EastEnders is STILL banging on about Bingate
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You don’t need to be Kay Burley to know an awful lot has happened in the world since last summer.
Donald Trump has eased into the White House and tried to start World War III.
Theresa May has activated Article 50.
Kim Jong-Un has been firing off missiles like a toddler who’s just found an unguarded box of party poppers.
And George Michael has died and been laid to rest.
However, back on George’s favourite soap EastEnders they are STILL banging on about Bingate.
Which is why I nearly kicked my TV down the road when the Mayor of Walford casually enquired “What is it about the bins?”
Oh I don’t know, your ladyship. Try asking the scriptwriters.
It’s either a backstage bet that got way out of hand or they are severely trolling any lingering viewers.
Still, there was some good news. The Mayor has promised to 'sort it aht'.
Then again, that vow only came after she was publicly barracked by Denise at the Bank Holiday fun day.
Well, I say fun day. But as far as I could see the only fun was Sharon’s impromptu Carry On tribute - “Lovely blooms, Jane. Fancy having a go on my hook-a-duck?” – and the rare burst of linguistic creativity in that “The Fayre on the Square” backdrop.
Hey, maybe we should suggest some other rhyme-inspired storylines.
The harlot in the car lot, the naff in the caff, the upstart in the Minute Mart, the beast at Walford East, the hippie in the chippie…
All I need to do now is find something that rhymes with Vic for when Lee Ryan from Blue starts his stint behind the bar this Thursday.