1995 Episode Discussion

[beau_t]

Why isn't Friday's episode on the plus7 player?

[Skylover]

Is there something in particular in 1995 which caused the writers to pay so many references to the past? In 2 consecutive episodes I've just watched there were references to Tom, Sally's parents, Dale, Meg, Laura, Selina's miscarriage, as well as obviously returns by Damian, Marilyn, Steven and Bobby...

[j.laur5]

6 minutes ago, Edward Skylover said:

Is there something in particular in 1995 which caused the writers to pay so many references to the past? In 2 consecutive episodes I've just watched there were references to Tom, Sally's parents, Dale, Meg, Laura, Selina's miscarriage, as well as obviously returns by Damian, Marilyn, Steven and Bobby...

And Barbara Stewart too. 

[beau_t]

On top of this Milco, Blake, Karen and Roo were mentioned,

Spoiler

Dodge

returns soon, and Fisher is definitely being written more like his 1988 self. I think the writers are just making a conscious effort. It's a shame Morag wasn't in their minds.

[Skylover]

17 minutes ago, beau_t said:

On top of this Milco, Blake, Karen and Roo were mentioned

I think the realism in the scripts has been fantastic, have loved all the references to the past.

[alexx]

I think that they may have been making references to past characters and story lines because the show was taking a pretty big step in a new, more dramatic and emotional direction and they wanted to reassure the audience that it was still the H&A they loved and followed. It actually feels a lot more like the 1988 era than previous years Imo, whilst staying very fresh and unique.

[Guest]

Friday's episode.

Felt sorry for Nelson reliving the whole thing.

Steven trying to help him which I'm not sure he did or not maybe in a way.

Murdoch is dead didn't like him anyways  and we all know

Spoiler

Dodge murdered him.

Will TEY have a Christmas break or play right through to the new year?

[Dan F]

Just now, Kristen said:

Will TEY have a Christmas break or play right through to the new year?

It's playing through until Friday 6th January, where at the moment it seems it'll be taking it's usual break for the tennis.

[Old H&A Fan]

15 minutes ago, Kristen said:

Murdoch is dead didn't like him anyways

Why not? I kinda found the way he said he needed a "Jimmy Riddle" after that bus trip that day, and that Selina had "bullants up her pants" funny! BAHAHAHAHAHAHA  Where's your sense of humour?

It's a pity Irene and Selina don't do a 6-month stint on remand (even if they are found Not Guilty by the court in the end) because they bloody well deserve it, let me tellya

[Perry]

On 10/12/2016 at 6:02 PM, Edward Skylover said:

Is there something in particular in 1995 which caused the writers to pay so many references to the past? In 2 consecutive episodes I've just watched there were references to Tom, Sally's parents, Dale, Meg, Laura, Selina's miscarriage, as well as obviously returns by Damian, Marilyn, Steven and Bobby...

In 1995 ratings were falling and Channel Ten brought out a soap to rival Home and Away called Echo Point. The producers at the time put in a lot to try and win old fans back and keep the viewers from switching over.