This is going to be a tough one to write, I'll be honest! I'm sure we felt Callum's pain almost as much as he did. But Ben is hurting too. Screencaps for this episode can be found here. We did have this adorable scene to start us off though. Callum watches Ben walk out of… Continue reading 30th September, dancing on my own
The week ahead (week 40)
Hey all! Some big Ballum scenes coming up for us. Here's what's happening next week: Monday 30th Sept - Wendy GranditerWhen Ian and Jay make remarks on Ben's history with men, he starts to wonder whether his date with Callum is such a good idea after all. His doubts are fuelled when Stuart begs him… Continue reading The week ahead (week 40)
27th September, feel better?
YOU GUYS. Our patience paid off, and we got the most beautiful scene, with Ben being so patient and kind, and Callum continuing to struggle. The road to self acceptance is a long one, but he's getting there. Screencaps for this episode can be found here. Callum emerges from the spare room (aka Paul's old… Continue reading 27th September, feel better?
26th September, Butch and Sundance
We had more of the boys separately last night, doing favours for their loved ones (and irritating Jay in the process.) Screencaps for this episode can be found here. Callum and Stuart stand outside the main bedroom of the flat, where Stuart's locked Rainie to make her go cold-turkey after getting addicted to painkillers. Callum's… Continue reading 26th September, Butch and Sundance
24th September, squeeze you in
A little unexpected Ballum last night! Which is sometimes the best kind of Ballum. We also got a bit of generous Ben, and flirty Ben, and vulnerable Ben, and even some scheming Ben. What more could you ask for? Screencaps for this episode can be found here. Ben turns up to the Mitchell breakfast table,… Continue reading 24th September, squeeze you in
23rd September, slanging match
We had Ben and Callum tonight in separate scenes, but it was rather nice to see them dealing with their own little family crises - Ben with Louise's cold shoulder and Callum with Stuart's anniversary plans. Screencaps for this episode can be found here. Ben, in the Mitchell house, is sat at the kitchen table,… Continue reading 23rd September, slanging match
The week ahead (week 39)
Another week is over and it's time to look at what we've got ahead of us! Info, as usual, from Digital Spy... Monday 23rd Sept - Lynne DallowWith Ben overseeing a job that Shirley is doing for Phil, Louise gets annoyed that he wormed his way back into the Mitchell fold so easily. She warns… Continue reading The week ahead (week 39)
19th September, dating a hero
Gosh, wasn't that a beautiful episode? Callum was such an angel. How can anyone not love him? And throw in a nervous Ben and a supportive Jay for good measure. Screencaps for this episode can be found here. At the tracks, Bobby is teetering on the edge as Callum turns up, presumably to get his… Continue reading 19th September, dating a hero
17th September, a proper date
So, last night we got a Pete Lawson penned episode, featuring Callum being adorable before his date with Ben - and hints of him becoming embroiled in Bobby's story. Screencaps for this episode can be found here. Stuart sets the alarm off in the flat making breakfast for Rainie, and Callum comes up to tell… Continue reading 17th September, a proper date
13th September, you could stay (and the week ahead)
Sorry this took a while, had a busy weekend! But wanted to just touch on our unexpected Ben scenes from Friday before discussing next week! Screencaps from the episode can be found here. Ben returns from the hospital, with Mel watching from her window as the family gather around the car to welcome him. Mel,… Continue reading 13th September, you could stay (and the week ahead)