[107] Grover revealed in April 2012 that he initially turned down the role of Andrew up to five times, before being persuaded to accept the role. [66] Jimmie helps Phil to become Lexi's foster father, while Lola is allowed three access visits a week.[67]. It's not our policy to comment on episodes like this so early. Rose later has sex with Patrick Trueman (Rudolph Walker) upsetting Reverend Stevens. By clicking Sign up you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice. Jane also tells the truth and stops Martin leaving, saying her house is not pokey and they can go there. It's one hell of a fall-out. Video footage shows Ms Gray crying as she speaks with police officers claiming that if she knew her partner had been abusive towards her daughter then she would have done something. "[19] She also added that she hopes that the storyline will lead to better conviction rates as she said that they aren't 'good enough'. Rob meets Lauren in a caf and again invites her out and calls her beautiful. She was our shining light, they said in a statement. Gray Atkins (played by Toby-Alexander Smith) will finally face justice for killing Chantelle Atkins (Jessica Plumber), Tina Carter (Luisa Bradshaw-White) and Kush Kazemi (Davood Ghadami). It's not because he's seedy or he's horrible or anything like thathe genuinely enjoys chatting to women and chasing them. Lola Pearce (Danielle Harold), the granddaughter of Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) and Julie Perkins (Cathy Murphy), was announced in June along with Norman Simmonds (George Layton), Lydia's son. Gray was sentenced to 42 months for child cruelty and perverting the course of justice. The story of a young woman named Frances "Baby" Houseman (Jennifer Grey) who goes to a resort in the Catskills of New York in 1962 and learns how to dance (dirtily) while falling in love with her . Faith is placed in emergency care by Grace, and the three discover that their squat is to become their hostel. Enter your password to log in. Andrew is released from custody. I've not had a tin of baked beans chucked at me in Asda by some nice old lady. Faith Olubunmi,[111] played by Modupe Adeyeye, is the younger sister of Mercy Olubunmi (Bunmi Mojekwu). However, she misunderstands, as he is actually giving her both tickets and not going with her. Rob meets Lauren at their bedsit and invites her out with them, but Lauren leaves. She gets the job and appears to enjoy it, although her constant pining over Yusef appears to irritate him somewhat. However, the Reverend is intrigued, and he and Rose share a drink at The Queen Victoria public house, as he wants to know more about her life. Described as someone who "will rely on his brains and natural wit to find a more sensitive solution to any conflict",[69] it is shown that Anthony has a gambling problem before his arrival, which is later a focus of a storyline. Subscribe to EastEnders for more: ht. That means there'll be serious sparks as the friction between Andrew and Shirley grows. Recently she walked into the caf to see Andrew turn over a table in anger, so she knows he has a temper. She leaves the room, but comes back having lost the cash and accuses Marta of stealing it, thinking she put it on the table; Marta is fired by Dot. Kat shouts at Shenice to take the clothes off, and Shenice flinches thinking Kat is going to hit her. "[20], On 1 May 2011 it was reported by the Daily Star that Latham would return to EastEnders in a couple of weeks time to film the conclusion to the storyline. The fact that electronic cigarettes were featured in an everyday scene is a fantastic example of how our products are being accepted by the wider population. Her mind goes into overdrive and she's convinced he must be involved in dodgy dealings. Later, he apologises and says he will go for a drink with her if he buys something from her market stall. Faith is one of three main characters in the third series of EastEnders spin-off EastEnders: E20, and the only one to appear in EastEnders as well. They attend a dance class with Kim Fox (Tameka Empson) and Heather is impressed with Andrew's dance moves. Faith was sent to Nigeria by her grandmother Grace Olubunmi (Ellen Thomas) "to get back on the straight and narrow, but she is back and worse than ever! When she finally gets a voicemail back, it is from Rob saying if she calls again, there will be trouble. He is mentioned in the episode broadcast on 14 March 2011 when Fatboy says his parents have split up because Ashley has lost his job. Rob says to either be nice to his friends or he will hurt her. [15] He said, "I'm sorry people are having difficulty with my accent. [21] Kirkwood said that Rob would return when Whitney is at her most vulnerable, following the reveal of her brother Ryan's affair with her best friend Lauren. Desperate to prove Andrew's innocence, Rose, Dot and Cora break into the R&R nightclub where he worked and find Andrew's hoodie, which they hand to the police. Mark Garland,[127] played by Chris Simmons, is a love interest for Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace). Fatboy calls Ryan, who comes to Southend to look for Rob. [86] Eighteen-year-old Harold was cast in the role and she said "I am so excited to be joining EastEnders. Dot doubts Andrew's innocence but when Andrew opens up to Dot about his feelings for Heather, Dot changes her mind. Executive producer Bryan Kirkwood explained: "I sat down and watched a tape of a very talented young girl and it was only after we decided to cast [Harvey] that I was told [she] was [Turner]'s sister. Shameem is a witty and confident woman who is willing to drink in moderation despite her religion however she is also shown to be haughty and arrogant with a vicious tongue. We are conscious that Red Nose Day programming includes many different tones and themes, ranging from light comedy sketches to difficult and emotional appeal films, all of which played out around the time the EastEnders episode was scheduled to transmit. Andrew is arrested by the police, as he doesn't have an alibi for where he was when Heather died and they suspect him as he cannot prove that a tramp stole Heather's money from him. It's just a bit of banter off the public, which I relish. Jean agrees to go to a skiffle event with him. [44] It was said that she secretly wants to heal the rift between Tanya and Rainie. The character was announced on 10 May 2011, along with Anthony, and made his first appearance on 27 June 2011. I had to jump straight into it, but everyone was so nice. I can't wait to get stuck into life in Albert Squareand hopefully the odd tipple or three in the Queen Vic! When Whitney either rejects or is rejected by all her friends and family, she contacts Rob and he takes her to stay with him. In May 2012, Dot leaves to spend a few months with her granddaughter Dotty (Molly Conlin). [22] Ryan and Rob had a massive showdown on the pier, and Ryan murdered Rob as revenge for forcing Whitney into prostitution. [74] Eddie works as an antiques dealer and also has a daughter, Francesca,[72] referred to as Frankie in the series. Amira tries to manipulate Syed into spending more time with her and Yasmin. Whitney is eventually convinced to do so. The following day, Marta arrives late, annoying Dot. Lee, played by Mitchell Hunt, is a friend of Rob Grayson (Jody Latham), who lures his ex, Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty), back into Rob's hands. Andrew announces that he is to marry Heather Trott (Cheryl Fergison). A former soap actress used her acting skills in an attempt to cover up the murder of her own daughter. She begs Dot not to tell the agency, and Dot allows her to continue working for her. Jennie Gray, the mother of tragic Ellie Butler ( Image: PA) She has been accused of making a chilling fake 999 call and lying in a police interview - an act worthy of any TV soap star. Rob takes Whitney to a house where she meets Chloe (Georgia Henshaw), another girl being exploited. [108] Grover said he was scared of being branded a "silly fat couple" as both Andrew and Heather are overweight. Heather's friend Dot Branning (June Brown) arrives with her half sister Rose Cotton (Polly Perkins) and it is revealed that Andrew is Rose's son and they do not get on. Marta Demboski, played by Magdalena Kurek,[56] is a Polish carer interviewed and subsequently hired by Dot Branning (June Brown),[57] who appears from 6 to 24 May 2011. Faith distracts the press by wearing a bikini and confronting them on her doorstep, whilst Donnie and Ava seek out another entrance. "[12] An EastEnders insider spoke of the storyline leading up to Rob's arrival: "Janine's a terrible influence and is soon dragging Whitney into all sorts of shady schemes. Rob then tells Whitney they are going out immediately, and drags her to the car as she refuses to go. They attempt to feed themselves by stealing from local business. He made a short return from 19 August 2011[10] until 26 August 2011. I'm sure the great fans of EastEnders will get used to it! [92] Anthony, along with brother Tyler, were both announced as new characters in May 2011[69] being played by Lapinskas and Discipline respectively, though Tyler made his debut at an earlier date. [86] The character of Lola was announced on 7 June 2011 and she was created as an extension of the established Mitchell family. Afterwards, Martin asks Jane to invite him next time. But Heather really wants things to work out. EastEnders worked alongside charity Comic Relief on the storyline, which started planning in 2010. She calls him a pervert and tells him to leave. [64] Jimmie later tells Phil that his son Ben's (Joshua Pascoe) murder charge has been dropped and he will be tried for manslaughter, and that Ben has agreed to a visit from Phil. Shenice goes to visit Martina in Spain, and on 7 September 2012 Kat reveals to Alfie that she is not coming back. Ellie's mum Jennie Gray, 36, remained loyal to her sick partner all the way through his trial. He tells Heather he is fixing Dot's tap but Heather thinks he is having the surgery, but he reveals he was looking for an engagement ring. Shirley confronts Andrew and publicly accuses him of murdering Heather. Watch the NEW series of Albert Squared, the EastEnders gameshow, here https://bit.ly/3tILL6ZNext week. With Adam Woodyatt, Steve McFadden, Letitia Dean, Pam St. Clement. Body language expert Cliff Lansley says: Gray sniffing and sobbing and whining and trying to make a performance believable that shes feeling sad but she isnt, she even has a tissue in her hands which shes never used, so the prop isnt needed because there are no tears. "[25], Speaking about how members of the public reacted to the storyline, Latham told OK!, "Considering Rob makes Phil Mitchell look like a field mouse, I've got to be quite grateful. Jimmie says that Phil would have a better chance of gaining custody if he is in a stable relationship. [119] Yasmin made another one off appearance on 19 May 2014.[120]. [29] Producers were unaware that Harvey and Turner were related until after the casting was made. "As for her dress, I'm sure with Mrs Branning and Mrs Cotton interfering, it could be anything from a lacy number to a meringue. But she's not nearly as bright as she thinks she isshe can sometimes be reckless and downright dangerous. "[95], Rose Cotton, played by Polly Perkins, is the estranged half-sister of Dot Branning (June Brown). In 2022, he cannot attend Dots funeral as he is on a cruise with Rose. [86] EastEnders is Harold's first acting job and she was given the role following her first audition, which shocked her. After a night out with Kat, Martina spends the day in bed. They kiss as they enter the house but are surprised by Jane's husband Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) and his son Bobby (Alex Francis), throwing her a surprise dinner. Andrew drives them there but reveals his last name is Cotton, and Rose is forced to admit that Andrew's father is Dot's first husband Charlie Cotton (Christopher Hancock), who had a bigamous marriage with Rose. She made her return on 1 August 2011. When Jean is questioned for benefit fraud, it sparks off another bipolar episode. Dot also discovers Rose's passport which reveals Rose had remarried again and had the surname of Beauchamp. I had an absolutely great time on EastEnders. Gray had hopes of becoming a professional actress after appearing in EastEnders and The Bill. The six-year-old suffered from catastrophic head injuries, You must be at least 18 years old to create an account, Must be at least 6 characters, include an upper and lower case character and a number, I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from Evening Standard. This leads to Shirley banning Andrew and Dot from Heather's funeral. However, the next day Norman tells Patrick Trueman (Rudolph Walker) that he regularly earns commission for organising loans for people. A relieved Rose then flirts with Reverend Stevens, much to the chagrin of Dot. When Zainab tries to prove that she is not having an affair, her husband, Masood Ahmed (Nitin Ganatra) punches Yusef. In January 2011, it was announced that Whitney would be part of the sexual exploitation storyline. Heather tells Andrew that she and Shirley are lesbians as the event is for couples, but he thinks Heather is lying, and she admits it. Dot later finds the money on the floor and regrets sacking Marta. Rob is set to finally get his come-uppance [sic]. However, he later meets Amira and Yasmin in the park. [98] She is described as "flighty, fun and not one to age gracefully". Shirley walks out but when she returns, it is too late for them to go in but Andrew, who is working on the door, lets them in anyway. Heather stays with Andrew as he explains that Rose's husband regularly abused her. Rose then helps dot arrange the wedding. This list only includes regular cast memb Given that Janine used to be a prostitute, it makes sense that she's part of Whitney's journey. "Our lives have changed so dramatically due to the impact and shock and horror of this event that we struggle every day to deal with the reality of the death of our dear granddaughter Ellie. He returned on 31 May 2011. . The police arrest Andrew, and Patrick finds the burnt remains of a hoodie worn by members of Andrew's stag-party. Rose then becomes lonely, and is jealous of the friendship between Cora and Patrick. Norman's niece, Janine Malloy (Charlie Brooks) is angry with him because he never bothered with his mother while she was alive. She then stops a car and asks for help. He drives them to Walford and finds Heather, and she says she will find him next time she is in Southend. She ends up soaking their new keyworker, Theresa. The electronic cigarettes were supplied by E-Lites, and Adrian Everett, one of the company's founders and directors, said: "[W]e were delighted to be asked to supply E-Lites to the makers of EastEnders as part of a new storyline. 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