Janine Malloy's millionaire dream could come crashing to a halt when her uncle announces he's contesting her late gran's will. The 'EastEnders' vixen - played by Charlie Brooks - has enjoyed splashing the cash in front of her neighbours ever since she discovered she had inherited millions from her beloved nan Lydia Simmonds (Heather Chasen). However, her days of swanning around Albert Square in a chauffer driven Rolls Royce could come to an early end when her uncle, Norman Simmonds (George Layton), tells the scheming blonde he doesn't think she should have the money after all. Facing up to the fact that...
- 7/13/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Janine Malloy's millionaire dream could come crashing to a halt when her uncle announces he's contesting her late gran's will. The 'EastEnders' vixen - played by Charlie Brooks - has enjoyed splashing the cash in front of her neighbours ever since she discovered she had inherited millions from her beloved nan Lydia Simmonds (Heather Chasen). However, her days of swanning around Albert Square in a chauffer driven Rolls Royce could come to an early end when her uncle, Norman Simmonds (George Layton), tells the scheming blonde he doesn't think she should have the money after all. Facing up to the fact that...
- 7/12/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders' Janine Malloy is to become a millionaire. The scheming chippy worker - played by Charlie Brooks - has hit rock bottom following the death of her beloved grandmother Lydia Simmonds (Heather Chasen), having to beg brother Ricky Butcher (Sid Owen) to borrow money and being sacked by Walford wimp Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt). An 'EastEnders' insider revealed: "Janine has been feeling more alone than ever since her gran died. She's homeless and broke, and no-one really believes her that her grief is for real. She even has to beg Ricky to lend her a tenner. "When boss Ian refuses to give her...
- 6/29/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders star Margaret Tyzack has withdrawn from filming for personal reasons, forcing show bosses to recast the character of Lydia Simmonds, Digital Spy can confirm. Earlier this year, it was announced that stage star Tyzack had been cast in the role of Lydia, who is Janine Malloy's estranged grandmother. Viewers saw her on screen for the first time last week as Janine (Charlie Brooks) visited her gran in hospital after hearing that she was unwell. However, following Tyzack's unexpected departure from the soap, programme chiefs have recruited actress Heather Chasen to take over the part. Chasen has appeared in a number of TV roles since the 1960s, including appearances in Z Cars, Young Sherlock, The Bill, Casualty and Doctors. (more)...
- 4/12/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
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