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EastEnders actor John Altman looked very different from his iconic Nasty Nick days as he stepped out for the Henley Royal Regatta. The 71 year old, who played the villainous son of Dot Cotton on the BBC One soap from 1985 to 2015, showed off a long, gelled-back hairstyle at the famous rowing event - which is being staged in the town of Henley-on-Thames all this week. And John looked worlds away from Walford as he sported a baby blue suit with a white and blue floral shirt and brown shoes.

The late EastEnders star June Brown was best known for her role as the legendary Dot Cotton - but it wasn't the actresses first experience on a British soap.

Legendary actress June Brown will always be remembered for her time as soap icon Dot Cotton on EastEnders. Sadly, the 95 year old will not return to the series again as she passed away on Sunday night (3 March). However, it seems that June felt her time on the BBC One soap was over after she left in January 2020.

Clive Myrie invites another lineup of famous faces to show off their quizzing skills as Celebrity Mastermind continues on BBC. Tonight's episode (February 19) sees comedian Nish Kumar, actor John Altman and TV wine expert Olly Smith tackle questions on their specialist subjects, which range from The Isle of White to Jimi Hendrix.

Strictly Come Dancing's Janette Manrara as she was quizzed on the show. The professional dancer was appearing on the BBC One show for charity on Saturday night (February 19), along with comedian Nish Kuma, Saturday Kitchen's wine expert Olly Smit and Eastender's legend John Altman, aka Nasty Nick. And viewers were convinced the show had changed its rules for Janette after Clive allowed her second answer to a question.

Jack Smethurst, best known for starring in sitcom Love Thy Neighbour, has died aged 89. The actor was surrounded by his family when he died peacefully, according to the Daily Star. Jack played the bigoted Eddie Booth in the controversial 1970s comedy, alongside EastEnders star Rudolph Walker.

Celebrity Mastermind is gearing up for a new year of specialist subjects, with 56 stars from across all walks of life set to take a seat in the infamous Mastermind chair. Ahead of the new series, which will begin next month, Celebrity Mastermind has unveiled its line-up for 2022 – and it features everyone from actors and journalists to comedians and drag queens.

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