When most people think of Eastenders character Lauren Branning, the chances are the first star to spring to mind is Jacqueline Jossa, who played the troubled teen from 2010 onwards.
However, long before the actress took over the role, Lauren was actually portrayed by child star Madeline Duggan, who first arrived on our screens all the way back in 2006.
Holding the role for four years, Madeline was involved in a number of high profile storylines, from Lauren’s father Max having an extra-marital affair, through to to being at the centre of a dark grooming storyline herself.
Sadly, the role was eventually recast in order to allow a more mature actress take on a number of equally gritty storylines, something that Madeline admits she only “understands now” almost a decade later.
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