East Enders - social responsibility?

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welsh dragon

Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
How do you know if you don't watch any? Perish the thought you've let other people make up your mind for you..!

Stu

Over the years I have watched them and without exception have stopped after a very short space of time for various reasons, bad acting being one of them.
 

SpokeyDokey

68, & my GP says I will officially be old at 70!
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I am NOT a fan of soaps, but after a discussion at work today I am watching East Enders!


There is a story line about one of the characters called Patrick has had a stroke...... and apparently his portrayal is very true to life.

Having seen a few minutes and yes it is an effective, and emotional portrayal which reflects the issues surrounding stroke victims, but it is rather lost in the rest of the melodrama

It could be a lot more effective and raise awareness more if not lost in the rest of the melodrama

It's a piece of harmless escapism not a public service documentary.

It's but one of umpteen ongoing story lines and is by no means the central theme at the moment.
 
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ufkacbln

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They are supposed to reflect real life and educate, if that is true then how come my colleague who watches every episode of EastEnders, Emmerdale and Corrie is completely ignorant regarding real life matters :dry:

In some ways that is my point.

The acting and portrayal of a stroke victim are (IMHO) very good, so could raise the profile, needs, solutions and thus educate.

Unfortunately it is entirely lost
 

stephec

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Especially with lesley crowther.
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