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Title: Soap Stars
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 05 April 2022, 10:48:28
Dot Cotton was the female version of Albert Steptoe a comment made by Dr Opti in the other thread

Got me thinking of other stars

Old man Steptoe was a classic :y
Lenard Rossiter in Rising Damp

Nora Batty
Nellie pickersgill
Hilda Ogden
Ena Sharples



So many

They dont make shows like they used to. :y :y
Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 April 2022, 11:25:37
Jean Alexander was a superb actress. She was nothing like Hilda Ogden in real life.
Swmbo still watches Corie for reasons unknown, and these days its like a brainwashing programme for whichever left wing cause is most fashionable this week.  ::)
Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 April 2022, 13:22:20
I would literally watch paint dry than watch a soap.

Utter utter shite.
Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: Keith ABS on 05 April 2022, 20:50:11
  Several years ago I thought that Eastenders was finished for good after the BBC announced that every dull and dreary character was to be axed. We still have that shite polluting the air waves
Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 April 2022, 22:59:30
Not a soap star, but a TV classic that we don't see any more.  :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0-leRNxhmg

And another one!  :y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2hl3BeYk-A

Aaaand just one more!  ;D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5y2WIOa7CEI
Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: Olympia5776 on 06 April 2022, 09:43:10
Drivel , utter drivel for the magnolia masses .

Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: TheBoy on 06 April 2022, 10:54:04
Jean Alexander was a superb actress. She was nothing like Hilda Ogden in real life.
Swmbo still watches Corie for reasons unknown, and these days its like a brainwashing programme for whichever left wing cause is most fashionable this week.  ::)
I think that applies to all of them really.

Apparently, farming doesnt happen now in Emmerdale Farm.
Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 April 2022, 11:05:55
Which might be why they dropped Farm from the title a long time ago.
Swmbo also watches it  ::) and yes, its the same as Corrie,even has almost identical storylines, with a different backdrop.
Utter shite.
Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: STEMO on 06 April 2022, 12:02:02
Dangerous utter shite. The kebab and red bull brigade get to see all the current social issues handled 'sympathetically'. Brainwashed without even realising it.
Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: Rangie on 06 April 2022, 13:05:08
I'm becoming really fed up with the utter shite that is offered on television at present, hate soaps & can honestly say that I have never watched any reality programmes hate these people that crave their fifteen minutes of fame, some even resort for more attention by attempting suicide or becoming anorexic to draw attention to themselves because they're not famous enough, total crap..
Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 April 2022, 13:11:19
Jean Alexander was a superb actress. She was nothing like Hilda Ogden in real life.
Swmbo still watches Corie for reasons unknown, and these days its like a brainwashing programme for whichever left wing cause is most fashionable this week.  ::)
I think that applies to all of them really.

Apparently, farming doesnt happen now in Emmerdale Farm.

Sheep shagging farmers are not required in 2022.

Diversity and inclusion is. :D ;D ;D ;D



Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 07 April 2022, 08:42:27
Jean Alexander was a superb actress. She was nothing like Hilda Ogden in real life.
Swmbo still watches Corie for reasons unknown, and these days its like a brainwashing programme for whichever left wing cause is most fashionable this week.  ::)
I think that applies to all of them really.

Apparently, farming doesnt happen now in Emmerdale Farm.

Oh yes it is, alive and kicking on Moira Dingle 's farm, with also the rest of the Dingle clan having a small pig enclosure outside their home.

You really should get up to date! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)

These soaps may have poor scripts and seem daft, but they are an escape from the real world for the 30 or 60 minutes they are on. It is a way of watching other 'people' making the mistakes we all make.

Cannot stand EastEnders though;  far too depressing with always criminal, murderous intent.  The once funny moments have long gone! ::) ::)
Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 April 2022, 13:11:09
Jean Alexander was a superb actress. She was nothing like Hilda Ogden in real life.
Swmbo still watches Corie for reasons unknown, and these days its like a brainwashing programme for whichever left wing cause is most fashionable this week.  ::)
I think that applies to all of them really.

Apparently, farming doesnt happen now in Emmerdale Farm.

Oh yes it is, alive and kicking on Moira Dingle 's farm, with also the rest of the Dingle clan having a small pig enclosure outside their home.

You really should get up to date! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)

These soaps may have poor scripts and seem daft, but they are an escape from the real world for the 30 or 60 minutes they are on. It is a way of watching other 'people' making the mistakes we all make.

Cannot stand EastEnders though;  far too depressing with always criminal, murderous intent.  The once funny moments have long gone! ::) ::)

I thought Emmerdale farm was wiped out by a plane crash...... ;D

Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: STEMO on 07 April 2022, 15:05:39
Jean Alexander was a superb actress. She was nothing like Hilda Ogden in real life.
Swmbo still watches Corie for reasons unknown, and these days its like a brainwashing programme for whichever left wing cause is most fashionable this week.  ::)
I think that applies to all of them really.

Apparently, farming doesnt happen now in Emmerdale Farm.

Oh yes it is, alive and kicking on Moira Dingle 's farm, with also the rest of the Dingle clan having a small pig enclosure outside their home.

You really should get up to date! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)

These soaps may have poor scripts and seem daft, but they are an escape from the real world for the 30 or 60 minutes they are on. It is a way of watching other 'people' making the mistakes we all make.

Cannot stand EastEnders though;  far too depressing with always criminal, murderous intent.  The once funny moments have long gone! ::) ::)

I thought Emmerdale farm was wiped out by a plane crash...... ;D
They're not going to miss an opportunity like Ukraine, Emmerdale will be nuked by Vladolf.


(Please)
Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: ronnyd on 07 April 2022, 15:07:06
Jean Alexander was a superb actress. She was nothing like Hilda Ogden in real life.
Swmbo still watches Corie for reasons unknown, and these days its like a brainwashing programme for whichever left wing cause is most fashionable this week.  ::)
I think that applies to all of them really.

Apparently, farming doesnt happen now in Emmerdale Farm.

Oh yes it is, alive and kicking on Moira Dingle 's farm, with also the rest of the Dingle clan having a small pig enclosure outside their home.

You really should get up to date! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)

These soaps may have poor scripts and seem daft, but they are an escape from the real world for the 30 or 60 minutes they are on. It is a way of watching other 'people' making the mistakes we all make.

Cannot stand EastEnders though;  far too depressing with always criminal, murderous intent.  The once funny moments have long gone! ::) ::)
Unfortunately there are viewers of this rubbish who think that the characters are all too real.  ::)
Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 07 April 2022, 17:00:45
Jean Alexander was a superb actress. She was nothing like Hilda Ogden in real life.
Swmbo still watches Corie for reasons unknown, and these days its like a brainwashing programme for whichever left wing cause is most fashionable this week.  ::)
I think that applies to all of them really.

Apparently, farming doesnt happen now in Emmerdale Farm.

Oh yes it is, alive and kicking on Moira Dingle 's farm, with also the rest of the Dingle clan having a small pig enclosure outside their home.

You really should get up to date! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)

These soaps may have poor scripts and seem daft, but they are an escape from the real world for the 30 or 60 minutes they are on. It is a way of watching other 'people' making the mistakes we all make.

Cannot stand EastEnders though;  far too depressing with always criminal, murderous intent.  The once funny moments have long gone! ::) ::)
Unfortunately there are viewers of this rubbish who think that the characters are all too real.  ::)

Oh yes, bless them! ;D ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 April 2022, 17:24:31
Jean Alexander was a superb actress. She was nothing like Hilda Ogden in real life.
Swmbo still watches Corie for reasons unknown, and these days its like a brainwashing programme for whichever left wing cause is most fashionable this week.  ::)
I think that applies to all of them really.

Apparently, farming doesnt happen now in Emmerdale Farm.

Oh yes it is, alive and kicking on Moira Dingle 's farm, with also the rest of the Dingle clan having a small pig enclosure outside their home.

You really should get up to date! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)

These soaps may have poor scripts and seem daft, but they are an escape from the real world for the 30 or 60 minutes they are on. It is a way of watching other 'people' making the mistakes we all make.

Cannot stand EastEnders though;  far too depressing with always criminal, murderous intent.  The once funny moments have long gone! ::) ::)
Unfortunately there are viewers of this rubbish who think that the characters are all too real.  ::)

Oh yes, bless them! ;D ;D ;D ;)

I believe a few have been assaulted for an on screen affair. ;D ;D

Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: TheBoy on 07 April 2022, 20:38:48
These soaps may have poor scripts and seem daft, but they are an escape from the real world for the 30 or 60 minutes they are on. It is a way of watching other 'people' making the mistakes we all make.
Jeeze, your life must be depressing if you need that sort of mindless escapism :o
Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 07 April 2022, 20:52:42
These soaps may have poor scripts and seem daft, but they are an escape from the real world for the 30 or 60 minutes they are on. It is a way of watching other 'people' making the mistakes we all make.
Jeeze, your life must be depressing if you need that sort of mindless escapism :o

No, quite the opposite as I laugh at many of the story lines, and when these soaps are on, which millions of us women watch (along with men who deny it, but do) we are not having to watch boring football, motor racing, rugby, etc! ;D ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: TheBoy on 07 April 2022, 20:54:41
I don't actually watch much telly. And when I do, I'm usually on here etc.  I'm currently watching Convoy 3 or some such shit with Chuck Norris.
Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: STEMO on 07 April 2022, 22:02:27
I've just watched three episodes of 'Bangers and cash' back to back, but even that's getting a bit samey.
Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 April 2022, 22:37:03
Drivel , utter drivel for the magnolia masses .

Nothing wrong with magnolia!  ;D
Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: Varche on 07 April 2022, 23:06:56
Two words crop up throughout this thread.

Utter

Shite.

Opiate of the masses rather than get involved in real issues or factual tv.
Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 April 2022, 23:12:14
Tiger King anyone?

 :D
Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: Rangie on 08 April 2022, 08:07:00
I've just watched three episodes of 'Bangers and cash' back to back, but even that's getting a bit samey.


But what a great way to earn a living, they certainly get a wide choice of vehicles .
Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: TheBoy on 08 April 2022, 09:57:44
or factual tv.
Dunno about Spain, but we ain't got that in the UK, as well you know.  The traditional "factual" stuff has been replaced with "outrage" stuff, to appeal to trailer trash.  And the UK news is about as accurate as RT...
Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 08 April 2022, 13:10:56
Skruntie started this thread. :D

After sorting all the tins in his kitchen cupboard into alphabetical order he likes to relax with a bit of Corrie.  ;)
Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 08 April 2022, 13:19:31
Yer right Opti I did start the thread. 

All I can say is what I allways said about Mary Whitehouse (Think that was her name)  You dont like it then dont watch it. ::)

Coronation Street cant be all that bad considering the amount of time its been running. :y
Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 08 April 2022, 13:21:43
Yer right Opti I did start the thread. 

All I can say is what I allways said about Mary Whitehouse (Think that was her name)  You dont like it then dont watch it. ::)

Coronation Street cant be all that bad considering the amount of time its been running. :y

I'm not picking on Corrie. They are all equally bad. ;D

I prefer a good documentary. :y

Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 08 April 2022, 14:19:13
I don't know the exact statistics but I'd guess the vast majority of soap viewers (probably 80%) are old women over 60.
Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 April 2022, 17:25:48
Yer right Opti I did start the thread. 

All I can say is what I allways said about Mary Whitehouse (Think that was her name)  You dont like it then dont watch it. ::)

Coronation Street cant be all that bad considering the amount of time its been running. :y
At least Corrie and Emerdale are funded by adverts... We have to pay for Webenders whether we watch it or not.
Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 08 April 2022, 17:40:34
Yer right Opti I did start the thread. 

All I can say is what I allways said about Mary Whitehouse (Think that was her name)  You dont like it then dont watch it. ::)

Coronation Street cant be all that bad considering the amount of time its been running. :y
At least Corrie and Emerdale are funded by adverts... We have to pay for Webenders whether we watch it or not.

I don't pay.

It's quite easy to do and I even got a refund on money I had paid in advance. :y

Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 April 2022, 17:51:23
Oh you do ;)

You might not pay for a TV licence, but that barely covers the cost of the infrastructure. Like the NHS, if you pay tax (directly or otherwise) then you're paying for it whether you want to or not.
Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: TheBoy on 09 April 2022, 11:01:50
Oh you do ;)

You might not pay for a TV licence, but that barely covers the cost of the infrastructure. Like the NHS, if you pay tax (directly or otherwise) then you're paying for it whether you want to or not.
The infrastructure used by the BBC is paid by the BBC, be that OB links, terrestrial transmission (on a shared basis) or iPlayer infrastructure and bandwidth.

Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 09 April 2022, 13:45:10
Romford Essex today

(https://i.postimg.cc/QtxdKpqL/277538406-2910758679214145-2563937153736760411-n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2qMDPLJT)
Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: ronnyd on 09 April 2022, 13:49:45
Romford Essex today

(https://i.postimg.cc/QtxdKpqL/277538406-2910758679214145-2563937153736760411-n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2qMDPLJT)
Slightly different from the ones that you see on the end walls on the Falls Rd. or Bogside. i suppose.  ;)
Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 09 April 2022, 14:23:38
Is that to replace the mural of the  black woman with hoop earrings.....the one that shows how diverse and inclusive the people of Albert Square are? ::) ::) ::)

Who owns that house?
Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: STEMO on 09 April 2022, 14:47:15
Is that to replace the mural of the  black woman with hoop earrings.....the one that shows how diverse and inclusive the people of Albert Square are? ::) ::) ::)

Who owns that house?
Don't know, but they'll be mightily pissed off when they put the bins out.
Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 09 April 2022, 14:52:52
Is that to replace the mural of the  black woman with hoop earrings.....the one that shows how diverse and inclusive the people of Albert Square are? ::) ::) ::)

Who owns that house?
Don't know, but they'll be mightily pissed off when they put the bins out.

You could imagine them turning the corner looking up and saying " What the f*uck is that.....I'll kill those kids if I get my hands on them" ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 April 2022, 13:19:32
Apparently the house in question belongs to Ian Beale.

Perhaps he hasn't noticed it yet, or he is a BLM supporter. ;D ;D
Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: ronnyd on 10 April 2022, 16:10:03
Apparently the house in question belongs to Ian Beale.

Perhaps he hasn't noticed it yet, or he is a BLM supporter. ;D ;D

Can a fictitious character own a house?  ;)
Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 April 2022, 16:21:02
Apparently the house in question belongs to Ian Beale.

Perhaps he hasn't noticed it yet, or he is a BLM supporter. ;D ;D

Can a fictitious character own a house?  ;)

In this 'Alice in Wonderland' world where up is down and black is white, yes. ;)
Title: Re: Soap Stars
Post by: ronnyd on 10 April 2022, 16:25:27
Guy i worked with was massively into paintball. Adam Woodyat (aka Ian Beale) and a load of his mates had a weekend at his site. Reckons they were a total bunch of tvvats.