Week 1, can you believe it? What a year it's been. We have a little bit for the upcoming week: Sun 1st Jan - Lauren KleeNo Ballum spoilersMon 2nd Jan - Kevin RundlePhil organises a celebratory lunch for the Mitchells and makes someone a very generous offer. Ben tells Nish the deal on The Arches… Continue reading The week ahead (week 1)
25th December, snow
Hope you all had a great Christmas! It was a pretty quiet one for Ballum, but we did see them a few times in the hour long Christmas ep, engaging with Lexi, throwing fake snow and congratulating Jay and Lola on their engagement. We first see the family at Lola and Jay's on Christmas morning,… Continue reading 25th December, snow
The week ahead (week 52)
Last week of the year, guys! And it's Christmas Eve! Not a whole lot of Ballum content for Christmas week but fingers crossed we do get to see both of them. Sunday 25th Dec - Simon AshdownJay asks Ben for help to propose to Lola.Monday 26th Dec - Simon AshdownNo Ballum spoilersTuesday 27th Dec -… Continue reading The week ahead (week 52)
22nd & 23rd December, comfort and joy
A bit of pre-Christmas Ballum last night and tonight, separately and (very briefly) together. We saw a bit more of them in Thursday's episode - but before we get to that, Lola and Jay have a conversation where Jay wishes Ben hadn't built up that hope regarding the specialist even though he means well (and… Continue reading 22nd & 23rd December, comfort and joy
20th December, miracle
Quite a bit of Ben in last night's episode, finding out his idea to save Lola was fruitless and trying to cope with that. We first see Ben in the market, catching up to Jay, Lola and Lexi at Billy’s stall just as Lexi is adding some ‘additions’ to her Santa list now that she’s… Continue reading 20th December, miracle
19th December, snowballs
I didn't expect the Ballum content we got last night - lots of panto joy! Before we get there though, we start off at Lola and Jay’s. Ben’s sat on the sofa with a newspaper, presumably waiting for them. When Jay and Lola do enter the living area - sharing a kiss - Ben’s quick… Continue reading 19th December, snowballs
The week ahead (week 51)
Christmas week is almost upon us - in fact it's the big day one week from today! We have a couple of Ballum mentions individually in the week leading up to the 25th. Mon 19th Dec - Jonny O'NeillThe Walford panto goes ahead.Tues 20th Dec - Jessica BarnesLola and Jay attend the appointment with the… Continue reading The week ahead (week 51)
12th & 15th December, stupider than you look
A surprise return this week gave Ballum a little extra content, and it was short but quite significant I think in terms of showing growth and the place they're in compared to three years ago. Ballum's appearance on Monday was as suspected - a wordless glimpse as they watched Dot's coffin make its way round… Continue reading 12th & 15th December, stupider than you look
The week ahead (week 50)
Hello and welcome to the week ahead! The spoilers are coming thick and fast for Christmas and New Year, so hopefully I can keep you right with what's happening for Ballum for the upcoming week only. Mon 12th Dec - Richard DavidsonIt's the day of Dot's funeral and the Square watch the procession.Wed 14th Dec… Continue reading The week ahead (week 50)
1st December, through it (and the week ahead)
A few Ben sightings in Thursday's Part 2 episode, and that was it for this week! Looks like a quiet week coming up too. In the pub, the other punters are getting into the Christmas spirit with Shrimpy throwing out Jingle Bells on the piano - but it's a bit somber for Ben, Jay and… Continue reading 1st December, through it (and the week ahead)
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