EastEnders: Dot Branning’s DEATH predicted by fans in winter storyline

Dot revealed she had no central heating

Dot Cotton

by William Marriott |
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Fans of EastEnders have taken to Twitter to express their concerns over Dot Cotton's latest storyline - the fact she has got no central heating.

Avid viewers reckon this means the iconic and beloved character, played by June Brown, is set to DIE in the winter season of the show, with many speculating her dramatic death might be part of the Christmas episode.

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Dot revealed the news to Sonia Fowler, played by Natalie Cassidy, to ease heightened tensions between Martin and Sonia.

It came amidst the actors' harrowing storyline, who are currently both attempting to look after their daughter Bex, who is severely depressed and on suicide watch.

EastEnders spoilers: Monday 21 – Friday 25 October 2019

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EastEnders: Martin Fowler is left in danger

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The week begins with Martin feeling the pressure to keep his work with Ben a secret. However when it gets too much he finally decides to open up to Kush Kazemi.

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Kush suggests they confront Ben but when they do, he doesn't back down. Martin has had enough and decides to come up with a sneaky plan…

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Martin later confides in Jack Branning about a 'friend' in trouble but is annoyed by his response. A suspicious Jack then asks Sonia about her ex-husband, but she manages to cover for Martin again.

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The next day Martin promises Bex Fowler that he'll spend the afternoon with her, but his plans are ruined when Ben tells him he needs to do another job.

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After Tubbs is arrested, he ends up in custody. As a result Martin asks Ben to help out with the job instead – but what is he up to?

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At the end of the week Martin thinks everything with Ben is over but Phil's son goes to extreme lengths to prove that no one messes with him. Before long, Martin is left in terrible danger.

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Meanwhile Louise and Keanu are stunned when Lisa confesses she wants them to move to Portugal and it quickly becomes clear that Keanu isn't keen on the idea.

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Louise tries to convince her boyfriend that she owes it to Mel – who is like a second mum to her - but she's unaware that Lisa feels gutted after overhearing their conversation.

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Jay Brown plays a fun day out with Lola and Lexi Pearce but he has to change his plans when he gets a new booking at work. Jay and Callum Highway are amazed at how big the funeral is going to be.

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However Jay is stunned when he realises the funeral is for Terry Bates – the man responsible for his dad Jase's death.

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Callum is shocked when is dawns on him how much Jay hates him. He decides to ask Ben to help out while Lola comforts Jay.

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When Billy overhears the traumatic day Jay has had he comforts him and the two men have an emotional heart to heart. How will Jay cope with organising his nemesis' funeral?

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Elsewhere on the Square when Billy spots how unwell Honey looks, he's quick to show his concern. However she brushes him off.

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Habiba Ahmed is buzzing to tell Adam Bateman that Arshad Ahmed knows everything – but he's left feeling conflicted.

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Honey is surprised by Adam's behaviour towards Mariam and Arshad and urges him to sort it out. However things take an awkward turn when he buys them tickets to visit India – Arshad sees red.

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Chantelle Atkins is over the moon when Denise Fox asks her to cover at the salon. However when Gray accidentally ends up at the salon he's furious to see his wife at work.

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Chantelle is surprised when she arrives at The Vic and sees everyone there but it soon dawns on her that her husband is angry at her for lying.

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Whitney is devastated when her stall is vandalised but Leo is around and eager to help her out. He's then left annoyed when he realises Callum might get in the way of getting close to Whit.

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He decides to sets himself a mission to ruin Callum's reputation and manages to stumble across something… when he spots Whitney's ex in The Vic he's begins to ask him about his time in the army.

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When Whitney arrives in The Vic she spots a file on Leo's laptop and it has Callum's name on it. Curious, she has a look at it and is left devastated...

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Callum warns Leo to stay away from Whitney but the newbie completely ignores him and continues to charm her.

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Over to the Slater household, Jean receives a mystery parcel and it's a video message from Daniel. On the clip he urges her to seize the day and be more honest with everyone. Unfortunately she takes his advice literally and it ends in a disaster.

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Karen Taylor asks Chantelle and Bernadette Taylor to help try and make things right with Bailey Baker following their recent drama.

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Stuart struggles with his new job working for Kathy and it's not long before Ian Beale tries to embarrass him. Stuart doesn't take it to heart and Kathy is left impressed with his effort.

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Posting on Twitter, one user wrote, "Is this scene hinting Dot is going to die?" while another said, "Surely Dot is not going to die on the Christmas Day episode?"

A third added, "That's it, Dot won't make it through the next few months with no central heating I bet you!" and fourth commented, "Poor Dot no central heating I’m surprised she’s no deed yet!"

In other EastEnders news, it's not looking good for Martin Fowler in next week's episodes, as Ben Mitchell is set to put even more pressure on him, placing Martin in danger.

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Stressed and pushed to the edge, Martin opens up to Kush, with Kush then suggesting they confront Ben. However, when they do, he doesn't back down.

Martin later confides in Jack Branning about a "friend" in trouble but is annoyed by his response. A suspicious Jack then asks Sonia about her ex-husband, but she manages to cover for Martin again.

But at the end of the week, Martin's plan goes horribly wrong. Will Martin survive?

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