EASTENDERS
BBC1, 7.30pm
Characters and Storylines
In a matter if 30 minutes at least 4 main storylines where shown aswell as background or starting stories.
Ronnie, Roxy, Joel and his kids- Roxy discovers a pregancy test, confronts Ronnie about it and Ronnie says her and Joel are planning to have a baby. Ronnie holds a party for Joel and his kids and she confides in his daughter who has taken a disliking to her, and tells her about Danielle, the daughter she lost almost a year ago. Instead of making up, it makes things worse and Ronnie is left worrying that she's made matters worse. Roxy finds out that Joel doesnt know about having another baby, and she therefore threatens Ronnie that if she doesn't tell Joel, she will.
Stacey, Ryan and Jean- Staceys bipolar is getting more extreme, and Jean learns that she has been avoiding her Hospital appointment. Stacey is also triggered off today as Ryan, a one night stand, has taken over her stool on the market.
Christian, Syed and Zainab Masood, Amira Shar, and Christians Ex- Syed and Christians affair goes on, Christian dumps his current boyfriend who then turns to Syed for comfort and advice. Syed (feeling guilty) gets advice from a Muslim man of importants and confesses he has fallen for an English man, he is told to forget it and to not bring shame on his family. He goes back to find Amira and tries to have sex with her, she is shocked and reminds him of how she wants to wait. He then returns back to Christians and says he wants to continue with their affair, but in secret.
The Trumans- Denise is getting sick of everyone thinking she is a murderer and wants to find out who's been bad mouthing her to the police. She goes through many accusations throughout the episode finally discovering it was Ian Beale. She confront him but displaying her temper to the public, therefore making the accusations of her being a murderer quite plausable. However later on the police arrive to tell her it has been called 'accidental death'. Denise then returns at the end of the show to publicly humilaite Ian infront of the square.
Meanwhile, Patrick and Pat share a dance in the square organized by Heather
Suspense
1.At the very beginning of the episode, Syed appears to be feeling very guilty (about the love affair with Christian). Zainab (his mother) is sitting in the kitchen and is very angry with him, and moans about how he should have responsibility for his actions. Syed beleives she has found out and he is shocked, then Zainab finally speaks about why she is disappointed and it was something trivial. Syed who is still in shock sits down relieved, but the door is rung and Christians ex is at the door crying. Syed now doesnt know what he knows so once again the panick is back on.
Also when Syed seaks advice from the older Muslim in the park, Syed takes ages to confess to what is really going on. Leaving the audience wondering if he will actually tell.
2.When the police arrive at the Trumans, the audience never know who they are coming for: Lucas (the real murderer) or Denise (the suspected).However they turn up and speak to Denise, we do not hear what they say to her. However, later on in the show she comes to talk to Lucas looking shocked. She then tells him the death has been called accidental therefore she is off the hook! However, the audience are watching more of Lucas's reaction as he is not only shocked for Denise, but now he is in the clear.
3. The ending of Eastenders are always full of suspense, for the cliffhanger. Roxy threatens Ronnie that she'll tell Joel and Ronnie is left sitting by herself after saying she will. The episode is left wondering if she actual will?
Music
1. Modern pop music played on cd player at the Mitchell home. Roxy is dancing with the younger kids at a birthday party.
2. Old fashion music on the handheld radio for Pat and Patricks dance in the square. The old music is touching as the audience can see it means something to them, as they are quite elderly. Younger people are watching them in the sqaure, and its nice to watch young people accepting the older generation and their tastes.
3. Theme tune of the show, at the beginning and end. Which always remains the same.
Editing
Reaction shots and close ups to show reaction to news or comments:
E.g Ian Beale when humiliated in square by Denise
Stacey discovering her stool has been taken, and then a close up of her drawing in the pub
Ronnie at the end of the show, a close up of her face showing how hurt she is and what her expressions are suggesting 'what will she do?'
Lucas's reactions to Denise's news
2shots and over the shoulder shots during coversations and intimate moments
Master and long shot to show setting and action within:
Pat and patrick dancing in the sqaure
