Who is returning to EastEnders for Dot Cotton's funeral and when will episode air?
dailystar.co.ukBBC One soap EastEnders is set to pay tribute to one of its most iconic cast members, June Brown OBE, in a one-off special episode for the funeral of Dot Cotton.Dot, who became Dot Branning after marrying Jim on Valentines Day 2002, will pass away off screen in upcoming scenes, with Albert Square gathering to say a final goodbye to the soap legend.The character was one of the soaps most well-loved stars, with memorable storylines including a monologue which saw Dot reminisce on years of loss and grief into a tape recorder as a message to her ailing husband Jim.June had played the iconic character since 1985 - making her the show's longest-serving cast member.
The BBC confirmed in August 2022, three months after June's death, that EastEnders would pay tribute to the actress in a one-off episode where familiar faces would return to the Square to wave goodbye to Dot.
But which cast members will return to EastEnders and when will the episode air? Here's everything you need to know: EastEnders has announced that six cast members will return to Albert Square to wave goodbye to Dot.Jacqueline Jossa, who played Lauren Branning on the show, will return to Walford to say her final farewell to her beloved step-grandmother.It has been teased that Lauren will be keen to get to know a handsome resident whilst she spends time back in Albert Square, with the love interest yet to be revealed by producers.Confirming her return, Jacqueline said: "Coming back to EastEnders for Dot's funeral was a no-brainer, and it was a real honour to be invited back.
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