nasty nick is back!!!!!

[parkerman]

Had Reg any family?

Not as far as we know. He lived alone. But, of course, Eastenders can always turn up with some long lost children and/or grandchildren and/or siblings and/or nephews/nieces etc.

[alan45]

Not as far as we know. He lived alone. But, of course, Eastenders can always turn up with some long lost children and/or grandchildren and/or siblings and/or nephews/nieces etc.

or war hero???

[xx_Dan_xx]

Do you guys reckon it's going to be another whodunnit? Dot, Charlie, Charlie's mom, Phil, Ronnie, Max (When he finds out about crash) and some others will all have a very good reason to kill Nick.

[Glen1]

Do you guys reckon it's going to be another whodunnit? Dot, Charlie, Charlie's mom, Phil, Ronnie, Max (When he finds out about crash) and some others will all have a very good reason to kill Nick.

I just hope it isn't Dot, she would confess, plead guilty . EE needs Dots' character in tact imo. Maybe some connection with Reg Cox, might be another reason his name's cropped up of late.

[tammyy2j]

I just hope it isn't Dot, she would confess, plead guilty . EE needs Dots' character in tact imo. Maybe some connection with Reg Cox, might be another reason his name's cropped up of late.

Maybe Yvonne frames Dot

[Glen1]

Maybe Yvonne frames Dot

Very plausible, Yvonne would frame Dot without giving it a second thought. Ripped off the residents at the care home on a regular basis in team with Charlie.

[Dazzle]

Very plausible, Yvonne would frame Dot without giving it a second thought. Ripped off the residents at the care home on a regular basis in team with Charlie.

I agree it's plausible given what she did to Phil, but I seem to remember that Yvonne was horrified when Charlie stole money from one of the care home residents.

[Glen1]

I agree it's plausible given what she did to Phil, but I seem to remember that Yvonne was horrified when Charlie stole money from one of the care home residents.

I'm sure your right Dazzle , got in the back of my mind they had both been stealing / conning residents and that Yvonne was shocked when she realised Nick was back on the scene.

[Dazzle]

I'm sure your right Dazzle , got in the back of my mind they had both been stealing / conning residents and that Yvonne was shocked when she realised Nick was back on the scene.

I must admit that I'm not 100% sure, so maybe someone else can confirm what happened?

[Perdita]

EastEnders star John Altman has spoken about the decision to kill off his character Nick Cotton, admitting that he shed tears when filming his final scenes.

The actor has played Nick on and off since 1985, but Albert Square's original villain will finally be written out for good in the build-up to the BBC soap's 30th anniversary.

John Altman
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John Altman

Altman was interviewed on ITV's This Morning today (February 9) and admitted that it seems like the right time for Nick to meet his maker.

"I think probably he's come to the end of his run," he commented. "It's been 30 years - I don't know how much more he can do, apart from create World War Three!"

Asked whether EastEnders producers made him aware of the full storyline from the start of his latest return stint, Altman replied: "Yeah they did, and obviously as an actor, when they said that he was going to meet his demise, it was quite a big decision.

"[I had] mixed feelings. I felt very sad as well, leaving the character behind. Also... I really enjoy working up there, getting into the routine. It's a long drive for me from Hampton Wick, but I've just got into this nice rhythm."

Nick is expected to share his final scenes with his on-screen mother June Brown, as her character Dot Branning sees her villainous son's true colours at last.

Nick corners Dot
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Dot and Nick

Altman continued: "During our final scenes, I did shed some tears. I'm sure that was combined not only with what we were doing as actors but also some emotion coming up [as I was] coming to the end of the line with June. But I'll still see her of course."

Quizzed on whether Nick's death is dramatic, he laughed: "No, it's quite low-key in a way. I did ask for helicopters but I don't think they could afford that! But suffice to say, the story is quite powerful and I think they resolve quite a few things together as well. He's very honest with her for once."

Altman also confirmed that he will have a small involvement in EastEnders' upcoming Live Week, which kicks off on BBC One from Tuesday, February 17.

He said: "I saw a lot of them last night and I think they're getting quite nervous. It's like the opening night of a play that's only on once, if you like - got to get it right! But I'm sure they'll rehearse it up to the hilts.

"I will be [involved] slightly. Visually he will be seen, but I can't say any more than that!"