{"id":26541,"date":"2022-12-03T01:01:15","date_gmt":"2022-12-03T00:01:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1747891"},"modified":"2022-12-03T02:31:09","modified_gmt":"2022-12-03T01:31:09","slug":"6-eastenders-spoilers-dot-brannings-funeral-and-janine-butcher-paranoia","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/6-eastenders-spoilers-dot-brannings-funeral-and-janine-butcher-paranoia\/","title":{"rendered":"6 EastEnders spoilers: Dot Branning\u2019s funeral and Janine Butcher paranoia"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Published: Saturday, 03 December 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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There\u2019s a sad day on the way in Walford, as the residents prepare to say a final goodbye to Dot Branning (June Brown)<\/a>. As Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy) struggles, she is joined by some old faces \u2013 and viewers will be updated on their lives.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) is unnerved by the return of Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) as she worries that her secret will be exposed. As for Mick Carter (Danny Dyer), he still finds himself torn between ex-wife Linda and current fianc\u00e9e Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks). What\u2019s Janine\u2019s next move?<\/p>\n

As he gears up for panto season, Alfie Moon (Shane Richie) sees signs that his beloved soulmate, Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) may not be as happy with Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) as she makes out. Is he right? Also, Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) is determined to stay positive that Lola Pearce (Danielle Harold) can recover from her illness.<\/p>\n

Read on for all your EastEnders<\/a> spoilers from 12th \u2013 15th December 2022<\/strong>.<\/p>

6 EastEnders spoilers<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1. Mourners gather for Dot\u2019s funeral<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Sonia gives Dot\u2019s eulogy.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

On the morning of Dot\u2019s funeral, Sonia still hasn\u2019t written the eulogy. Then Lauren Branning arrives and joins Sonia and Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) to reminisce about Dot. Sonia admits her writer\u2019s block, and as she searches for inspiration she takes the spare key to the laundrette. Inside, she is found by Martin Fowler (James Bye), who encourages Sonia to speak from the heart.<\/p>\n

Later, the locals line the streets to watch as Dot\u2019s coffin arrives in Albert Square, and her family are overwhelmed to see the outpouring of love for Dot as she leaves Walford for the last time. Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) is surprised and delighted to see Colin Russell (Lord Michael Cashman) arrive to pay his respects to Dot, while Mary Smith (Linda Davidson) and Disa O\u2019Brien (Jan Graveson) are also at the church.<\/p>\n

Lofty Holloway (Tom Watt) turns up late, just as Sonia starts her eulogy. After the service, Jack pays tribute to Dot as his father Jim\u2019s (John Bardon) true love. Sonia bumps into Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman), who explains that he is Dot\u2019s great-nephew<\/a>. They end up chatting over tea, only to be interrupted when Patrick Trueman (Rudolph Walker) brings the wake to the house.<\/p>\n

At the end of an emotional day, Sonia shares a moment with Reiss. Has Dot\u2019s passing brought new romance into Sonia\u2019s life? She later asks Reiss to stick around for Dot\u2019s will reading, fearing she will be made homeless if Dotty Cotton (Milly Zero) inherits the house. What will Dot\u2019s final wishes be?<\/p>\n

2. The locals catch up with old friends<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Jan Graveson as Disa O\u2019Brien in EastEnders<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Amid Dot\u2019s send-off, Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) is surprised to see Disa, and the pair share a hug. As Disa says she has a lot to thank Dot for, Kathy reflects on how Dot took people into her home over the years when others had turned their backs \u2013 including Disa and Donna, Kathy\u2019s late long-lost daughter.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Felix Baker (Matthew Morrison) gives directions to Dot\u2019s house to a man in a posh car. When Kathy leaves the wake with Colin, she recognises the driver as Barry Clark (Gary Hailes). What\u2019s new in their lives? And what might we learn about Disa, as well as Mary and Lofty<\/a>? It\u2019s also been a while since we saw Lauren, so how is she faring? Well, she certainly makes her mark\u2026<\/p>\n

3. Linda Carter panics over Lauren Branning\u2019s presence<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Linda panics that Lauren is onto her.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

With Linda having managed to keep absent ex-lover Max Branning (Jake Wood) in the dark about the fact that he is baby Annie\u2019s father, she is worried to come face to face with Lauren during Dot\u2019s wake. Will Lauren work out the truth? Whether she knows about Annie or not, Lauren gives Linda a talking-to for breaking her dad\u2019s heart. But will Linda be able to keep her secret under wraps in the long term?<\/p>\n

4. Janine Butcher gives Mick Carter an ultimatum<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Will Mick marry Janine?<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Janine presses Mick to tell Linda about their imminent wedding, but Mick wants to wait until after the funeral. Spiteful Janine asks Kathy to cater their reception, knowing that Linda is in full earshot. As Mick later blurts out his wedding news, Linda reveals she already knows and if he\u2019s happy, she will be happy for him. But is he?<\/p>\n

Fed up with Linda\u2019s ties to The Vic, Janine demands that Mick buys Linda out. She continues to push him on the subject, and after chatting to Linda, Mick tells Janine that he can\u2019t take the pub away from her as it will send her into a downward spiral. But when Mick suggests an alternative, what will it be? And how will Janine react?<\/p>\n

5. Will Kat Slater remain committed to Phil Mitchell?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Is Kat happy with Phil?<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Kat and Alfie reminisce about Nana Moon as they recall her dying wish that they would be together. Later, Kat is frustrated when Phil refuses to pick up her calls, prompting Alfie to quiz her on whether she\u2019s truly happy about marrying Phil. What will Kat reply?<\/p>\n

Later, Kat and Sharon end up in a row, but eventually, they bond over the challenges of being Phil\u2019s other half. Kat tells Sharon she can find love again, but Sharon says she doesn\u2019t need a man.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Alfie starts the pantomime auditions, planning to cast Kat as Snow White opposite himself as the Prince. When Kat doesn\u2019t show up, it\u2019s Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton) who wows everyone with her audition. As Kat finally arrives, Alfie tries to give her the role, but Sharon overrules him and offers it to Honey.<\/p>\n

Will Alfie ever win back Kat\u2019s heart, or is it time for him to give up hope?<\/p>\n

6. Ben Mitchell hopes for a miracle for Lola Pearce<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Ben is holding out for a miracle.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Ben recently raised the cash for Lola to see a brain specialist by selling The Arches, in the hopes that she will qualify for a trial that could save her life. Lola was sadly informed that her brain tumour is terminal, but she refused to stop fighting the illness<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As Ben discusses Lola\u2019s upcoming appointment, he is feeling upbeat and optimistic. But his husband Callum Highway (Tony Clay) is more cautious, knowing that this may not work out. Will Ben\u2019s efforts pay off, or must the family accept that they are going to lose Lola?<\/p>\n

EastEnders is working closely with\u00a0Brain Tumour Research<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Macmillan Cancer Support<\/a>\u00a0on Lola\u2019s storyline, and you can find help and support by visiting the above websites.<\/em><\/p>\n

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