Sandy Gibson: Last News

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 newbie Martha Cope looked ready and raring to go as she arrived on set to play Dotty Cotton's mum Sandy Gibson. Last month it was revealed that the actress will join the BBC soap this Autumn.

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