A Eulogy For Dot Cotton 🕯 | Walford REEvisited | EastEnders

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[@abbieroseholden4174]

" I ain't the one to gossip" " oh I say" Iconic quoted of Dot Branning ❤

[@scmtuk3662]

"I never drink, except for medicinal purposes" There was also a specific scene where she's talking to someone, and she says "it ain't hardly good for the health" (or to be exact, "it ain't 'ardly good for the 'elf", about something (probably alcohol, or something), just before she takes a puff of her cigarette.

[@Beth-ve7ob]

How absolutely lovely to see Ian!!! Well-done, everyone, for giving Dot the send-off she deserves.

[@joshuacarroll6668]

Ooooo is this Ian back in enders or just a one off for dot?? Who's this love his talking too? Jane maybe? Otherwise why bring it up

[@pstannard1]

@@joshuacarroll6668 he only came back for this one as he's still busy doing things

[@ethancollins5094]

And lofty

[@ronki23]

@@joshuacarroll6668 @Phillip Stannard, I'd be surprised if he's gone permanently. Most people who leave Eastenders often come back unless they're killed off

[@Christine_1985]

I wasn’t expecting to see Ian Beale!!! Such an emotional and fitting send off for the great June Brown and Dot Cotton ❤️❤️

[@charlieconetta8261]

Wonder if that Jane or new person who he is with

[@kOOL76642]

And Lauren

[@charlieconetta8261]

@@KaleemAkbar786 wonder they do a big return to square one day

[@ronki23]

I'd be surprised if Ian's left permanently. Most people who leave Eastenders often come back unless they're killed off

[@jazmorrison9030]

@@charlieconetta8261cindy

[@abbieroseholden4174]

Dot Branning was the Grandmother of Albert Square. Her gossip, sweet nature, her relationship with Jim Branning, dealing with her troubled son Nick Cotton, her job at the laundrette with Pauline Fowler and Ethel Skinner made Dot who she was. A fantastic character a legend. R.I.P June Brown ❤❤

[@KaleemAkbar786]

😢

[@louwinters508]

She literally was the grandmother of the square. Between her and Jim. Mostly Jim they had 20 grandchildren. And several great grandkids. Annie being the youngest so far. Lol

[@leepearce2046]

Never will there ever be a more iconic character then dot cotton

[@hustleno-filta5373]

Phil Mitchell! Pat butcher! Ian Beale! Dot was there from the beginning her character was jarring for me at times! Let's be honest she never held the torch how Phil holds it... Once Phil is gone EastEnders will practically be dead... Shit I'll stop watching it too🤦🏾😭

[@pryfy7746]

I'm so glad eastenders used Julia's theme, a iconic character like Dot deserved the use of the theme.

[@aaroncruse3133]

that actually used dots theme an song theme

[@joemcgill2925]

What an amazing episode for Junes life as a eastender she will be missed by all of us

[@multimill]

I haven't watched enders since 2008 but watched it from ep1 and saw June Brown's creation grow into this iconic figure. I had to watch this episode tonight which was very moving and very well done. Loved seeing the old characters that showed up, Colin, Mary, Lofty. A fitting ending for Dot, all the more sad because the great actress that created her has also gone. RIP June Brown.

[@danielharding8048]

Dot will forever be the greatest resident of Albert Square. Hats off to the late great June Brown for making her Character so special!

[@hannahg1968]

PRAYING “love” was Jane. Such a beautiful episode

[@ronki23]

Honestly, Ian better stay away from the square if he's back with Jane as everyone else hates him

[@louisemacallister6561]

Beautiful episode. Such a perfect tribute to Dot & June Brown 💔

[@ianoliver7271]

I watched this episode last night and I can tell you I was almost in tears and this from an OAP chappie who has been watching Eastenders since Day 1. This is for me the most beautiful EE episode bar none. Dot, you will always be remembered. RIP honeybun🙏🙏🙏!!

[@danieladams9950]

Beautiful performance from Natalie. Dot was the heart of the show for 30 years.

[@sharonpaterson788]

Shocked to see lan but good send off for the legend that was Dorothy cotton 😭

[@bp6329]

@@KaleemAkbar786 great..

[@johnCenaFanSite]

Ian could have walked inside and surprise everyone, and I think he was on the phone to Jane

[@BlastFromThePastTheGoodOldDays]

No that would never have happened because then that would have taken away from dot/the ceremony and tainted it with unnecessary drama

[@gyobfan22]

It could have been Cindy since it's been announced she is returning lol. Eastenders sadly died years ago.

[@msdemoore]

Bravo -- beautiful send off.

[@shifashahine2005]

R.I.p June brown and Dot Branning she will be forever ♾ missed 💔😭.

[@KaleemAkbar786]

Jane Called Ian

[@HSD.]

I was not expecting Ian beale to return,but I think it was good that he returned to see the funeral after everything that happend with Dennis’s death and Sharon almost poisoning him

[@gyobfan22]

I haven't watched the show since 2011 and hearing Sharon tried to poison Ian is just ridiculous considering the history they had together as they are 2 of the original characters.

[@joestewart-paul3260]

She's in for a big shock when Ian returns with Cindy

[@Harry-fk5of]

I can't take it seriously, looks like a lot of people trying hard to look upset. The show used to feel so authentic, not the same anymore

[@shrekthedeck9536]

Bring back Ian 🔥🔥 also I was surprised max branning wasn't there

[@lucindabundy1887]

Mega shock i was not expecting lan beale can't wait for his full return

[@ronki23]

None of the other characters want him back

[@JustAYeeterYUP]

Can't believe Ian was there what a shocker

[@Renwick19]

I have a feeling it was Jane who was ringing Ian and they’ve gotten back together off screen

[@Theresabrown1805]

What an episode I was crying twice in Eastenders history the has has made me cry both episodes with Natalie Cassidy the first time was when one of her boyfriends died her performance was fantastic. Tonight's episode had me crying hearing the tributes just made me cry and seeing the pack of cigarettes 😫. Then hearing Dots voice was so emotional. It was a surprise to see Adam Woodyatt aka Ian Beale return to Eastenders for a cameo. I really hope Ian Beale will be returning to Eastenders his character has been been missed.

[@abdurahim1110]

Ian Beale could see Sharon and Lofty and Mery and Colin that would be great

[@abdurahim1110]

Ian Beale could come for Lola funeral that would be great

[@fresh.prince7472]

Really I found it pretty fake

[@iliketowatchvideos47]

@@fresh.prince7472 it is fake ,you know that right?

[@gyobfan22]

You didn't cry at Ethel's headstone being shown?

[@PeterShieldsukcatstripey]

Perfect eulogy Sonia. Always loved and treasured. A real woman in all our hearts.

[@erinmetcalf4043]

Rip June, dot will miss you so much will miss you on eastenders 💗

[@chrisdrennan9143]

Glad Colin, Barry, Mary Smith and Lofty returned

[@gyobfan22]

Yeah but Disa wasn't very good. It would have been far better seeing Nigel return instead of her.

[@chrisdrennan9143]

@@gyobfan22 Yeah Nigel was close to Dot

[@forzacmo9069]

OMG Ian !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@-M0LE]

Shows how much Adam respected her and the character to come back when he really doesn’t want to do tv anymore

[@ronki23]

I'd be surprised if he's gone permanently. Most people who leave Eastenders often come back unless they're killed off

[@_olliee]

apparently he’s coming back next year

[@jazmorrison9030]

That’s a lie he’s doing other things he willl be back has Ian again very soon

[@jazmorrison9030]

@@ronki23he’s only have a break will return

[@jazmorrison9030]

@@_ollieeyes

[@thenightporter]

Plot twist: that was Phil Ian was talking to on the phone. 😘😆

[@iliketowatchvideos47]

Underrated comment

[@beccacostelloe04]

When I saw Ian I thought I was dreaming 😱

[@theodoretekkers]

I'm going to be honest, I literally teared up when I saw the coffin being lowered. Bye Dot. Bye June 🙏.

[@SobrietyandSolace]

I didn’t expect to cry at all but I did at several points during the episode. How lovely June’s children were also involved.

[@tonyjenkins3937]

WE KNEW YOU WONT LET US DOWN IAN NICE ONE MY SON

[@brandoncattermole9403]

Good send off for Dot

[@abdurahim1110]

Come back Ian Beale we miss you

[@KaleemAkbar786]

Jada Is Returning 🙄

[@iliketowatchvideos47]

Cant stand weasel beale

[@bp6329]

@@iliketowatchvideos47 me neither

[@ronki23]

None of the characters miss him LOL

[@bp6329]

@@ronki23 apart from you.

[@louischapman1209]

Lovely touch to allow here real kids in the back ❤

[@shifashahine2005]

Shocked to see a cameo from Ian guess he’s back with Jane .

[@007spudmanSpudsArmy]

I have a funny feeling it's Mandy.

[@BossShirley]

As soon as I saw that shoulder I knew who it was

[@mariajukejax9649]

Come on Ian, stick around. RIP Dot, the grand dame of Albert Square.

[@richardfrancis7447]

Wow I shock Ian was back . Will he be back

[@jordancampbell6775]

No Wonder Phil Mitchell hasn't returned for Dot's Funeral. He is so disrespectful.

[@Agent-cz9rj]

He’s always been disrespectful He’s narrow minded East End thug who has no respect for anyone not even the law he’s hardly a lawyer biding citizen.

[@abdurahim1110]

Grant Mitchell should be there for Dot Cotton funeral

[@amyclarke41]

yeah rip Dot and June ax

[@Jerry-ne8bz]

Ian looks good!

[@chrisrees4500]

Wooo what a lovely sent of

[@kathleencorson]

Adam Woodyatt mentioned nothing about an EastEnders return for Ian Beale.

[@veneziamarie13]

The sadness and emotions on the actors faces are real, especially with the person who plays sonia she spent many ters working beside her ❤

[@kerricoyle9973]

Very sad episode and June kids were actually there ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@georgia8592]

Keane is back 🤩🤩🤩

[@kylefoster2876]

I miss her soooooooo much I loved Evrey minute When I watched you dot RIP DOT It was Nice seeing Ian return

[@iliketowatchvideos47]

What a fantastic tribute to Dot and June Brown ,other soaps take note ,this is how you do it

[@bouncingbluesoul5270]

A cameo from the ghost of Nick would have fitted well here.

[@WhitneyHouston4eva1]

They missed out the part when everyone stood up and gave their memories of Dot.

[@helenbelither7354]

RIP Queen of Eastenders Dot Branning I will miss you 😢 very much

[@SSurfer1]

Keep it real like Ian Beale !

[@jameliakingstom1190]

Wish everyone could see Ian

[@coledines]

R.I.P June, she was a shepherd in real life too, used to give me a lift from the studio to the station each week, I was sat in the back amongst empty consulate fag packets lol, she rang me over the years and send Xmas card too, she even introduced me to mal young I think his name was at an end of summer party, I got in to acting but clearly never made it, but had lovely memories from Elstree when the show first started, Bill Treacher was a lovely man too, the first cast member I met, got lovely photos from back then.

[@abdurahim1110]

Not some without you Ian Beale

[@coolestvideoproductions7375]

Wait, it’s that Ian?

[@shrekthedeck9536]

Yep thats Ian alright 😄

[@Squab1972]

RIP June Brown and Gretchen Franklin

[@Agent-cz9rj]

Adam Woodyatt he’s too busy these days. Good to see him back on the screen even if it was for short appearance.

[@jazmorrison9030]

People believe media he is coming back soon

[@Agent-cz9rj]

@@jazmorrison9030 And he’s not coming back anytime soon why would he.

[@Instasamps]

I thought Nigel may have appeared

[@thenightporter]

Right! He was on Holby City as late as March, so he is still acting and Dot was so kind to him.

[@josephilsley3028]

I did too, or at least be mentioned. I still remember him complementing Dot on how much of a mother figure she was to him, and therefore should've had all the more reason in making an effort to say his farewells in person. Is this because Paul Bradley was unavailable at the time of filming?

[@melbeans2013]

Now that was an episode it is one of the best episodes they have done in a long time. Such an amazing ending for a wonderful character

[@southsudani983]

dot randomly going to ireland was shit but this was a good respectful send off

[@carterkennedy6368]

Wonder if Ian will come back for good soon hopefully he does

[@ronki23]

None of the other characters want him back. However, most people who leave Eastenders often come back unless they're killed off

[@elainesuggs6163]

Even though June Brown ( Dot Cotton)character was the Square's busy body I loved her and will miss her.

[@patdoe5242]

A beautiful episode of Dots funeral so sad that Ian didn't stay long

[@davidcameron8163]

Bit late in the day , June Brown passed away ages ago and the shameless bbc waited till Christmas to use it to grab higher viewing figures. Rip June you were a truly amazing actress.

[@Buckaroo_Baldwin]

That's because they film like 3 months ahead.

[@EdBaileysCCTV]

Might have been Phil who called Ian!

[@patriciadooley5833]

I wonder who was Ian referring to as LOVE???

[@thenightporter]

Phil. Or Grant. 😂

[@ronki23]

Hopefully Jane

[@rorymckernan8502]

Mick.

[@bouncingbluesoul5270]

Why is Ian keeping his distance ?

[@alfiemoon2516]

Because people know he a bit responsible for denny death

[@iliketowatchvideos47]

@@alfiemoon2516 a bit?🤣

[@H.K.5]

@@iliketowatchvideos47 He locked Denny in a room but he wasn’t the one who sunk the ship. Phil, Keanu and Sharon are all to blame too.

[@gemma1874]

Dot my favourite character. R.i.P J.B😢

[@Uksoapfan]

Amazing to see Jack Branning and Lofty Holloway in the same scenes. Two characters from different eras in the same episode.

[@lindsey8480]

1:40 june browns 3 children how lovely

[@kathleencorson]

Oh my god Ian Beale is back for Dot's funeral. How did he find out Dot died.

[@007spudmanSpudsArmy]

He's probably in touch with his family.Kathy Bobby ETC. They aren't gonna tell anyone their in touch with him as Phil/Sharon want him dead. But if he returns I feel like Sharon will of forgot about it.

[@ronki23]

Social media

[@plaistowjames6792]

I told him about the funeral

[@abdurahim1110]

Ian Beale could see Jannie Butcher and Kthey Bele and Bobby Bele and Afie Moon and Jack Brannig and Dennis Fox and Patrick Traman and Mick Carter and Martin Fowler that would be great

[@michaelnedsmar9106]

RIP Dot and not forgetting Bill Treacher aka Arthur Fowler who died last month at 92. Dot appeared in the show less then 6 months from the first episode. Such an Eastenders Icon probably more so then Peggy Michele ! Wouldn't it be a nice touch if the BBC made at least one special episode set in the 60s with Dot and Charlie , Lou & Albert Beale ,Ethel , Pat and not forgetting Teenage Den Watts , Pete "Treacle" Beale and his sister Pauline .

[@Simon1985_]

than*

[@Bijo69]

Where’s Ian been this whole time?

[@bp6329]

doing other things

[@007spudmanSpudsArmy]

In the CRM with Rick Grimes.

[@ronki23]

Keeping away because everyone in Walford hates him.

[@franciscondon1902]

The producers are now saying Ian is coming back full time soon.

[@ronki23]

Hopefully with Jane

[@SlightlyMad25]

Farewell, Dot. 😢

[@patriciadrury8557]

Was great seeing Adam alias Ian

[@marcustibbs2803]

Goodbye Dot Love you June brown

[@crimsongunner2529]

When all the millennials and gen z viewers see characters like lofty, mary the punk and colin they haven't got a clue who they are and don't care about them

[@sonnyprince6853]

At least Sonia didn’t embarrassingly sing like she did at Jim’s funeral 😂 RIP Dot and Jim. Together again ❤

[@GYPSYKINGAJ]

Good to see the legends bk i was waiting for nick to come in at the end of the funeral and say good bye ma bit late to have the funeral would been beter if every actor who wasnt killed of and alive turned up long live the queen dc # db

[@markpieexplores]

Natalie did a great job there

[@bnapblacknewsandalternativ1489]

Dot was my favourite character I only watched the soap because of her. Now... I am not interested she was amazing the best ever RIP

[@samuellewis637]

Ian Beale is the Rick Grimes of Eastenders

[@007spudmanSpudsArmy]

Yep he is. Both characters are in a mysterious location with mysterious people. I guess Ian is in the CRM and here's actually a funny thought. A person in the CRM is actually called General Beale I guess he found a show transporter and moved to the walking dead.

[@thenightporter]

So glad that Ian's appearance was kept under wraps -- I hate spoilers! Adam Woodyatt has never looked so good in all his life --- very handsome!

[@iliketowatchvideos47]

Are you being serious?

[@bp6329]

you need glasses, mate

[@thenightporter]

@@bp6329 🤣 ok maybe not "very handsome" in a Hugh Jackman kind of way but Ian was always a dweeb and now he just looks normal. He looks A LOT better now than he did 3-4 years ago when he looked very unhealthy.

[@abdurahim1110]

Ian Beale could see Rakky Butcher and Lauren Brannig and that would be great

[@daisybelle1025]

On the Drama channel, Jim and Dot have just got married

[@abdurahim1110]

Ian Beale could see Ban Mitchell and Billy Mitchell and Phil Mitchell that would be great

[@emmajanewatts4388]

We get the point Abdu

[@owlface9231]

Ban?

[@earlfaridkimboa6181]

IAN😲😲😲

[@PlayMoreGolf-RipOff]

Needed a Big Phil return to really make this an ‘Iconic Episode’

[@iliketowatchvideos47]

It wasn't about anyone other than dot

[@PlayMoreGolf-RipOff]

@@iliketowatchvideos47 Big Phil liked and respected Dot… he should have been there lurking in the trees with Gandalf Ian

[@brandoncattermole9403]

Ian Beale is back

[@ronki23]

Keeping it real

[@abdurahim1110]

Ian Beale could meet Heavey and Tarry Rokey Cent and Zack Huson and Ravi that would be great

[@Ryan_James93]

Homeless Ian Beale mk 2

[@007spudmanSpudsArmy]

I thought he was homeless again when I first saw him but the "Hi love yeah I'm coming home" sort of defeats the purpose.

[@kieronspiteri]

Ian is back finally with a new look

[@michaelbewley3502]

I like the way noone knew about Ian Beale dropping back in one bit 2 say goodbye 2 dot there was nothing about Ian Beale coming back 4 dot goodbye it was nice 2 see him again it was a nice surprise 4 the people who new nothing of it! ,It was a great send off 4 dot & the actor June brown I was just upset that it was six months after her death I thought they left it 2 long 2 do it!.

[@lloyddenvermckay1410]

Nice to see Ian Beale Squeal making a brief reappearance at Dot's funeral - even if he's paying his respects from a distance from the church. Probably wise decision as Ian's not missed or well liked from everyone else at Walford. I Wonder if actor Adam Woodyatt who plays Ian will make a permanent comeback or not in the future? Also nice to see some old EastEnders cast members from the eighties including: Mary the punk, Lofty & Colin paying their respects to Dot.

[@IIIII-MvP]

If that is Ian making his last appearance I think this is a perfect way to give him his signing of contract, himself and Dot the 2 originals start together and leave together that’s how it should to

[@ronki23]

I'd be surprised if he's gone permanently. Most people who leave Eastenders often come back unless they're killed off