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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.

Comedian and TV star Paul O’Grady has been laid to rest following a “moving” yet “jolly” service which included a eulogy from actor Julian Clary and a reading from Lord Michael Cashman. Paul, who rose to fame as Lily Savage before going on to host a string of television programmes, died “unexpectedly but peacefully” at his home on March 28 at the age of 67.

Beloved comedian and Drag Queen Paul O’Grady is set to be laid to rest today as his family, friends and fans gather to mourn and celebrate his life in Kent.The comedian tragically passed away at the age of 67 on 28 March 2023 from a sudden cardiac arrhythmia, which is an unexpected heart attack with no apparent cause. Paul’s funeral will take place on Thursday, 20 April and pay tribute to his work as a charity ambassador for Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.The service will see a number of dogs from the shelter form a Guard of Honour for the late comedian as a special nod to Paul’s work.

Paul O’Grady has been remembered as a “force for good” by his famous friends including Carol Vorderman, Julian Clary and Michael Cashman. Celebrities paid tribute to the drag queen turned TV and radio star during For The Love Of Paul O’Grady on ITV1 on Sunday evening, following his death last month at the age of 67.

Paul O’Grady has been remembered as a “force for good” by his famous friends including Carol Vorderman, Julian Clary and Michael Cashman. Celebrities paid tribute to the drag queen turned TV and radio star during For The Love Of Paul O’Grady on ITV1 on Sunday evening, following his death last month at the age of 67.

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WITH its gathering of faces old and new, Dot Branning’s EastEnders funeral was a seminal moment in soap history.  But for Jacqueline Jossa, the epic send-off was far more than just a goodbye.  The actress has now told for the first time how being back on the Square has lit a fire in her belly - and left her desperate to return to her role as Lauren Branning.  Jacqueline, 30, said: “When I went back recently I was nervous, but I was literally like, ‘I could stay here forever. I love it.

EASTENDERS are set to welcome a whole host of the show's legends for one last send-off to Dot Cotton, played by June Brown. In emotional scenes, characters from both Dot's past and present will come together to honour the late Albert Square mainstay as her funeral takes place. With Sonia (Natalie Cassidy) having received the devastating call to inform her of her grandmother's passing, she sets about creating the most impressive send-off she can for Dot.

Current and former EastEnders characters have turned out in force for Dot Cotton's funeral, with iconic characters making their return to Albert Square for the emotional scenes.The mass return to Walford includes Jacqueline Jossa, who has returned to the role of Lauren Branning for the first time since her departure in 2018. Alongside Lauren, another five characters are returning to say their goodbyes to the much-loved Dot.

EastEnders stars Letitia Dean, 54, and Gillian Taylforth, 67, both displayed their chic sense of style as they filmed Dot Cotton's funeral on Wednesday. The actresses, who play Sharon Watts and Kathy Beale respectively, were both dressed in sombre attire as they filmed Dot's final farewell, following the death of actress June Brown in April. Showing her recent makeover, Letitia cut a chic figure in a black wool coat with a fur-lined collar as she linked arms with Gillian for the scenes.

EastEnders actress Jacqueline Jossa has revealed details about her return to Albert Square.The star, 29, who played the role of Lauren Branning for eight years before leaving in 2018, is set to appear in scenes of Dot Branning's funeral. Actress June Brown portrayed the character of Dot for 35 years before she died in April of this year at the age of 95. Speaking about her return to Walford, Jacqueline said: "Coming back to EastEnders for Dot's funeral was a no-brainer, and it was a real honour to be invited back.

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 star Michelle Collins, 60, has tied the knot with her longterm partner Mike Davidson, 38. The former soap star, who is best known for playing Cindy Beale on the BBC One soap, got married Islington Town Hall on Wednesday in London, writes The Mirror.

EastEnders star Michelle Collins, 60, has married her toy-boy other half Mike Davidson, 38, as her former co-star Adam Woodyatt watched.The actress, who played Cindy Beale in the BBC soap, tied the knot with Mike, who is 22 years her junior, at Islington Town Hall on Wednesday (August 10).Among attendees was her soap ex Adam Woodyatt, who played the iconic role of Ian Beale in the soap.READ MORE: EastEnders' Maisie Smith parades curves in barely-there cut-out dress in sizzling picMichelle and her new husband both wore white for their special day, with the blonde beauty opting for a jumpsuit with an elegant train, and a flower crown instead of a veil.She also had a matching white jacket with pearls running from the cuffs up to the shoulders.Meanwhile, Mike wore a white jacket over a black V-neck t-shirt and smart black trousers.The happy couple was pictured exiting the London building as well-wishers showered them in confetti and filmed on their phones.Michelle and Mike could be seen enjoying a glass of fizz after making things official, before they shared a kiss in front of photographers.In classic wedding style, they left the venue in a white convertible which had its soft-top roof down.While Michelle and Mike were dressed the part, her former co-star Adam Woodyatt opted for a more casual approach in a striped shirt and blue trousers.Lord Michael Cashman, who played Colin Russell on EastEnders more than 35 years ago, was also there – although he is better known nowadays for his political career.The former Labour MEP was on the BBC soap for three years in the 1980s and his character was known for sharing the first gay kiss in a British soap.Meanwhile, Michelle and Adam's characters were married on EastEnders, although

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EastEnders star John Altman has said that the soap’s viewership is dwindling because it has run out of new stories to tell. The 69-year-old actor played villain Nick Cotton for two decades on and off between 1985 and 2015.He says that all the big storylines have been down and that back in the day there was a lot more of a shock factor.