Characters that worked and didn't work...

Bradley could have worked as a regular instead of a recurring guest, but they went down the Paedo route with him (which made for interesting viewing).

Sam didn't stay that long, but he was worthwile. He was a much needed cog in the Pete//Eileen/Trish/Mike story.

Brendan was going around in Circles.

Marc #1 was a little Wooden, but he seemed to get attention from the female fans.

The rest of the Boulters could have worked if given decent stories and had stuff go right for them occaisionally.

Lucy had ran her course.

Olly became pointless after a while.

Benji #2 was a BORE.

Mel was a decent character, They should really tie up the running away by the end of the show.

Max was forever off-screen. and when he did show up, the stuff with him, Carrie and the kids was Tedious.

Sadie got a poor exit.

Dave and Jake were great but the stories they got towards the end didn't do them justice.