We\u2019ve compiled all the latest news on the upcoming farewell, so read on as we fill you in on all the details. We\u2019ll also update this page when more information becomes available, so be sure to check in again if you\u2019re waiting for news.<\/p>\n
When will Dot\u2019s funeral air on EastEnders?<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Milly Zero as Dotty Cotton and June Brown as Dot Branning in EastEnders.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nAt the time of writing, an airdate for Dot\u2019s funeral has not yet been confirmed, but filming has been taking place recently, which means that the episode will air later this year.<\/p>\n
Several members of cast, past and present, have been filming at a graveside, and Strictly and EastEnders star James Bye<\/a>, who plays Martin Fowler, recently told RadioTimes.com<\/a> that fans should be prepared for a very emotional send-off<\/a> for the beloved character.<\/p>\n\u201cAny EastEnders fans are gonna struggle with it,\u201d he said. \u201cBecause it\u2019s really tearful. It\u2019s beautiful, Natalie Cassidy [who plays Sonia Fowler] gives the performance of her life. There\u2019s not a dry eye in the house.\u201d<\/p>\n
Who is coming back for Dot\u2019s funeral?<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Michael Cashman as Colin Russell in EastEnders.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nEastEnders has confirmed that six familiar faces are making their way back to Walford to pay their respects to Dot. Jacqueline Jossa was the first returnee to be revealed<\/a>, as she reprises her role as Dot\u2019s step-granddaughter Lauren Branning. Some stars who haven\u2019t appeared on the soap for decades are also in the mix.<\/p>\nThe full list of returning characters is below, and you can read more on their individual histories here<\/a>.<\/p> Colin Russell \u2013 played by Lord Michael Cashman CBE<\/strong><\/p>\nBarry Clark \u2013 played by Gary Hailes<\/strong><\/p>\nGeorge \u2018Lofty\u2019 Holloway \u2013 played by Tom Watt<\/strong><\/p>\nMary \u2018The Punk\u2019 Smith \u2013 played by Linda Davidson<\/strong><\/p>\nDisa O\u2019Brien \u2013 played by Jan Graveson<\/strong><\/p>\nLauren Branning \u2013 played by Jacqueline Jossa<\/strong><\/p>\nViewers will remember that Tom Watt and Linda Davidson previously returned after 30 years, playing Lofty and Mary. Colin paid Dot a visit in 2016, while Barry and Disa have not been seen since their initial exits in 1989 and 1991.<\/p>\n
Barry and Colin were the first same-sex couple to share a kiss on EastEnders, and this will be the first time they have been reunited on screen.<\/p>\n
Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n- EastEnders confirms returning characters for Dot Branning\u2019s funeral \u2013 full list<\/a><\/li>\n
- EastEnders fans will struggle with Dot\u2019s funeral: \u201cNot a dry eye\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
Visit our dedicated\u00a0EastEnders<\/a>\u00a0page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers.\u00a0<\/strong>If you\u2019re looking for more to watch, check out our\u00a0TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0or visit our\u00a0Soaps<\/a>\u00a0hub.<\/strong><\/p>\nThe latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>subscribe now<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and get the next 12 issues for only \u00a31. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>At the time of writing, an airdate for Dot\u2019s funeral has not yet been confirmed, but filming has been taking place recently, which means that the episode will air later this year.<\/p>\n
Several members of cast, past and present, have been filming at a graveside, and Strictly and EastEnders star James Bye<\/a>, who plays Martin Fowler, recently told RadioTimes.com<\/a> that fans should be prepared for a very emotional send-off<\/a> for the beloved character.<\/p>\n \u201cAny EastEnders fans are gonna struggle with it,\u201d he said. \u201cBecause it\u2019s really tearful. It\u2019s beautiful, Natalie Cassidy [who plays Sonia Fowler] gives the performance of her life. There\u2019s not a dry eye in the house.\u201d<\/p>\n EastEnders has confirmed that six familiar faces are making their way back to Walford to pay their respects to Dot. Jacqueline Jossa was the first returnee to be revealed<\/a>, as she reprises her role as Dot\u2019s step-granddaughter Lauren Branning. Some stars who haven\u2019t appeared on the soap for decades are also in the mix.<\/p>\n The full list of returning characters is below, and you can read more on their individual histories here<\/a>.<\/p> Colin Russell \u2013 played by Lord Michael Cashman CBE<\/strong><\/p>\n Barry Clark \u2013 played by Gary Hailes<\/strong><\/p>\n George \u2018Lofty\u2019 Holloway \u2013 played by Tom Watt<\/strong><\/p>\n Mary \u2018The Punk\u2019 Smith \u2013 played by Linda Davidson<\/strong><\/p>\n Disa O\u2019Brien \u2013 played by Jan Graveson<\/strong><\/p>\n Lauren Branning \u2013 played by Jacqueline Jossa<\/strong><\/p>\n Viewers will remember that Tom Watt and Linda Davidson previously returned after 30 years, playing Lofty and Mary. Colin paid Dot a visit in 2016, while Barry and Disa have not been seen since their initial exits in 1989 and 1991.<\/p>\n Barry and Colin were the first same-sex couple to share a kiss on EastEnders, and this will be the first time they have been reunited on screen.<\/p>\n Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n Visit our dedicated\u00a0EastEnders<\/a>\u00a0page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers.\u00a0<\/strong>If you\u2019re looking for more to watch, check out our\u00a0TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0or visit our\u00a0Soaps<\/a>\u00a0hub.<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>subscribe now<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and get the next 12 issues for only \u00a31. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n By Laura Denby Published: Wednesday, 19 October 2022 at 12:00 am We\u2019ve been promised a fitting farewell for EastEnders icon Dot Branning (played by the late, great June Brown). But with plenty of details starting to be released about this special episode of the BBC soap, you might be wondering when we can expect to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":0,"template":"","categories":[2,5],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"importmanagerhub@sprylab.com","author_link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/author\/importmanagerhubsprylab-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"By Laura Denby Published: Wednesday, 19 October 2022 at 12:00 am We\u2019ve been promised a fitting farewell for EastEnders icon Dot Branning (played by the late, great June Brown). But with plenty of details starting to be released about this special episode of the BBC soap, you might be wondering when we can expect to…","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed\/24147"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/rss_feed"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24147"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24147"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Who is coming back for Dot\u2019s funeral?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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