We're halfway through the week and poor Ben is continuing to struggle with his fears - leading him to try and alleviate them through Lexi and distract himself from them through Phil, who gets a telling off from a furious protective Callum. Screencaps for the 17th can be found here, and the 18th here. On… Continue reading 17th and 18th January, protect my family

Wow, what an episode that was. We thought Thursday was sad, Friday absolutely shattered my heart! So much content that used the history of these characters to inform their opinions and reactions. And some incredible writing that felt so personal and real. Because… this is real. Painfully so. Screencaps for this episode can be found… Continue reading 14th January, hate is hate

Well, how are we feeling after last night? If you’re anything like me, you’re feeling so desperately sad for Ben, grateful for Pam, angry at Phil, and sympathy for a helpless Callum. Screencaps for this episode can be found here. It’s the day after Ben made a hasty exit from Ruby’s and he’s sitting in… Continue reading 13th January, that’s our way

Ah, my heart! Another episode that showed us a little bit more of Ben's mindset; in contrast to Callum who's going round being best dad, best uncle, and best husband. Screencaps for this episode can be found here. At the cafe, Ben is a million miles away as Lexi complains about a girl as school… Continue reading 11th January, jiu-bitsu

I thought last night had some interesting developments, serving to further show the contrast between how Ben is reacting to the attack and how the others are - particularly Callum.  Screencaps for this episode can be found here. In the cafe, Ben comes in just as Kathy sets out a box of rainbow pin badges,… Continue reading 7th January, taking a stand

This blog post is sponsored by the power of Max and Tony's acting - one short scene provided a wealth of content in my opinion; and most of it without words. Screencaps for this episode can be found here. We're picking up almost immediately where we left off - except the gang have gone and… Continue reading 6th January, putting on a show

Well, I don't know what to say - that was a tough watch. We went from some lovely sweetness (an insight into how Ballum interact when there's no angst or inner turmoil to speak of, as it happens) to awful brutality, kicking off a new story for the boys. Screencaps for this episode can be… Continue reading 4th January, we’re still here

Happy new year! And what a way to end 2021 Ballum wise - I don't know about you but I thought it was so great to get some unexpected background Ballum after so long. Covid has, for the most part, meant that characters are only in a scene if absolutely necessary - so to see… Continue reading 30th and 31st December, Auld Lang Syne

So, we had potentially our last Ballum appearance of 2021 last night - and weren't they cute? One would almost think that it's the calm before a storm... but we'll enjoy the cuteness for what it is at the moment! Screencaps for this episode can be found here. So first off, outside in the Square,… Continue reading 27th December, lovesick teenagers