So, Wednesday's episode then! I thought Ballum's scenes were beautiful, Ben opening up, Callum opening up a little in return, Ben telling him he's going to get help and Callum being so proud of him. I'm also proud of him, of both of them. Warning of discussions of eating disorders and sexual assault in this… Continue reading 9th August, no rush
8th August, nothing like him
Well, talk about Pain with a capital P. But those boys do it so well. Poor Ben. Poor Callum. Like Monday's episode, we open in the flat. Callum's made Ben toast and tea, and says good morning to him as Ben lies on the sofa. Not sure of the logistics of Ben being on the… Continue reading 8th August, nothing like him
7th August, future and family
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
The week ahead (week 32)
It's a very content heavy week this week for us, focusing on Ben's struggle and people who care about him trying to help him - and it seems like we have a breakthrough by the end of the week! Monday 7th August - Mark StevensonIt's the day of Jay's parental hearing and Ben starts to… Continue reading The week ahead (week 32)
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
The week ahead (week 31)
After a very quiet week, Ben's story appears to pick up again at the end of this upcoming week. Mon 31st July - Kevin RundleNo Ballum spoilersTues 1st Aug - Kevin RundleNo Ballum spoilersWed 2nd Aug - Carey AndrewsGina gives Jay some advice on parenting Lexi by sharing details of how she found growing up… Continue reading The week ahead (week 31)
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
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