Me too, don't be sorry, didn't mean it like that. your post really moved me.
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Me too, don't be sorry, didn't mean it like that. your post really moved me.
Pickman's model
Starry Wisdom
i note she didn't dial 999
That'll be used against her, that she rang Kirsty first
purenarcotic
Conveniently Pocket Sized
You know that on average women leave 12 times before leaving for good? It's more likely she would stay than go.
E2a I know the story line isn't just her staying and putting up but felt it was worth saying.
wiskey
Albatross Admirer
more women are killed it's true, but perhaps men don't immediately ring 999 asking for an ambulance, I've never dealt with a call like that. Either relatives ring or the police get the call first.
I too would have liked it to not end in violence like that. for all the build up it seemed a bit blunt ... her leaving, failing, leaving again etc seems more realistic
purenarcotic
Conveniently Pocket Sized
It's the more dramatic story line but the less likely outcome I think. Retaliating isn't as uncommon as it might be perceived but stabbing less likely than say smacking them one.
two sheds
Least noticed poster 2007
Oh shit we've got six months of trial now (assuming he is indeed a gonner).
Was thinking the other day - he's hit her but there's very little you can put your finger on that he's actually said. And of course lots of witnesses to say how loving and attentive he was and how erratic she's been.
Eta: yeh bastards
making me listen early.
Was thinking the other day - he's hit her but there's very little you can put your finger on that he's actually said. And of course lots of witnesses to say how loving and attentive he was and how erratic she's been.
Eta: yeh bastards
making me listen early.
Pickman's model
Starry Wisdom
not rod hull
RubyToogood
RubyTwobikes
Yes, it's just more tiresome melodrama really. Interesting storyline completely blown.
There have been loads of complaints about how long it's going on for and how unrealistic the whole thing is, Woman's Hour took it up and interviewed a woman whose sister had been in almost exactly the same situation and they had a woman on from Woman's Aid she was great.
I almost went on a twitter rant campaign, it was going on for a very short amount of time compared to real life, I think they've done the story really well though, I suppose people get bored of the same story line going on for too long.
I do hope they've helped some folk recognise similar patterns of behavior in partners and to maybe seek help before things get really bad.
dolly's gal
killing things
Whilst I agree that in real life these things go on for years, lifetimes, this *has* been going on for years but is a soap/drama and is not real life. You have to find a balance in a situation like this and I think they failed on that front. But as you say, if they've helped other women recognise they are in similar situations, then well, of course it's been worth it.
Anyway, I've just listened to last night's and I found the whole thing extremely emotional as I have done with quite a few of Helen's scenes the last couple of weeks. He might well be dead with one stab wound, if she got him just below rib cage at the right angle - lots of vital organs there. Or leg, penetrating major artery, or neck even. There'd be lots of blood mind you, so we'll see, but it wouldn't be that much of a fluke...
dolly's gal
killing things
I also hear what people are saying about it being a somewhat crude and possibly unrealistic crescendo. I still found it quite a powerful piece of drama mind you, for Ambridge, like...
Yes, and at one point I did think she was going to stay.
I think the whole story line so far has been an interesting (if at times frustrating) example of the tension between the need for narrative excitement, and the way in which the BBC have promoted it as reflecting real situations. They've made great play of the fact that they've been working with DV charities to ensure accuracy in in the story but at key points they jettison that accuracy for the sake of the drama.
two sheds
Least noticed poster 2007
Yes - I felt her immediately phoning Rob's ex after getting the phone was surprisingly premature, too.
bluescreen
tofu eating wokerati
What about the blood? There'd have been masses. Helen would be covered in it. But Henry didn't seem to notice. You'd think he'd say 'Mummy, why are you bleeding?' and thcream.
It was frightening enough for little ears in listener land without any more added gore drama, it was 7 o'clock
Manter
Lunch Mob
If he survives, he'll try and take Henry away..... So that could be more tension and Rob evilness
Mixed feelings. It's caused loads of people to talk about it, there are articles and stuff on chat programmes etc so maybe it will do some 'good' as a storyline. It's been very well done but a very uncomfortable listen.... So maybe they just needed to end it before it got too uncomfortable
Mixed feelings. It's caused loads of people to talk about it, there are articles and stuff on chat programmes etc so maybe it will do some 'good' as a storyline. It's been very well done but a very uncomfortable listen.... So maybe they just needed to end it before it got too uncomfortable
Lazy Llama
Suburban robots that monitor reality
Sean O'Connor, the editor who is leaving to work on EastEnders, "will remain with The Archers until late Spring" according to the announcement of his departure. So maybe the rather hurried conclusion is being done to wrap things up on his reign, leaving the new editor with a clean slate?
