Did anyone watched Eastenders last night and thought Peggy was way out of order?! I thought she was disgusting calling Billy & Honey's new baby a 'retard'!
it is in her character to behave like that, remember how she reacted to marks aids story. i heard that she gets better though once she holds the baby. i also heard that barbara windsor hates playing peggy that way so its definately all the script and not the actor.
I didn't take offence, I think they are writing this from an older persons point of view. Back in the day, Downs was considered to be an embaressment etc and was very misunderstood. I think they will write her to come around but when you're older it's harder to change your views!
Can understand your point though
I think they have done the right thing. Peggy is an old school style character who would struggle to understadn Downs straight away - she would have grown up in a world where Downs was considered an embaressment. Thankfully, Eastenders are covering all reactions... Well Done EE!