EastEnders' Janine Butcher is to run over David Wicks with her car. The bitchy businesswoman - played by Charlie Brooks - ploughs down the silver fox (Michael French) and leaves him for dead in a bid to stop him from revealing the truth about her murderous ways. Michael blackmails the serial killer for £250,000 after finding out that she stabbed her ex-husband Michael Moon (Steve Shepherd) and blamed fragile Alice Branning (Jasmyn Banks) for the crime. However, he soon learns that messing with Janine may not be a good idea. While waiting to pick up his wad of cash on Christmas Day...
- 12/20/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
The EastEnders cast have been pictured rehearsing for their live dance special for this year's Children in Need appeal.
Stars from the BBC One soap will stage a special performance live from Albert Square featuring a range of styles from ballroom to Bollywood.
Picture gallery - EastEnders cast rehearse dance special:
Cast members including David Witts (Joey Branning), Jasmyn Banks (Alice Branning), Lorna Fitzgerald (Abi Branning) and Rita Simons (Roxy Mitchell) will all feature in the dance routine.
Jls can be seen rehearsing for their Albert Square performance tonight too.
One Direction will also be hosting a 30-minute segment from the set of EastEnders.
Children in Need 2013 airs tonight (November 15) from 7.30pm on BBC One and BBC Two.
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Stars from the BBC One soap will stage a special performance live from Albert Square featuring a range of styles from ballroom to Bollywood.
Picture gallery - EastEnders cast rehearse dance special:
Cast members including David Witts (Joey Branning), Jasmyn Banks (Alice Branning), Lorna Fitzgerald (Abi Branning) and Rita Simons (Roxy Mitchell) will all feature in the dance routine.
Jls can be seen rehearsing for their Albert Square performance tonight too.
One Direction will also be hosting a 30-minute segment from the set of EastEnders.
Children in Need 2013 airs tonight (November 15) from 7.30pm on BBC One and BBC Two.
Digital Spy Soap Scoop video - press play below to watch Amie Parker-Williams reveal gossip on Jai's secret being exposed in Emmerdale, Kat and Alfie edging closer to a reunion in EastEnders,...
- 11/15/2013
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Janine Butcher is to end up in bed with Joey Branning. The hunky club worker - played by David Witts - attempts to lure the feisty businesswoman (Charlie Brooks) into spilling the truth behind the brutal death of Michael Moon (Steve Shepherd) after his naive sister Alice Branning (Jasmyn Banks) was wrongly charged with the murder. A source told Inside Soap magazine: ''Janine just doesn't give two hoots about the fact that poor Alice is being punished for something she didn't do. There is a bit of a wobble when it comes to Michael's funeral, though. Janine refuses to attend...
- 11/14/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Jasmyn Banks has quit 'EastEnders'. The actress will leave her role as mild-mannered Alice Branning shortly after Steve John Shepherd - who plays Alice's love interest, manipulative Michael Moon - makes a dramatic exit of his own on the BBC One soap. Jasmyn wrote on Twitter: ''Thanks so much to everyone wishing me well you've made me smile, but fear not there's still alot to come on screen for Alice #staytuned xx (sic)'' One heartbroken fan replied: ''is that meant to make us feel better?'' Alice - who first arrived in Walford 18 months ago - is expected to be the catalyst in Michael's...
- 9/23/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders newcomer Jasmyn Banks has said that she would like to star in a second live episode of the BBC soap. BBC One aired a special in 2010 to celebrate the soap's 25th anniversary, while there were also live scenes in last summer's Olympic two-parter. When asked by Metro whether she would do a live episode, Banks gushed: "I would be scared but I would really love to do something like that. It's kind of like doing theatre but obviously with a much bigger audience. "There's something quite exciting about the adrenaline rush of doing something live. I'd secretly want a big storyline - I'd see it as a massive challenge that I'd love to set myself and face." The actress, who has played Alice Branning since May last year, reserved special praise her late on-screen dad and former (more)...
- 1/24/2013
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Joey Branning arrives back on Albert Square to support Alice in tonight's (January 3) episode. Determined to be there for his sister, Joey (David Witts) attempts to comfort her as she remains grief-stricken over Derek's death. Although Alice (Jasmyn Banks) is initially frosty towards Joey following his disappearing act, she later relents and encourages him to help her pick music for their (more)...
- 1/3/2013
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' troubled Branning family try to put on a united front following Derek's death in tonight's (December 26) episode of the soap. Still in shock over Derek's fatal heart attack, the Walford clan gather out on the Square in sombre moods on Boxing Day. Alice (Jasmyn Banks) is distraught over her father's passing, while Abi (Lorna Fitzgerald) lays some flowers on the spot where he died. However, it's clear that some other members (more)...
- 12/26/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Jasmyn Banks has revealed that she wants her character Alice Branning to have a romance with Tamwar Masood. Alice has been single since her short-lived relationship with Anthony Moon (Matt Lapinskas) resulted in his departure from Walford at the end of August. Asked who Alice should date next, Banks told Take It Easy: "I know exactly who, Tamwar. Alice and Tamwar all the way! I keep talking about this because I want it to happen. They'd be really good together and sweet. "I get on with Himesh Patel, who plays him, really well. He's great." Banks also expressed excitement over this (more)...
- 12/17/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders bad boy Derek Branning surprises everyone by making a big apology to Tanya in tonight's (October 11) episode of the soap. Derek (Jamie Foreman) is forced to reconsider his recent behaviour when his daughter Alice finds out that he's been giving Tanya a hard time over the mugging incident. Alice (Jasmyn Banks) is quick to inform her father that the makeover she received from Tanya (Jo Joyner) wasn't the reason she was targeted by the thief. She is also equally appalled (more)...
- 10/10/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Alice Branning finds herself at the centre of a family feud next week after she is mugged on the Square. The nasty incident takes place just hours after Alice (Jasmyn Banks) has been given a makeover by Tanya and Poppy at the salon, keen to shed her 'daddy's little girl' image. Alice's bad boy father Derek (Jamie Foreman) is far from impressed with her new look, and is infuriated further when - egged on by Tanya - she refuses to change it. Derek warns Tanya (Jo Joyner) that she will regret crossing him, and continues to complain about Alice's decision when she turns up at the Queen Vic to numerous compliments that evening. Livid over the way her dad is behaving, Alice runs out upset and as she fumbles with her phone outside, she catches the attention of a mugger who pushes her over and snatches her bag.
- 10/1/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Soap star Jasmyn Banks has had a full makeover for a magazine photoshoot. Banks, who plays Alice Branning in EastEnders, showed off her look in this week's Now magazine. "I'm having the best time ever," said Banks of her part in EastEnders. "I'd auditioned before a few times - I first did one when I was 14 and then a few years later for the role of Lauren Branning. "I knew at some point I was going to crack (more)...
- 9/17/2012
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Matt Lapinskas has revealed that his character Anthony Moon's exit plot sees him make a "big mistake". Anthony bows out from Walford in a fortnight's time as his romance storyline with Albert Square newcomer Alice Branning (Jasmyn Banks) comes to a head. The antiques dealer realises how much he likes Alice in upcoming episodes, but he is still unsure of how to deal with her troublesome family members Derek and Joey (Jamie Foreman and David Witts). Lapinskas told Soaplife: "Joey manipulates Anthony into (more)...
- 8/15/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders antiques dealer Anthony Moon tries his best to annoy Alice Branning in Monday night's (August 6) episode of the soap. Anthony (Matt Lapinskas) is exasperated when Derek orders him to take Alice out on another date, and decides that drastic action is needed to put her off for good! During the date, Alice (Jasmyn Banks) is surprised and confused as Anthony behaves badly. Is the plan working, (more)...
- 8/3/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
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