While this week's Eastenders starred an unhappy looking Sam Mitchell, and an even more distressed Lucas who couldn't decide where to hide Trina's much loved bracelet (a bin perhaps?), Coronation Street blew it out of the water with Simon, Blanche and the dead rabbit, Leanne. From Simon receiving the news of his bereavement on Thursday to the funeral in Sally's garden on Friday, all three were on form.
The only good part of Eastenders this week was seeing the flies gather in Charlie's summer house. For those sensible enough not to watch this, these are used to show how Trina is mouldering dead after being the first person ever to die by rake - she landed on it after an altercation with her ex Lucas and the prongs stabbed her in the neck. Ok, if that's what they want to us to believe, we'll go along with that, but don't push us too far with the story of Lucas not knowing where to dispose of the bracelet ... that's just making us look stupid for watching ...
Jonathan Harvey should win an award for his wonderful writing.
As soon as I see his name come up on the opening credits, I know I'm in for a good laugh.
He reminds me of a young Tony Warren, the creator of Corrie, who in the early days gave the best lines/gags to Ena, Minnie and Annie Walker.
Keep up the good work Jonathan!
Posted by: brian caine | 14 September 2009 at 01:54 PM