Here’s a run down of British soap goings on that have pinged our gaydar in the UK for the week ending November 11….
Coronation Street, ITV1 A miracle happened in Weatherfield this week. No, David Platt didn’t find God and renounce evil! By miracle, we mean we actually felt sorry for our favorite gay barman this week. Yes indeed, our heart truly went out to Sean Tully. You see, the poor lad's going through a bit of a rough trot.
Vicious Violet's hormones kicked in big style, and she had a right old go at Sean for feeling her baby bump without asking. Whilst we can totally sympathize with Vi - after all, we wouldn't want Sean touching us up, either! - she didn't have to break his heart by refusing his offer to buy some things for the baby.
To make matters just that little bit worse between Sean and Violet, Jason the knucklehead accidentally broadcast to the whole pub the baby’s sex. Yes folks, the truth is finally out.
Not surprisingly, Sean’s betrayal hit Violet hard and she made it clear she didn’t want him to have any involvement with the baby. And thanks to Jason’s big mouth, Sean’s relationship with Marcus was tense to say the least, what with Violet threatening to report Marcus to the hospital for breach of confidence.
Violet, love, you’re a sweet girl and all, but don’t you think that’s a little bit harsh? We know Sean can be a pain in the arse, and he did do a terrible, terrible thing tricking Marcus into revealing your baby’s sex. But Sean’s heart is usually in the right place, and he did have a little something to do with making the baby, after all. So lighten up will you!
On a lighter note, Sean and Marcus have never looked quite so sweet together this week. They attended a family Christening and Sean met Marcus's family.
Elsewhere, the definitely not-so-sweet David Platt did something even more dastardly than driving his car into a smelly canal. He pinched Sarah’s wedding dress, after hubby Jason (the moron!) left it lying around in the café, and gave it to their next door neighbours for their bonfire night guy!
And Sally Webster came out to creepy teacher John. No, don’t worry, she’s not gay! But unfortunately, she does have feelings for the bloke who’s having it away with her teenage daughter. How lovely. Although quite what Sally, Rosie and Fiz all see in the man is a total mystery!
Here’s a clip of loves young dream, Sean and Marcus in action this week…
Eastenders, BBC1
First the good news. It’s been a long time coming, but it seems our prayers are about to be answered. Yes, Eastenders producers are taking a leaf out of Coronation Street’s book and giving us fans what we really, really want. No, alas Ian Beale isn’t emmigrating. But we are going to be getting a new gay character in Walford next year. Now, that’s news worth celebrating for sure!
Now for the bad news. Sinister Steven has been discharged from the psychiatric clinic and is back in Albert Square. Someone really should warn poor Jane.
Emmerdale, ITV1
It seems that the lovely Jonny is chomping at the bit to marry Paul. This week the silver fox was desperate to move ahead with the wedding plans and suggested to Paul that they book a date in January. Paul, the plank, was totally noncommittal. Well, we all know why don’t me. Seriously, Grayson isn’t half the man Jonny is and it’s about time Paul woke up and smelt the coffee!
Jonny decided one of them had to take the bull by the horns, and he payed Ashley a visit to see about having their partnership ceremony in the local church. Although Ashley couldn't allow the ceremony itself, he agreed to have a special service for them. Unfortunately, Emily put a right old spanner in the works. You see, Emily doesn't agree with the whole gay-and-churches thing. When she got wind of Jonny’s plans, she decided to share her disapproval with Bishop George. The Bishop (surprise, surprise) also agreed that it was inappropriate to bless a gay union in church, and Ashley was forced to retract his offer to a disappointed Jonny. Boo! Hiss!
They can’t do that! Especially now that Jonny has vowed to get into shape for the wedding. Although we have to say, he already looks in great shape to us!
Hollyoaks, C4
Errors in judgment was the overlying theme in Hollyoaks this week. And mistakes don’t come much bigger than having it off with someone you shouldn’t. Yes, Tony did a bad, bad thing this week. Maybe it was the shock of recently turning 30, but anyway, he slept with his ex girlfriend’s sister! Oh my goodness, that’s a huge no-no! Okay, so they were both inebriated but still, that’s no excuse. We suggest evacuating the whole of Chester (maybe even the whole of Great Britain!) when Jacqui finds out!
Elsewhere, Ste swiped Warren’s wallet and went on a massive spending spree with his credit card. And Elliot returned, only to discover that Jessica had rented out his room to a rather fit bloke called John Paul. Is this the start of an unlikely friendship we wonder?
See for yourself. Here's John Paul and Elliot bonding over Star Wars toys…
Oooo this week's Emmerdale really hotted up! All I can say is that the gays have officially arrived. I didn't think I'd see a gay relationship being treated exactly how the straight ones are treated on a soap which gets around 6 million viewers, anytime soon. I know we had Hollyoaks but that doesn't get anywhere near the same amount of viewers. It was a bit of a tearjerker as well...shame the one who plays Jonny has to carry all the scenes though. It's quite cringing to see Paul 'emoting'.
And I'm kinda seeing the attractiveness to John in Corrie now...there's something about him which I can't put my finger on.
I think the emmerdale storyline has let us down. it was reaaaally uncomfortble to watch. the acting. paul must be afecking idiot to fancy greyson. gays have arrived? emmerdale has been the only soap to have a regular gay character. albeit, rather cruddy ones.
Yes the gays have arrived, for lack of a better term. The level of intimacy between the gay characters was brilliant and is totally how they portray the straight couples and in effect they were portraying real life. Yes, 'hot up' in terms of the drama not the sex. Cynical much?
Yes Paul may not have acted great, but he wasn't that bad. I've seen worse. How have they let us down? And how can Paul be an idiot to fancy Grayson? I kinda fancy him! Paul had this stupid idea that Grayson had feelings for him back, like he said he wouldn't have just thrown away the best thing he's ever had in Jonny just to have to 'grubby' sex with Grayson. The level of writing was outstanding...I totally believed the motivations of the characters. Why Paul did what he did, and why Jonny forgave him. The guy who plays Jonny is an awesome actor, so how can you say Jonny is a 'cruddy' character? If you remember I was very cynical about this storyline when it first came to light. But I reckon they've pulled it off. It's just a shame you didn't feel the same.
*claps wildly* congrats on being the only 1 who is enjoying this mess. :) the writing outstanding???? are you on glue. hollyoaks did it better and hardly any beggar watches that. if you think they pull it off, good on you, but i can't see many feelin' the same way, jason.
I think what Sean did was thoughtless and selfish. I think he was forgiven too easily by his boyfriend and Violet. Especially with Marcus, I think what he did was unforgivable and certainly reason enough to be kicked to the curb. He proved that it's always all about him. I'd be done with him, frankly.
David, how do you know I'm in the minority? Just because you don't agree with me does not mean you're the majority. If it was truly that bad then the ratings would have dropped dramatically. The British publiic know what's good. And you don't have to be rude, I'm entitled to my opinion. You don't see me throwing insults around at you.
Yes the writing was outstounding...it doesn't mean I'm saying that the acting was outstounding. Which I think is the main problem you're having at the moment. Yes Hollyoaks did it waaay better, I'm not disputing that. But on a soap that gets more viewers and have been around a lot longer, they did all right. Every little helps you know. Maybe an old age pensioner who watches it, has changed their views on gay people because of it. So we should be grateful. Credit where credit's due and all that.
Just because I'm the only one you're seen on here praise the storyline doesn't mean I'm in the minority. It is impossible to ask everyone in the country that has watched these episodes what they tought of it and therefore either one of us could be in the minority. Like they say on those bus adverts, 'Use UR Head', dumbass. Your kEwL talk even reflects your stupidity.
<< writing was not outstanding. acting was painful. storyline pathetic. >>
Oh don't get your knickers in a twist, you silly tart. just coz the majority of us don't jump on every hint of a gay storyline, don't mean we don't want a better presented one. this wasn't presented well, not compared to other soaps, so YOU get a life. it's waiting for you, u know.
Hark at you wanting a better presented gay storyline, when you're just a walking stereotype yourself. What's all this don't get your claws out and don't get my knickers in a twist? If you haven't noticed I'm a bloke, so I wear boxers not knickers.
How does expressing an opinion and not backing down over it equate to simpering like a women? You need to stop thinking in stereotypes dear...and also spell 'you' properly.
Oooo this week's Emmerdale
Oooo this week's Emmerdale really hotted up! All I can say is that the gays have officially arrived. I didn't think I'd see a gay relationship being treated exactly how the straight ones are treated on a soap which gets around 6 million viewers, anytime soon. I know we had Hollyoaks but that doesn't get anywhere near the same amount of viewers. It was a bit of a tearjerker as well...shame the one who plays Jonny has to carry all the scenes though. It's quite cringing to see Paul 'emoting'.
And I'm kinda seeing the attractiveness to John in Corrie now...there's something about him which I can't put my finger on.
hot up?
I think the emmerdale storyline has let us down. it was reaaaally uncomfortble to watch. the acting. paul must be afecking idiot to fancy greyson. gays have arrived? emmerdale has been the only soap to have a regular gay character. albeit, rather cruddy ones.
Yes the gays have arrived,
Yes the gays have arrived, for lack of a better term. The level of intimacy between the gay characters was brilliant and is totally how they portray the straight couples and in effect they were portraying real life. Yes, 'hot up' in terms of the drama not the sex. Cynical much?
Yes Paul may not have acted great, but he wasn't that bad. I've seen worse. How have they let us down? And how can Paul be an idiot to fancy Grayson? I kinda fancy him! Paul had this stupid idea that Grayson had feelings for him back, like he said he wouldn't have just thrown away the best thing he's ever had in Jonny just to have to 'grubby' sex with Grayson. The level of writing was outstanding...I totally believed the motivations of the characters. Why Paul did what he did, and why Jonny forgave him. The guy who plays Jonny is an awesome actor, so how can you say Jonny is a 'cruddy' character? If you remember I was very cynical about this storyline when it first came to light. But I reckon they've pulled it off. It's just a shame you didn't feel the same.
a minority speaks
*claps wildly* congrats on being the only 1 who is enjoying this mess. :) the writing outstanding???? are you on glue. hollyoaks did it better and hardly any beggar watches that. if you think they pull it off, good on you, but i can't see many feelin' the same way, jason.
Sean...
David, how do you know I'm
David, how do you know I'm in the minority? Just because you don't agree with me does not mean you're the majority. If it was truly that bad then the ratings would have dropped dramatically. The British publiic know what's good. And you don't have to be rude, I'm entitled to my opinion. You don't see me throwing insults around at you.
Yes the writing was outstounding...it doesn't mean I'm saying that the acting was outstounding. Which I think is the main problem you're having at the moment. Yes Hollyoaks did it waaay better, I'm not disputing that. But on a soap that gets more viewers and have been around a lot longer, they did all right. Every little helps you know. Maybe an old age pensioner who watches it, has changed their views on gay people because of it. So we should be grateful. Credit where credit's due and all that.
no credit is deserved
writing was not outstanding. acting was painful. storyline pathetic.
i know u are in a minority because you are the onle 1 i've seen praise the storyline
Just because I'm the only
Just because I'm the only one you're seen on here praise the storyline doesn't mean I'm in the minority. It is impossible to ask everyone in the country that has watched these episodes what they tought of it and therefore either one of us could be in the minority. Like they say on those bus adverts, 'Use UR Head', dumbass. Your kEwL talk even reflects your stupidity.
<< writing was not outstanding. acting was painful. storyline pathetic. >>
That is your opinion, it is not fact. Get a life.
put your claws away
Oh don't get your knickers in a twist, you silly tart. just coz the majority of us don't jump on every hint of a gay storyline, don't mean we don't want a better presented one. this wasn't presented well, not compared to other soaps, so YOU get a life. it's waiting for you, u know.
Hark at you wanting a
Hark at you wanting a better presented gay storyline, when you're just a walking stereotype yourself. What's all this don't get your claws out and don't get my knickers in a twist? If you haven't noticed I'm a bloke, so I wear boxers not knickers.
then act like u wear
How does expressing an
How does expressing an opinion and not backing down over it equate to simpering like a women? You need to stop thinking in stereotypes dear...and also spell 'you' properly.