EASTENDERS fans have complained to the BBC over the baby Annie storyline – saying it fails to show the truth about social work.
Linda Carter – played by actress Kellie Bright on the BBC One soap – was left heartbroken when her baby daughter Annie was taken away from her after Janine Butcher's scheming.
A jealous Janine continued to ruin Linda's life after social services is called and they empty bottles of alcohol that were planted where Linda is staying with Annie.
But viewers were left disappointed with the "inaccurate portrayal
of social work procedures".
The TV watchdog has confirmed that they received 193 official complaints from upset viewers.
Viewers watched as Janine blackmailed Jada into her schemes as her feud with Linda continued and reached a new low.
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In court, Linda makes an emotional speech about living with the shame of drink driving with Annie in the back and causing an accident.
The judge then sentenced her to a 5 year ban from driving, 200 hours of community service and a £1000 fine in court costs.
Linda rushed over to be told they have received a report that Annie might be in danger after finding a bruise and empty bottles of alcohol to suggest she is drinking again.
Linda protested: "It's not mine. I swear I swear it's not mine. You know how well I've been doing" – but social services insisted in taking Annie to the hospital to get checked out.
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Fans were left sobbing as a devastated Linda chased Annie in the car down the street.
One said: "That is beyond evil. Imagine 2 mothers scheming to take another baby away from their mother."
Another wrote: "My Heart is breaking for Linda."
A third penned: "My goodness I hope Janine gets what's coming to her!"
Mick has assured Linda through her ordeal that he still cares about her and will help her fight to get Annie back.
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