Our week of content started last night with the weaker parts of the story making way (I'll let you guess what that is) for the meatier portions such as Ben's trauma and what it's done to him. Warning for discussion of eating disorders in this post. The episode starts in Ballum's flat, Ben panicking about… Continue reading 7th August, future and family
Category: Recaps
Episode recaps and thoughts.
2nd and 3rd August, fried bread
After a little break, Ballum returned to us with some Wednesday scenes which managed to be both cute and heartbreaking, and then a very quick lead in to what's going to unfold next week on Thursday. Quick warning for discussion of eating disorders in this post. At the flat, Ben comes into the front room… Continue reading 2nd and 3rd August, fried bread
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)
17th and 18th July, I do
There wasn't a huge Ballum focus during Kathy's wedding episodes this week, but we did get a handful of little nods to what's ongoing, and some sweet Ben and Kathy moments. On Monday, Kathy's about to leave for the ceremony. However, Ben walks in just as Kathy's telling Elaine that Rocky gambled away their honeymoon.… Continue reading 17th and 18th July, I do
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)
12th July, little hen helper
Some lovely Ben and Kathy stuff last night, and to make up for causing a bit of mischief, Ben offers to help with the hen party. When Ben approaches Kathy at the Albert, she's looking wistfully at her ideal honeymoon on the laptop with a glass of wine. He asks her how it's going and… Continue reading 12th July, little hen helper
10th & 11th July, Motley Crue
The first half of the week has given us some light hearted Ballum (for a change!) as they welcome Kim home, talk to Kathy about her hen night and conspire with Bobby. On Monday, Kim is let out of prison after her one week stint (and we'll not even talk about how ridiculous it was… Continue reading 10th & 11th July, Motley Crue
3rd July, muddle through
A couple of little scenes in last night's episode that showed a bit of harmonious dad duties - on the surface anyway. It's Monday morning and at the flat, Lexi's just picking up her bag to leave for school when she hears a conversation happening in the front room and pauses to listen. Ben, Callum… Continue reading 3rd July, muddle through
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)
28th June, under one roof
Well, turns out Lexi hadn't actually moved in with Ballum prior to this episode... but she's moved in now! Along with Jay. And suddenly it's a full house and Ben's worried. Little warning for discussion of ED in this post. Lexi's round at Billy's house - and it seems that's where she's staying now. A… Continue reading 28th June, under one roof
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