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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