British Soap Awards: Vote Enders for Best Soap!
Updated Friday 7 May: Voting for the British Soap Awards has now closed.
Here's a trip through timeÌýto see why it's been such a blimmin good year...
Who Killed Archie?
TheÌýbig question on everybody's lips this year was... Who Killed Archie? If you bet your shirt on Darren as father of Heather's baby (see below) and Stacey for doing in Archie in an accumulator then you're probably reading this from your new swanky pad in the Bahamas.
The live episode!
The killer revealed! A police chase! Tears!ÌýBradley's fatal plunge! Ronnie's revelation that Archie abused her. Me oh my, how did they fit it all into half an hour and not forget their lines?
Christian, Syed and Amira love-story
Chryed! Symira (did anyone ever call them that?)! It was the love story that had us all taking sides - , , . And all crying, no matter what side we were on,Ìýwhen SyedÌýcame out, rejected Christian and Amira left. And it ain't over yet...
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The feisty foxtrel was back! With bouffier hair and talons beared for herÌýold love rival, Bianca. Now she's locked in the slammer and Walford is saddeningly short on catfights, as a result.Ìý
Stacey's bipolar disorder
In some of the year's most emotionally charged scenes, Stacey discovered that she'd inherited her mother's illness. Her condition worsened until she was sectioned, and from there she battled to regain control of her life.
EvilÌýLucas!
Pastor, husband, loving father... murrrrderer! First his ex, then Denise's,Ìýthen, loveable mutt, Sugar.ÌýLock up his bow ties, he's a man on the edge!Ìý
Wedding bells
Nothing like a good wedding. Stacey and BraddersÌýand Ricky and Bianca tied the knot on the same day.ÌýAlthough Bianca's was almost ruined by theÌýreturn of her mouthy mum,ÌýCarol.
And who can forget Syed and Amira's amazing wedding? Yes, he's since admitted that it was a sham marriage but, what a do!!
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Jack's shot
Jack paid the price for Billie's dalliance with gun crime. Now he's struggling to stay strong as he tries to regain the use of his body. Fortunately, when Ronnie's not snogging his Doctor, she's on handÌýfor comfort. Will those two get togetherÌýsoon, please??Ìý
Who's the Daddy?
All was revealed (to us, anyway) when just-born little George had a visitor. Daddy Darren's girlfriend Libby only found out at Syed and Amira's wedding. Oh dear.
Lucy's abortion
Shocking scenes of father-daughter bonding ensued when Lucy revealed that she was pregnant but didn't want to keep the baby.ÌýLucy was back to her old troublemaking self with a pot of paint in Syed's flat within months...
E20
It was online! It was awesome! And now Fatboy, Zsa-Zsa and Leon are on the Square, proper, with Mercy set to follow. And a new series with all-new characters is on it's way
What were your top moments of the last twelve months?ÌýWe couldn't fit everything in, so forgive us if we've left lots out! Plus, don't forget toÌý!Ìý
Comment number 1.
At 29th Apr 2010, Emma wrote:Best storyline...ahhh there is too many. :)
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Comment number 2.
At 29th Apr 2010, bobzta wrote:Take A Look! :) Oh Eastenders Rocks Thats Why I Made This
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Comment number 3.
At 29th Apr 2010, martina1982 wrote:Eastenders deserve to Win best soap of course I have voted as I do every year but this year the storys have been fantastic other soaps go a bit overboard but Eastenders have keep it as real to the real life of londoners.They have covered religion,sexuality,family,mental illnesses,money problems,single parents,deaths,comedy and of course the phenomenom that was who killed Archie Mitchell not to mention a LIVE episode.Before the Masoods I knew nothing of Muslims religion now I respect and understand more of who they are and there beliefs.Its not just entertainment with Eastenders you learn.Hands down best show on TV I dont even watch oler soaps not worth my time lol Eastenders more like an extended Movie now that you get addicted to not just a british soap and should be rewarded not criticised
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Comment number 4.
At 29th Apr 2010, Jessica_Grace wrote:Eastenders Rules Soap Land!!!!!! I have already voted 5 times! Once through mine, and then through my moms, dads, and 2 brothers !!
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Comment number 5.
At 29th Apr 2010, EastEnders Lover wrote:LACEY TURNER (STACEY) FOR BEST ACTRESS!!!! GOOD LUCK LACEY AND FAREWELL!! X
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Comment number 6.
At 30th Apr 2010, Emma wrote:Love you Lacey and the character of Stacey!
Miss you!!
Xxxxx
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Comment number 7.
At 30th Apr 2010, Hannah wrote:Eastenders is the best soap!! Obviously :) I've voted only Eastenders characters in evey category :D Hope they win!!
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Comment number 8.
At 30th Apr 2010, Jessica_Grace wrote:same Hannah!!! I voted in all the categorys for Eastenders! :D
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Comment number 9.
At 30th Apr 2010, nat wrote:i only voted 4 eastenders in all categorys i voted 4 christian as sexiest man
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Comment number 10.
At 3rd May 2010, EastEndersfanever wrote:EastEnders gonna win !! i voted i love EastEnders & will LOVE IT 4 EVER... NO1 MASSIVE FAN EVER!!...!!
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Comment number 11.
At 3rd May 2010, ian wrote:eastenders really is the best soap in the country and characters like stacey slater played by lacey turner is by far the best actress in the cast and will be sorely missed. Fatboy and Zsa Zsa are a welcome break and have really lit up eastenders. fatboy just makes eastenders a funny but yet very serious soap. i just adore fatboy his character type iz a wheeler dealer who has hahd a hard life and had too make money himself. and the sript editor, writer have made the character of fatboy a funny guy who has not had much luck with the "ladies". but is always there for his mates. well done eastenders world class again.
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Comment number 12.
At 4th May 2010, Tara wrote:I agree Emma...so many good storylines happening or happened :) x
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Comment number 13.
At 5th May 2010, Barra-No wonder its bloody shutting down wrote:I hope and pray that eastenders wins the British Soap Awards 2010.They win every other year.Whats so different about this year?
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Comment number 14.
At 8th May 2010, smiley wrote:EE had a great year but like many others I am majorly disappointed that the Archie/Danielle reveal storyline has been completely snubbed.It is unreal to think that the best storyline in EastEnders history has been totally overlooked! Nothing reached the majority of the viewers more than this did - and hasn't since done so either - especially floating viewers who were not really regular viewers prior to this. Maybe as it's over a year old then it was not thought of as being up to date enough, but it was out of time last year so it is only right that it should have been taken into consideration for this year awards. It is a complete mystery though for the Danielle/Ronnie reveal to be forgotten about in this award!
Danielle's storyline started all the other storylines, Stacey's bi-polar and the who killed Archie. It was after Danielle's death that Stacey started acting erratically and it culminated with her being sectioned. It also showed Archie as the villain that he was, which is one of the best EE has produced. Sam's portrayal of Ronnie, her pain from the loss of her daughter, her emotional and mental breakdown, her anger and resentment of Archie made the who killed Archie storyline that much better. Janine's involvement with Archie too, wasn't coincidental and again stemmed form Danielle's death. Pairing Archie with Janine was a way to show how cruel Archie was to Ronnie, siding with the person who killed his granddaughter and caused so much pain to Ronnie.
Danielle reveal was the best storyline by far and the acting was great. It was the success of that storyline that made the producers bring Archie back.
Ronnie/Danielle had a huge build up which started almost as soon as Ronnie's character was introduced with the first reference made in November 2007 with Roxy and Ronnie's fight at the club and it kept building up since.
It captivated many people and it still affects many viewers today. Archie and Peggy's wedding episode was amazing, the most dramatic one by far.
It is also a total insult that Samantha Womack hasn't been nominated for an amazing job she did in both Ronnie/Danielle storyline and who killed Archie. She should have been nominated for the most dramatic performance. She has had so much to do last year and never fails to impress. Ronnie went from tragedy to tragedy, so much so that any other actor/actress would have been worn out,but she keeps doing an amazing job.I'm beginning to wonder why the bothered giving Sam such a great storyline - in which she really gave it her all, then they just snub her and the whole storyline in general. Now there's no chance she'll be recognised for her hard work.
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Comment number 15.
At 13th May 2010, hkw4eva2 wrote:Who could forget Syed and Amira's wedding! That was gr8! Ricky and Bianca/ Bradley and Stacey's weddingg were gr8! Live ep, OMG DAT WAS GOOD! E20 gr8! Lucy's abortion, grippin'! Who's da daddy? WOW! It was good! Jack shot: NICE MOVE! Lucas: Some things never change! Stacey and her mental illness: Totally gr8! And Sam, bring her back! @ School, I done a poll 4 who killed Archie, I voted 4 Sam byt my m8 Katy won! She totally believed it was Stacey! 1 day I'll be on EE! Maybe soon!
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