EastEnders fans lose their minds as Big Mo Laila Morse poses with her BROTHER Gary Oldman

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by Georgina Terry |
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And by EastEnders fans, we very much mean us

What's the most astonishing celeb family relationship?

Whatever you said, you are wrong Wrong WRONG.

Unless you said 'Lailia Mose and her half brother Gary Oldman', in which case award yourselves a big gold star.

We've long sort of half-known that Lailia, who plays 'Big' Mo Harris' In EastEnders is related by actual blood to bone-fida Hollywood A-lister Gary Oldman but it's one of those things that falls out of your head only to delight and astonish every time it returns.

Such as now.

Lailia Morse brother Gary Oldman
©Instagram / Gisele Schmidt

Pictures have emerged on Instagram of Lailia and her brother Gary having a lovely time together over Christmas as Lailia, 73, spent the holidays with Gary, 60, in the US.

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Rainie has a dizzy spell

The week in Walford begins with Max stressing over Abi's birthday party and when he's called into work, he asks Jack to look after the little one. Feeling left out, Rainie decides to help out with Abi's cake but when she collects it she has a dizzy spell and drops it on the floor.Eek!

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Rainie passes out

Determined to help out more, she takes on way more than she can handle and ends up collapsing.When Max returns home, he sees Abi crying and Rainie passed out on the kitchen floor.

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The next day, while Max is busy at work Jack and Rainie try to salvage Abi's big day. As the party gets underway, Rainie tries to help out but when Max spots that she's still unsteady he has some harsh words for her.

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Feeling upset, Rainie rushes to leave the party and accidentally leaves the door ajar.Later, Jack tries to convince his brother to give Rainie the benefit of the doubt but a furious Rainie throws Abi's present away.

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However, Max gets the shock of his life when Jack retrieves Abi's presents and shows his brother the photo album Rainie created full of pictures of Max's daughter Abi.

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Touched by the photo album, Max gives Rainie another chances.

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The doctor visits Rainie

At the end of the week, Max books Rainie a doctor's appointment following her dizzy spell – what will the results reveal?

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Tiffany meets up with Evie

Elsewhere on the square, Tiffany sneaks out of Bernadette's house and feel uneasy when Evie begins to flirt with her.

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She's then quick to shut Evie down when she accuses Tiff of leading Bernadette on.

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Tiffany and Evie kiss

Karen gives Bernadette a makeover but things take a turn for the worse when they end up destroying their entire bathroom.When Bernadette tries to help sort the bathroom out, she left devastated when she sees Evie deliberately kiss Tiffany in front of her.

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Tiffany meets Rat

Later on, Tiffany spots someone in Ted's flat and as she begins to investigate she discovers one of Evie's workers – Rat. When Tiff learns that Rat is going to deliver drugs she decides to take him under her wing.

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Evie refuses to let Tiffany take Rat on the job, so she thinks fast and persuades Bernadette to cover for her. Unfortunately, Bernadette accidentally drops Tiffany in it which leaves Evie furious.

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Evie has some harsh words for Bernadette

As Bernadette tries to rectify things she's left unnerved by Evie's threatening response…

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Meanwhile Tiffany is left annoyed at Bernadette when she arrives and warns her about the job and while they're arguing, Rat secretly takes the drugs from Tiff's bag.

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Bernadette and Tiff try to keep their distance from Rat while they're on the tube but things take a turn for the worse when two transport police officers board the train.

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As Tiffany begins to panic - because she can't find the drugs – the police approach the pair so they can search Bernadette…

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While all this drama is happening, Evie threatens an addict Craig who owes her money.

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Then, during Abi's birthday party he sneaks into the Branning house to give Evie the money he owes her.

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Mitch Baker returns

Mitch Baker returns to the square, when Karen manages to persuade him to fix their bathroom.

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Upon his arrival he heads into the Taylors house but leaves a girl named Bailey in his van.

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Bailey causes mayhem

When she escapes, Bailey gives her a football to keep her entertained but she ends up smashing one of The Vic's windows.

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Mick Carter, who is clearly still struggling from prison, overreacts but Mitch quickly defends Bailey and reveals she's his friends daughter.

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Mick tries to make things right

After Mitch fixes the window, Mick realises he completely overreacted and tries to make amends with Bailey by attending her football practice.

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When Mick and Mitch meet Caden, the football coach, they decide to help out as they're struggling to cope with the team.

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As the three work together, Mick and Mitch try to boost Caden's confidence back at The Vic.

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Caden quits

Thinking they've won Caden round, they're delighted but get the shock of their lives when he quits and leaves them responsible for the team.Eek!

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The fun family snaps were shared by Gary’s new wife Gisele Schmidt, who commented on the "proper English Christmas dinner" the siblings prepared.

"I remember Laila on come dine with me . Good luck guys 😂😂," commented one fan, waggishly.

"I love you big mo. You're a legend 🙌💖💖💖💖," wrote another.

"Love to see brother and sister together! ❤️," put another.

Lailia has had a recurring role in EastEnders since 2000, while Gary tore our hearts in two as Sirius Black in the Harry Potter series.

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