Id put that question at the start when you are talking about them. Its a good question but i think you should expand it slightly. Perhaps 'From when you first started acting in Eastenders, whats been your favourite storyline?' or 'Since Eastenders first appeared on our screens, whats been your all time favourite storyline?' etc {thumb2}

Thanks for the tip about adding a question!

I know what question i would like to ask all the actors/actresses - it's:

[b]As (so and so) what has been your favourite storyline?[/b]

Do you think that is a good one?

Also, where abouts in my letters do you think would be a good place to put it - they're all set out in a similar way.

Hiya guys,

This was the final letter i wrote last night to Ben Richards who plays my favourite character in The Bill:

[b]Dear Ben,

Hello, my name is Claire. I am an avid fan of you from Manchester!

I think your acting is absolutely fantastic - you have great potential, and i love the way that you show many different sides to a character.

The thing i love about Nate is that he is smart, easy going and fun-loving. Nate is an all round good guy - however he does have an inability to stick to things - be it a hobby, a station or a girlfriend!

My most favourite The Bill storyline that you have been one of the main characters in deffinately has to be the most recent six part storyline at Deansgate Comprehensive. I liked the way that Nate went into it like a fish out of water - until Smithy got stabbed - then Nate was more determined than ever to succeed in his new role at the school. I really like the way that as the storyline went on, Nate grew close to a few of the children - and even one of the teachers (namely Jimmy Ryan and Becky James!) You could tell that Nate really cared for their welfare, and wanted to help them!

The ending of the Deansgate storyline bought a few tears to my eyes. Mainly because i was glad that it was a happy ending! Jimmy made up with Nate, after hating up for tearing his family apart, and Nate and Becky shared a special moment together. Haha, it made me laugh when Nate told Becky he'd bought her something and it was one of the posters from the school with the word 'loser' written on it!

All in all - i think that you are a great addition to the show - i hope we see plenty more from you!

In the future - i would possibly like to see Nate settle down with someone in a serious relationship, rather than just the little flings! Haha - i also hope that Nate can have the abbility to stick with Sun Hill - he's just what they need! I would also like to see him lead another storyline!

I would be very greatful if you could send me your autograph please (if possible personalised to me, but if not i'll still be very happy!) I have enclosed a self addressed stamped envelope, so that the autograph can be sent back to me. I really appreciate it alot, so thankyou!

Claire
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I don't know if it's been mentioned already but I usually ask at least one question in my letter--when/if they respond, maybe I'll get a note answering my questions. :D

BossC

I introduce myself, tell them what show/movie I like them in and tell them my favorite episode in the show. Then I politely ask them for there autograph.

[color=#000000]You have some very nice letters! :D I hope you get replies!

All of them sound perfect, and you're very nice at writing.

Good luck with collecting! I hope to see you around the forums more! :)

-Kelsey :mrgreen: [/color]

LOL! Yeah, i'm on DigitalSpy - Nicky_Byrne_Fan is my name on there! :mrgreen:

Well, i've written my third and final letter for the night. It's for Barbara Windsor, and is below:

[b]Dear Barbara,

Hello, my name is Claire. I am an avid fan of yours from Manchester!

Ever since i first saw you in EastEnders, i knew that you were going to be around for ages - due to the quality of your acting - and i have not been disappointed!

My most favourite EastEnders storyline that you have been one of the main characters in deffinately has to be the manipulation one with Archie. Peggy finally thought after all of the men in her past, that she had found THE one for her - however in classic EastEnders style, her whole world seemed to come crashing down around her - on her wedding day of all days, when she finally saw Archie's true colours. I think the viewers, and many characters in the square (Pat and Val) could see that Archie was a dodgy guy - they warned Peggy, but she refused to see it. I felt sorry for Peggy - because well, your wedding day is meant to be one of the most happiest days of your life.

However, i Peggy also made me feel angry when she decided that she wanted Phil to kill Archie. Peggy asked Phil to do this without thinking about how Ronnie would feel, how Ben would feel finding out that his dad is a murderer, and she also called Billy a coward (well why wasn't she going to kill Archie herself). However, in her justification i think that she felt very humiliated and annoyed at the fact that she let Archie control her for many months. I think that really Peggy wants to be in control, and the fact that someone else was manipulating and controlling her, made her feel upset. It shows how hurt she was.

You're acting was fantastic in this storyline, and long may it continue!

In the future - i would like to see Peggy get back to being the Peggy that we all know and love! I think that the return of Sam Mitchell will be the start of this, as i have a feeling her and Peggy will be excellent together.

I would be very greatful if you could send me your autograph please (If possible personalised to me, but if not i'll still be very happy!) I have enclosed a self addressed envelope, so that the autograph can be sent back to me. I really appreciate it alot, so thankyou!

Claire
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Going to buy some stamps tomorrow, and post of my first three to Larry, Ashley and Barbara! :mrgreen:

Thats great too!

I also noticed you on digitalspy too lol. my name on there is EastendersFan_x

PS Ive also moved this topic to 'Collecting help'
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LOL! All credit to you then - hehe, it certainly is a great one!

Todd has a cast card now i think, as i have seen that someone got it this morning! :mrgreen:

I've written this for him, can't really say alot as he's not been there that long, but this is what i put:

[b]Dear Ashley,

Hello, my name is Claire. I am am from Manchester!

I think your acting so far in EastEnders has been really good.

The thing i love about Todd is the way that he is being very patient, and trying very hard with Whitney - after the difficult few months she has had, i think that Todd is exactly the kind of person she needs. Most boys would have left Whitney by now - so i think that Todd is a great role model!

Since Todd has arrived on the square - we've seen that he has a confident side, but also an uncomfortable side. He's uncomfortable around Whitney - i think the reason for this is because he's trying too hard to get into her goodbooks. He seems to be uncomfortable around Ricky at times, probably because he sees Ricky as being Whitney's guardian figure, so he doesn't want to upset him. He also appears uncomfortable around Darren, which i think is because even though Darren is his boss, he can't be too pally with him - also Darren likes playing the boss too much.

You are a great addition to the show, and i hope that it is going to be long-term.

In the future - i would like to see Todd and Whitney patch things up with each other, especially after the events with the condom! I think that they would make a fantastic couple. I would also maybe like to see Whitney open up to Todd and tell him about what happened with Tony - just to see how Todd would react to it (i'm pretty sure he'd want to do all he can to help her trust men again!)

I would be very greatful if you could send me your autograph please (if possible personalised to me, but if not i'll still be very happy!) I have enclosed a self addressed envelope, so that the autograph can be sent back to me. I really appreciate it alot, so thankyou!

Claire
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Lol i see you used my paragraph at the end - its a good one {thumb2}

I tend to write to actors from EE as soon as they arrive {thumb2}