I think she has alot to offer. I saw the program who do you think you are. There was some powerfull stuff in ther. I wish her good luck and hope she'll indeed return.
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I think she has alot to offer. I saw the program who do you think you are. There was some powerfull stuff in ther. I wish her good luck and hope she'll indeed return.
She is a loss, love her with Cora and Rose EE own Golden Girls :p
She's 85! Wow! She's a wonderful part of the cast and I hope she returns.
EASTENDERS legend June Brown said last night she may never return to Albert Square.
The 85-year-old veteran actress is currently on a six-month break from playing Dot Branning.
Her chain-smoking character is struggling to keep the launderette afloat and this week viewers will see her last scenes as she sets off to visit relatives.
June said: “My contract ended and I want to do something else.
“As an actress you don’t want to always plod away at the same thing. I don’t know how long I will be out.
“In fact I have no idea if I will go back — no one is indispensable.”
June appeared in EastEnders from 1985-93 and again from 1997 onwards.
A show spokesman said: “June is on a break but will be back.”
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EastEnders legend June Brown has discussed her decision to take a break from the soap, admitting that she does not know when she will return.
Viewers will see the actress's character Dot Branning bow out from Walford later this week as the Albert Square favourite is struggling to move on from the death of Heather Trott.
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Last month, reports suggested that the 85-year-old had asked for six months away from filming.
However, Brown told The Scottish Sun: "According to reports, I've taken a six-month break to write my autobiography. I don't know how long I will be out. It was never stated when I filmed my last scenes in March.
"I have signed a contract to write a book which I started 10 years ago. I've only done three and a half chapters, so I have quite a bit to go."
Brown continued: "I've also lost my friend Barbara Windsor, who was Peggy, of course. Her dressing room was next door and she was always popping in for a coffee. She is a lovely one for the gossip. I learned everything that was going on from her.
"Then Polly Perkins came into it to play my sister Rose. Now she's away too. So I have no idea if I will go back. I really don't know. No-one is indispensable."
An EastEnders spokesperson said: "June is on a break but will be back."
Brown has portrayed the role of Dot on and off since 1985.
I'm sad that June Brown will be away for a few months. I always enjoy her scenes, she is one of my fave actresses in EE, but she is entitled to a break. I hope she decides to return :)
EastEnders star June Brown has denied that she is considering quitting the BBC soap.
The 85-year-old actress, who will be taking a six-month break from Albert Square, recently hinted that she may not return to her role as Walford stalwart Dot Branning.
However, her agents AIM released a statement today saying: "June Brown is taking a break from EastEnders as she has done before.
"She will be completing her autobiography, and intends to return to EastEnders in the not-too-distant future."
Her alter ego Dot will make her temporary exit later this week following her struggle to move on from the death of Heather Trott.
A string of fellow EastEnders cast members, including Charlie Brooks (Janine), Jo Joyner (Tanya) and Patsy Palmer (Bianca), have recently announced they will be taking hiatuses.
EastEnders legend June Brown weeps as she reunites with John Bardon for a TV show screened later this week.
The 85-year-old actress's ill-stricken former co-star, who played her character Dot's on-screen husband Jim Branning, suffered a stroke in 2007 which has left him unable to walk or speak fluently.
When Brown asks her former colleague how his condition makes him feel, 73-year-old Bardon can only respond by whispering: "Oh dear."
Bardon's wife Edna says of Bardon's current state: "He's going the wrong way now. His main pleasure in life is when his grandson Harry visits."
Brown said of her rapport with the actor: "We got on very well. We got to *understand each other. We could give each other notes without offence.
"We had a very good rapport and good timing. We laughed a lot, which is nice. It's the best way."
Brown, currently on a six-month hiatus from EastEnders, last week revealed that she visits Bardon "regularly".
Brown's documentary Respect My Elders airs this Thursday (July 12) on BBC One at 10.35pm.
EastEnders favourite Dot Branning will return to Albert Square in January, it has been confirmed.
The legendary character has been absent from screens in recent months as actress June Brown has been on a break from the soap.
During her time away from the programme, Brown continued writing her memoirs and also presented a BBC One documentary titled Respect Your Elders.
EastEnders bosses announced today (October 20) that Dot will make her return to Walford shortly after the Branning family have been "blown apart after an explosive Christmas".
Executive producer Lorraine Newman commented: "Dot is one of EastEnders' best-loved characters and Albert Square hasn't been the same without her."
Dot's exit scenes aired in May as she left the Square while struggling with the aftermath of Heather Trott's murder.
EastEnders favourite Dot Branning will return to Albert Square in January, it has been confirmed.
The legendary character has been absent from screens in recent months as actress June Brown has been on a break from the soap.
During her time away from the programme, Brown continued writing her memoirs and also presented a BBC One documentary titled Respect Your Elders.
EastEnders bosses announced today (October 20) that Dot will make her return to Walford shortly after the Branning family have been "blown apart after an explosive Christmas".
Executive producer Lorraine Newman commented: "Dot is one of EastEnders' best-loved characters and Albert Square hasn't been the same without her."
Dot's exit scenes aired in May as she left the Square while struggling with the aftermath of Heather Trott's murder.
THESE are the first shots of launderette legend Dot Branning returning to Walford in an explosive EastEnders episode.
The Square stalwart was spotted filming an emotional reunion with her grandaughter Abi in scenes set to be broadcast over Christmas.
It will be the first time fans have seen Dot since she set off to visit relatives after struggling to keep her launderette afloat.
Actress June Brown – who has played the character since 1985 – is returning after a six-month break. At the time she said: “My contract ended and I want to do something else. As an actress you don’t want to plod away at the same thing. I don’t know how long I will be out.
“In fact I have no idea if I will go back – no one is indispensable.”
But despite this, executive producer Lorraine Newman said: “Dot is one of EastEnders’ best loved characters. Albert Square certainly hasn’t been the same without her.”
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Wouldnt be EE if it wasnt explosive
They must have had more explosive situations than the Bomb Squad
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Wouldnt be EE if it wasnt explosive
They must have had more explosive situations than the Bomb Squad
what is wrong with dot at the moment? is she sick again or is it she in debt?
SICK OF BEING IN DEBT... she shoved all of her bills in the desk,, that is not going to pay for them ....Quote:
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she was funny on graham norton last week plugging her bio with lady gaga - she said she will never win a bafta if all she does is ask for a tomatoe juice :p
They need to hold onto the iconic soap characters and she's certainly one. Though her scripture spouting wears thin quickly. It's up to the writers ultimately to utilize June Brown to better advantage though, in future episodes.
Watched Piers Morgan's Life Stories with June Brown - what a great lady and actress at 86!!! :thumbsup::bow:
Yes, and it just reinforced my good opinion of her. Charming, charismatic and a remarkable 86 year old indeed!Quote:
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Yes, and it just reinforced my good opinion of her. Charming, charismatic and a remarkable 86 year old indeed!Quote:
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She is out in handcuffs for Jim's funeral
EastEnders legend June Brown is sadly going deaf and blind.
The 88-year-old actress – famous for playing Dot Branning on the BBC soap – was forced to admit she lost her hearing on a recent flight to Scotland, when her showbiz pal Barbara Windsor was trying to speak to her at an event last weekend.
The soap star could barely hear her EastEnders co-star as the two went on stage together.
June said: "Are you talking to me Babs? Tell me, because I am deaf you see and it is very hard for me to hear so I don’t know what you are talking about.
"What did you say to me? Sorry, I would like you all to shout because I can’t hear, you see. I am ever so sorry. I am straining here..."
And June – who also revealed her sight is deteriorating back in May – has now confirmed the news.
Speaking to The Sun, she said: "Unfortunately it happened when I was going up to Glasgow for a charity. My ears impacted and they haven’t come back since. I hope that they might do at some moment.
"I thought it was a bit unkind given I was flying up for charity! But I only spoke about it on stage because I was having a discussion with Barbara."
A source close to the EastEnders veteran added that June had never mentioned her hearing problem before, as she doesn't like to complain.
The source said: "She's from the generation that doesn't want to complain. She had never even mentioned it before.
"June likes everything to be upbeat and she wants everyone to know that she has absolutely no intention of pulling back or slowing down."
June is from the generation of non-complainers
She should concentrate on her health and take it easy and relax
EastEnders' Dot Branning receives a warm welcome after returning to Albert Square tonight (September 7), but soon finds herself struggling to settle back in.
Dot (June Brown) doesn't react well to the fuss her loved ones are making of her and goes missing just as her probation officer is due.
However, Ian finds soon finds her hiding in the launderette and they have a big heart-to-heart about decisions they have made as parents.
Dot confesses that she wishes she had turned Nick into the police for his own good, which leaves Ian pondering whether he's really doing the right thing by Bobby. Will Dot's words cause Ian to have a change of heart?
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Dot is welcomed back to Albert Square
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Dot is welcomed back to Albert Square
EastEnders airs tonight at 8pm on BBC One.
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EastEnders actress June Brown has reportedly signed a new contract securing her future on Albert Square until she's 90.
The deal - believed to be worth £300,000 - has been agreed because Brown allegedly said she's "skint" (via The Sun).
The contract makes her the soap's second highest paid actor behind Steve McFadden (Phil Mitchell).
The 12-month new deal will come into force in March when Brown's current one expires.
A soap source said: "This is great news for June, great news for the bosses and great news for EastEnders fans. Both the top brass and obviously June herself are aware that she is not getting any younger but she is still very agile for her age and simply wants to go on as long as possible.
"The bosses are delighted she has no intention of giving up work just yet. She loves playing Dot and the fans love her playing Dot. EastEnders would not be the same without June or Dot.
"Though her current deal doesn't run out until March the bosses like to get people they want to keep tied up earlier than that so they have time to negotiate new deals."
The actress, who turns 89 next month, last took a break from the soap in 2012 to write her autobiography.
An EastEnders spokeswoman said: "We never comment on artist contracts."
So what explosive storyline is she going to have to earn her huge wages?
Is she going to discover the truth about Fatboy? Is she going to go on the rampage to seek 'an eye for an eye' revenge on the murderous nutters who killed him?
I can just seen her now with guns slung round her, bandana on and screaming 'Yippee-ki-yay, mother*beep*er!'
So what explosive storyline is she going to have to earn her huge wages?
Is she going to discover the truth about Fatboy? Is she going to go on the rampage to seek 'an eye for an eye' revenge on the murderous nutters who killed him?
I can just seen her now with guns slung round her, bandana on and screaming 'Yippee-ki-yay, mother*beep*er!'
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She could have some nice lodgers to, who bring peace and love to her last year on the square.Quote:
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I would like to see her have something nice happen.
Could Charlie return?
She could have some nice lodgers to, who bring peace and love to her last year on the square.Quote:
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I would like to see her have something nice happen.
Could Charlie return?
or Dotty returns, older and kinder?
Maybe her grandson Ashley will come back from the dead.
EastEnders legend June Brown doesn't want to still be on the show when she dies, and has admitted that she's unsure how long she will stay.
The Dot Branning actress, who is about to turn 89, has reportedly signed a new contract that will tie her to the show until March next year. However, Brown hasn't made any plans beyond that at this stage.
Brown told The Sun: "I don't think I want to end my life on a soap, but we'll see.
"I don't want to be 100, or even 90. I don't think I look nearly 90, but because I can't see these days I don't know. I think I might be 70. Real age doesn't apply in EastEnders, otherwise half of us would be retired.
"I've been in the soap for 30 years but you never know what's going to happen, and you really don't want to make plans about how long you should stay because they could all go wrong."
Despite being unsure of what the future holds, Brown insisted that she is grateful to the soap's bosses for keeping her all this time.
"I'm very fortunate they still want me because you hear of older actresses who say there is no work, because people like to see beautiful young faces," she explained.
"There are very few people about whose jobs are as good, particularly in the acting profession, these days.
"I would like to be in the show more than I am, because a job gives me structure to my life and days. It also keeps my brain alive and cheerful."
is june leaving?
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Her contract runs out March 2017 and she said she might not renew due to failing hearing and eye sight :(
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If Ronnie dies, maybe Charlie returns for Matthew and Dot
EastEnders legend June Brown could be gracing our TV screens for a few more years yet, as she's reportedly being asked to sign a contract that will keep her with the soap until 2018.
June's current contract runs out in March next year, but bosses are apparently keen to keep her iconic character Dot Branning on the square for at least another 12 months - for a fee of £300,000 for the year.
According to The Mirror, a source said that BBC bosses "realise June isn't getting any younger" but added that the actress herself has "intimated that she wants to stay with the role as long as she feels able".
June renewed her contract in January this year to stay in EastEnders until 2017.
That deal was rumoured to be £300,000 as well - making her the second highest paid actor on the soap, after Steve McFadden (who plays Phil Mitchell).
But in February, June said that she doesn't want to be on the show until she dies, meaning she's unsure how long she'll stay on the Square.
Dot is currently at the centre of several storylines, including the closing of the launderette as well as Dot's failing eyesight, and it comes after she recently admitted to the Loose Women panel that she'd love more screen time, as her "mind needs occupying".
"You know better than to ask me questions like that," she joked. "You know we have to be diplomatic, darling. I'm trying very hard not to open my big mouth - which is very hard.
"Yes, I would like to do more. Personally my mind needs occupying. If it isn't, it goes all over the place."
Well, this new contract deal is certainly a good sign, as it would see June acting on EastEnders until she's 91.
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EastEnders are working with a major blindness charity on Dot Branning's eyesight storyline.
The BBC soap has teamed-up with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), following Dot's diagnosis with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) on Friday's (December 9) episode.
They have been working together for months on the plot to ensure it is portrayed as realistically as possible.
In a blog on the BBC website, the RNIB explained how the storyline came about, writing: "At the beginning of the year EastEnders approached RNIB with its plans to run a storyline about Dot's sight deteriorating.
"In August we began working closely with EastEnders' researchers and writers as they explored and developed the storyline about Dot being diagnosed with wet AMD and what this could mean for her life in Albert Square.
"Since then we have offered the programme script advice, information about treatment options for people with wet AMD, and checked facts. RNIB will continue to work with EastEnders as Dot's story develops over the coming months as she adapts to living with her sight loss."
They added: "EastEnders has made a real commitment to getting Dot's story right, while also raising awareness of a condition that affects more than 600,000 people to some degree in the UK."
According to figures by the NHS, 1 in 10 people over 65 live with AMD, a condition that affects a part of the retina and causes problems for central vision.
For more information on AMD, its symptoms and treatment methods, head to the RNIB's website.
Meanwhile, it has recently been reported that star June Brown will sign a new contract that will keep her on the soap until 2018.
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Let's face it, Dot Branning will always be one of EastEnders' legendary characters. From gossiping in the launderette, smoking endless cigarettes to a stint in prison - she's one of the best.
In fact, actress June Brown is turning 90 this year and the BBC has rightly decided to celebrate by putting together a tribute show: June Brown At 90 - A Walford Legend.
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June Brown as Dot Branning in EastEnders
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She made her first appearance on Albert Square in July 1985 as Dot Cotton - married to the not-so-delightful Charlie - and the rest is history.
The tribute will talk about her career and how she landed the role - typically, she reckons it was only because she turned up on time for her audition and liked a cigarette.
She will be talking about how in the early days on set, she was seen as a rival by a fellow cast members - which we actually can't wait to hear about.
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Jack Branning tells Dot Branning and Glenda Mitchell how he's coping in EastEnders
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Back in the day, the character was a bit of a hypochondriac, but June will be telling us all how she managed to coax much more out of Dot than just that.
The tribute will feature contributions from many Walford regulars including Danny Dyer, Adam Woodyatt, Gillian Taylforth, Rudolph Walker, Lacey Turner and Natalie Cassidy.
June Brown At 90 - A Walford Legend will air on February 16 at 8pm on BBC One.
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