Soaps have done their best to reflect real life during the pandemic. Characters wear masks, there are NHS posters on display, and vaccinations get discussed. Understandably, they had to ignore the most recent closure of pubs since residents spend 90 per cent of their lives in one. Another area where they’re reflecting real life is … Read more
The breakneck speed with which characters go from regular person leading a normal life (well, by soap standards anyway) to criminal mastermind has always required a stretch of the imagination. One minute EastEnders’ dishy-but-dim Kush was flogging tat on a market stall in Albert Square, the next he was getaway driver for a disastrous Mitchell … Read more
This is the week that people attempt to stick to the resolutions they’ve made. If there’s one change I’d advise all the residents of soapland to make, it would be to adopt a better work ethic. In today’s climate these people are lucky to even have jobs, but they spend most of their time slacking … Read more
Lockdown has had a profound effect on many of us, but do spare a thought for the poor residents of Soapland, some of whom have undergone entire personality transplants. Take Kush Kazemi. Earlier this year he was the amiable, if slightly dim, market trader who slipped customers a free pair of tights if they purchased … Read more
Another day, another takeover. At least that’s how it feels on the London market at the moment after a string of swoops on both beleaguered and thriving firms. The latest target is estate agency Countrywide, which closed a whopping 41.4 per cent higher, or 60p, at 205p, after receiving an approach from rival Connells. Connells has … Read more