With the name switches on Monday and Tuesday, I think we were expecting the same of the rest of the week - but because of this I feel the events of Wednesday's episode were toned down. Emma approaches Callum in the cafe and excitedly asks her when she can see Lexi. At Callum's hesitant response,… Continue reading 13th and 14th September, comme ci, comme ça

The confusion continues as this time Callum gets what we had assumed were Jay's scenes in Tuesday's episode. What is going on?! After Ben spoke to Emma yesterday on Callum's advice, Callum's still not sure they should be dismissing her so quickly. He tries to get Ben to listen to him, but Ben is very… Continue reading 12th September, sort it

Well, that was unexpected - not least because the spoilers led us down a totally different path by mixing names up! It's Monday rush at Ballum's flat with everyone apparently running late. Jay late for a client, Ben late to take Lexi to the dentist (and to get her ready to go straight into school… Continue reading 11th September, for Lexi’s sake

Bit of an unexpected development in this ep, as well as a bit of build up to next week. It's Lexi's first day of secondary school, and everyone's turned out to see her off, including Billy and Honey. She tells them they didn't have to come, but they insist they did. Honey's got the phone… Continue reading 6th September, a blip

These scenes focused on Ben’s struggles around a big trigger (Lola not being here for a date he became fixated on helping her reach) and while being an excellent dad, his coping method came back into play. On Monday, we see Ben sitting on the sofa in the flat looking anxious, laptop on the table.… Continue reading 4th and 5th September, do your best

It's been a week for background Ballum as everything took place over one day - so we had three episodes of Ben and Callum in the Vic for Anna's 21st birthday party. On Monday we see them coming in with Felix and chatting near the door. Ben seems to take a bite of something right… Continue reading 28th, 29th and 30th August, supposed to be dead

We've had a couple of little scenes this week, most of them unexpected and continuing to show Ben voicing his struggles and doubts and trying to better himself. On Monday (or if you were watching on TV, Tuesday part one), we get a glimpse of Ben which was mostly so Phil could relay the importance… Continue reading 22nd and 24th August, thoughts

It's been quite the week for Ben. And while he's taken the huge step of talking and reaching out, I think it's also clear there is still a way to go before Ben feels comfortable enough to talk about everything that's bothering him. The morning after Ballum's late night conversation, Callum checks in on Ben… Continue reading 10th August, help

So, Wednesday's episode then! I thought Ballum's scenes were beautiful, Ben opening up, Callum opening up a little in return, Ben telling him he's going to get help and Callum being so proud of him. I'm also proud of him, of both of them. Warning of discussions of eating disorders and sexual assault in this… Continue reading 9th August, no rush

Well, talk about Pain with a capital P. But those boys do it so well. Poor Ben. Poor Callum. Like Monday's episode, we open in the flat. Callum's made Ben toast and tea, and says good morning to him as Ben lies on the sofa. Not sure of the logistics of Ben being on the… Continue reading 8th August, nothing like him