Derek Branning: Last News

EastEnders fans have spotted a big clue that could mean the return of a major character who first appeared on the show 30 years ago. In a recent episode, Ravi invited his ex Priya - who he clearly still has feelings for - to dinner with her new love interest Martin at Walford East. As they chatted over their meal, Martin mentioned David Wicks, sparking speculation among fans.

EastEnders' Alice Branning actress Jasmyn Banks looks unrecognisable nine years since leaving Albert Square.Jasmyn portrayed the role of Alice Branning in the BBC One soap opera from 2012 until 2013 after training at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts.Nine years since exiting the soap, Jasmyn has almost 8,000 followers on Instagram and posts a vast selection of glamorous snaps where she looks worlds away from her old role.READ NEXT: Corrie's Dolly-Rose Campbell looks far cry from Gemma Winter in fresh-faced clipThe 32-year-old blonde beauty, who was in her twenties when she starred in the soap, channels a very retro and vintage vibe in her day-to-day life.Recent snaps from the summer see the actress glammed up and enjoying herself in various chic locations.With a selection of vintage-style dresses and elaborate sunglasses, Jasmyn always looks beautiful, fresh-faced and content.Instead of sporting mid-length brunette poker-straight hair with a full-fringe, Jasmyn now has darker brunette hair cut into a short bob and often styled in curls with a fringe.10 years ago she was cast as the young and preppy daughter of Derek Branning and was at the time working in a bar.It has been reported that she was even working her day job when she received news of her casting.As a long-standing fan of the soap, Jasmyn was "thrilled" to have been cast into the Branning family and made her first appearance in May 2012.She left the soap on Christmas Eve in December 2013 after being falsely charged for the murder of her lover - Michael Moon.Jasmyn then went on to perform and tour with One Man, Two Guvnors from 2014 until 2015.She has also popped up in the likes of Doctors, A Very English Scandal and Call The Midwife.For more of the

EastEnders star Jamie Foreman has spoken out about the gruelling schedule on set.He spoke about how stars have to work 18 hour shifts in the week as well as weekends. The 64-year-old played Derek Branning from 2011 to the following Christmas when he was eventually killed off with a heart attack.

EastEnders fans could be about to see Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) become landlord of the Queen Vic once again.With Danny Dyer preparing to bow out from the BBC soap as current landlord Mick Carter at the end of this year, it leaves the question of who will take over the Walford boozer.The Queen Victoria has been a landmark watering hole for the residents of Albert Square since 1985, and has withstood the many dramas of its owners from fights to fires, this public house has seen it all. Ian Beale is EastEnders' longest-main character, first appearing in the soap in 1985.

EastEnders star Jamie Foreman has revealed he nearly died after suffering "massive" heart attack several years ago - just like his character Derek Branning

Quiz and EastEnders fans were stunned as they spotted actress Jasmyn Banks on the show last night, who played Alice Branning.

Quiz viewers were surprised to spot Alice Branning from BBC soap EastEnders when they tuned into the new ITV drama on Monday night.

QUIZ fans were forced to do a double take as they spotted a much-loved EastEnders star in the midst of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire's biggest ever scandal. Eagle-eyed viewers spotted Albert Square actress Jasmyn Banks, who played Alice Branning, take a starring role as TV show worker Nicola Howson in ITV's latest prime time show.