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A SENSATIONAL line-up of ex-stars will reunite for the funeral of EastEnders favourite Dot Cotton. Lofty Holloway, Mary “The Punk”, Disa O’Brien and gay couple Colin and Barry will all bid farewell to her following the death of veteran actress June Brown in April aged 95. A TV insider said: “All the characters returning are ones who Dot had a close relationship with.

EastEnders stars will return to pay their respects at the funeral of Albert Square icon Dot Cotton this winter.BBC soap bosses have revealed that Old friends including Colin Russell (Lord Michael Cashman CBE), Barry Clark (Gary Hailes) George 'Lofty' Holloway (Tom Watt), Mary ‘'the punk' Smith (Linda Davidson) and Disa O’Brien (Jan Graveson) will join Dot’s step-granddaughter Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) to say goodbye.The returning cast are currently filming the funeral scenes, due to air later this year.READ NEXT: EastEnders Dot Cotton star June Brown's family life - tragic losses to six childrenThe stars will also be paying their respects to their late co-star June Brown, who died earlier this year at the age of 95 years old.Speaking about her return to the square, Lauren Branning star Jacqueline Jossa said: "Coming back to EastEnders for Dot's funeral was a no-brainer, and it was a real honour to be invited back. "I had a lot of fun but, of course, it was bittersweet.

EastEnders has confirmed that six characters will be returning for Dot Cotton's emotional funeral after actress June Brown passed away aged 95 in April. Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa), George "Lofty" Holloway (Tom Watt), Colin Russell (Lord Michael Cashman CBE), Barry Clark (Gary Hailes), Mary "the punk" Smith (Linda Davidson) and Disa O’Brien (Jan Graveson) will join together to say goodbye to Dot. The returning cast are currently filming scenes for the emotional funeral, where they share their cherished memories of Dot, and will also bring viewers up to date with their lives.

Jacqueline Jossa looked incredible as she paraded her jaw-dropping figure in a snap posted on her Instagram on Sunday (October 9). The former EastEnders actress, 29, showcased her sizzling curves as she lounged by the pool wearing a black and white bikini.

Jacqueline Jossa's fans are loving a recent snap she shared on her Instagram page.The EastEnders star, 29, posted a stunning photo of her sporting a white and black bikini while wearing black sunglasses. Jacqueline looked relaxed as she smiled to the camera and showcased her perfectly-done blue nails. Taking to the comment section, many of her 3.5 million followers couldn't help but comment about how great she looked.

Former EastEndersstar Jacqueline Jossa is hoping her return to Albert Square in a few weeks could kick start her working life again. Jac, who played Lauren Branning from 2010 to 2018, is reprising her role for the funeral of Lauren’s step-grandmother, Dot Branning (played by the late June Brown). And, according to a source who spoke exclusively to OK! this week, Jac, 29, is "thrilled" to get back to Walford.

WALFORD residents will be paying their respects to Dot Cotton as news of her off-screen death will get to the Square. Some EastEnders are convinced Lauren Branning could come back with her father Max in tow.

EastEnders legend Dot Cotton will receive an emotional on-screen send-off after the actress who played her for more than 35 years died at the age of 95 earlier this year. A special edition of the BBC soap is being filmed featuring a horse-drawn carriage with white flowers spelling out the word "Dot".

EastEnders has started filming a special funeral episode for Dot Cotton after actress June Brown passed away aged 95 in April. New filming pictures give viewers a first look at the emotional scenes, which are set to air in the upcoming weeks, and see a horse-drawn carriage with white flowers spelling out "Dot".

WALFORD residents will be paying their respects to Albert Square legend Dot Cotton in scenes due to air this winter. Filming of the EastEnders tribute began last week as revealed by recent shots and soap bosses are aiming big.

Jacqueline Jossa has returned to EastEnders as the cast and crew start filming the funeral of Dot Cotton following the death of June Brown in April, who played the character for 35 years.

Jaqueline Jossa has made areturn to EastEnders to film scenes for Dot Branning’s funeral.The Lauren Branning actress was back at the soap’s studios last week for filming Dot's send-off after last appearing on the soap four years ago.Her comeback came as part of a special tribute episode to late Dot actress June Brown, who played the character for 35 years.A source told The Sun: “Bosses got in touch with Jac about returning for Dot’s special episode and she was more than happy to come back.She was back last week filming her little guest stint.”READ MORE: Jacqueline Jossa heads to gym in sports car as Dan travels in his own £80k motorA horse-drawn hearse containing Dot’s name in a floral tribute has also been spotted being taken into the Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. Jacqueline spent eight years on the soap as Lauren Branning, before later winning I'm A Celeb in 2019.Lauren left Albert Square in February 2018 after her sister Abi died.

SOAP bosses are aiming high for a special tribute to Dot Cotton, months after Walford legend June Brown passed away. Speaking to The Sun, a source claimed EastEnders viewers can expect some iconic characters to make their way back to Albert Square.

EastEnders bosses shelved their plans for their controversial storyline that would have seen Dot Cotton's association with Walford come to an end. June Brown, who played Dot for more than 30 years, died at the age of 95 back in April.The actress played Dot from 1985 - the year the soap started - all the way to 2020, but now her on-screen granddaughter Dotty is the only person left from her family tree remaining on Albert Square.

EASTENDERS is set to air a huge mother and daughter betrayal, as Scarlett contemplates exposing evil Janine Butcher's framing plots and lies. Only 10-year-old Scarlett knows exactly what her mother has done to ruin love rival Linda Carter's life, by framing her for causing a horror car crash and having her child taken away in recent EastEnders scenes. While left alone with Linda, guilt plagues the youngster, causing her to open up about her mothers potential involvement in the fateful car accident.

EastEnders fans were left emotional on tonight’s episode of the BBC soap as they prepare to welcome June Brown’s character Dot Cotton back onto screens.Dot’s granddaughter Dotty was seen looking for a new place to live after Kathy falsely accused her of making a mess in her house.She was seen asking Sonia Fowler if she could move in with her after she contemplates calling her grandma to ask about a house she owns.READ MORE: EastEnders Ian Beale legend Adam Woodyatt lands new job with mega salaryThat’s when fans began predicting show bosses will bring Dot back onto the show for her funeral after actress June Brown passed away in AprilOne fans said: “How's Dotty gonna ring Dot and when will the Square find out what's happened to her...”“Looks like dotty’s storyline is build up for dot’s passing,” added a second.A third penned: “I feel sorry for dotty.”EastEnders bosses have announced plans to pay tribute to the late June Brown in an upcoming storyline.Fans can expect "an emotional goodbye" to June's iconic soap character, when news reaches Albert Square that Dot Branning has sadly passed away.Dot has been living in Ireland since early 2020, but in scenes airing this winter, her funeral will take place in Walford as per her final wishes.Friends and family of Dot will gather to say their goodbyes at the service, which has been described as "the send-off she so very well deserves".In real life, June Brown passed away in April 2022 at the age of 95.

Adam Woodyatt has hinted he may not return to EastEnders. The actor, 54, left the BBC show last year to appear in a stage play and star in I’m A Celebrity.

EastEnders will return to BBC One after days of suspended programming in the wake of the Queen’s death.The broadcaster will continue to air rolling news coverage on Monday with a BBC News special filling regular TV slots alongside HM The King: Westminster Tributes and Scotland: A Service For HM The Queen. However, fan-favourite soap EastEnders will return to BBC One at 8.30pm, having been moved from its usual channel on Friday alongside Homes Under The Hammer and Bargain Hunt which aired on BBC Two.The highly-anticipated episode will see Alfie Moon, played by Shane Richie, return to Walford on the wedding day of Kat Slater and Phil Mitchell, played by Jessie Wallace and Steve McFadden.

KATE Beckinsale looked in incredible shape in a pink bikini as she straddled an inflatable swan in her pool. Her beloved pet cat Clive had a matching swan to himself as he floated around the pool while wearing denim bottoms.

EASTENDERS will bid an emotional farewell to the iconic Dot Branning when residents of Albert Square find out she has passed away. In a special episode airing this winter, her family and friends will come together for her funeral to say goodbye to their beloved Dot. Dot's character was living in Ireland, but as per her wishes, her funeral will be held in Walford, the place she always called home.

The residents of Albert Square will say their final farewells to Dot Cotton in a special episode honouring the death of EastEnders stalwart June Brown, the BBC have said. Brown became a cultural fixture for her long-running turn as the inimitable Dot Branning – best known as Dot Cotton, the character’s previous married name – providing Walford with one of its best-loved and most memorable figures.The actress, who played the chain-smoking hypochondriac Dot for more than 30 years, died at her home on April 3 aged 95.