I GAVE up on EastEnders after the arrival of Kevin Wicks's terrifying ex-wife Shirley - a woman so hard-as-nails, she makes Pat Butcher look ... bay-bay was left with Dot by Enya.

Later, Ricky and Janine Butcher chatted with Lauren about why the Jacksons wouldn't be present at Dot's funeral either. For starters, Carol and Bianca Jackson were on their way to Germany to visit ...

Tom Watt has reprised his iconic role of Lofty for Dot’s funeral (Picture: ISO Images / BBC) Jacqueline Jossa will also reprise her role as Lauren Branning for Dot’s special farewell.