BBC responds to complaints over EastEnders' Linda Carter story
Some fans have complained about Linda's recent storyline involving the return of Dean Wicks.
Following complaints surrounding Linda's current storyline on EastEnders, the BBC has responded, saying that they are "confident" viewers will be aware scenes form part of "a bigger storyline".
Some fans have complained about Kellie Bright's character's storyline, which has seen her being blackmailed into lying that she was never raped by Dean Wicks - who did rape in 2014 and faced no consequences for the crime after being acquitted.
The BBC said in a statement: "EastEnders is a fictional drama that has a rich history of tackling sensitive issues and Linda's story is one of these. Since Linda's rape storyline aired in September 2014, viewers have been aware that Dean has never admitted his guilt.
"Whilst dramas often portray situations that may not be the same as real life, we believe our audience know to expect such storylines and, we are also confident that regular EastEnders viewers will be aware that these scenes will form part of a bigger storyline where the issue will be tackled again."
Fans currently consider Dean to be one of the prime candidates to be the dead body during this year's Christmas storyline, which the show has been building to all year.
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However, Keanu Taylor star Danny Walters has teased that the body might not even be that of someone connected to the six women standing around it.
He said: "I think there are multiple characters that are potential players for the cufflinks. This is what’s great about the storyline, there’s so many players involved, and anyone attached to those six women, or maybe not even attached to those six women; it could be any of us."
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Fans think that a recent storyline may have even confirmed the presence of a seventh woman surrounding the body, with an additional ring of a bell perhaps hinting towards a surprise twist.
If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this article, you can visit Refuge for more information and contact 0808 2000 247 for support. Help can also be found at The Hideout and Rape Crisis.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
