It was still good then, way better than now. But i haven’t watched it for a few years now. It wasn’t better than decades before. People use to say then as well it wasn’t better than when Den and Angie were about.
So much more real. I think since EE went HD it has felt a bit off. The grainy look adds to the realism I think. And like you said the acting was way better. A lot more natural, you can have a bad storyline but if it’s acted well then you didn’t mind so much. Now days it’s very rare for a good scene
For those saying Jean is horrible, if you're a real fan you'll know that Jean has bipolar and she isn't taking her medication. Anyone with a memory will remember how cruel Stacy has been to Martin and her own children when she stops taking her medication and has an 'episode'. This is what bipolar can do without medication and left untreated. Its like they're a different person
@@CarlBland-l8lit's incestuous. If Stacey and Jack are together, it would make Lily and Ricky into step siblings, which is disturbing as they have a baby together (Charlie). The characters in Eastenders have no standards.
This Jean was so sharp, severe, and cynical. I feel like this was a great interpretation of who the actress thought the character should be before the writers decided to soften her. A shame really.
'Why can't you just go back to your dads?' My friends sister demanded, unable to grasp the gravity of my situation. Her Dad took one look at me and turned to her and said. 'Sometimes it isn't that simple. Not all kids are spoiled like you'. He said He had cruel parents growing up. Saw it a mile away. Took me in until I got back on my feet. Now being an adult myself, I would do the same for my own children's friends.
ua-cam.com/video/yBCINmzkwmM/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared&t=99 Zoe could've thrown Stacey back to Jean's - her 'house' is round the back of the old EastEnders set 🤣
EWWWW hang on that was her brother and that was their reaction. Really their reaction wasn't more what the actual f*** really her brother tried it on with her. Oh my God
Pretty sure I never saw her from when she was that young but she looks like a teenager right? And that bloke in the first bit looks like an adult. So why are they mad at her when even if she did try something? He looks like a f****** adult so why is nobody being like f****** pedo?
the acting and storylines were soooo much better then 😭😭😭😭
And the scripts!
I agree 100%
It was still good then, way better than now. But i haven’t watched it for a few years now. It wasn’t better than decades before. People use to say then as well it wasn’t better than when Den and Angie were about.
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So much more real. I think since EE went HD it has felt a bit off. The grainy look adds to the realism I think. And like you said the acting was way better. A lot more natural, you can have a bad storyline but if it’s acted well then you didn’t mind so much. Now days it’s very rare for a good scene
“She doesn’t like surprises they upset her” she invented the sausage surprise!!!
Lol that was my first thought
😂
😂😂😂
Lacey is definitely one of the best actors EastEnders has ever seen, when I watched EE, I felt every scene she was in as if it were real!
Actress*
She’s amazing
@@ayeshapilcher not really
U knew what they menat so why u have to act a silly fucker@@jamiepr1991
She so reminds me of Tracy Beaker in her early episodes
the acting and writing in this are 100x better then it is now
Everyone’s to soft now so they have to be careful what they do lol
@@mollycain6132yep bunch of lgbetcde + weirdos
@@mollycain6132 you're wrong
I'd say that the quality can be inconsistent
For those saying Jean is horrible, if you're a real fan you'll know that Jean has bipolar and she isn't taking her medication.
Anyone with a memory will remember how cruel Stacy has been to Martin and her own children when she stops taking her medication and has an 'episode'.
This is what bipolar can do without medication and left untreated. Its like they're a different person
Probably the last era of Eastenders at its peak
Uncle Charlie was so lovely
Fantastic actor, the one that plays Jean
They are all good
Her acting got worse and worse as the years went on.
This scene is well written and well acted.
@@thesecondUA-cam I don't watch it anymore, so wouldn't know.
@@thesecondUA-cam it didn’t but ok
Can't believe this is the same jean. Nothing like she is now
You do realise what bi polar is like don’t you?
@@blackphantasm8478 only too well. However I meant look wise
@@haleycook3397she looks the same just younger with darker hair
Nah I get you she looks completely different
Total personality transplant.
He was a great bloke Charlie
Stacey never catches a break
Jack give her a break recently lol
@@CarlBland-l8l😭😭
@@neptunestardust so would I
@@CarlBland-l8lit's incestuous. If Stacey and Jack are together, it would make Lily and Ricky into step siblings, which is disturbing as they have a baby together (Charlie). The characters in Eastenders have no standards.
@@Ri57490 he dne her up the wrong un as well
Lacey turner is my favorite actor she is amazing in a lot of her roles ❤❤❤❤❤
This episode was so emotional man, really feel for Stacey 😪
What a flashback 😮
I love jean 😭 make me want to watch all the old episodes
OMG! The character of Jean has just evolved so much since this first appearance. It's like she's a different Woman in the 2024 episodes!
She just went grey, that’s all.
Thank you so much for the upload👏👏👏
Umbrella ❤
Brilliantly scripted Brilliantly acted 👏👏
OMG. Poor Stacey.
I am crying watching this 😭 😢
Happy 20th Anniversary!
This Jean was so sharp, severe, and cynical. I feel like this was a great interpretation of who the actress thought the character should be before the writers decided to soften her. A shame really.
Indeed.
No Jean has bipolar and she stopped taking her medication.
This is what people with bipolar can get like during an 'episode'
@@TheCuriousBunny It can be scary to witness 😢
Jean has been totally reformed and is a loving caring person
No she's bipolar, this was Jean without her medication
The pre sausage surprise years.
Aired 16th December 2004
I feel like they saw my friends Mum,and made a character after her! It was scary growing up with a "Jean" 😢
Dennis rickman was so good looking ❤
Dennis was so fit back in them days
still is
Just like my mum …so sad 😔
Mine too
My dad as well
'Why can't you just go back to your dads?' My friends sister demanded, unable to grasp the gravity of my situation.
Her Dad took one look at me and turned to her and said.
'Sometimes it isn't that simple. Not all kids are spoiled like you'. He said
He had cruel parents growing up. Saw it a mile away. Took me in until I got back on my feet.
Now being an adult myself, I would do the same for my own children's friends.
Back when eastenders was actually good
Such good acting👍👍👍
So many kids going through the same thing these days
This really upset me the way they all treated her like she wasn't worth loving :(
20 years what the actual fuck
The good ole days ❤
DENNIS RICKMAN ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Fir context,Dennis was sleeping with his "sister"!😂
Wtf living up to his name Dennis really is a menace
@@mrsurprise2294 pahahah! 😆
Sausage surprise
EastEnders was brilliant to watch then
I miss these days man
Amazing 👏
God i hated Zoe, she was so in denial even though she knew Sharon and Dennis belonged together.
Absolutely love Jean
Dennis was so hot 😍
This was so shocking to me as a child in 2004 😂
Stacey is the female Dodger! 😂
Stacey has aged well
Oh My God 😮
Classic eastenders was the best!
I agree
Where's the next episode?😳
Stacey's voice is squeaky.
is the whole episode anywhere?
iplayer?
@@samisticlifedoesn’t go back that far
@@Kerenscardi that's a shame. Perhaps someone may have uploaded it on here
Ahah Dennis - max from
Holby ahah
Wow this looks DATED
Of course it does, because it is. 2004 was 20 years ago
Anyone would think it's two decades old.🤨
@@mistereuroit’s almost like it has 😮
Sausage supriiiiiise
Why did Jean put her hand round the lighter when she lit her cigarette? 🙄🤣 there’s no wind 😏
It's just a smokers thing. You get so used to having to cup the lighter that you do it even when there's no wind.
I do the same- no idea why 😂
I do the same- no idea why 😂
She's not mentally well
I do the same it's just one of those things lol
Is jean charlies sister
ua-cam.com/video/yBCINmzkwmM/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared&t=99 Zoe could've thrown Stacey back to Jean's - her 'house' is round the back of the old EastEnders set 🤣
Haha I didn’t believe you at first but it’s true. 60 Stratfield Road!
Pete tame/wilde says he's great friends with the lady who plays mo. I can't see her with a drunk as a best friend.
This is so dumb, how Jean did a 180° in terms of her personality. She was so mean back then.
This was Jean without medication I'm guessing and the lovely Jean we see today on medication. You'd be surprised how medication can change someone.
She has bipolar and wasn’t taking her meds
She was mean but it wasn’t by choice- it’s a symptom
She's ill. Also people do change.
EWWWW hang on that was her brother and that was their reaction. Really their reaction wasn't more what the actual f*** really her brother tried it on with her. Oh my God
He's not her brother (?)
THEY SHOULD HAVE NEVER KILLED CHARLIE OFF IN EASTENDERS 😢😢❤❤❤❤❤❤
He died in real life
Pretty sure I never saw her from when she was that young but she looks like a teenager right? And that bloke in the first bit looks like an adult. So why are they mad at her when even if she did try something? He looks like a f****** adult so why is nobody being like f****** pedo?
Different times lol. Most young ppl in the uk wwre smoking drinking partying and sleeping around "playing adult" from about 11 😭
What a horrible mother
She's ill with bipolar
5:52 6:02 6:08 9:44
10:49
Stacey was so hot here
Blackpool pub water Louis
Nan always was trash
Look how young they all look lol
I hated Jean and I hate her now. Awful
That’s what bipolar does my mum has it too
@kawaii58204 no it doesn't. Takes a bad person to be bad. The bipolar isn't an excuse.
@@CannabrannaLammer Well it’s a good thing she’s just acting then
@@CannabrannaLammermoron
She would probably hate u 2