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EDITORIAL, Tuesday 13th May 2025
It’s always sad when an actor decide to leave for pastures new. We’ve been through them all over the years; Some characters go as quietly as they arrived and are never heard from again (Li Chong, Preeti Choraria, Finlay Baker, the Ferreiras), but some characters create such an impression that when they leave, the show takes some getting used to without them!
Let’s take some recent exits as an example: Martin‘s, and of course Ruby‘s as well, was beautiful and it was what the show needs after a big event – a time of reflection and looking ahead. And we’re still picking up the pieces! Also, Sonia‘s exit, full of rebirth and renewal…
But now Stacey‘s going… and we wish Lacey Turner all the best with whatever she does next! Having listened to her recent podcast, we would love to see her branch out! Does anyone else remember how great she was in Our Girl? The woman is an acting superstar, so we’re sure it won’t be long before the next massive role comes her way! And, we doubt this is the last of Stacey Slater… not by a longshot!
But that’s still months away! This week Lauren has a crisis – and nobody wants to believe her! And speaking of Stacey, the build-up to that exit begins now as Lily clashes with her mother once again! But this time, it’s time for a Slater Intervention.
Can’t imagine it’ll be a quiet chat.
Until next time, enjoy, keep safe and be kind. Oh, and Mr. Danny Dyer – that BAFTA was much deserved. Big congrats from all here at A Walk Through Walford!
The Curator
Week Commencing: 19th May – 23rd May 2025
Monday 19th May 2025
written by: Katie Douglas
Lauren fears she’s a bad mum as she struggles with Jimmy, while Peter is anxious about her previous experiences with addiction. Cindy makes matters worse when she tries to get Lauren to convince Peter to let her back into their lives.
Linda steps in and speaks to Lauren, hoping to help her get her confidence back. She encourages Lauren to listen to her maternal instinct, which suggests that something isn’t right with Jimmy.
Meanwhile, Lily and Freddie are forced to run the Slater house alone as Stacey is refusing to leave her bedroom. Freddie decides to tip off Kat after realising that Lily is skipping school to do chores.
Elsewhere, Zack tells Vicki that he’s going to see Whitney, who has found a safe place for her and the girls to live where Nicola won’t find them. Zack reveals that he plans to take Barney with him.
Also today, Yolande encourages Nigel to reach out to Clare, while there’s trouble for Harvey when Kat sacks him following his treatment of Jean.
Tuesday 20th May 2025
written by: Katie Douglas
Lauren tries to raise her concerns about Jimmy when the health visitor, Belinda, pays a visit. Belinda suggests privately to Peter that Lauren may be experiencing symptoms of post-natal depression.
Later, Lauren notices something concerning when she looks at Jimmy’s eyes. She fails to get a doctor’s appointment so takes Jimmy to the hospital and asks for an emergency appointment, convinced that Jimmy is blind.
Meanwhile, Kat, Alfie, Eve and Suki discuss how best to support Stacey and the family. Stacey dismisses Kat’s attempts to get through to her, while Lily breaks down when it becomes clear that Stacey still won’t come out of her bedroom.
Elsewhere, Zack’s plan to convince Barney to leave with him worries Vicki.
Also today, Yolande gets on the wrong side of Nigel, and Harvey worries about finding a job after being sacked by Kat.
Wednesday 21st May 2025
written by: Carey Andrews
Peter worries when he arrives home with Louie and Lauren isn’t there. Louie innocently mentions that he’s seen Lauren taking pills, which makes Peter feel even worse.
When Lauren gets agitated at the hospital, her midwife Hannan notices and phones Peter. Deciding to be honest, Peter shares his fears that Lauren is using drugs again.
Peter rushes to the hospital with Ian and Linda present for support, but Lauren is stunned that he thinks she’s using again.
Hannan is the first person to take Lauren’s concerns seriously and suggests that a consultant should examine Jimmy. The consultant confirms that Jimmy has a severe visual impairment, which leaves Lauren and Peter shocked.
Thursday 22nd May 2025
written by: Simon Ashdown
Stacey leaves the house for the first time in weeks and suggests a family meal, but Kat fears that she’s doing too much too soon. Shortly afterwards, Stacey panics when she learns that her coat and mobile phone have fallen into the laundry bag and Freddie has taken it to be washed.
As the phone contains precious voicemails, photos and texts from Martin, Stacey is frantic as they’ll be lost forever if the phone is damaged. As she rushes off to deal with the situation, Alfie is shocked when Arthur shares a secret with him.
Later, Kat and Lily fear that Stacey is experiencing a bipolar episode at the salon. Alfie then shares the news from Arthur, and an incident between Stacey and Lily leaves their relationship at breaking point.
Meanwhile, Lauren and Peter return home with Jimmy. The couple share an emotional moment as Lauren tries to convince Peter that things are going to be alright.
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