Hello and welcome to the week ahead! We're still pretty quiet content wise, but Peter's back and Ben can't just let that slide... Mon 21st August - Pete LawsonBobby calls Peter after learning that Kathy – who's still away on honeymoon – has decided to sell the chippy.Tues 22nd August - Pete LawsonAfter a trip… Continue reading The week ahead (week 34)
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The week ahead (week 32)
It's a very content heavy week this week for us, focusing on Ben's struggle and people who care about him trying to help him - and it seems like we have a breakthrough by the end of the week! Monday 7th August - Mark StevensonIt's the day of Jay's parental hearing and Ben starts to… Continue reading The week ahead (week 32)
The week ahead (week 31)
After a very quiet week, Ben's story appears to pick up again at the end of this upcoming week. Mon 31st July - Kevin RundleNo Ballum spoilersTues 1st Aug - Kevin RundleNo Ballum spoilersWed 2nd Aug - Carey AndrewsGina gives Jay some advice on parenting Lexi by sharing details of how she found growing up… Continue reading The week ahead (week 31)
20th July, microwave (and the week ahead)
We had quite a bit of unexpected Ben in Thursday's episode, as part of the plan to dissuade Rocky's wife from demanding more money from Kathy and Rocky in exchange for the divorce papers and not going to the police about Rocky being a bigamist (never mind the fact she's set herself up as well… Continue reading 20th July, microwave (and the week ahead)
13th July, kissed a woman (and the week ahead)
Happy Sunday! Let's talk about Thursday's episode and then what's happening next week. And what an episode that was, not just for cute Ballum moments but as a whole. A great mix of characters for the stag and the hen, and I enjoyed seeing both play out. The hens start off at Kathy's - or… Continue reading 13th July, kissed a woman (and the week ahead)
The week ahead (week 28)
Looks like we have a couple of Ballum cameos this week after a little screentime rest. Mon 10th July - Bryan KirkwoodNo Ballum spoilersTues 11th July - Bryan KirkwoodAnna tricks Rocky into inviting Bobby to his stag celebrations.Wed 12th July - Jonny O'NeillRocky asks Elaine to help him throw a surprise hen party for Kathy,… Continue reading The week ahead (week 28)
29th June, (and the week ahead)
Those parenting teething problems with Ben and Jay seemingly get resolved at the end of this week... but I'm not convinced that'll last. In the flat, Ben's just prepared a pancake for Lexi for breakfast, as Jay tells him that he's collecting Lola's ashes today. I think for Ben, making food for someone else might… Continue reading 29th June, (and the week ahead)
The week ahead (week 25)
It looks like most of the Ballum stuff this week takes place over the first half of the week, set on one day. And Callum's unofficial detective work seems to also serve the purpose of removing him from the situation Ben finds himself in that same day. Just a little warning for mentions of eating… Continue reading The week ahead (week 25)
6th June, be brave
A little continuation from Monday last night, set on the same day. Ben's feeling out of his depth with Lexi, and with everything really. And true to form, he continues to open up to Callum a little bit and we hear some of what he's feeling. Ben approaches Jay in the market to apologise for… Continue reading 6th June, be brave
The week ahead (week 21)
Welcome to the week ahead, where Ben struggles with an impending loss of control that leads him to drastic action. Monday 22nd May Meanwhile, Lola returns home from hospital as Ben worries it's too soon. The local residents rally round to support her and the family. Sonia gives Reverend Mills' number to Jay, suggesting that… Continue reading The week ahead (week 21)