"it was revealed not to be the real Queen Vic pub but a set cut out. In 2010 in Miranda series 2 episode 3 ""Let's Do It"", Miranda plays the EastEnders Drumbeat over an episode of EastEnders. In 2011 at the start of the National Television Awards a mini episode of ""Doctor Who"" entitled ""Dermot and the Doctor"" sees Dot Branning (June Brown) implying The Doctor only has one set of clothes and he regularly visits Bridge Street Laundrette. In 2013 Mrs. Brown's Boys Series 3 Episode 5, Kathy answers the door and the EastEnders drum beat plays while she"
"June Brown June Muriel Brown, (born 16 February 1927) is an English actress, known for her role as Dot Cotton in the BBC soap opera ""EastEnders"" from 1985 onwards. In 2005, she won Best Actress at the Inside Soap Awards, and in the same year, also received the Lifetime Achievement award at the British Soap Awards. In 2009, she was nominated for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress, but lost out to Anna Maxwell Martin. She is only the second performer to receive a BAFTA nomination for their work in a soap opera (the first was Jean Alexander). She"
"contestants."" Her dancing partner was Vincent Simone, with whom she danced the tango. She was the oldest contestant in the show so far. In July 2012, Brown hosted a documentary for the BBC called ""Respect Your Elders"", which looked at society's treatment and attitudes towards the elderly. She takes part in interviews and chat shows, including ""The Graham Norton Show"" in 2013. Brown was recommended to producers for the role of Dot Cotton in ""EastEnders"" by one of its original cast members, Leslie Grantham, who played Den Watts. Brown has played the role since 1985, with a break between 1993"
"Polly Perkins Polly Perkins (born Gillian Nessie Arnold, 31 May 1943) is a British actress, singer and writer. Perkins rose to fame in the 1960s as a popstar, going on to regularly appear in theatre and cabaret throughout the UK. She is currently known for playing Rose Cotton, the half sister of Dot Branning (June Brown), in the BBC soap opera ""EastEnders"" between 2011-2012. Perkins was born Gillian Nessie Arnold to theatrical parents Dickie and Mitzi, who both had a successful career performing a cabaret/vaudeville act. Her step mother Dottie Arnold was also a successful variety performer. Perkins has two"
"early 1993. Brown returned to the role in April 1997, and on 28 April 2017, Dot overtook Pat Butcher (Pam St. Clement) as the second longest-serving character in ""EastEnders"", surpassed only by original character Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt). In a special episode entitled ""EastEnders: Dot's Story"" (2003) a young Dot was played by Tallulah Pitt-Brown in flashbacks. In April 2012, Brown took a six-month break from the show to write her memoirs. Dot temporarily departed on 18 May 2012. She returned on 14 January 2013. In February 2015, Dot began appearing less frequently due to Brown gradually losing her eyesight;"
"John Altman (actor) John Jeremy Clarkson Stewart (born 2 March 1952), known as John Altman, is an English actor and singer, perhaps best known for playing Nick Cotton in the popular BBC soap opera ""EastEnders"". He was among the show's original cast members appearing in the very first episode in February 1985 and appeared on the show on and off as a recurring character. His character was killed off in the 30th anniversary episode of the show which aired in February 2015. Altman has also appeared in several films, television series and stage productions. In 2010, he became the new"
"Molly Conlin Molly Conlin is an English child actress, best known for her role as Dotty Cotton in the BBC soap opera ""EastEnders"". Conlin was born in Canning Town, London where she lives with her mother and her brother, Jack. In 2008 Conlin signed up at the Sylvia Young agency, Marylebone. In Christmas 2008 Nick Cotton, played by John Altman, returned to ""EastEnders"". After spending time in Walsall, Nick would return with an eight-year-old daughter, Dotty. The part of Dotty was cast to Conlin, who was 7 at the time. Speaking of her casting, Conlin said, ""I'm really excited about"
"Molly Conlin Molly Conlin is an English child actress, best known for her role as Dotty Cotton in the BBC soap opera ""EastEnders"". Conlin was born in Canning Town, London where she lives with her mother and her brother, Jack. In 2008 Conlin signed up at the Sylvia Young agency, Marylebone. In Christmas 2008 Nick Cotton, played by John Altman, returned to ""EastEnders"". After spending time in Walsall, Nick would return with an eight-year-old daughter, Dotty. The part of Dotty was cast to Conlin, who was 7 at the time. Speaking of her casting, Conlin said, ""I'm really excited about"
"playing the lead role in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Open Air Theatre Regents Park. On 22 January 2014, it was announced that Bennett would join the cast of ""EastEnders"" as the long-lost grandson of long-serving character Dot Branning, played by veteran actress June Brown. ""EastEnders"" executive producer, Dominic Treadwell-Collins, questioned whether Charlie (named after his villainous grandfather Charlie Cotton) would be ""kind"" like his grandmother or ""evil"" like his infamous father Nick Cotton (John Altman). Bennett first appeared on 10 March 2014. In 2015 it was revealed that ""Eastenders"" bosses have written Bennett out the role of Charlie Cotton."
"about former co-stars. Subsequently, the death of Pete Beale in an off-screen car crash was announced in December 1993. Co-star June Brown (who plays Dot Cotton in the show) allegedly quit the show in protest following Dean's sacking in 1993, but returned in 1997. Brown and Dean attempted to set up a production company together, but it did not come to fruition. Since leaving ""EastEnders"", Dean's television credits have been few, although he has made guest appearances on Channel 4 sketch show ""Bo' Selecta!"", ""Banzai"" and ""Little Britain"". He appeared in the Five television show ""Harry and Cosh"" in 2002"
"in ""EastEnders"". To become the character of Dot Cotton, Brown is required to wear a wig to replicate Dot's 1950s ""Italian Boy"" hairstyle that has remained in a largely unchanged style since she first appeared in 1985. Originally, the hair sported by Dot actually belonged to the actress but from around 2007–2008, Brown started wearing a wig. Brown has stated that as soon as Dot's hairpiece is on, she becomes the character. The unchanged style of Dot was deemed so important by the programme makers, that when Brown requested to have dental work carried out to improve her prominent front"
"on popular culture; she has been spoofed, most notably by Alistair McGowan, and has been credited as inspiration for catwalk collections. Dot's backstory states that she was born in Walford, the main setting for ""EastEnders"", and was evacuated to Wales as a child during the Second World War. Her guardians, Gwen (Eve Myles; Gwenllian Davies) and Will (Dafydd Emyr), wished to adopt her, but Dot returned to Walford after Will's death and spent the remainder of her childhood helping her neglectful mother care for her younger half-siblings: Gerry, Tim and Rose (Polly Perkins). Aged 18, Dot married Charlie Cotton (Christopher"
"emotional goodbye, and Dot says she can visit at any time. In May 2012, Dot and her sister Rose (Polly Perkins) go to live with Dotty and Sandy. In January 2013, it is revealed that Dotty and Sandy are in Florida. In March 2014, Dot reveals Dotty and Sandy cannot attend Nick's funeral, because Dotty has a cold. Dot visits Dotty and Sandy at their new home near the Mumbles in Swansea in October 2017. On 2 October 2008 it was reported that Nick Cotton, played by John Altman would return to ""EastEnders"" in Christmas 2008. After spending time in"
"of our national epic drama and to build on the extraordinary achievements of Vanessa Whitburn who dedicated much of her career to this unique cultural institution."" In 2001, O'Connor was appointed as Series Story Producer at the BBC soap, ""EastEnders"" story-lining the award-winning Kat and Zoe Slater story, the domestic violence story featuring Little Mo, and Dot Cotton's marriage to Jim Branning. He left the show in 2005. He went on to both produce and direct the show. On 18 February 2016, it was announced that O'Connor would return to ""EastEnders"" after 11 years and take over from Dominic Treadwell-Collins"
"Marge Green Marge Green is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ""EastEnders"", played by Pat Coombs. from 9 May 1989 to 8 February 1990. Introduced in 1989, elderly Marge is scripted as comical and timid. The character was one of many to be axed in 1990 when Michael Ferguson took over the role as executive producer from her introducer Mike Gibbon. Marge is first seen in May 1989 as a friend of Dot Cotton (June Brown) and Ethel Skinner (Gretchen Franklin). Marge works at the Bed & Breakfast as a cleaner, first for (the unseen) Doris then for"
"big pink castle. With Nick in town, he doesn’t stand a chance."" John Altman was nominated for 'Villain of the Year' at ""The British Soap Awards 2015,"" but lost out to Hollyoaks star, Jeremy Sheffield. Nick Cotton Nick Cotton is a fictional character from the British soap opera ""EastEnders"" played by John Altman on a semi-regular basis from the soap's debut episode on 19 February 1985. The character made numerous brief or more protracted stints until his onscreen death in February 2015; his death written to coincide with the 30th anniversary of ""EastEnders"". Nick Cotton is notably responsible for the"
"Dot Cotton and Ethel Skinner (played by Gretchen Franklin), first shown on-screen in 1985 and ending with Ethel's death in 2000, though the characters shared a backstory set prior to 1985 and were scripted as neighbours who grew old together in East London, along with Lou Beale (Anna Wing). ""BBC News"" has described Dot and Ethel as an ""incomparable double-act [...] Occasionally spiky and often hilarious"". Dot and Ethel shared few similarities in personality. During an episode that aired in 2008, just under 8 years after Ethel died in the serial, Dot discussed the differences between them: ""Ethel was a"
"Declan Bennett Declan Bennett (born 20 March 1981) is an English singer-songwriter and actor. During his musical career from 2001 to 2006 he appeared under the name Sumladfromcov, now performing under his own name. As a teenager he was a member of pop/rock band Point Break, and he has performed lead roles in shows in London's West End, including the lead role, Guy, in the UK premier of Tony-winning Broadway musical ""Once"" at the Phoenix Theatre in London. In early 2014, Bennett joined ""EastEnders"" as Charlie Cotton, the secret grandson of long-serving character Dot Branning (June Brown) He was axed"
"Nick Cotton Nick Cotton is a fictional character from the British soap opera ""EastEnders"" played by John Altman on a semi-regular basis from the soap's debut episode on 19 February 1985. The character made numerous brief or more protracted stints until his onscreen death in February 2015; his death written to coincide with the 30th anniversary of ""EastEnders"". Nick Cotton is notably responsible for the death of Reg Cox (Johnnie Clayton), whose dead body is discovered in the very first scene of the programme in 1985. Nick's death was scripted as somewhat of a reenactment to Reg's death, as the"
"supported the wildlife charity for many years. In September 2010, John participated in the Bupa Great Yorkshire Run to raise funds for Alzheimer's Society, Bupa's nominated charity for the 2010 Bupa Great Run Series. Altman released his autobiography, ""In the Nick of Time"" which was published on 30 June 2016. John Altman (actor) John Jeremy Clarkson Stewart (born 2 March 1952), known as John Altman, is an English actor and singer, perhaps best known for playing Nick Cotton in the popular BBC soap opera ""EastEnders"". He was among the show's original cast members appearing in the very first episode in"
"I felt like they had completely changed my character."" The character departed on-screen in August 1993, when Dot moved away from the soap's setting to live with her son Nick and his family in Gravesend, Kent. In October 1996, newspapers reported that BBC bosses had approached Brown about reprising her role as Dot Cotton and, according to the ""Daily Mirror"", Brown had been in negotiations with ""EastEnders"" for several months prior. Brown is quoted by the paper as saying, ""I have always been reluctant to go back because I thought Dot's character was not being portrayed properly. I thought it"
"it."" Al Jenkins Dr Al Jenkins is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ""EastEnders"", played by Adam Croasdell. He first appeared on 1 May 2009. It was announced on 26 November 2009 that the character would leave the soap in early 2010. His final appearance was on 4 February 2010. Al grew up in Walford and knew Dot Cotton (June Brown) when he was a boy. Prior to moving back to Walford he lived in Ilfracombe, Devon but came to Walford to visit his mother who has arthritis and to take over the doctor's surgery from Dr. Poppy"
"Ann Mitchell Ann Mitchell (born 22 April 1939) is a British stage and television actress. She came to prominence in the 1980s when she starred as Dolly Rawlins in the crime series ""Widows"", and its sequels ""Widows 2"" and ""She's Out"", all written by Lynda La Plante. In 2011, she was cast as Cora Cross in the BBC soap opera ""EastEnders"", the mother of Tanya Branning and Rainie Cross. Mitchell has appeared in many roles in film, theatre and television and has played a significant number of major roles such as Mrs. Warren in ""Mrs. Warren's Profession"" and her Laurence"
"Tracy Ann Oberman Tracy-Ann Oberman (born Tracy Anne Oberman; 25 August 1966) is an English television, theatre and radio actress. She is best known for her role as Chrissie Watts in BBC soap opera ""EastEnders"" from 2004 to 2005. Also a writer, Oberman has contributed to a number of radio sketch shows and in 2008 co-authored with Diane Samuels the play ""Three Sisters on Hope Street"". In 2010 she wrote and starred alongside Catherine Tate in her BBC Radio 4 play ""Bette and Joan and Baby Jane"" and in 2012 wrote the BBC Radio 4 play ""Rock and Doris and"
"2013. In May 2015, Brown revealed that her eyesight is failing due to macular degeneration but claims she cannot afford to retire, adding that she has prayed that her eyesight will return. Later, in 2016, a storyline for Dot where her eyesight was deteriorating was introduced. On 30 January 2016, it was reported that Brown had signed a £300,000 contract to stay on ""EastEnders"" until she is 90 years old in 2017. Brown renewed her contract in April 2018 to stay in ""EastEnders"" until 2019. Brown has also been active in British theatre. In 1959, she played the role of"
"Pam St Clement Pam St Clement (born Pamela Ann Clements; 11 May 1942) is an English actress, best known for playing Pat Butcher in the BBC One soap opera ""EastEnders"" regularly from June 1986 until January 2012, with a guest appearance in May 2016, therefore becoming one of the programme's longest-serving cast members. Born Pamela Ann Clements, her parents, Ann Tribe and Reginald Clements, married in 1940. Shortly after St Clement's birth in 1942, her mother died of tuberculosis, and she was put into foster care when her father remarried. St Clement subsequently grew up in various different foster homes"
"Jenna Russell Jenna Johan Russell (born 5 October 1967) is an English actress and singer. She has appeared on the stage in London in both musicals and dramas, as well as appearing with the Royal Shakespeare Company. She performed the role of Dot in ""Sunday in the Park with George"" in the West End and on Broadway, receiving the Tony Award nomination and the 2006 Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role. She has also appeared in several television series, including ""Born and Bred"" and ""Eastenders"". Russell was born in London, grew up in Dundee, and"
"couldn't change their minds. In the past I have talked things through and I was listened to"". The episode Dot is told about Charlie’s death, written by Linda Dearsley, aired on 11 July 1991, and was dominated by Dot's reaction to Charlie's death and her trip to identify his body. It is selected by writer Colin Brake as one of 1991's episodes of the year. The character appears one last time, brought back as an apparition/ghost, in a dream sequence experienced by Nick in 2000. The episode is entitled ""EastEnders: The Return of Nick Cotton"". Christopher Hancock, the actor who"
"Al Jenkins Dr Al Jenkins is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ""EastEnders"", played by Adam Croasdell. He first appeared on 1 May 2009. It was announced on 26 November 2009 that the character would leave the soap in early 2010. His final appearance was on 4 February 2010. Al grew up in Walford and knew Dot Cotton (June Brown) when he was a boy. Prior to moving back to Walford he lived in Ilfracombe, Devon but came to Walford to visit his mother who has arthritis and to take over the doctor's surgery from Dr. Poppy Merritt"
"played Ethel. She added, ""I do miss Ethel, it was great with Dot and Ethel. They did try and stop us working together at one time, but the producer changed and it all went back to where it started."" Throughout her time in ""EastEnders"", many of Dot's scenes have been set in Walford's launderette, where the character has worked as an assistant for almost the entire duration of her time in ""EastEnders"". Here, Dot was frequently featured with another long-running protagonist, fellow launderette colleague, Pauline Fowler, played by Wendy Richard from 1985–2006. Author Christine Geraghty has discussed the working environment"
"a frying pan. The police then arrive to put Abi into temporary care. Cora and her casting were announced on 21 March 2011. It was announced that award-winning actress, Ann Mitchell would be playing the role. Mitchell said of her casting ""As a lifelong fan of ""EastEnders"", I am thrilled to join the cast. I am a great fan of June Brown's [who plays Dot Branning] and am looking forward to sharing some scenes with her."" Executive producer Bryan Kirkwood opined: ""I'm very excited to have the much-loved Ann Mitchell joining us. Cora Cross is a formidable woman, cut from"
"Senegal to help highlight one of the organisation's aid projects — designed to bring running water to drought hit areas. Letitia Dean Letitia Jane Dean (born 14 November 1967) is an English actress and singer. She is best known for her portrayal of Sharon Watts in the BBC soap opera, ""EastEnders"". An original cast member from 1985 to 1995, she reprised the role from 2001 to 2006, and again from 2012 onwards. Her other television roles include ""Grange Hill"" (1983–84), ""Brookside"" (1984), ""The Hello Girls"" (1996–98), and ""Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married"" (1999–2000). In 2007, she participated in the fifth"
"Matilda Ziegler Matilda Ziegler (born 23 July 1964) is an English television, stage and film actress best known for her roles as Pearl Pratt in ""Lark Rise to Candleford"", Irma Gobb in ""Mr. Bean"" (Mr. Bean's girlfriend), and as Donna Ludlow in the long-running BBC1 serial ""EastEnders"", and Ruth in the BBC Three sitcom ""Swiss Toni"". Ziegler's first screen role remains her best known. In her early twenties, during 1987–89, she appeared on ""EastEnders"", playing the scheming Donna Ludlow, the illegitimate daughter of series regular Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth). After trying to reunite with her mother and being immediately rejected"