and Billy's [Perry Fenwick] quite fun, too. Perry and I love working with each other. Well, I love working with him, but he probably wouldn't say the same!"
Anything interesting coming up that you can't wait for?
"Yes but I can't say anything - not a word!"
Does she find a friend in Whitney?
"Yeah, she does. She doesn't quite know how to deal with her at the beginning. They're in a very similar situation as far as family's concerned. They've both always felt quite abandoned. Janine definitely sees a bit of herself in Whitney. She's not an agony aunt, though. It's quite a nice little relationship but it doesn't last for very long..."
Would you like to see Janine and Max together?
"Oooh, that'd be toxic!"
What burning questions will we want answering?
"People will be asking me if I can lay down while they trample on my head because they hate me so much. I'll be hated nationwide. Fact. There aren't any dark secrets – it's generally why she behaves like she does and what the reasons are for it. She's a very complex ball of wool which takes ages to unravel. Someone who always says she'll change but never does."
Let me know your thoughts on Janine's return using the usual form below!
However, if you're interested in what Janine will be up to in the coming weeks, her friendship with Whitney and how she'll soon be hated nationwide, then read on...
What can we expect from Janine in the coming weeks?
"She goes reasonably quiet, but I think that's quite nice. It re-familiarises viewers with the character quite well. She reflects for a little while and tries to be the good person that she's not. She quickly realises, though, that it's not getting her anywhere and that being bad is better. Having said that, there's always something going on that she can't deal with emotionally. It's going to be interesting at a later date to explore. All the stuff with me and Billy's [Perry Fenwick] quite fun, too. Perry and I love working with each other. Well, I love working with him, but he probably wouldn't say the same!"
Anything interesting coming up that you can't wait for?
"Yes but I can't say anything - not a word!"
Does she find a friend in Whitney?
"Yeah, she does. She doesn't quite know how to deal with her at the beginning. They're in a very similar situation as far as family's concerned. They've both always felt quite abandoned. Janine definitely sees a bit of herself in Whitney. She's not an agony aunt, though. It's quite a nice little relationship but it doesn't last for very long..."
Would you like to see Janine and Max together?
"Oooh, that'd be toxic!"
What burning questions will we want answering?
"People will be asking me if I can lay down while they trample on my head because they hate me so much. I'll be hated nationwide. Fact. There aren't any dark secrets – it's generally why she behaves like she does and what the reasons are for it. She's a very complex ball of wool which takes ages to unravel. Someone who always says she'll change but never does."
Let me know your thoughts on Janine's return using the usual form below!
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Tabbie, Hertfordshire, on April 12th, 2009
I'm really glad to see Janine back in the show, she's a really great character.
I'm really glad to see Janine back in the show, she's a really great character.
Steve, Barmouth, on January 13th, 2009
Let Her do her worst, It can't be any worse than my missus does to me in real life. What an actress! Charlie is the best. She saw life as it is and acts it out better than reality. AND--TO Those who want rid of the character, Get a life, they are ALL ! acting a part.. good on ya Charlie. Kiki is the best.
Let Her do her worst, It can't be any worse than my missus does to me in real life. What an actress! Charlie is the best. She saw life as it is and acts it out better than reality. AND--TO Those who want rid of the character, Get a life, they are ALL ! acting a part.. good on ya Charlie. Kiki is the best.
Tracy, Enfield, on December 20th, 2008
Janine is the best bitch for EastEnders. No other character has come close to playing the bitch as well as Janine. Viewers love to hate her, that must mean she is playing her character well! I really hope she is back for good. It makes EastEnders more viewable for me in the future.
Janine is the best bitch for EastEnders. No other character has come close to playing the bitch as well as Janine. Viewers love to hate her, that must mean she is playing her character well! I really hope she is back for good. It makes EastEnders more viewable for me in the future.
Tilly, Plymouth, on December 9th, 2008
I hope that the writers take this opportunity to finally kill off her character for good. Janine's return might actually put me off watching EastEnders so hopefully her stay will be short lived.
I hope that the writers take this opportunity to finally kill off her character for good. Janine's return might actually put me off watching EastEnders so hopefully her stay will be short lived.
Miss AP Miller, Devon, on December 6th, 2008
I hope that Janine is soon sent packing again. From what I read about her return she is bitchier than ever.
I hope that Janine is soon sent packing again. From what I read about her return she is bitchier than ever.
Tadgh, Australia, on December 5th, 2008
I Cannot WAIT for Janine's return!!! Lets hope she stays for longer than a year, and Soaps Biggest Bitch sits rightly back on her throne!!!
I Cannot WAIT for Janine's return!!! Lets hope she stays for longer than a year, and Soaps Biggest Bitch sits rightly back on her throne!!!
Den Esberger, Lincoln, on December 5th, 2008
Can't wait till she comes back as I think that EastEnders has lost some of their strongest women since Wendy Richards called it a day. RoPs I think she and Bradley could make an interesting couple?
Can't wait till she comes back as I think that EastEnders has lost some of their strongest women since Wendy Richards called it a day. RoPs I think she and Bradley could make an interesting couple?
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janine is my favourite since i was a kid