 Emphasis was placed on the obvious differences between the two friends, as well as Trevor's tendency to idolise Paul and fail at every task he was given.Paul would despair over Trevor's ineptitude, but although Trevor was more of a liability than a labourer, Paul remained his loyal defender and persisted in helping him out and taking responsibility for his errors.1989's changes were a brave experiment and while some found this period of "EastEnders" entertaining, many other viewers felt that the comedy stretched the programme's credibility somewhat.