Safe to say the week isn't going very well for anyone in that flat so far. There is a lot of tension and resentment brewing. It starts off hopeful, with Callum walking through the market with Jay and checking that he'll be okay today - and Jay promises he will, with work to throw himself… Continue reading 16th and 17th October, desperate housewife
The week ahead (week 42)
It's very much one step forward, two steps back for Jay this week, and it seems he's making all the wrong choices which of course affect those around him. Mon 16th October - David MoorBen is angry with Callum over Jay's arrest. Jay lies that he was only arrested for possession of weed.Tues 17th October… Continue reading The week ahead (week 42)
11th and 12th October, two out of three
The rest of this week saw things coming to a head between Jay and Callum, and a vow from Jay that he'll sort himself out. First though, he has to face Ben after being held in custody all night instead of bringing home paperwork from the car lot like he was supposed to. On Wednesday,… Continue reading 11th and 12th October, two out of three
10th October, chamomile tea
Phew, a load of Ballum content in this episode, particularly Callum. I personally think he shone, showing how much he cares for everyone in his little family and trying his best to look after all of them, even if he doesn't quite manage it perfectly. It's the morning after Jay asked Nadine for ketamine, and… Continue reading 10th October, chamomile tea
9th October, feel it
Very understandable reactions from both Ben and Callum with regards to Jay last night, I thought. It was also quite nice to see Callum interacting with a few different people as well, part of the community and then speaking to Nadine about Jay. And the framing of Ben's anger also quite telling. With Jay over… Continue reading 9th October, feel it
The week ahead (week 41)
Quite a lot going on this upcoming week, with the story picking up where we left off on Thursday with Callum spotting Jay going to Nadine's flat. Monday 9th October - James McDermottJay finds ketamine at Nadine's place. She argues that it helps her cope and could help him too. Callum confronts Jay about what… Continue reading The week ahead (week 41)
5th October, dry cleaning bill
A couple of short scenes in Thursday's episode to lead into next week - and it's all a bit tense in the Ballum flat at the moment. When Jay returns from another night away (at Nadine's place), he comes into the front room and gets a Look from Callum, who pauses in stirring his coffee.… Continue reading 5th October, dry cleaning bill
The week ahead (week 40)
A bit of detective Callum this week as he meets Nadine, then later sees her with Jay and leaps to the obvious conclusion. Mon 2nd October - Jessica BarnesNo Ballum spoilersTues 3rd October - Simon AshdownNo Ballum spoilersWed 4th October - Simon AshdownNo Ballum spoilersThurs 5th October - Pete LawsonBen gives Jay a hard time… Continue reading The week ahead (week 40)
20th and 21st September, to the Mitchells
We got a couple of small Ballum scenes for Phil and Kat's wedding episodes, set over Wednesday and Thursday. Mostly background, with a few little key moments. Wednesday opens with Ben as part of the little wedding party huddled outside the cafe. Ben adds to the toast Phil starts by mentioning no kids, thrills or… Continue reading 20th and 21st September, to the Mitchells
13th and 14th September, comme ci, comme ça
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
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