Faith Penhale, decorated TV drama producer and CEO of Gentleman Jack indie Lookout Point, is leaving the BBC Studios-backed outfit to head up Pathe Productions.
13.10.2022 - 07:23 / msn.com
EastEnders stars Letitia Dean, 54, and Gillian Taylforth, 67, both displayed their chic sense of style as they filmed Dot Cotton's funeral on Wednesday. The actresses, who play Sharon Watts and Kathy Beale respectively, were both dressed in sombre attire as they filmed Dot's final farewell, following the death of actress June Brown in April. Showing her recent makeover, Letitia cut a chic figure in a black wool coat with a fur-lined collar as she linked arms with Gillian for the scenes.
The longtime soap star teamed her outfit with a velvet headband with a netted detailing. Meanwhile Gillian opted for a wide brimmed hat and a polka dot silk scarf, teamed with leather gloves as she filmed the scenes. It comes just hours after EastEnders bosses confirmed the full line-up of former stars returning to Walford for Dot's funeral.
The BBC soap unveiled six actors that would be reprising their roles for the special tribute episode which sees Albert Square residents say a final goodbye to the beloved launderette worker. Among those returning is Jacqueline Jossa, who played Dot's granddaughter Lauren Branning and said it was a 'no-brainer' to return, and Tom Watt, who portrayed 'Lofty'. While completing the line-up of returning actors are Colin Russell (Lord Michael Cashman CBE), Barry Clark (Gary Hailes) , Mary 'the punk' Smith (Linda Davidson) and Disa O'Brien (Jan Graveson).
It was previously revealed that soap bosses were working on a tribute for EastEnders legend June Brown, who died in April of this year at the age of 95. The beloved character of Dot left the show in January 2020 to go to Ireland with her grandson Charlie. She portrayed the role of Dot for 35 years, and was part of the Branning clan after marrying
.Faith Penhale, decorated TV drama producer and CEO of Gentleman Jack indie Lookout Point, is leaving the BBC Studios-backed outfit to head up Pathe Productions.
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Current and former EastEnders characters have turned out in force for Dot Cotton's funeral, with iconic characters making their return to Albert Square for the emotional scenes.The mass return to Walford includes Jacqueline Jossa, who has returned to the role of Lauren Branning for the first time since her departure in 2018. Alongside Lauren, another five characters are returning to say their goodbyes to the much-loved Dot.
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