Derek Branning

[Perdita]

EastEnders' Branning family are seen in sombre moods in new pictures showing the aftermath of the soap's Christmas death.

As show bosses confirmed in early November, Derek is killed off over the festive period, although the exact details of how he dies are still being kept top secret.

The latest EastEnders pictures show the Brannings come together to pay their respects to Derek (Jamie Foreman) by laying flowers on the morning after his passing.

While most of the family appear quiet and reflective, Jack and Max are seen arguing with Joey.


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Will Derek's demise unite the Brannings after a turbulent Christmas, or could it tear them further apart?

EastEnders airs an hour-long episode on Christmas Day at 8.45pm on BBC One.

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[Perdita]

EastEnders villain Derek Branning has become the bookies' top suspect in the mystery surrounding his own death.

Fans know that Derek will lose his life at Christmas, but show bosses have kept tight-lipped over whether a murder, suicide, accident or natural causes will lead to his passing.

Bookmaker William Hill has now made Derek (Jamie Foreman) the 9/2 favourite in its 'Who killed Derek?' betting, believing that the bad boy taking his own life is the most likely outcome.

William Hill spokesman Joe Crilly commented: "There are a number of storylines unravelling in which Derek could be involved, and it may all get too much on Christmas Day."

Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) is currently second favourite to kill Derek with odds of 5/1, after a recent storyline saw the schemer plot to break up her relationship with Joey.

Other potential culprits include Tanya (6/1), Alfie (7/1) and Max (8/1).

Alfie (Shane Richie) will naturally hold a grudge against Derek if he turns out to be Kat's mystery lover when the truth is revealed next week.

Meanwhile, Derek will also cause chaos for Tanya (Jo Joyner) and Max (Jake Wood) over the festive period by sabotaging their wedding plans.

Crilly added: "It is thought that Derek will be largely involved in the current storylines surrounding Alfie and Kat, as well as those involving Max and Tanya, and there will certainly be a number of suspects when Derek is offed."

EastEnders continues tomorrow (December 13) at 7.30pm on BBC One.


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EastEnders villain Derek Branning will be at the centre of huge arguments in the soap's Christmas Day episode as everyone stands up to him at last.

Derek (Jamie Foreman) has already alienated most of his family in recent weeks, but that doesn't stop him from turning up for Christmas lunch at Max and Tanya's place with his lover Kat Moon in tow.

Still livid over Derek's attempts to blackmail Tanya, Max (Jake Wood) warns his older brother that today will be his last day as part of the family. However, this only makes a vengeful Derek more determined to cause trouble as he plots to expose Max's mysterious secret.

Later, yet more trouble flares up when Kat (Jessie Wallace) discovers that Derek lied to her about trying to make things right with Alfie last week.

Furious over the betrayal, Kat lets Derek know exactly what she thinks of him by slapping him across the face…


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Max, meanwhile, is disgusted when Derek's twisted plan plays out perfectly - meaning that his long-held secret is finally revealed to the rest of the family.

It's clear that Derek is no longer welcome, but rather than leave quietly, he makes one last almighty Christmas speech - which prompts his brothers to physically remove him from the house and their lives forever…


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EastEnders airs an hour-long episode on Christmas Day from 8.45pm on BBC One, when viewers will find out whether Max will marry Tanya and exactly what his secret is.


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[JustJodi]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...st_read_module

Scroll down and there is a photo of Jamie....looking like the thug he played on EE.

[parkerman]

What a disgrace.

[JustJodi]

What a disgrace.

He has been interviewed and said he was PROUD of his background.....

[parkerman]

He has been interviewed and said he was PROUD of his background.....