Hi guys, long time no write, as I haven't written anything since the start of the week! We had no Ballum in Tuesday's ep, and no Ballum in Friday's ep, and one small Ben scene on Thursday. However, we know it all kicks off next week so I think we can forgive EE for the… Continue reading 28th November, free valet
25th November, traditionalist at heart
Didn't I say that unexpected Ballum scenes are some of the best? It wasn't a long scene, but it was very cute, and letting us know that Ben's taking his new legit lifestyle seriously. Screencaps for this episode can be found here. In our little Ballum scene of the ep, Ben and Callum are ordering… Continue reading 25th November, traditionalist at heart
22nd November, break the cycle (and the week ahead)
That was a very nice episode - for Ben, that is. Martin... not so much. Ben's trying to navigate through what it means to 'go straight', getting opinions from various people on what they think of him and what he's capable of. We get the very first scene of the ep, with Ben and Callum… Continue reading 22nd November, break the cycle (and the week ahead)
21st November, don’t say anything
Hey guys! This episode was all about Ben shifting his attitude towards his two main criminal activities - the money lending, and the blackmail of Martin. He found some conscience in there (that we knew he had all along) and Callum was very pleased. At the start of the ep, Ben and Martin are at… Continue reading 21st November, don’t say anything
19th November, going straight
We're now halfway through Bendemption Week (kudos to whoever came up with that name!) and we've had some important conversations, not only between Ben and Callum but between Ben and his mum too. It came across last night that Ben was worried about his reputation if Callum were to become a copper, and he thinks… Continue reading 19th November, going straight
18th November, cops and robbers
Hey guys! It was quite an angsty Monday night for Ballum that certainly didn't end well - but a lot of cute moments too, and some positive indicators of things to come. Ben enters the Beale house to find Ian moping and Kathy sitting with him in support. Ben doesn't get why he's so upset,… Continue reading 18th November, cops and robbers
“Sassy, sexy, stunningly messed up” – Ben Mitchell and the road to redemption
~ Guest post by @QueerlyAutistic ~ As we move into the week where Ben Mitchell will (for now, at least) almost certainly take steps away from crime and towards the better person that we know he can be, I find myself too endlessly fascinated by his character to not have an exploration of how his present is informed by… Continue reading “Sassy, sexy, stunningly messed up” – Ben Mitchell and the road to redemption
The week ahead (week 47)
We have a packed Ballum week ahead - or so it seems. They're in every ep this week, and the focus is on Ben's attitude to Callum joining the police, and everyone trying to get him to change his ways. Here's a breakdown (from the Metro and Digital Spy): Monday 18th Nov - Matthew Hurt… Continue reading The week ahead (week 47)
12th and 14th November, background Ballum
Hi guys! So as you know this week was Mel's exit week, and set during Louise and Sharon's joint party - and as a Mitchell, Ben was there; but only as an extra, basically. As a result, there was so little to write about that I just combined the Tuesday ep recap with this one.… Continue reading 12th and 14th November, background Ballum
Why Cop Callum Makes Perfect Sense
When the idea of Callum becoming a policeman first came up, it's safe to say the fandom was divided; those who thought it could be brilliant, others who didn't see it as a possibility at all. And at first, it does seem a bit random. But once the idea was suggested, the more I thought… Continue reading Why Cop Callum Makes Perfect Sense
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