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Tanya Branning Tanya Cross (also Branning and Jessop) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera "EastEnders", played by Jo Joyner. She made her first appearance on 27 June 2006. Tanya's storylines have included opening her own salon, giving birth to her third child, discovering that her husband Max Branning (Jake Wood) had an affair with Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) before divorcing and then burying him alive with the help from her new partner Sean Slater (Robert Kazinsky), marrying Greg Jessop (Stefan Booth), starting an affair with Max on her wedding day to Greg, dealing with her eldest daughter,
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change. Normally Zara plays the baddie and for once she gets to play the heroine, which makes a nice change for me!" Matthew Chambers and Elisabeth Dermot-Walsh who plays Zara Carmichael were nominated for "Best on-screen partnership" but lost out to Jake Wood and Jo Joyner who play Max and Tanya Branning on "EastEnders". Daniel Granger (Doctors) Dr. Daniel Granger is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera "Doctors", portrayed by Matthew Chambers. Daniel is introduced as a general practitioner at The Mill. He made his first appearance on 9 July 2007. He is the second longest running character.
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Tanya Branning Tanya Cross (also Branning and Jessop) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera "EastEnders", played by Jo Joyner. She made her first appearance on 27 June 2006. Tanya's storylines have included opening her own salon, giving birth to her third child, discovering that her husband Max Branning (Jake Wood) had an affair with Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) before divorcing and then burying him alive with the help from her new partner Sean Slater (Robert Kazinsky), marrying Greg Jessop (Stefan Booth), starting an affair with Max on her wedding day to Greg, dealing with her eldest daughter,
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Slater, played by Lacey Turner. Meanwhile, actor Jake Wood was introduced as Bradley's estranged father Max Branning, along with his second wife Tanya Branning (Jo Joyner) and their two daughters Lauren Branning (Madeline Duggan from 2006 to 2010, Jacqueline Jossa since 2010) and Abi Branning (Lorna Fitzgerald). Max, a serial womaniser, had left Bradley with his mother Rachel Branning, played by Sukie Smith in 2006 and Pooky Quesnel from 2007 onwards, after an affair with Tanya, and had not seen his son for several years. Max arrived with a mistress, Gemma Clewes (Natalie J. Robb), who was warned off by
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obviously can't live with Daniel and can't live without him. Their relationship is so complicated." Elisabeth Dermot-Walsh and Matthew Chambers who plays Daniel Granger were nominated for "Best on-screen partnership" at the 2012 "British Soap Awards" but lost out to Jake Wood and Jo Joyner who play Max and Tanya Branning on "EastEnders". Dermot-Walsh won "Best female acting performance" at the 2015 "RTS Midlands Awards". Walsh shared her delight on Twitter, admitting that she was slightly overwhelmed to receive the prize on her first day back at work following maternity leave. Zara Carmichael Dr. Zara Carmichael is a fictional character
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peak as high as 11.90 million as the murder mystery unraveled. Thursday's episodes broke social media records twice. The first episode saw 508,678 tweets sent, while the flashback episode broke that record with 519,359 making it the most tweeted about episode of a UK soap. The live episode on 20 February 2015 received 9.97 million viewers. The episodes generated controversy on social media websites after Jake Wood, who plays Max Branning, supposedly slurred his lines during one of the live inserts, whilst Jo Joyner also received social media attention after calling Ian Beale by his actor's name, Adam. Joyner later
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Abi Branning Abi Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera "EastEnders", played by Lorna Fitzgerald. She was introduced by executive producer Kate Harwood on 3 July 2006 as an extension to the Branning family, along with father Max (Jake Wood), mother Tanya Branning (Jo Joyner) and older sister Lauren Branning (Madeline Duggan/Jacqueline Jossa). Her storylines involve her friendships and relationships with Ben Mitchell (Charlie Jones/Joshua Pascoe/Harry Reid) and Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick), her toxic friendship with Babe Smith (Annette Badland), faking a pregnancy so that Ben would not leave her for Paul Coker (Jonny Labey), being a
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scenes showing Tanya Branning (Jo Joyner) and boyfriend, Sean Slater (Rob Kazinsky), burying Tanya's husband Max (Jake Wood) alive, attracted many complaints. The UK communications regulator Ofcom later found that the episodes depicting the storyline were in breach of the 2005 Broadcasting Code. They contravened the rules regarding protection of children by appropriate scheduling, appropriate depiction of violence before the 9 p.m. watershed and appropriate depiction of potentially offensive content. In September 2008, "EastEnders" began a grooming and paedophilia storyline involving characters Tony King (Chris Coghill), Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty), Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer), Lauren Branning (Madeline Duggan) and Peter
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also considered a part of the family unit, although not a Branning by blood or marriage. The family has been central to some of "EastEnders" most notable storylines since their re-development in 2006. These include Max’s affair with his son Bradley’s wife Stacey, Max's spurned wife Tanya Branning (Jo Joyner) burying him alive, before digging him back up again out of guilt; the death of Max's son Bradley Branning (Charlie Clements) by falling from the roof of Albert Square's pub The Queen Victoria; Jim suffering a stroke and Dot's subsequent struggle to care for him; and the news that Reenie
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convinces Lucy not to go to the police, but not before Lucy tells Bianca what happened. When Bianca angrily tells Tony that she is not a child anymore, he realizes he is no longer attracted to her. Tony begins grooming fourteen-year-old Lauren Branning, supporting her when her mother Tanya Branning (Jo Joyner) is arrested for the attempted murder of her father. He plans to take her to a concert, but Lauren's father Max Branning (Jake Wood) uncovers her hidden clothes and refuses her permission to attend. When Whitney's sixteenth birthday arrives, she books flights so they can run away together.
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her father's murder trial before departing again on 2 October 2015. Lauren made a permanent return on 27 May 2016. In September 2017, it was announced that Jossa and Lorna Fitzgerald, who plays Lauren's sister Abi, had been axed by executive consultant John Yorke. Jossa finished filming with the show on 11 January 2018, and Lauren departed on 16 February 2018. Her storylines have included running over her father Max Branning (Jake Wood), alcoholism, supporting her mother Tanya Branning (Jo Joyner) through cervical cancer, her friendships with Lucy Beale (Melissa Suffield/Hetti Bywater) and Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty), a relationship with
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with 35.2% of the vote, whereas Max came first with 49.7% of the vote. 15.1% of viewers said they didn't want Tanya to be with either of the two. Greg Jessop Greg Jessop is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera "EastEnders", played by Stefan Booth. He is introduced as the fiancé of Tanya Branning (Jo Joyner), and first appeared on screen on 1 October 2010 to work on the reconstruction of The Queen Victoria. On 15 April 2011, Greg and Tanya wed, just before hearing that Tanya's ex-husband Max (Jake Wood) and their daughter Abi (Lorna Fitzgerald) have
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embarrasses him at a work party. She confides in his father Max Branning (Jake Wood) and they end up having sex. Subsequently, they begin an affair and Max agrees to divorce his wife, Tanya Branning (Jo Joyner). However, he has this on a halt as he learns that Tanya is pregnant with their son. He leaves Stacey and she reunites with Bradley, later marrying. Max propositions Stacey after the wedding ceremony and their brief kiss is recorded on Max's eldest daughter Lauren's (Madeline Duggan) hidden video camera. Lauren gives a DVD of the recording to Bradley as a Christmas present,
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Greg Jessop Greg Jessop is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera "EastEnders", played by Stefan Booth. He is introduced as the fiancé of Tanya Branning (Jo Joyner), and first appeared on screen on 1 October 2010 to work on the reconstruction of The Queen Victoria. On 15 April 2011, Greg and Tanya wed, just before hearing that Tanya's ex-husband Max (Jake Wood) and their daughter Abi (Lorna Fitzgerald) have been in a car crash. Joyner has warned that Tanya could break Greg's heart. In June 2011 it was announced that Booth was leaving the soap at the end
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very exciting. He's just a big, big character and bringing him into the Vic is going to change a lot of the dynamics of "EastEnders"". Shane Richie, who plays previous landlord Alfie Moon, said Mick and the rest of the Carters would "change the dynamics of the Queen Vic", confirming that their arrival was "the big Christmas storyline". Other members of the "EastEnders" cast, including Rita Simons (Roxy Mitchell), Jake Wood (Max Branning), Jacqueline Jossa (Lauren Branning) and Adam Woodyatt (Ian Beale), welcomed Dyer to the cast via social networking website Twitter. Jamie Lomas, who plays Jake Stone, said he
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on 25 October 2010. She continued in the role for 6 months. In 2012, Van Outen was cast in the film of the Ray Cooney farce "Run for Your Wife" alongside Danny Dyer, Sarah Harding and Neil Morrissey. In 2013 she co-wrote the one-woman musical play "Some Girl I Used To Know" with Terry Ronald, which she will tour in from January 2014. In February 2015, it was announced that Van Outen would be joining the cast of "EastEnders". Van Outen plays intelligent businesswoman Karin Smart who gets involved with Max Branning (Jake Wood), and has business history with Phil
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and came third with 15.2% of the vote. In August 2017, Wood was longlisted for Best Actor and Best Bad Boy at the Inside Soap Awards, while the revelation that Max is in a secret relationship with Fi was longlisted for Best Shock Twist. Wood made the shortlist in the Best Bad Boy category, although lost out to Connor McIntyre, who portrays Pat Phelan in "Coronation Street". Max Branning Max Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera "EastEnders", played by Jake Wood. He made his first appearance on 27 June 2006. Wood took a four-month break from
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of Max's girlfriend Emma Summerhayes, Max tricks Ben Mitchell into signing the Arches over to him, which angers Phil Mitchell. But Phil and Karin Smart trick Max into signing The Arches and Deals on Wheels over to Phil leaving Max jobless.. In January 2018, Max manages to get all the deeds to the businesses that Weyland & Co. buy and he gives the deed of R&R to Jack who owned the club back during its inception. Branning family The Branning family are a fictional, extended family in the BBC soap opera "EastEnders". Introduced in 1993 were the Jackson family, consisting
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struggle parents have when telling their young children that mummy or daddy has died" and said that Jack was having a "very real response in not knowing when and how to tell the children". Jack Branning Jack Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera "EastEnders", played by Scott Maslen. He made his first appearance on 29 October 2007. He is the youngest child of Jim and Reenie Branning and the brother of April Branning, Carol Jackson, Derek Branning, Suzy Branning and Max Branning. The character was introduced to the show during a period when "EastEnders" was being
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Jack Branning Jack Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera "EastEnders", played by Scott Maslen. He made his first appearance on 29 October 2007. He is the youngest child of Jim and Reenie Branning and the brother of April Branning, Carol Jackson, Derek Branning, Suzy Branning and Max Branning. The character was introduced to the show during a period when "EastEnders" was being routinely criticised in the media for its reliance on resurrecting old characters. The casting of Scott Maslen provoked some controversy, being the first time an actor had been poached from one mainstream soap to
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(Jessie Wallace), is not pleased to see him as she is carrying his baby. Kat agrees to go to Spain with him, but then decides to stay with Alfie so Michael leaves for Spain alone. He returns a few months later, wanting to see his son, Tommy, but Alfie has to break the news that Tommy died from cot death. Michael leaves and is reunited with Max Branning (Jake Wood) and Jack Branning (Scott Maslen), with whom he went to school. He stays with Jack and meets his wife, Ronnie Branning (Samantha Womack) and her sister, Roxy Mitchell (Rita Simons),
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Max Branning Max Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera "EastEnders", played by Jake Wood. He made his first appearance on 27 June 2006. Wood took a four-month break from the show in 2011 and the character was absent between August and November 2011. Wood took a year long break from the show in 2015, with Max departing on 1 October. He returned on 24 December 2016. Wood took another short break from the show in 2018; Max departed on 16 February and returned on 23 April. It was announced on 26 September that Max will be
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there. Abi then dies, leaving her family devastated. Following her funeral, Abi is toasted in the Vic and her friends let off white balloons, while Max names her baby Abi Branning, in her memory. Abi was introduced into the series in 2006, by executive producer Kate Harwood. The character and her casting was announced on 25 May 2006. She and her immediate family, father Max (Wood), mother Tanya (Joyner) and older sister Lauren (Duggan, recast to Jossa in 2010), are an extension of the Branning family, who have appeared in "EastEnders" since 1993. Fitzgerald, in her first major television role,
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up to Lucy Beale's (Hetti Bywater) death (see Who Killed Lucy Beale?). The residents of Albert Square are haunted by the death of Lucy as Ian and Jane's wedding dawns over Walford. Lauren Branning's (Jacqueline Jossa) quest to out the killer continues; she gives Jane the wedding card, however Jane is shocked when it is revealed what Lauren wrote – "I know what happened to Lucy. She was killed at home." A worried Stacey Branning (Lacey Turner) informs Max Branning (Jake Wood) that Lauren knows what happened to Lucy. Max is unnerved and when Abi Branning (Lorna Fitzgerald) confronts him,
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see Max face another chapter of drama." In January 2018, Wood started hosting a new boxing podcast, Pound for Pound, with Spencer Oliver. Wood is a fan of Arsenal and took part in the 2007 Great North Run. He lives with his wife, Alison, who he married in 2001, and their two children, Buster and Amber. Jake Wood Jake Dylan Wood (born 12 July 1972) is an English actor, best known for his roles as Max Branning in "EastEnders", as Rodney Trotter's assistant in "Only Fools and Horses", and as Kill Crazy in "Red Dwarf". In the United States, he
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The scene where Lauren and Abi fell from the roof of The Queen Vic was awarded "Scene of the Year" at the 2018 British Soap Awards, tying with "Doctors" who also won the same award for "The Bollywood Proposal". Abi's death was nominated for "Most devastating Soap Death" at the 2018 "Digital Spy" Reader Awards. Abi Branning Abi Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera "EastEnders", played by Lorna Fitzgerald. She was introduced by executive producer Kate Harwood on 3 July 2006 as an extension to the Branning family, along with father Max (Jake Wood), mother Tanya
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his family and reminding everyone to pull together in times of trouble. Additionally, Derek commonly refers to himself, Max Branning and Jack Branning as "the Branning brothers." "EastEnders" has an emphasis on strong family matriarchs, with examples including Pauline Fowler and Peggy Mitchell, helping to attract a female audience. John Yorke, then the BBC's head of drama production, put this down to Tony Holland's "gay sensibility, which showed a love for strong women". The matriarchal role is one that has been seen in various reincarnations since the programme's inception, often depicted as the centre of the family unit. The original
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the biggest storylines of the year". It is revealed that Sean feels responsible for the death of his father, Brian, who died of an aneurysm the day after Sean punched him. Kazinsky continued in the role until 2009 after deciding to explore new projects. Writers paired Stacey with Bradley Branning (Charlie Clements) in 2006 and they married during the following year. Stacey subsequently became more integrated in the Branning family unit. Stacey embarks on a "dramatic" affair with Bradley's father, Max Branning (Jake Wood). The affair is revealed to their family on Christmas Day through a DVD made by Max's
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Carl White Carl White is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera "EastEnders", played by Daniel Coonan. He first appears in the 4660th episode, originally broadcast in the United Kingdom on 20 June 2013. Carl is the ex-boyfriend of Kirsty Branning (Kierston Wareing), and his storylines include tracking down cash owed to him by Derek Branning (Jamie Foreman), which Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) has used to open a restaurant, trying to win Kirsty back, a relationship with Roxy Mitchell (Rita Simons) and feuds with Max Branning (Jake Wood), Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) and Ronnie Mitchell (Samantha Womack), who kills
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it was revealed not to be the real Queen Vic pub but a set cut out. In 2010 in Miranda series 2 episode 3 "Let's Do It", Miranda plays the EastEnders Drumbeat over an episode of EastEnders. In 2011 at the start of the National Television Awards a mini episode of "Doctor Who" entitled "Dermot and the Doctor" sees Dot Branning (June Brown) implying The Doctor only has one set of clothes and he regularly visits Bridge Street Laundrette. In 2013 Mrs. Brown's Boys Series 3 Episode 5, Kathy answers the door and the EastEnders drum beat plays while she
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to "EastEnders", both Jake and I agreed that Max has been through so much over the past nine years that we would give him and Jake a break when the opportunity arose. That opportunity has come and it is the perfect time to send Max Branning out with a bang that will send ripples through the Square for the rest of the year until Jake returns." Max left on 1 October 2015 after being wrongly convicted for Lucy Beale's murder. He made a cameo appearance on 9 June 2016, making a quick return to the square to return Lauren and
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Bradley Branning Bradley Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera "EastEnders", played by Charlie Clements. He made his first appearance on screen on 24 January 2006 and last appeared on 22 February 2010. Clements won multiple awards for his portrayal. Bradley was conceived when his parents, Max (Jake Wood) and Rachel (Sukie Smith; Pooky Quesnel), were just 18 years old. The three of them lived happily as a family for nearly six years. However, Max could not cope with being a young husband and father and eventually began an affair with an 18-year-old girl, Tanya Cross (Jo
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Herald" criticised problems with lighting and sound effects. In the wake of his wedding to Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner), Bradley Branning (Charlie Clements) is urged to flee Walford by his father and uncle after becoming the prime suspect in the investigation of the murder of local landlord Archie Mitchell (see "Who Killed Archie?"). Bradley's father Max Branning (Jake Wood) distracts the police while Bradley and Stacey attempt to escape from Albert Square. Elsewhere, Archie's youngest daughter Roxy Mitchell (Rita Simons) suspects that her sister Ronnie Mitchell (Samantha Womack) is the murderer. She accuses Ronnie, who tells her that their father
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and successfully in the industry for eight years, Joyner was unsure if she would be comfortable with the level of fame being on "EastEnders" would bring her. During the affair storyline between Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) and Tanya's husband Max (Jake Wood), Joyner did not read any parts of the "EastEnders" scripts other than her own, as she felt her acting was improved by not knowing what Max did behind Tanya's back, and because she felt that she could better justify to herself why Tanya would not suspect Max of cheating if she in reality did not know what he
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endless sufferers, who include Sue Osman, Little Mo Mitchell, Laura Beale, Lisa Fowler, Ronnie Mitchell and Linda Carter. The 'tart with a heart' is another recurring character, often popular with viewers. Often their promiscuity masks a hidden vulnerability and a desire to be loved. Such characters have included Pat Butcher (though in her latter years, this changed), Tiffany Mitchell, Kat Slater, Stacey Slater, Dawn Swann, Roxy Mitchell and Whitney Dean. A gender balance in the show is maintained via the inclusion of various "macho" male personalities such as Mick Carter, Phil Mitchell, Grant Mitchell, Jack Branning and Max Branning, "bad
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foster son Steven. This ultimately lead to the death of his daughter Abi Branning (Lorna Fitzgerald) after she accidentally fell from The Queen Victoria while attempting to stop Max from committing suicide after his plan for revenge failed. His return in 2018 has seen him attempting to gain custody of Abi's daughter. Max arrives in Walford in June 2006 to confront his father, Jim Branning (John Bardon), after being estranged for 17 years, but Jim throws him out and Max meets his son Bradley Branning (Charlie Clements), and decides to stay to rebuild their relationship. Max's wife Tanya Branning (Jo
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the way to Tanya's wedding to Greg Jessop (Stefan Booth), prompting Tanya to flee the wedding to help him. The crash scenes were filmed on 6 March 2011. On 28 May 2015, it was announced that Wood had decided to take a year-long hiatus from "EastEnders." Of this decision, Wood said, "I have been at "EastEnders" for nine years and I feel the time is right to give Max a break—but it won't be for too long as I shall be back next year to see Max face another chapter of drama." Executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins added: "When I returned
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and Den turned sour after she found out that Den was the father of Vicki Fowler). Sharon is also best friends with Michelle Fowler and was also very close to Mark Fowler. On 13 August 2012, Sharon returned to Walford with Dennis Jnr and became instantly involved with the prominent Branning family; she shared a flirtatious relationship with Jack and soon befriended his brother Max and ultimately his partner Tanya Cross, whom she initially feuded. Dennis also attended school with and befriended Max and Tanya's son, Oscar Branning. Throughout their years on-screen, the Watts have been one of "EastEnders" most
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opined that they had good chemistry on-screen. Stacey became pregnant in 2009 and gave birth to a daughter, Lily Branning, in June 2010. Stacey and Bradley had remarried four months previously. To celebrate the soap's 25th anniversary, producers created a storyline, "Who Killed Archie?", to kill off Archie Mitchell (Larry Lamb). The story builds to a reveal in a live episode broadcast on 19 February 2010. Stacey was central to the storyline and was revealed to be Archie's killer in the live episode, which also features Bradley's death. Days later, Turner and Wood (Max Branning) feature in a two-hander episode
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Lauren Branning (Madeline Duggan/Jacqueline Jossa)’s alcoholism, battling cervical cancer, discovering that Max has a secret wife, Kirsty Branning (Kierston Wareing) on their second wedding day, witnessing her daughters Lauren and Abi Branning (Lorna Fitzgerald) fall from the roof of The Queen Victoria pub which leads to her breakdown. Joyner left the show temporarily on 25 December 2009 for maternity leave and returned for one episode on 23 June 2010. She made her full-time return on 27 September 2010. On 1 May 2012, it was announced Joyner would take another break from the series in 2013, however, on 1 April 2013,
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and the highest rated television broadcast of 2007. In March 2008 viewers watched Tanya bury husband Max alive. This was the most watched "EastEnders" episode of 2008 and the episode received 116 complaints from viewers. The UK communications regulator Ofcom later found that the episodes depicting the storyline were in breach of the 2005 Broadcasting Code. They contravened the rules regarding protection of children by appropriate scheduling, appropriate depiction of violence before the 9 p.m. watershed and appropriate depiction of potentially offensive content. Tanya Branning Tanya Cross (also Branning and Jessop) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera
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meet various people from the TV industry including Ant and Dec and "EastEnders" character Dot Branning. June Brown who plays Branning appeared as Eleanor in the 1973 "Doctor Who" story "The Time Warrior". Doctor Who last crossed over in Albert Square during the 1993 Children in Need "Doctor Who" charity special "Dimensions in Time". Stacey Solomon and Shaun Ryder, who had appeared together on "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!", performed an arrangement of Nina Simone's version of "Feeling Good". Eventually, the Doctor claims that the next destination is "a vast and terrible arena full of insane shrieking banshees
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Although not part of the original storyline, the prison also briefly appears in 2017 when Max Branning (Jake Wood) visits his former cellmate, Luke Browning (Adam Astill). The prison also appears in a separate storyline in 2018 when Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) is on remand for the shooting of Stuart Highway (Ricky Champ). Two of the most successful and popular characters in the history of "EastEnders" have been pub landlords Den and Angie Watts, played by Leslie Grantham and Anita Dobson. They are original characters who both appear in the very first episode of "EastEnders" in February 1985, and were
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black and no theme music is played. Fitzgerald was nominated for the "Best Young Actor" at the 2010 Inside Soap Awards for her portrayal of Abi though lost out to "Coronation Street"'s, Alex Bain, who plays Simon Barlow. Fitzgerald won the award for "Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress" at the 2012 British Soap Awards 2012 an award which Tony Stewart from the "Daily Mirror" said was "well deserved". Fitzgerald said she did not expect to win the award. In January 2012, Kate White of "Inside Soap" praised both Fitzgerald and her character, saying "In Fitzgerald, "EastEnders"
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Who's Been Sleeping with Kat? In July 2012, a storyline began in the British soap opera "EastEnders" in which the character Kat Moon, played by Jessie Wallace, embarks on an affair behind her husband Alfie Moon's (Shane Richie) back, with an unknown person. The suspects named were Ray Dixon (Chucky Venn), Michael Moon (Steve John Shepherd), Max Branning (Jake Wood), Derek Branning (Jamie Foreman) and Jack Branning (Scott Maslen). Ray was the first suspect to be eliminated, on 7 August, followed by Michael on 14 September. The mystery man was revealed as Derek in the 20 December episode. Richie dubbed
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and Best Exit for his death, and the All About Soap Award for Best Storyline, for "Derek's reign of terror". Who's Been Sleeping with Kat? In July 2012, a storyline began in the British soap opera "EastEnders" in which the character Kat Moon, played by Jessie Wallace, embarks on an affair behind her husband Alfie Moon's (Shane Richie) back, with an unknown person. The suspects named were Ray Dixon (Chucky Venn), Michael Moon (Steve John Shepherd), Max Branning (Jake Wood), Derek Branning (Jamie Foreman) and Jack Branning (Scott Maslen). Ray was the first suspect to be eliminated, on 7 August,
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until 30 May 2009. Jossa is the cousin of former "EastEnders" actress Jacqueline Jossa, who played Lauren Branning. In 2006, Jossa was nominated for the best young actor award at the Inside Soap Awards. Megan Jossa Megan Carmel Hollie Jossa is an English actress, best known for playing Courtney Mitchell in the BBC soap opera "EastEnders". She is the real life cousin of "EastEnders" actress Jacqueline Jossa, who played Lauren Branning. Jossa played Courtney Mitchell in the BBC soap opera "EastEnders" from March to June 2006. Jossa has also appeared in a reconstruction on the ITV part life regression show,
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Simon Ashdown Simon Ashdown is a British television writer, best known as being a BAFTA award-nominated "EastEnders" writer. From 1995–2013, Ashdown was series consultant and lead writer on EastEnders. He was involved in the creation of the Slater family, and along with other writers, developed the characters around the actors themselves, rather than the other way round. He created the character of Max Branning and has been responsible for numerous key episodes such as Ethel Skinner’s death, Stacey Slater’s bipolar and the who killed Archie storyline. In 2010 he wrote the twenty fifth anniversary live episode. More recent episodes that
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and Max Branning (Jake Wood) on 6–1, Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) on 12–1, and Masood Ahmed (Nitin Ganatra) the outsider at 40–1. As the public heard of Dyer's casting, his name began trending on Twitter. Mark James Lowe from "All About Soap" said that the casting had created an "amazing buzz" about "EastEnders", and that the introduction of the Carters was one of many "great changes" to the show being made by Treadwell-Collins, saying that "EastEnders" was "finally becoming a show to look forward to watching again." The "Daily Star" published tweets from fans who said Dyer would "single-handedly turn
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Robinson introduced new long-running characters including Melanie Healy, Jamie Mitchell, Lisa Shaw, Steve Owen and Billy Mitchell. John Yorke became the Executive Producer of "EastEnders" in 2000. Yorke was given the task of introducing the soap's fourth weekly episode. He axed the majority of the Di Marco family and helped introduce popular characters such as the Slater family. As what Mal Young described as "two of "EastEnders" most successful years", Yorke was responsible for highly rated storylines such as "Who Shot Phil?", Ethel Skinner's death, Jim Branning and Dot Cotton's marriage, Trevor Morgan's domestic abuse of his wife Little Mo
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and her cousin Joey Branning (David Witts) took the blame, manipulated by Derek. She also reveals that she has been having a relationship with Joey. Max and Tanya cancel the wedding, and Max tells Derek that he wants nothing more to do with him after Christmas. Derek takes revenge by contacting the person involved in Max's secret, giving them Max's address. Max surprises Tanya with another wedding dress on Christmas Day, saying they can marry, but a woman claiming to be Max's wife, Kirsty Branning (Kierston Wareing), arrives. Max confirms to an angry Tanya that he did marry Kirsty but
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them to the police station, but is stopped by Ben's father Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) who sees the objects and takes Bobby back home. Phil demands of Jane where she got the objects, and as he threatens her, Bobby brandishes a golf club and threatens Phil. Ian rushes in and takes the club from Bobby. Ben is soon released when Lucy's former love interest Max Branning (Jake Wood) is arrested for the killing. Now convinced that Max killed Lucy, Bobby tries to smash his car with a brick, but is stopped by Cindy and taken home, where she berates him
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is in love with her cousin, Joey Branning (David Witts). Derek blackmails Tanya to keep Lauren and Joey's relationship secret from the rest of the family, and Joey is forced by Derek to end his relationship with Lauren. On Christmas Day, Tanya is stunned when Max's secret wife Kirsty Branning (Kierston Wareing) arrives moments before she is due to remarry Max. Max insists he thought they were divorced (Derek had lied to him) and Tanya and Max continue their relationship, but when Tanya finds Kirsty's keys in Max's pocket (given to Lauren by Kirsty), Tanya assumes Kirsty and Max are
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his attentions to 14-year-old Lauren. An insider said: "He has got away with abusing Whitney for years but it seems one young girl isn't enough." In April 2011, it was announced that Lauren is to have a relationship with already established character, Ryan Malloy. An "EastEnders" insider commented: "Sparks will fly when Ryan and Lauren begin their relationship. Max is certainly someone not to mess with. He's already very protective of his daughters and Ryan isn't exactly his favourite person after his relationship with Stacey, who Max will always hold a torch for." Jossa explained that upon Lauren finding out
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Jim Branning (John Bardon) moves to Walford following the death of his wife Reenie to cancer. Since then, all six of Jim's children have appeared, many of them with family. As of February 2018, the remaining Brannings consist of Jack Branning (Scott Maslen), Max Branning (Jake Wood) and Jim's second wife, Dot Branning (June Brown). Branning family members such as Sonia, Sonia's daughter Bex Fowler (Jasmine Armfield), Bianca's ward Whitney Carter (Shona McGarty) and Bradley's widow Stacey Fowler (Lacey Turner) remain in the series but are currently considered part of other families. Max's former mother-in-law, Cora Cross (Ann Mitchell) is
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always be unsure of its contents. An "EastEnders" insider said: "Phil is Suzy's kind of guy – he's handy, tough and has money. Phil has no idea what to make of Suzy, but Shirley immediately gets the measure of her." Suzy Branning Suzy Branning (originally known as Sue) is a fictional character from the BBC One soap opera "EastEnders", played by Julie Christian-Young for a brief appearance in 1996, and Maggie O'Neill in 2008, who began filming in May that year, and she appeared from 8 July to 26 December 2008. Suzy first appears in 1996 for April's wedding to
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(Todd Carty) and his mother Pauline Fowler (Wendy Richard) die. Since his return in 2014, Martin has divorced Sonia, married Stacey Branning (Lacey Turner), discovered that Stacey's baby Arthur is actually the son of his best friend Kush Kazemi (Davood Ghadami), survived a bus crash, assaulted a police officer which resulted in a small prison sentence as punishment, the premature birth of his daughter Hope Fowler, and discovering that Stacey cheated on him with Max Branning (Jake Wood). When Pauline and Arthur tell Pauline's mother Lou Beale (Anna Wing) that Pauline is pregnant, Lou is furious because they have two
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he will play it to her husband Alfie but instead he plays a message in which Kat says she wants to see Derek while Alfie is asleep. Alfie punches Derek, warning him never to return to The Queen Victoria, and hands him his wedding ring. Derek is confronted by Max who tells him that after Christmas Day, he wants nothing to do with him. Derek arrives at the Branning house for Christmas dinner as head of the family, bringing Kat with him. He is constantly undermined by Max and is shown dislike from many of those present. Kat learns that
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secrecy difficult to work with, explaining: "In the episodes to be shown afterwards, you're being told to look or speak a certain way, but not why." Santer confirmed that the cast found the episode challenging, stating: "They are as desperate to know who did it as the viewers." Actor Charlie Clements, who played Bradley Branning, announced in November 2009 that he would be leaving the soap in 2010. It was later revealed that Bradley would make his last appearance in "EastEnders Live", urged to flee Walford by his father Max and uncle Jack after becoming the prime suspect in the
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"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" alongside John Suchet, winning £150,000 for the Caron Keating Foundation In March 2010, Lucker joined the cast of "EastEnders" to play a character called Vanessa Gold, who was in a relationship with Max Branning, played by Jake Wood. She left in October 2011. In June 2012, Lucker joined the cast of "Waterloo Road" to play Carol Barry, the head of the crime family from Liverpool, alongside her three children Barry, Dynasty and Kacey played by Carl Au, Abby Mavers and Brogan Ellis respectively. In February 2015, Lucker joined the cast of "Hollyoaks" to play
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current storyline. Booth was apparently "disappointed" after "EastEnders" bosses decided to axe his character. The door was left open for a possible future return. Greg is first mentioned in March 2010 at the funeral of Tanya's former stepson Bradley Branning (Charlie Clements) by Tanya's daughters, Abi (Lorna Fitzgerald) and Lauren (Madeline Duggan, later Jacqueline Jossa), who tell their father that Tanya is waiting for them outside with her new boyfriend. In June 2010, when Max visits, Tanya reveals that she and Greg are engaged. Greg comes to Albert Square with Tanya, who is visiting Lauren and Greg meets Alfie Moon
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Derek played Alfie a different message, and then discovers that Derek has deleted all the messages, so she slaps him. As an act of revenge on Max, Derek calls the person involved in Max's secret, and she arrives moments before Max and Tanya are due to remarry. She introduces herself as Kirsty Branning (Kierston Wareing), Max's wife, whom he married while staying with Derek in 2011. It is revealed that Derek never handed Kirsty Max's divorce papers or the money that Max was giving to her, but allowed Max to think they were divorced, and did not tell Max about
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American television. Wood also featured alongside Cobent CTO and ex-Metal Hammer journalist Tony Dillon as part of a team presenting "Click", a computer games magazine on VHS video in the early 1990s. Wood also played the eldest son, Dougie, in sitcom family "The Wilsons". In June 2006, he joined the BBC soap opera EastEnders playing Max Branning. In March 2008, he took paternity leave and re-appeared on screen on 23 June 2008. For his work in "EastEnders", he has won awards at the British Soap Awards and Inside Soap Awards. In 1989, Wood appeared in "Only Fools and Horses" as
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was nominated for the "best actress" award at the "All About Soap" Awards in 2012 and later won the award. In 2012, Joyner and Wood won the Best On-Screen Partnership category at the British Soap Awards. On Digital Spy's 2012 end of year reader poll, Joyner was nominated for "Best Female Soap Actor" and came fourth with 13.4% of the vote. The character has been pivotal in the transformation of "EastEnders". Christmas Day 2007 saw Tanya discover husband Max and stepdaughter-in-law Stacey's affair and was watched by 14.3 million viewers, making it the highest rated "EastEnders" episode in three years
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appear in an episode) were originally done for speed; while a two-hander is being filmed, the rest of the cast can be making another episode. "EastEnders" has featured seven live broadcasts. For its 25th anniversary in February 2010, a live episode was broadcast in which Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) was revealed as Archie Mitchell's (Larry Lamb) killer. Turner was told only 30 minutes before the live episode and to maintain suspense, she whispers this revelation to former lover and current father-in-law, Max Branning, in the very final moments of the live show. Many other cast members only found out at
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June 2016 episode when Bobby is sentenced to three years in custody for killing Lucy and causing grievous bodily harm upon Jane. However, the storyline is often referred to and is the catalyst for the 2017 storyline which sees Max Branning (Jake Wood) seeking revenge on the community for allowing him to go to prison for a crime he did not commit. The murder story is in the style of a "whodunit" mystery. Only four members of the show's production team knew who was responsible for Lucy's death. The marketing campaign for the storyline is "EastEnders" biggest yet; the first
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make amends. Abi is toasted in the Vic, her friends let off white balloons and her daughter is named Abi Branning as Max is determined to do things right. Max returns two months later after buying the car lot, with the intention of gaining custody of Abi's daughter. He also marries Tanya's sister, Rainie Cross (Tanya Franks) in order to look like a family man, shocking everyone when she is revealed as his wife. The marriage is a scam and it's revealed he's going pay Rainie when he gains the custody. Phil is furious when he discovers that Max has
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breakdown and runs away, feuding, taking over Ian's businesses, and multiple relationships (including a relationship with her best friend's father, Max Branning (Jake Wood)). On 21 February 2014, it was announced that Lucy would be murdered, starting a dark chapter for the Beale family and a whodunnit storyline that would run until the show's 30th anniversary in February 2015 when the identity of the murderer would be revealed. The "Who Killed Lucy Beale?" storyline was billed as the soap's biggest whodunnit, and was "EastEnders"' biggest marketing campaign to date. Bywater returned in a flashback episode on 19 February 2015 to
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necessary for viewers to see what he was seeing. However the other shows had a lot of complaints so The BBC has defended violent scenes in last night's edition of EastEnders following complaints from viewers. The actress Kara Tointon said that she has found the storyline emotionally draining. She also added "I enjoy filming the emotional scenes, though you don't realise until you get home how they turn you into a zombie". "Inside Soap" asked their readers who they thought Roxy should be with out of Jase, Max Branning (Jake Wood), Deano Wicks (Matt Di Angelo) and Sean Slater (Robert
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and she will be taking a break from the show; this has been agreed with the producers for several months. Sam has had an incredibly happy and fulfilling time on "EastEnders" over the last few years. She has huge respect for the show, writers and producers and has thoroughly enjoyed playing such a complex role that has been involved in so many tough and challenging storylines." It was reported by the "Daily Star Sunday" that when Max Branning (Jake Wood) and his daughter Abi (Lorna Fitzgerald) are injured in an accident, Ronnie visits Max in the hospital where she gave
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Phil is arrested on suspicion of attempting to kill Ronnie, he puts Ben in charge of his garage. Max Branning (Jake Wood) starts helping him with deals, only to trick Ben into signing over the garage to him as revenge for the death of his girlfriend Emma Summerhayes (Anna Acton), which Max has blamed Phil for, though Phil eventually gets the garage back. Ben then starts a sexual relationship with Paul Coker (Jonny Labey), whilst maintaining his relationship with Abi. Ben grows frustrated with Abi's controlling behaviour, and she is suspicious, so Ben has sex with her to allay her
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confessing to the murder. The ten characters were Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks), Jack Branning (Scott Maslen), Ronnie Mitchell (Samantha Womack), Max Branning (Jake Wood), Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt), Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick), Ryan Malloy (Neil McDermott), Peggy and Stacey. Santer reiterated that the actor playing the killer would only be told so thirty minutes before the broadcast. He explained that the killer "may be revealed to the audience rather than the Square", preserving secrecy as the crew began filming episodes to be transmitted after the live broadcast. Brooks, who plays Archie's former lover Janine, found the
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Pretty Baby.... "Pretty Baby..." is an episode of the British television soap opera "EastEnders", broadcast on BBC One on 31 January 2008. It is the only "EastEnders" episode to feature just one character and the first of its kind in soap. It was written by Tony Jordan, directed by Clive Arnold and produced by Diederick Santer. The episode features Dot Branning, played by June Brown, recording a message for her husband Jim Branning (John Bardon), who is in hospital recovering from a stroke, reflecting Bardon's real-life stroke, which saw him written out of the show and allowed the opportunity for
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reveal of Max Branning and Stacey Slater's affair attracted 14 million viewers and who killed Archie of Christmas 2009 was also widely acclaimed. Following the show's 25th anniversary live episode, Santer stepped down on 1 March 2010 and Bryan Kirkwood took over. After stepping down from "EastEnders", Santer continued to work at the BBC, executive producing in a special position developing "new shows that can be internationally co-produced". In May 2010, he left the BBC after ten years to set up his own production company called "Lovely Day". In 2014 Lovely Day’s crime series Grantchester was ITV’s highest-rated new drama
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is the "best thing to happen to "EastEnders" in years." She compared Derek and David Wicks, saying that Derek looks exactly like a "shorter, fatter, cartoon version of David drawn by someone with a cruel sense of humour." Jim Shelley, also from the "Daily Mirror", called Derek the "long-lost villainous brother" and a "rough diamond". He also said that Derek is the "sort of bloke who has a lock-up full of 'moody' merchandise". He also added that Derek is nothing like Dirty Den, Johnny Allen, Steve Owen, Jack, Max or "Whispering David Essex". He continues to write: "Derek is thoroughly
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Suzy Branning Suzy Branning (originally known as Sue) is a fictional character from the BBC One soap opera "EastEnders", played by Julie Christian-Young for a brief appearance in 1996, and Maggie O'Neill in 2008, who began filming in May that year, and she appeared from 8 July to 26 December 2008. Suzy first appears in 1996 for April's wedding to her fiancé Nikos, along with her children, Rebecca and Kevin. Nikos jilts April at the altar, so Suzy's sister Carol Branning (Lindsey Coulson) and her boyfriend Alan Jackson (Howard Antony) marry instead. After the wedding, Suzy is not heard of
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Inside Soap Awards in 2005 and Bardon was nominated for Funniest Star for his portrayal of Jim. In November 2010, "EastEnders" won the Sainsbury's Award for Mainstreaming Disability at the 2010 Cultural Diversity Network Awards, where the judges praised the character. Jim Branning Jim Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera "EastEnders", played by John Bardon, first appearing on 29 April 1996 and becoming a regular character in 1999 and remained in the series until 2011. Jim was temporarily written out of the show in August 2007 due to Bardon suffering a stroke. A storyline was created
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the biggest, baddest Branning bruvver, Derek. Well, assuming Ray Winstone was washing his hair." In March 2012, Foreman's contract with "EastEnders" was extended until October 2012. In October 2012, it was announced that Foreman would be leaving "EastEnders" and will leave in December 2012 in a Christmas storyline. Derek has been described as the "biggest, baddest Branning brother" by executive producer Bryan Kirkwood. Daniel Kilkelly of media entertainment website "Digital Spy" wrote that upon his introduction, viewers would be left wondering if he is still dangerous and destructive. He was called "villainous" by "Inside Soap". A reporter from The Sun
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awarded "Scene of the Year" at the 2018 British Soap Awards, tying with "Doctors" who also won the same award for "The Bollywood Proposal". Lauren Branning Lauren Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera "EastEnders". The role was originated by Madeline Duggan, who first appeared on 3 July 2006. Duggan played the role for four years until her exit on 23 June 2010. Two months later, on 27 September, the role was recast with Jacqueline Jossa. In August 2014, Jossa announced that she was expecting her first child. In December 2014, Jossa filmed her final scenes prior
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after passing away in January 2015. John Bardon, who played Jim Branning in "EastEnders", was also remembered during the ceremony, after passing away in September 2014. This year's ceremony incorporated a "Social Issue Storyline" mention, which is where all of the soap operas' most controversial stories were specially mentioned. These include: Richard Thorp, who played Alan Turner in "Emmerdale", was remembered during the ceremony, after passing away in May 2013. This was also the final ceremony where "Sexiest Male" and "Sexiest Female" were awarded; Michelle Keegan, who plays Tina McIntyre in "Coronation Street", won "Sexiest Female" for the sixth time
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2011 and 2012. In May 2012, Digital Spy reported that Witts had been cast to play Derek Branning's son, Joey Branning, in "EastEnders". Of his arrival to the series, Witts commented, "I am delighted to be joining "EastEnders" after being a fan for so many years. Joining the Branning family couldn't have come at a better time, especially after the recent British Soap Awards wins." "EastEnders"' executive producer, Lorraine Newman said, "Joey is a fantastic addition to the Brannings and after an explosive entrance onto the Square, he is set to break a few hearts as he campaigns to bring
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However, the panel-voted award was won by "Emmerdale Live", a live episode of "Emmerdale". The reveal was also nominated for the "Best Reveal" award at the 2013 All About Soap Awards, which was voted for by the public, however, it lost out to the "EastEnders" storyline in which Kirsty Branning (Kierston Wareing) is revealed to be Max's wife. Derek's manipulation of Kat in the storyline also played a part in Derek's ultimate demise and was part of Derek's wider storyline, which was shortlisted for three further awards: two British Soap Awards for Best Storyline for "the demise of Derek Branning"
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more permanent return to the show in late 2009, which lasted until 2011. A major storyline for the Brannings was Max's affair with Stacey after the breakdown of her relationship with Bradley. The affair ended when Stacey issued Max an ultimatum and he quickly rushed his wife and daughters away to Spain on holiday. On their return, Bradley and Stacey had reunited and were engaged. Max and Tanya went on to have another child, Oscar Branning. The affair remained a secret, even after Bradley and Stacey's wedding day, when Lauren left her video camera running in a bedroom, filming a
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Lauren Branning Lauren Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera "EastEnders". The role was originated by Madeline Duggan, who first appeared on 3 July 2006. Duggan played the role for four years until her exit on 23 June 2010. Two months later, on 27 September, the role was recast with Jacqueline Jossa. In August 2014, Jossa announced that she was expecting her first child. In December 2014, Jossa filmed her final scenes prior to taking maternity leave, which aired on 24 February 2015, following the show's 30th anniversary celebrations. She returned temporarily on 14 September 2015 for
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is publicly revealed, though people start to accept it. Lauren discovers that Tanya has lied about missing a hospital appointment, and as Tanya refuses to talk, Lauren starts drinking again. Lauren destroys her mother's wedding gown and cake before Tanya and Max remarry. She later bonds with Max's secret wife, Kirsty Branning (Kierston Wareing), upsetting Tanya. Lauren finds out that Kirsty is pregnant, unaware that Kirsty is lying. At a party, Lucy spikes Lauren's drink so she drunkenly reveals that Kirsty is pregnant. Lauren falls out with Joey, who breaks up with her over her behaviour. She applies for a
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idea whether it would happen or not!" It was later announced that "EastEnders" would be introducing Alice's brother Joey. Banks said she is excited about Joey joining the soap, adding: "There are so many places they can take them all." David Witts, who plays Alice's brother Joey, said that Joey is "very protective" towards Alice. Speaking about Joey's relationship with Alice, Witts said: "It's a lovely relationship between Joey and Alice. The dynamic is quite an unusual one, because Joey became a father figure to his sister at a very young age once he became the man of the house.
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Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) becomes suspicious in November 2010 when Max tells her Bradley was innocent. Lauren suspects Max killed Archie as she becomes paranoid about his anger. Jossa said in an interview with website Digital Spy: "[Lauren]'s thinking about Archie's murder and realising that if Bradley didn't do it, it must have been someone else. As far as she knows, her dad is the only person who knows that Bradley didn't do it, so she's trying to put this puzzle together and it's all adding up to Max being the killer, because everything he does seems to lead to
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Derek Branning Derek Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera "EastEnders", played by Terence Beesley in 1996 and then Jamie Foreman from 2011 to 2012. Derek is the eldest child of Jim Branning (John Bardon) and Reenie Branning (Joy Graham). He first appears in episode 1282, which was first broadcast in the United Kingdom on 29 April 1996, for his sister April Branning's (Debbie Arnold) wedding and departed on 2 May. The character returned as a regular in the episode broadcast on 24 November 2011, played by Foreman. In October 2012, it was announced that Foreman would
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In 2008, Barrie was cast as [[Noël Coward]] in the original London production of "[[Lunch with Marlene]]", a play about the friendship between Coward and fellow acting legend [[Marlene Dietrich]]. The production received "rave reviews", with the casting of Barrie as Coward being described as "impeccable" by "[[The Stage]]". He has appeared on [[BBC]]'s "[[EastEnders]]" as [[Edward Bishop (EastEnders)|Edward Bishop]] in 2010 and 2011 where he played the part of the local choir master and makes friends with [[Dot Branning]] ([[June Brown]]) [[Category:English male stage actors]] [[Category:English male television actors]] [[Category:1939 births]] [[Category:Alumni of the University of Hull]] [[Category:People educated
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a frying pan. The police then arrive to put Abi into temporary care. Cora and her casting were announced on 21 March 2011. It was announced that award-winning actress, Ann Mitchell would be playing the role. Mitchell said of her casting "As a lifelong fan of "EastEnders", I am thrilled to join the cast. I am a great fan of June Brown's [who plays Dot Branning] and am looking forward to sharing some scenes with her." Executive producer Bryan Kirkwood opined: "I'm very excited to have the much-loved Ann Mitchell joining us. Cora Cross is a formidable woman, cut from
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Kirsty's pregnancy, instead telling Kirsty that Max wanted the child aborted, which she did. A massive argument ensues and Derek shouts at Max and Jack, saying he has never liked Max and he was the person who locked him in a coffin as a child (Max had believed it was Jim). Derek is forced out of the house by Max, Jack and Joey, while Kat watches on. He then suffers a heart attack on the street and dies. On 26 August 2011, the BBC announced that it would be extending the already-established Branning clan by reintroducing the character of Derek
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Jake Wood Jake Dylan Wood (born 12 July 1972) is an English actor, best known for his roles as Max Branning in "EastEnders", as Rodney Trotter's assistant in "Only Fools and Horses", and as Kill Crazy in "Red Dwarf". In the United States, he is known as the voice of the GEICO gecko. Wood was born in Westminster, London to an English father and a French mother. He trained as an actor at the Anna Scher Drama School in Islington, North London. His first acting role was in the 1984 television series "The Gentle Touch". He has since appeared in
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2011, it was announced that filming had started on location for Greg and Tanya's wedding in April 2011. However, at the time it was unconfirmed whether they would actually marry, meaning that the couple's future would hang in the balance until the time of broadcast. The "Daily Mail" reported that Tanya would flee the wedding to help Max and Abi when they are hurt in a serious accident, though they said that Tanya and Greg may have already exchanged vows. Joyner revealed to "What's on TV" that she thinks that happy storylines are boring and that "EastEnders" needs depressing storylines
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He's not predicable. He has his lighter moments and then his darker moments. It gives a lot of colour to play with." Soon after his first appearance in "EastEnders", Masood receives a phone call from his sister in Karachi informing him of their father's illness (assumed to be fatal) and he leaves the next day. A week later, he telephones the family and informs them that his father's health is improving. This storyline was devised to cover Nitin Ganatra's paternity leave. In December 2009, Max Branning (Jake Wood) and Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) attempt to con Masood and Ian Beale
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possible owners included Carol's daughter Bianca (Patsy Palmer) and Peter's ex-girlfriend Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa). A week later, the test was revealed to belong to Cindy when she was seen to go for an abortion. She had fallen pregnant with TJ Spraggan's baby after a one-night stand, but afterwards decided to keep the baby, before the truth was revealed to their two families. The storyline subsequently received minor negativity from fans, with the "Metro"'s Amy Duncan revealing that some viewers were outraged by what had been deemed as a "gross underage pregnancy storyline". Several "EastEnders" fans then commented on Twitter
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for real. Mercy learns that she can stay in the UK but feels guilty about the deception, so decides to go back to Nigeria anyway. Fatboy loses his market stall but gets a job selling cars for Max Branning (Jake Wood). He discovers Mercy is leaving, so tries to stop her from leaving but is unable to, and they say an emotional goodbye. Fatboy is distraught over his loss, and eventually decides to move in with Dot. He helps Dot to track down her half sister Rose Cotton (Polly Perkins) and helps Whitney when her former pimp, Rob Grayson (Jody
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is furious when he finds out that Bex's boyfriend and Kush's younger brother, Shakil Kazemi (Shaheen Jafargholi) has ended his relationship with Bex immediately after having sex with her. He attacks Shakil in the market and announces his actions to everyone but this humiliates Bex. He apologises to Bex and Stacey and later comforts Bex. Martin is unhappy when Stacey's former flame Max Branning (Jake Wood) returns to Walford after being wrongly accused of murdering Lucy Beale (Hetti Bywater) and he and Stacey grow close. Martin tells Stacey he is worried about Max's motives for coming back and informs her
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tells Cindy this on the night of her prom. Feeling unwanted, she goes to a bar and asks two older men to buy her drinks. She ignores Liam's warnings and gets into a car with them, but when she decides to leave, they refuse to let her. She returns later and tells Jane how she managed to escape; the men did not harm her. She contemplates leaving Walford for good due to feeling nobody wants her, but Liam convinces her to go home and reunite with her family. When Max Branning (Jake Wood) is charged with Lucy's murder, Bobby attempts
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late February to early May, and returned on 24 November 2014. On 23 October 2017, Jane made a previously unannounced departure from the show after being forced to leave Walford by Max Branning (Jake Wood). Of her departure, Brett commented: "I've loved every minute of playing Jane Beale. To return to "EastEnders" with such a huge storyline was an absolute gift. However, what I have known from the start is that with the soap gods watching us at all times, there is only so long before things go full circle. It's been hard keeping the secret but the storyline has
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(Linal Haft), Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks), Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), Cora Cross (Ann Mitchell), Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick), Carl White (Daniel Coonan), Charlie Cotton (Declan Bennett), Ben Mitchell (Harry Reid), Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt), Jane Beale (Laurie Brett), Steven Beale (Aaron Sidwell), Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) and Martin Fowler (James Bye). In 2008, Max became central to a whodunit storyline that saw him run over by a mystery assailant who was eventually revealed to be his daughter Lauren Branning (Madeline Duggan/Jacqueline Jossa). He has also had to come to terms with the death of his son Bradley Branning (Charlie Clements),
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and wants his family's support, though Carol is unwilling to give it. Derek and Max then prepare to leave for Manchester, but they are stopped by his niece, Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa), saying that Tanya has cancer and needs help. Max goes to Tanya and Derek tells Carol and his brother Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) that the Brannings have to stick together. Derek starts a sexual relationship with Rainie after she is kicked out of Tanya's home. She then sees a large scar on his back. Derek then bumps into Michael Moon (Steve John Shepherd), who he bullied in their
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