EASTENDERS

■ JOINING THE DOTTY

The dynamic between Dotty and Vinny (pictured) is hard to fathom. Was it his skills as a DJ that first attracted her (doubtful; donning headphones as a choker doth not a great DJ make)? And whatattracted him to her? Certainly not her dress sense – does she blindfold herself before hitting the wardrobe rack, or raid the market’s bins at closing time?

Despite this, she’s reeling in the boys at the moment and Bobby decides to ask her on a date. That’ll be a tough one: a convicted killer, newly released from prison – what a catch! If this were Whitney, she’d be halfway up the aisle before realising her mistake (actually, probably noteven then), but maybe Dotty has more sense. One can but hope.

Speaking of Whitney, she is understandably furious when Michaela admits she knew about Tony and now blames herself for Leo’s death (I’m sticking with Miss Dean. In the kitchen. With the dagger). Doubtless this will be an opportunity for another of those lingering camera shots on Whitney’s face as she ponders, ‘Oh dear, now I’m not sure what to think.’ The show loves these shots: almost as much as it likes the ones of Mick’s ‘I have no idea what is going on but I’m going to keep this frozen frown on anyway.’

Still struggling with her demons, Linda has a favour to ask of Phil. I think we can safely say it’s not a request for hairdressing tips.