7th Jan 2010

The Odd Couples

Jim and Kenton

Confusing – but it sounded like Kenton didn’t want Jim to settle in the village. Not sure if it was just the place that Jim’s thinking of buying (‘utilitarian’ doesn’t sound, to me, like a particularly homely home), but it actually took me a moment to realise that it was Kenton talking rather than Alistair.

I do find the whole set-up between Kenton and Jim rather odd. It was understandable that they bonded over Jim’s search for a sports car, but it hardly fits in with the mid-life crisis Kenton was having pre-Jim (his tattoo). Of course, Kenton might just be in it for Jim’s investment …

Either way, Kenton’s battle for ‘tapas and 5.1 surround sound’ is a worry when there’s already a highly recommended tapas restaurant (even Cheesestraw was happy to eat something there). Bless – it’ll all end up as yet another reason for David to be disparaging about his brother’s ambitions.


Helen and Annette

From tonight’s episode, you’d be forgiven for thinking that Helen hasn’t actually met Annette. On talking to Fallon about Annette, and how she’s been quiet and unsocial, Helen mentioned ‘You know what Annette’s like’.

Yes – I think we do – but quiet and unsocial ain’t Annette!

Snort-worthy was also the idea that she needed space to herself. Are they talking about the same young woman who crashed into Helen’s life, deposited herself in Helen’s flat, then took off with the (hardly shy and retiring) Jazzer?!?

How long do we think this one will rumble on for?

Will Annette confess?

Will Leon return and reveal all (though attempting a reconciliation with Helen by trying on a ‘all friends together’ session)?

Will someone else discover Annette’s secret?

Or, will Annette take herself onto somewhere else, which might be a good idea considering she’s a slip of a lass who doesn’t need to bury herself in a life with a mother-figure who, at 30, seems to be obsessed with staying in and watching DVDs. Not that I’m saying there’s anything wrong with that, but, unless Annette takes more time to find friends of her own age, she’s in for a very dry time …


Jazzer and Fallon

Is this storyline setting up to be the big love of 2010?

Do we think that Jazzer, if he wins Fallon, will actually be happy settling down?

I think what we do need to keep an eye on is Tom’s growing obsession with Jazzer and Fallon – and his rather distasteful need to watch proceedings, and comment on it to all and every. Is this a signal that he may be hankering for his own chase? Do I sense a jilting at the alter???