tomlinson 879 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Yesterday and all day today the BBC have been advertising the 30th anniversary of 'Eastenders' on their main news. As one who hates 'soaps' and this one in particular, I can't see it as any news value whatsoever and would rather see them advertising the removal of this rubbish from the screens. Had my rant. How long has Coronation Street been going? 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Too bleeding long. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Even Dallas finsihed after a few seasons, and I was disappointed Revolution finished after just two seasons. Eastenders must have the highest murder rate of anywhere on earth....LOL 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Coronation St has been going for 54 years. It's like Eastenders and Emerdale to me, pure Chav, where everyone is forever shouting their heads off! But who can deny Corrie was brilliant in the old days, Ena Sharples, Annie Walker, Elsie Tanner, Hilda and Stan et al ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 East Enders & Coronation Street don't let them get together & breed or else there will be bu66er all on the box Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 I remember Crossroads years back, I'm lucky now, the only access to UK soaps is via Youtube and I'd sooner watch a good movie these days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 And what about Saturday night BBC viewing at 9 o'clock? Every week for the past twenty-nine years - bleddy Casualty! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Crossroads they did two entire episodes about Sandy's? wheelchair getting a flat tyre and it being repaired 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 And what about doctors? (more carp) I Don't watch any soaps Bread & Circuses Quote Link to post Share on other sites
don walker 122 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 hi Tomlinson I too ca,nt stand this type of brain dead material, I tried to watch eastenders 8-9 years ago ,on a sunday afternoon, only stuck it about 2-3 times we had to give up watching it because me and the missis became manic depressives, and suicidal, every body goes around with bloody long faces, all they do is argue,, the only time they smile is when they are sucking some poor sods juggler vein. As for coronation street well what can I say! It seems that all its about is drugs drink, and sex , it seem that most of the actors play murderers, lesbians and queres drug dealers sex addicts and thieves, I don,t think I have exaggerated, I,m convinced that the best television is the documentaries, once again these are observations and a personal view. ( that's for people who are offended easily) 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 #10 (Drink) Drugs & Sex Where's the rock & roll Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 #8 Crossroads was a real hoot in the old days, who could forget Amy Turtle and Benny. It was live tv and you didn't need a plot when the scenery was always falling down and the actors forgetting their lines. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trickymicky 57 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 There's enough misery out there without being force fed it. I stopped my kids watching East enders when they were growing up because i didn't think it appropriate. Didn't go down well, too bad. I'm sure it has influenced the easily led without them realising it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Eastenders, Coronation St, Emerdale and Punk all in the same thread. About right! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 No mention of Brookside, Home & away or Neighbours? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Don't forget that Aussie Crap,Neighbours, Home & Away, Skippy etc. I mean a grown man talking to a bleddy kangeroo & it understood what he said, strewth. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
don walker 122 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 oooooh amy turkle ooh , arrr I have some of that ... ,, 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 What was that bit of Brum-eye from another thread - Grite, kipper tie? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Every village idiot became a "Benny". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 What about Benny the Ball in Topcat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Every village idiot became a "Benny". I suppose it made a change from Wally. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,360 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 oooooh amy turkle ooh , arrr I have some of that ... ,, Ahh...Amy turtle!! Over the years popular actors have been snatched up for advertising by the big famous companies...I remember after Crossroads disappeared our Amy appeared extolling the virtues of............ 'Hickinbottoms Bread' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karlton 582 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 HERE IS THE NEWS. ITS LOOKING OVERCAST. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 What a load of moaners you lot are. I don't watch any of the soaps but millions of people do and enjoy them. I must say though, I've really had a laugh reading your posts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 No one has mentioned the longest running soap of them all. It's on the radio though ...............................The Archers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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