Cora blimey... it's Tanya's mum
Look out! Here comes Tanya's mother with troublesome sis, Rainie, in tow... and they're not coming quietly.
After a rollercoaster journey to find happiness with Greg, TanyaÌýwill be reunited with her mum, Cora Cross, and herÌýsis this Spring.
WhyÌýdo they turn up in Walford? Because Tan's husband-to-be secretly invites them to their wedding... oops.
Moments later an almighty catfight broke out... just kiddin'.
Cora's nothing like herÌýdaughter - she's brash and isn't afraid to offend with her sharp tongue.ÌýShe's also on a secret mission to build a bridge between Tanya and her sis, Rainie.
Tanya hasn't seen her troubled sibling since she fled the Square last year following her drug-fuelled fling with Phil, but now she's cleaned up her act and is ready to make amends.Ìý But will the future bride beÌýhappy to see them when they turn up on her Hen Night?Ìý
Cora will be played by Ann Mitchell, the award-winning, classical actress who has appeared in numerous films, theatre and television roles.ÌýÌý
Ann says: "As a lifelong fan of EastEnders, I'm thrilled to join the cast. I am a great fan of June Brown’s and I'm looking forward to sharing some scenes with her".
Bryan Kirkwood, Executive Producer of EastEnders adds: "I’m very excited to have the much-loved Ann Mitchell joining us.
"Cora Cross is a formidable woman, cut from the same cloth as many glorious Walford women of the past, and Ann Mitchell is just perfect for the role."
Will sparks fly?
Did you know that Ann played Jane Williams... Roy Evans's first wife!
Comment number 1.
At 21st Mar 2011, monalisa wrote:you got some of that wrong....tanya didnt see rainie when she was last on the sqaure as jo joyner was still on maternity leave
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At 21st Mar 2011, leaveittome wrote:AND....Jane Williams wasn't Roy's first wife! She had an affair with Roy, resulting in Nathan being born.
Roy's first wife was Barry's Mum.
Come on web people, get it right! :P
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At 21st Mar 2011, E20Launderette wrote:If she HAD been Barry's mum, it would be funny if she walked into the Vic and knocked Janine off her stool.
Just sayin'. :)
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At 22nd Mar 2011, BigJune wrote:I have recently returned to watching Eastenders, and am enjoying it. Nothing will keep me away now Ann Mitchell is joining the cast.
She is a fantastic actor, with amazing talents. I loved hew in Widows, and She's Out.
Walford is in for a shock. And someone who can make Shirley seem like nursery nurse.
Fantastic Ö÷²¥´óÐã - I cannot wait.
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At 22nd Mar 2011, insider_lou wrote:Oi oi monalisa! Thanks for your comment... Tanya was still about (she never left to have a baby :-). And leaveittome - I actually wrote 'mistress' but the computer changed it. Naughty computer.
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At 22nd Mar 2011, LEEfan wrote:wow! this is the best yet! ur right tanya didnt see her sister however carol and abi did, abi found her drugs. x
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At 22nd Mar 2011, scotterine wrote:I do wonder whether some writers are aware of what's happened before! The sight of the poisonous Janine be 'shocked' by Wytney's antics was a laugh. She is the one who, a few weeks ago, was urging her to 'go on the game' This character is no longer credible in my opinion; no one in a small close-knit community would even look at her after what she did, or tried to do to her latest husband!
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At 22nd Mar 2011, monalisa wrote:er no they didnt see each other! Jo joyner WAS on maternity leave! rainie spoke to max and he said she wouldnt see tanya.....then she met phil and was drugged up with him till shirley kicked her out!
please you asked a Question "will phil and shirleys marriage last?!" when they didnt even get married !!!!!!! I think WE the REAL fans know more than the makers of the website do!
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At 23rd Mar 2011, David wrote:monalisa is right, Tanya did NOT see Rainie last time she was on the square . Jo was still on maternity leave and Tanya was living away from the square with Greg , Abi and Lauren. :)
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At 23rd Mar 2011, zoe wrote:@wellard1 Lauren was in America for most of the time that Tanya and Abi were living off the square with Greg :)
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At 23rd Mar 2011, EmzzEE wrote:kool :)
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At 24th Mar 2011, LEEfan wrote:yeeeeeh
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At 24th Mar 2011, insider_lou wrote:Hey monalisa... but everyone thought Phil and Shirley were going to get married, eh? It was a good tease. Or, perhaps not as it sounds like you didn't enjoy it. Sorry in that case!
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At 24th Mar 2011, jeannie 1 wrote:tANYS WHERE DID YOU GET YOUR HAIR DONE IT GORGEOUS LET ME KNOW PLEASE
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