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Old EastEnders characters return to remember Dot in tribute episode

Past-and-present Albert Square residents return to the show to pay their respects

Wales Online · Dec 12, 2022

EastEnders fans floored as Ian Beale makes brief appearance at Dot's funeral as return teased

The BBC One camera panned to a hidden Ian Beale in the trees by the church as EastEnders aired heartbreaking scenes with Dot Cotton was laid to rest in Walford

Daily Mirror · Dec 12, 2022

EastEnders’ Natalie Cassidy details Dot Cotton’s ‘gentle’ funeral episode: ‘It’s a proper send-off for her’

The actress, who plays Sonia Fowler on the BBC soap, described the upcoming poignant instalment as ‘gentle’

Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2022

EastEnders fans in tears as June Brown 'returns' as Dot Branning for final time

EastEnders fans were left in tears tonight as Dot Branning - played by the late June Brown - made her return to the BBC One soap for one final time ahead of the funeral scenes next week

Daily Mirror · Dec 8, 2022

EastEnders spoilers: First look at Dot Cotton’s heart-breaking funeral

The special episodes will pay tribute to actress June Brown, who passed away in April, after playing the much-loved character of Dot from 1985 to 2020

Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2022

EastEnders first look at Dot Cotton’s return to Walford for heartbreaking funeral

The Eastenders characters are pictured in mourning on Albert Square as they gather for Dot Cotton's funeral in Walford

Daily Mirror · Dec 2, 2022

EastEnders fans emotional as Walford discover Dot's death amid soap theme tune tribute

EastEnders's Sonia Fowler received a devastating phone call revealing Dot had died, and has now been tasked with planning her funeral

Daily Mirror · Dec 1, 2022

EastEnders residents in mourning after discovering Dot Cotton has died this week

In tomorrow's episode, Sonia Fowler receives a devastating phone call revealing Dot has died, and is tasked with planning her funeral

Daily Mirror · Nov 30, 2022

EastEnders' Dot Cotton returns to Walford for final time ahead of heartbreaking funeral

EastEnders spoilers confirm Dot Cotton, also known as Dot Branning, is brought home for the last time, as Walford residents say goodbye

Daily Mirror · Nov 29, 2022

EastEnders winter spoilers 2022: Mick Carter 'death plunge', big returns and Lola heartache

EastEnders could be setting the scene for a tragic end to 2022 judging by the rumours and spoilers, with death, returns and bombshells all tipped to take place

Daily Mirror · Nov 17, 2022