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    Cora Cross (Ann Mitchell)



    ]Pictured: Ann Mitchell as Cora Cross, Jo Joyner as Tanya Branning and Tanya Franks as Rainie Cross

    EastEnders bosses have today confirmed the casting of award-winning actress Ann Mitchell as Tanya Branning's mother Cora Cross.

    Cora will descend on Walford for Tanya's wedding next month, taking her daughter completely by surprise as she is unaware that her fiancé Greg Jessop has invited her to the ceremony.

    Fans of the soap will soon see that Cora is nothing like her daughter as she has a brash, outspoken attitude and does not care who she offends. She also quickly puts Tanya under scrutiny, believing that success has turned her into a snob.

    Tanya's troubled sister Rainie, last seen on screen for Phil Mitchell's crack addiction storyline, will also be returning to Albert Square for the wedding, turning up unexpectedly at Tanya's hen night.

    Although Tanya is initially unhappy to see her wayward sibling, Cora vouches for her by promising that she has turned over a new leaf. Tanya soon softens towards her mum and sister, but whether the Cross women will be able to stay on good terms remains to be seen.

    Ann Mitchell has appeared in numerous film, theatre and television roles in an extensive acting career. She also has a previous EastEnders credit to her name, as she once portrayed Roy Evans's mistress Jane Williams.

    Speaking of her casting, Mitchell commented: "As a lifelong fan of EastEnders, I am thrilled to join the cast. I am a great fan of June Brown's and am looking forward to sharing some scenes with her."

    EastEnders' executive producer Bryan Kirkwood added: "I'm very excited to have the much-loved Ann Mitchell joining us. Cora Cross is a formidable woman, cut from the same cloth as many glorious Walford women of the past, and Ann Mitchell is just perfect for the role."
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    EastEnders boss Bryan Kirkwood has revealed that Tanya Jessop's mother Cora Cross will make a return to the soap later this year.

    Cora, played by award-winning actress Ann Mitchell, appeared on the BBC drama for a guest stint in April as she arrived in Walford for Tanya's wedding.

    During her brief stay on Albert Square, Cora quickly became known for her brashy attitude and outspoken ways.

    "We all love Cora here - actress Ann Mitchell could be one of the Walford greats," Kirkwood told Inside Soap. "She'll be returning late in the summer and is here to stay."

    Kirkwood also promised that there is more to come from Tanya's troubled sister Rainie (Tanya Franks), who has stuck around in the area since returning for the wedding.

    He said: "I'm really keen to establish the Cross women - Rainie completes the mix as the slightly broken sister who's one step away from a vodka bottle."

    Jo Joyner, who plays Tanya, has previously said that it is "a real treat" to film scenes which focus on her character's family.


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    I quite liked her

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    EastEnders returnee Tanya Franks has revealed that she is excited about exploring the family dynamic between the Cross ladies in forthcoming storylines.

    The actress is currently back on screen as Tanya's troubled sister Rainie, while bosses at the BBC soap have also confirmed that Ann Mitchell is reprising her role as the pair's outspoken mother Cora on a permanent basis.

    "Rainie needs Tanya in her life," Franks told Inside Soap of the sisterly bond. "They're almost acting like sisters now because Rainie's trying this time, and Tanya doesn't want to turn her back on her. Rainie's no angel by any stretch of the imagination, so we'll see if Tanya can find the strength to deal with her."

    Discussing the return of Cora, she continued: "Ann Mitchell isn't that scary in real life! It'll be nice to see these three crazy women as a family unit. There's room for lots more skeletons to fall out of the closet."

    Franks has made a number of guest appearances in EastEnders since her original debut on the programme in 2007.

    "This is my fourth stint on the show, so it was lovely when I was asked to stay on for a bit longer," she added. "I'm here 'til the end of the year at least."

    EastEnders' executive producer Bryan Kirkwood recently explained that he is "really keen to establish the Cross women" on the Square in the months ahead.

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    Ann Mitchell has revealed she's been surprised by the young fanbase her EastEnders character Cora Cross has picked up.

    The actress joined EastEnders as the larger-than-life pensioner last year, and told Inside Soap the positive feedback means a lot to her.

    "It's surprised me as well that Cora has quite a young following. That's very interesting because people seem to believe there's this great division between young and old people," Ann admitted.

    "But youngsters respond to her because she's a tough mother and grandmother. They like their strong women too!"

    Cora is currently embroiled in a dramatic storyline in which Tanya discovers her mum once had a daughter, Ava.

    And veteran actress Ann said there are 'many twists and turns to follow'.

    "The whole situation has pierced her thick skin," she added.

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    EastEnders actress Ann Mitchell has said she was shocked to discover that her character Cora Cross has a young fanbase.

    The 73-year-old, who has played the mother of Tanya Branning since April last year, praised her alter ego's gutsy spirit in an interview with Inside Soap.

    "It's surprised me as well that Cora has quite a young following," she declared.

    "That's very interesting because people seem to believe there's this great division between young and old people.

    "But youngsters respond to her because she's a tough mother and grandmother. They like their strong women too!"

    Mitchell played a significant role in Monday's live EastEnders special, with Cora helping to deliver Lola's baby.

    Teasing Tanya's discovery that Cora had another daughter, Mitchell added that "many twists and turns" will follow Monday's revelation.

    "The whole situation has pierced her thick skin," she added.

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    EastEnders actress Ann Mitchell has said she was shocked to discover that her character Cora Cross has a young fanbase.

    The 73-year-old, who has played the mother of Tanya Branning since April last year, praised her alter ego's gutsy spirit in an interview with Inside Soap.

    "It's surprised me as well that Cora has quite a young following," she declared.

    "That's very interesting because people seem to believe there's this great division between young and old people.

    "But youngsters respond to her because she's a tough mother and grandmother. They like their strong women too!"

    Mitchell played a significant role in Monday's live EastEnders special, with Cora helping to deliver Lola's baby.

    Teasing Tanya's discovery that Cora had another daughter, Mitchell added that "many twists and turns" will follow Monday's revelation.

    "The whole situation has pierced her thick skin," she added.

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    Is Ann Mitchell leaving?

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    Is Cora still living homeless in the community centre, we haven't seen her again only once briefly

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rear window View Post
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    EastEnders spoilers: Cora Cross to be revealed as Sharon Mitchell’s MUM!?
    There must be some reason she had an interaction with Gavin but her being Sharon's mum is a way out there but this is Eastenders so could happen

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