{"id":23654,"date":"2022-10-12T17:34:03","date_gmt":"2022-10-12T15:34:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1720660"},"modified":"2022-10-12T17:48:50","modified_gmt":"2022-10-12T15:48:50","slug":"when-is-jacqueline-jossa-returning-to-eastenders-as-lauren-branning","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/when-is-jacqueline-jossa-returning-to-eastenders-as-lauren-branning\/","title":{"rendered":"When is Jacqueline Jossa returning to EastEnders as Lauren Branning?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Laura Denby\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 12 October 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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EastEnders has confirmed that Jacqueline Jossa has reprised her role as Lauren Branning<\/a> to mark the funeral of her step-grandmother Dot, who will pass away off screen following the sad death of star June Brown<\/a> earlier this year.<\/p>\n

Jossa will be back alongside five other familiar faces<\/a> to pay tribute to Dot, as well as their beloved co-star Brown.<\/p>\n

But when can we expect to see Lauren return, and what has she been up to in her time away from Walford? Read on for all you need to know about the character\u2019s upcoming stint.<\/p>\n

When is Lauren Branning returning to EastEnders?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Lauren will be back in Walford soon.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Jossa is currently filming scenes for the soap as part of EastEnders<\/a>\u2018 farewell to Dot. So, although the airdate hasn\u2019t been confirmed just yet, it seems fans should expect to see Lauren within a matter of weeks. We\u2019ll also update this page when we know more, so be sure to check back here for news!<\/p>\n

Lauren\u2019s return was teased recently, with the character the first comeback to be revealed ahead of Dot\u2019s send off.<\/p>\n

Speaking about her return, Jossa said: \u201cComing back to EastEnders for Dot\u2019s funeral was a no-brainer, and it was a real honour to be invited back.<\/p>\n

\u201cI had a lot of fun but, of course, it was bittersweet. It was amazing to be back, but hard to be filming this storyline. I can tell the viewers now that Dot gets the beautiful send off that she deserves.<\/p>\n

\u201cJune was the light and joy of EastEnders. I had so much fun working with her, the incredible stories and how infectious and witty she was. June is a legend and I miss her very much.\u201d<\/p>

What can we expect from Lauren\u2019s comeback?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Jacqueline Jossa as Lauren Branning in EastEnders.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Apart from the obvious emotional goodbye to her beloved grandma, there are teasers that we\u2019ll learn more about her life.<\/p>\n

EastEnders revealed that Jossa and other returnees are filming scenes that will bring fans up to date on their current situations. We do know that Lauren has been living in New Zealand since her exit back in 2018, but has the move been a happy one?<\/p>\n

The soap also teased that Lauren will find a few things have changed since she was last in Walford \u2013 but the presence of handsome locals will apparently be of interest to her<\/a>! Who could catch Lauren\u2019s eye?<\/p>\n

And will Lauren be bringing young son Louie with her so he can visit family, like great-grandmother Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth)?<\/p>\n

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