Well, here we go. The start of a tough few weeks/months for Ballum and for us - and the existing strain between them is already apparent. Screencaps for this episode can be found here. Outside the cafe, Vi is admiring Callum's poster while Callum pretends to tell her off for being embarrassing but clearly he's… Continue reading 9th May, target
The week ahead (week 19)
Hello guys! It's a heavy week for Ballum, content wise. The spoiler pics alone are plentiful; I don't think I've ever seen so many for one week! Mon 9th May - Kim RevillBen is unimpressed to see Callum’s police poster is up and things get worse when they later find it vandalised. As Jay and… Continue reading The week ahead (week 19)
27th and 28th April, wet nurse
It's been a relatively drama-free week for Ballum! We know that's not going to last very long so let's take a moment to just appreciate the calm before the storm. Screencaps for the 27th can be found here, and the 28th here. I've noticed that now that the baby is in the flat, they're showing… Continue reading 27th and 28th April, wet nurse
25th and 26th April, roadkill
We're halfway through our Ballum cameo week, with a Ben and Kat interaction and a Ballum and Sam interaction so far. Screencaps for the 25th can be found here and the 26th here. Ben seems to carry out a two for one pep talk on Monday in his short scene - he's addressing Kat, who… Continue reading 25th and 26th April, roadkill
The week ahead (week 17)
Another week ahead already! A quiet one this week, but still featuring both of Ballum. But we know it won't be quiet for long.. Mon 25th April - Bryan KirkwoodKat is shocked when a smoke bomb is thrown into her house, but she knows who is responsible. Her day takes another unsettling turn when she… Continue reading The week ahead (week 17)
20th April, old habits
Just one more small dose of Ben this week, washing his hands of the business with Jonah - rather sensibly as it turns out. Screencaps for this episode can be found here. Wednesday's episode opens with Ben opening up shop at the Arches. Or at least that was his plan I assume, before Sam shows… Continue reading 20th April, old habits
19th April, auntie Sam
So, as we probably suspected, the curse of the CCTV struck again for Ben last night. This episode had a few strange moments, which I’ll get into. Screencaps for this episode can be found here. When Jack is sent the hospital CCTV, he decides to open it right then and there in the front room.… Continue reading 19th April, auntie Sam
18th April, dirty laundry
After last night’s episode and how Ben’s actions were framed, I’m having to hope more than trust that EE know what they’re doing, because it’s pretty shaky ground at the moment. Some of the choices made tonight did worry me, but I’ll get to that. Screencaps for this episode can be found here. Our first… Continue reading 18th April, dirty laundry
The week ahead (week 16)
It's Sam Return week this week, and of course Ben's got some other stuff going on as well... Mon 18th April - Conway McDermottBen feels guilty and pays a visit to Steve, but when he sees Steve's mum, he lies that he's a 'friend' of Steve's. He pleads with Sharon to be his alibi if… Continue reading The week ahead (week 16)
14th April, five a day
So, a little bit of aftermath last night after Wednesday night’s big revelation as Ben fishes for info (miraculously avoiding suspicion) and Sharon tries to lighten his load. Screencaps from this episode can be found here. After Ballum’s big argument on Tuesday that led to a stalemate, things seem to have calmed and they’re at… Continue reading 14th April, five a day