The first half of the week has given us some light hearted Ballum (for a change!) as they welcome Kim home, talk to Kathy about her hen night and conspire with Bobby. On Monday, Kim is let out of prison after her one week stint (and we'll not even talk about how ridiculous it was… Continue reading 10th & 11th July, Motley Crue
The week ahead (week 28)
Looks like we have a couple of Ballum cameos this week after a little screentime rest. Mon 10th July - Bryan KirkwoodNo Ballum spoilersTues 11th July - Bryan KirkwoodAnna tricks Rocky into inviting Bobby to his stag celebrations.Wed 12th July - Jonny O'NeillRocky asks Elaine to help him throw a surprise hen party for Kathy,… Continue reading The week ahead (week 28)
3rd July, muddle through
A couple of little scenes in last night's episode that showed a bit of harmonious dad duties - on the surface anyway. It's Monday morning and at the flat, Lexi's just picking up her bag to leave for school when she hears a conversation happening in the front room and pauses to listen. Ben, Callum… Continue reading 3rd July, muddle through
29th June, (and the week ahead)
Those parenting teething problems with Ben and Jay seemingly get resolved at the end of this week... but I'm not convinced that'll last. In the flat, Ben's just prepared a pancake for Lexi for breakfast, as Jay tells him that he's collecting Lola's ashes today. I think for Ben, making food for someone else might… Continue reading 29th June, (and the week ahead)
28th June, under one roof
Well, turns out Lexi hadn't actually moved in with Ballum prior to this episode... but she's moved in now! Along with Jay. And suddenly it's a full house and Ben's worried. Little warning for discussion of ED in this post. Lexi's round at Billy's house - and it seems that's where she's staying now. A… Continue reading 28th June, under one roof
27th June, not enough time
I thought that was a very sweet episode, and Lola's send off very apt and rooted in love. The boys featured heavily in the background, with a few little moments here and there. They arrive at the house with Lexi (through the back door?) and Callum comments on how beautiful Lexi looks and gets a… Continue reading 27th June, not enough time
26th June, private moment
Managed to get a couple of Ballum scenes for Monday's episode amidst Billy's outburst against the family and his subsequent spiral. Ballum being parents, yay! Ballum approach Billy in the market as he's throwing himself into funeral arranging, starting by making sure the market will be clear tomorrow for the hearse. He keeps referring to… Continue reading 26th June, private moment
The week ahead (week 26)
We’ve got quite a bit of Ballum content this week with Lola’s funeral and some more stuff with Jay, plus a second explicit spoiler mention of Ben’s bulimia (which there will be discussion of in this post.) Mon 26th June - Pete LawsonBilly shares his disgust with Honey and Jay over the way the Mitchell… Continue reading The week ahead (week 26)
21st June, for her
A couple of short Ben scenes on Wednesday; and while Billy still doesn’t quite hit the mark, he’s certainly a lot better than the day before. Off the back of Billy's words, Ben comes into the house while Lexi's having breakfast and is keen to show her what he's been doing - which is mock… Continue reading 21st June, for her
20th June, access denied
A stressful afternoon for both boys on Tuesday night. Ben's compulsions overwhelm him and Callum's househusband duties are interrupted by the Serious Crime Unit. We start in the cafe, when Phil comes in to take a seat opposite Callum, who we learn invited him to meet. I do love the idea of them arranging meetings… Continue reading 20th June, access denied
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