I agree, I think when they decided to get cindy back I reckon they were like we can’t just not have Peter not involved, obviously a lot of people didnt like what they did with the last Peter, Ben hardy is now a movie star, and I reckon them bringing Kim metcalf back as sam influenced to bring back Thomas as Peter
I never thought Ben Hardy suited the role. He’s obviously a talented actor, but he just didn’t fit the part of Peter. I’m delighted they have brought back Thomas!
Oh damn, they actually brought Peter back on-screen! And he actually feels like his older characterization, and not a desperate Ian Beale clone! Yes! It probably helps that we get the return of one of his previous actors, Thomas Law! Let's hope they don't destroy his character again, like they did previously. Lauren is back too, and whilst I'm not a huge fan of her, it's nice to see her visiting Peter. She actually seems really happy as well, which is a plus. The real surprise for me was that Peter even wanted to visit his dad in the first place, especially since he hates him. And also kinda crazy that Lauren even allowed Ian and Cindy to look after Louie, considering what happened with Denny (though I blame Phil more).
What happen with Denny wasn’t actually Ian‘s fault like at all. It was Keanu and Phil’s recklessness that caused the boat crash, and even when that happened Ian went in and saved Sharon’s ungrateful ass son who literally put his son Bobby in the hospital fighting for his own life on the night of the Thames.
Tbh it was Denny’s own fault as much as anyone’s, sneaking onto the boat when he wasn’t supposed to be there, getting drunk and being a mouthy little prick
@@WilliamsVanGogh Yeah, I mostly blame Phil for what happened to Denny. Whilst Ian locking Denny in the boat didn't help either, that alone wouldn't have killed Denny (unless Ian intended to just leave him locked in there, which I doubt). Plus, he did try to rescue him as soon as the boat crashed. However, Phil pushing Keanu and causing the boat to crash was absolutely life-threatening and would've risked hurting or killing someone, regardless of whether or not anyone was locked in. It's hard to blame Keanu as he was on defense the whole time, though one could argue he also drove Denny on to the boat. The only reason Sharon forgave Phil was because he was honest about his role in Denny's death, whilst Ian lied about it. But what makes me lose more sympathy for Phil is that both he and Sharon proceeded to put all of the blame on Ian, even though it's still mostly Phil's fault and he's still walking around scot-free like the Karma Houdini he is. Yes, he tried to turn himself in, but as soon as Sharon and Ben bailed him out, he never tried to object to it and just continues moving along.
@@stemple11100 Denny was being a little shit, but he's also a kid. I'm not saying he should get a free pass just for being a child, but children do stupid things all the time. It doesn't help that he was also under the influence of alcohol. If anything, I think it's mostly Phil's fault. Whether or not Denny was locked in the boat, Phil causing the boat to crash would've absolutely endangered someone.
I feel like Dayle was good for that era, the Jon Sen era, but didn’t really fit in with Clenshaw’s plans and the direction he was taking the show so needed to go
@@erosion271 The show turning Peter into another version of Ian was not only bizarre, it was a downright atrocious decision. It completely went against his character, and they turned him into a really bad comic relief.
I personally wouldn’t leave 😂 but some people would if they’re home sick. Sounds like Cindy’s been looking over her shoulder for so long she couldn’t relax no matter where she went. Now that the henchwoman is dead she has the opportunity to reclaim her old life
Excited to have them return but i am interested in bobbys recation as hes obviously missed his father and brother i am hoping it will be a happy one but i dobut it I think it will be a awkward reuion with bobby angry at his dad and will be nervous around cindy beale as he killed her daughter lucy
Great to see the old Peter back. Shame it wasn't with the old Lauren, I guess it makes sense though. But again why put a whole summer of storyline into just the one episode?
@danielhead8123 yeah as I say it makes sense to bring Jacqueline Jossa back. Just in my head I see Thomas Law's Peter against Madeline Duncan's Lauren.
Has Thomas Law been in any movies? The only film I can think off he's been in, he played a young Gary King (A younger version of Simon Pegg's character) in The World's End
Thomas Law was the best Peter Beale , glad he’s reprise the role , Ben Hardy was good but after playing the role of Roger Taylor , I don’t think I could see him in anything else , especially not as Peter Beale
I thought all the actors who played Peter were a bit wooden, but I did enjoy Thomas Law the most. I had been hoping that one day he'd come back. If they can do it with Sam, they can do it with Peter. They didn't do it with Lauren though. Not sure why they got rid of the first actress in the first place.
Could never predict they'd bring Thomas back but I always thought it strange to axe Peter months before reintroducing his dad and his mother. RIP Dayle
It wasn’t known when Dayle was axed that the characters of Ian and Cindy would be coming back the following year, and he even if it was spoken about, they clearly didn’t want Dayle for the storyline so had Peter leave for a year and then boom! Thomas Law as Peter Beale
The most memorable Peter. Thomas Law grew up on the show. He had scenes with both actresses who played Lauren. While they’re on a recasting roll they should have just said “f**k it” and brought the old Lauren back. Jac Jossa can’t commit it’s obvious. She uses them.
@@mattb6704 agreed each new version became buffer and blonder but the original actor I’d definitely the best. Presumably he got his looks from the mothers side of the family!
Ian's a big person to get back with the ex wife who tried to have him killed and took his kids away from him for many years and then faked her death and didn't show up for the funeral of her two kids...
@@Guitar-qv6gu never said it didn't make senseI just think it's a stupid story-line, bringing back dead characters like Cindy, Kathy, when they can't even write their own decent original characters anymore.
We all no what's going to happen Cindy and Ian go back the square Cindy will cheat same old story lines with mystery man everyone thinks it's George then it's turn out to b Simon or David wicks that b worth watching ,
Supposedly yes she died giving birth to Cindy Jr but it turns out that she was on a witness protection program instead hence why they were found in France. Her ‘death’ was offscreen
I'm probably in a minority, but this is a parallel universe even though I grew up with Ian and Cindy in the heydey. Just when we're trying to get used to the arrival of George Knight and co, why the need for these people to return? Lauren is so wooden as with the original Peter. Leave them where they are!
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Peter's casting is like David Tennant returning as Doctor Who.
"I know these teeth."
Now this is the Peter Beale I grew up with.
I grew up watching him and the other actor that played Peter (Ben Hardy)
love how most of the comments aren't even acknowledging Cindys' return from the 'dead and are just raving about Peters' return instead 😂👍
Smart decision bring back thomas as peter
I agree, I think when they decided to get cindy back I reckon they were like we can’t just not have Peter not involved, obviously a lot of people didnt like what they did with the last Peter, Ben hardy is now a movie star, and I reckon them bringing Kim metcalf back as sam influenced to bring back Thomas as Peter
Yeah they should of kept Thomas in the first place
I never thought Ben Hardy suited the role. He’s obviously a talented actor, but he just didn’t fit the part of Peter. I’m delighted they have brought back Thomas!
Thomas was the Peter when Cindy die so that was very cereal of them
@@emilysmith3393 No, he wasn’t. Thomas was cast in 2006, 8-years after she was killed offscreen.
Not ashamed to admit, I still fancy Thomas Law even after all these years 😂😍
Thomas playing the OG Peter finally and so great to see Lauren and Louie back also huge fan of Lauren .
She is the worst actor I have ever seen
Cant believe thomas law was back in eastenders tonight along with lauren really enjoyed tonight's episode
I didn't even recognize him I thought it was a whole new actor😂😂
This is just epic icl
Oh damn, they actually brought Peter back on-screen! And he actually feels like his older characterization, and not a desperate Ian Beale clone! Yes! It probably helps that we get the return of one of his previous actors, Thomas Law! Let's hope they don't destroy his character again, like they did previously.
Lauren is back too, and whilst I'm not a huge fan of her, it's nice to see her visiting Peter. She actually seems really happy as well, which is a plus.
The real surprise for me was that Peter even wanted to visit his dad in the first place, especially since he hates him. And also kinda crazy that Lauren even allowed Ian and Cindy to look after Louie, considering what happened with Denny (though I blame Phil more).
What happen with Denny wasn’t actually Ian‘s fault like at all. It was Keanu and Phil’s recklessness that caused the boat crash, and even when that happened Ian went in and saved Sharon’s ungrateful ass son who literally put his son Bobby in the hospital fighting for his own life on the night of the Thames.
Tbh it was Denny’s own fault as much as anyone’s, sneaking onto the boat when he wasn’t supposed to be there, getting drunk and being a mouthy little prick
@@WilliamsVanGogh Yeah, I mostly blame Phil for what happened to Denny. Whilst Ian locking Denny in the boat didn't help either, that alone wouldn't have killed Denny (unless Ian intended to just leave him locked in there, which I doubt). Plus, he did try to rescue him as soon as the boat crashed.
However, Phil pushing Keanu and causing the boat to crash was absolutely life-threatening and would've risked hurting or killing someone, regardless of whether or not anyone was locked in. It's hard to blame Keanu as he was on defense the whole time, though one could argue he also drove Denny on to the boat.
The only reason Sharon forgave Phil was because he was honest about his role in Denny's death, whilst Ian lied about it. But what makes me lose more sympathy for Phil is that both he and Sharon proceeded to put all of the blame on Ian, even though it's still mostly Phil's fault and he's still walking around scot-free like the Karma Houdini he is. Yes, he tried to turn himself in, but as soon as Sharon and Ben bailed him out, he never tried to object to it and just continues moving along.
@@stemple11100 Denny was being a little shit, but he's also a kid. I'm not saying he should get a free pass just for being a child, but children do stupid things all the time. It doesn't help that he was also under the influence of alcohol.
If anything, I think it's mostly Phil's fault. Whether or not Denny was locked in the boat, Phil causing the boat to crash would've absolutely endangered someone.
Nobody knew Ian was responsible apart from Sharon who tried to poison him for it
That’s the real Peter Beale, not that annoying tall guy we’re used to seeing.
I feel like Dayle was good for that era, the Jon Sen era, but didn’t really fit in with Clenshaw’s plans and the direction he was taking the show so needed to go
What do you make of Ben Hardy’s Peter?
@@qasimhussain1678he was good but he's now doing bigger things coz hes a big Hollywood star
@@BobBarnes2005 nah he wasn't good. Not his fault really the Jon Sen era in general was poor. Deciding Peter should be the new Ian was a bizarre move
@@erosion271 The show turning Peter into another version of Ian was not only bizarre, it was a downright atrocious decision. It completely went against his character, and they turned him into a really bad comic relief.
So they did a "Sam Mitchell" on Peter Beale. Would have been even funnier had they brought back Lauren Number One.
Brilliant idea bringing Thomas Law back as Peter.
Thomas law is a Legend
Honestly I don't get why they'd want to go back to the square? Looks lovely there and a place they can finally relax
I personally wouldn’t leave 😂 but some people would if they’re home sick. Sounds like Cindy’s been looking over her shoulder for so long she couldn’t relax no matter where she went. Now that the henchwoman is dead she has the opportunity to reclaim her old life
Cindy wants to see her two daughters the Knight sisters
That was my thought too. Sunny France, beautiful house, relaxing swimming pool. Trade in all that for Walford??!!!! Do me a favour (as Kim would say).
@@winny8420Cindy thinks they're still in Marbella.
@@winny8420 she doesn’t know that they are in Walford.
I always knew Ian Beale would return to EastEnders. There's no way he would ever leave for good.
I don't think Adam Woodyatt had ever intended to leave EastEnders for good, just for a long extended break.
@@AndrewChapmanOh yes, but he was always implying he was gone for good, but I always expected him to return.
Today's Ender's is complete rubbish,
Why they had to kill Lucy Beale I could never get my head around, she’s was future
I hope Peter and ben can make amends when he arrives back to the square. I want to see them get along
Don’t think it’ll happen just given how bad the fallout was
OMG Cindy's back
Cindy getting Ian shot again.
Why would they want to return to Walford when they live a better life on a mansion?
I like that Ian and Cindy are back together they seem suited together this time, hope they don’t ruin it
She's still in love with George!
Yeah but I still want Lucy and Steven and Cindy ii and baby Beth and Denny and abi too 😊
@@westminsterwatcher5152For once, it’s not a Wicks bloke 😂😂
Maybe when they all return, George and Phil will be joining forces to flush ian down the bog again 😂
It's Eastenders .. of course they will.
Excited to have them return but i am interested in bobbys recation as hes obviously missed his father and brother i am hoping it will be a happy one but i dobut it I think it will be a awkward reuion with bobby angry at his dad and will be nervous around cindy beale as he killed her daughter lucy
Great to see the old Peter back. Shame it wasn't with the old Lauren, I guess it makes sense though.
But again why put a whole summer of storyline into just the one episode?
Jacqueline has lauren longer than the original actress and is defined in the role
@danielhead8123 yeah as I say it makes sense to bring Jacqueline Jossa back.
Just in my head I see Thomas Law's Peter against Madeline Duncan's Lauren.
@@quintuscrinis8032 Thomas Law worked with Jacqueline Jossa back in 2010 though
Its great in one episode we were able to catch up with what was happening with Ian and Cindy and their family good idea Chris Clenshaw
Has Thomas Law been in any movies? The only film I can think off he's been in, he played a young Gary King (A younger version of Simon Pegg's character) in The World's End
He’s been in a TV police detective show for three seasons
Since Ben Hardy's Peter Beale left in 2015, I can imagine him returning as Peter Beale
(It must be 8 years now)
Love how Louie squirts water at Ian
They should’ve never changed actors to play Peter, they should’ve kept Thomas right from the beginning
Thomas Law was the best Peter Beale , glad he’s reprise the role , Ben Hardy was good but after playing the role of Roger Taylor , I don’t think I could see him in anything else , especially not as Peter Beale
I thought all the actors who played Peter were a bit wooden, but I did enjoy Thomas Law the most. I had been hoping that one day he'd come back. If they can do it with Sam, they can do it with Peter. They didn't do it with Lauren though. Not sure why they got rid of the first actress in the first place.
Could never predict they'd bring Thomas back but I always thought it strange to axe Peter months before reintroducing his dad and his mother. RIP Dayle
It wasn’t known when Dayle was axed that the characters of Ian and Cindy would be coming back the following year, and he even if it was spoken about, they clearly didn’t want Dayle for the storyline so had Peter leave for a year and then boom! Thomas Law as Peter Beale
The most memorable Peter. Thomas Law grew up on the show. He had scenes with both actresses who played Lauren. While they’re on a recasting roll they should have just said “f**k it” and brought the old Lauren back. Jac Jossa can’t commit it’s obvious. She uses them.
Not to mention her weights been up and down more times than a tarts nickers. She’s unstable.
Whose child is Louie? (Obviously named after Ian’s Nan, Lou Beale.)
Bet eastenders wish they didn’t kill off Steven and Lucy now
Yep. EastEnders and their short sighted killing off of characters.
Louise isn't dead. Killing off Steven was stupid though.
You mean lucy not Louise
@@danielhead8123 Yea Lucy that’s the one thanks
@@lefez9015 I meant Lucy and yea it was really dumb of them
Feel like we all glossed over how orange they made Peter and Cindy to make them look tanned
All 543 versions of Peter have been very good looking and we are supposed to believe he is Ian’s son😂
Tom Law was always the best looking and the best actor out of them aswell.
@@mattb6704 agreed each new version became buffer and blonder but the original actor I’d definitely the best. Presumably he got his looks from the mothers side of the family!
Wow EastEnders has been amazing over the last year defintley has changed from where the soap was in 2021
Ian's a big person to get back with the ex wife who tried to have him killed and took his kids away from him for many years and then faked her death and didn't show up for the funeral of her two kids...
Now we need Pete Beale to return from the witness protection he and Rose Chapman were put in. Oh and bring back Simon and David Wicks too.
@@maggiep3263 Pete is dead.
@@Guitar-qv6gu Cindy, Kathy and Den were all dead too
@@maggiep3263 OBVIOUSLY NOT IF THEY BLOODY CAME BACK, YOU TOTAL PRAT 🙄
Yep the shows become beyond ridicolus at this point
Wait…Ian knew this whole time? 😱
Dude aged 30 years jheeze
going to feel sorry for Cindy Jr for believing her mum was dead all this time. Ridiculous storyline.
It was explained in the first episode.
@@Guitar-qv6gu never said it didn't make senseI just think it's a stupid story-line, bringing back dead characters like Cindy, Kathy, when they can't even write their own decent original characters anymore.
@@savvystarfire6667 You said it’s ridiculous actually.
THEY OBVIOUSLY DID NOT DIE PMSL
BOTH GAVE EXPLANATIONS IN THEIR FIRST EPISODES BACK 🙄
Also, it’s a soap opera, it’s supposed to be over-the-top for the heightened drama. That’s what soaps do.
Does Cindy know about her other two granddaughters Abi and Beth?
Where is bobby? He is a beale too right?
Now I am confused
They did the previous ’Peter’ actor dirtyyyyyyyy!
Perhaps If he could actually act he’d have kept the role.
is this on bbc Iplayer
Yes.
I have a bad feeling about this.
he looks completely different what the hell
Wow
Is Peter and cindy etc coming back
Yes
Who was the Best Peter??
Thomas Law or Ben Hardy?
Ben 😍😍😍
Neither, Dayle Hudson was the best.
Jk, I that's an extremely difficult choice, for me, I'd give the slightest edge to Thomas.
Ben Hardy was the Best But glad they Brought Thomas Law back he's allso good too Dylan wha ever his name is was the Worst actor to play him.
1st Kathy, now Cindy. Who else they gonna 'resurrect'
Don't forget Den even though they killed him off again less than 18 months later.
Who is Louie
Peter and Laurens son
How on earth did Ian find Cindy & Why on earth has he taken her back?
Good question! Is there an echo in here??
I'm asking the same question. This seems ridiculous, even for Eastenders.
Uh, why did Ian forgive Cindy fir having him shot?
It's a soap. Everyone forgives everyone for trying to have them killed.
It Pity that Steven beale not there
Couldn't they get Ben Hardy to reprise his role as Peter Beale?
He’s been in Hollywood blockbusters. He’d never return to a soap opera.
He’s in Hollywood sucking dick for movie roles since he can’t actually act for toffee. Brian Singer. Enough said.
@@30Something90sChild
A good person or a bad person, I've always imagine'd Ben Hardy coming back as Peter
(No matter what he'd do)
Haha so many peters. The last two i heard got better roles but i remember this peter way before the two.
Proud to be named Peter
We all no what's going to happen Cindy and Ian go back the square Cindy will cheat same old story lines with mystery man everyone thinks it's George then it's turn out to b Simon or David wicks that b worth watching ,
😂
So glad frankenpeter is gone 😂
Didn't Cindy die? I don't know what's going on.
Supposedly yes she died giving birth to Cindy Jr but it turns out that she was on a witness protection program instead hence why they were found in France. Her ‘death’ was offscreen
Obviously not lol
IKR? So was Kathy Beale until a few years ago lol 😁
@@savvystarfire6667 OBVIOUSLY NOT PMSL
LEARN WHAT DEAD MEANS.
I preferred Dayle Hudson Peter Beale
LMFAO he was the worst Actor to ever play him Ben Hardy was the Best id say Thomas Law is good too. Am guessing you perfer boardam then 😂😂😂😂😂
He was CRAP.
I'm probably in a minority, but this is a parallel universe even though I grew up with Ian and Cindy in the heydey. Just when we're trying to get used to the arrival of George Knight and co, why the need for these people to return? Lauren is so wooden as with the original Peter. Leave them where they are!
Why has Peter Beale gone all ghetto
Utterly ridiculous
Such a bad return, it really shows how crap today's Ender's is
Ian is looking good
No way dats Cindy
It is.
@@Guitar-qv6gu cindy beal who used live ian and gave brith to beth