Martha Cope: Last News

As Emmerdale welcomes another newcomer to our screens as part of an exciting new storyline involving characters Gail Loman and Ryan Stocks, fans at home have been struck with a wave of deja vu, as they recognised the actress Martha Cope from her other soap roles! Martha’s mysterious character Sophie, made her first appearance in the soap on Thursday’s visit to the Dales, when she sought out Gail to update her on the condition of someone named Oscar. As the episode progressed, it was soon revealed that Oscar was actually Gail’s teenage son and had been adopted by Sophie when he was just one week old - in a tragic soapland twist however, it was also revealed that he was battling an illness that would require a bone marrow transplant in order to survive.

EastEnders fans will witness the arrival of Dotty Cotton's mother Sandy in upcoming scenes. Teenager tearaway Dotty (Milly Zero) is gobsmacked when her mum drops by Albert Square unannounced and causes chaos in the process.

EastEnders' new arrival is making a surprise return to the hit soap and is sure to add to the drama on Albert Square.Actress Martha Cope will be joining the Walford cast as Sandy Gibson, the troubled mother of Dotty Cotton.Cope, who has featured in TV dramas like Doctors and Holby City will make her debut in the Square in episodes set to air in autumn on the BBC.Sandy's surprise arrival will cause friction with her estranged daughter who is played by Milly Zero.She had a short-lived relationship with the infamous Nick Cotton (John Altman) due to past alcohol problems and fell pregnant with Dotty.She Eventually told Nick about their daughter while he was behind bars and he took over custody when he was released.He lied to Dotty and told her