NOTE: Please do not add content from the BBC iPlayer's early episodes until it has been aired on television, as it is intrusive to our readers who may not have seen the episode on iPlayer. Linzi gets upset when Jay is adamant things are over, and Bex comforts her. Outside the church, Sonia bumps into Reiss Colwell, who reveals he was Dot's great nephew. Several months later, following Madison Drake (Seraphina Beh), Alexandra D'Costa (Sydney Craven) and her former friend Louise Mitchell (Tilly Keeper) continuously bullying Bex, Sonia returns after Bex phones her in tears. Daughters #MentalHealthAwareness ". After Michelle and Sharon get them talking, Louise agrees not to be friends with Alexandra and Madison, but in front of Bex she tells them she is not friends with Bex again, so Bex walks off in anger. EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One, Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! Shakil persuades her to carry on, but she is stopped by Martin. Keegan suggests to Shakil they should get revenge on Bex, and Keegan imposes Bex's face on a porn video and spreads it around. Duration 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. They later warn Bex that she can never escape them, and gain access to Bex's home by telling Stacey they are her friends and they smash her guitar. [8] Due to the programme's increased frequency, a number of new characters were introduced to the regular cast in the latter part of 1993 and early 1994. When she was a thirteen, with David Wicks, he wanted to hitchhike one summer, into Europe. After Ricky and Bianca's wedding, Sonia decides she must make a fresh start with Martin and leaves again. Caroline "Carol" Branning was born in the East End of London to Jim and Reenie Branning on 3rd October 1962. However, she writes her mother a letter and successfully persuades her that she's doing the right thing. Terry decided to prove that he could do a better job, which he did as he managed to sell a pair of boxing gloves. 2005-2007: Adoptive Parents' Death and Return to Sonia, 2014-2020: School, Bullying and Suicide Attempt. Bex visits Louise in hospital but her mother, Lisa Fowler, says Louise wants no visitors and Lisa tells Bex her plans for Louise if she was well. Elsewhere, EastEnders spoilers tease a deadly showdown is on the cards for Ben Mitchell, as he plots revenge on former lover Paul Coker's killer. Appalled, Martin refuses Sonia access to Rebecca. Bianca Jackson Sonia meets Bex's teachers before returning to Kettering. When she tells Louise that she will admit the truth, Louise confesses that Madison and Alexandra were responsible for sending the photo and she should think about bringing them into it. View our online Press Pack. When Martins mother Pauline Fowler finds out that Martin is the dad, she wants custody of Chloe, which Sonia is against. It is only when they admit who they really are that she tells them to leave. Stepfather Sonia eventually forgives Martin and as they grow closer, they fall in love and eventually elope. She is Dot's step-granddaughter as Sonia. EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Sonia and Jamie get engaged, but due to Jamie's fling with Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan) and constant rowing, the relationship ends. It follows heartbreaking scenes on Thursday night as Bex, who is played by Jasmine Armfield, tried to end her own life. For me, to be reunited with the original Jacksons is a dream come true and I think it will be a fantastic storyline. Bex is devastated when Shakil is stabbed and killed in a knife attack in May 2018. Carol is surprised but Sonia tells her the split occurred around the time of Billie's death and did not want to burden her with her problems. Sonia ends her relationship with Tina as she tries to put her daughter Bex first. Sonia kisses Tina Carter (Luisa Bradshaw-White), which Tina's girlfriend, Fiona "Tosh" Mackintosh (Rebecca Scroggs), finds out about, so Tina end her friendship with Sonia to protect her relationship. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Last week, the character attempted to take her own life after months of secretly struggling with events in her life, including her upcoming move to Oxford University. In the toilets, Madison and Alexandra push Bex, tear her shirt and write on her face whilst Louise stands outside, worried about Bex but feeling unable to help. In the EastEnders spoilers for next week, Patsy Kensit is new in town playing the estranged mum of terminally ill Lola, but will she attend her daughter's wedding?. Sonia returns to Walford and lets herself into Dot's house, finding Dot on the floor after tripping. The character of Sonia returns to Albert Square in the New Year alongside her 13-year-old . Address Research Afterward, Naomi faded into the background and Sonia ended up back with Martin, seeming to forget entirely about the same-sex attractions she once had [] It was a sad but not unexpected ending to a rare chance for the BBC to acknowledge lesbian sexuality in its programming and for viewers to witness a positive lesbian relationship that didn't ruin anybody's life [] Sonia or Naomi [] had the potential to develop a loving depiction of lesbian sexuality but were failed by the show's writers and, arguably, the BBC's institutionalized homophobia". [5] Cassidy made two guest stints during her maternity leave, on 25 December 2016 via webcam and for a three episode arc from 14 to 18 April 2017. EastEnders bosses have today (December 19) confirmed the casting of Jasmine Armfield as Sonia Fowler's daughter Rebecca. Sonia returns from Kettering and wants Bex to move in with her and her brother, Robbie Jackson and Dot, however, Bex wants to remain with Martin and Stacey. Pauline responds with fire, threatening to cut her son from her life. Appalled, Martin refuses Sonia access to Rebecca. Liam Butcher Morgan Butcher This vitriolic response to Sonia and Naomi's relationship could have been a pivotal moment had the program's producers used the opportunity to prove either the quality of their relationship or to reinforce Sonia's parenting abilities. Aliases We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. One of his killers ,Simon Atmore, has been released from prison after a sentencing appeal, leaving Ben devastated. In the wake of Bex's storyline, EastEnders fans took to Twitter to share their thoughts. I don't think it particularly mattered that none of us Jackson kids looked like each other because all our characters had different dads! Her father, Liam Tyler was abusive towards Debbie, which led to them separating. However Stuart is innocent and the perpetrators behind the attack are young youths. Several months later, followingMadison Drake(Seraphina Beh),Alexandra D'Costa(Sydney Craven) and her former friendLouise Mitchell(Tilly Keeper) continuously bullying Bex, Sonia returns after Bex phones her in tears. Sonia confides in Carol about her marriage problems and Carol advises her to try to stay together for Rebecca's sake. Sonia is released and decides to leave Walford for Manchester. Classification In last night's episode, Terry tried to show off his salesman skills after observing Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) on his stall. It was announced last month that EastEnders has been working closely with The Samaritans on Bexs heart-breaking storyline. And a third praised: "I like that Bex's storyline has been quietly in the background building but you still have been getting the contrast between how people perceive her with how shes struggling so much inside #EastEnders ". Will the frosty relationship between Carol and Bianca thaw? Preston encourages Bex to skip school and Preston gets Michelle to Sharon's house, where he is in bed with Bex, and Michelle realises Preston is using Bex to make her jealous. And Sonia (Natalie Cassidy) made a reference to her mum and daughter meeting him soon too in a recent episode of the BBC soap. Good luck with that one," Kathy told her. EastEnders ' Sonia Fowler has dropped a big hint her mum Carol and daughter Bex are soon returning to Albert Square. Sonia does not know she is pregnant until she goes into labour and Mo Harris delivers the baby. Your dads showing Billy how its done, said Billy. Sonia tries to build bridges with Pauline but an argument ends with Sonia slapping Pauline. When Bex claims to have a new boyfriend, Gethin starts tutoring her again. 25 Albert Square (2014-) Martin starts a relationship with Stacey Branning and moves in with her and her daughter Lily Branning. Sonia returned as a permanent character on 14 January 2014, as part of a storyline that saw her mother Carol (Lindsey Coulson) develop breast cancer. Sonia eventually forgives Martin and as they grow closer, they fall in love and eventually elope. Martin moves in withStacey Branning(Lacey Turner), while Sonia and Tina embark on a full relationship. Fans of the show were upset that anyone (let alone a lesbian) had come between Sonia and Martin. Sonia forgives Tina for the humiliation, but Sophie tells Sonia that Tina cheated and their relationship ends, but they soon reunite. Sonia and Martin and their daughter Rebecca leave Walford as a united family for the United States. Clare, the daughter of Debbie Tyler (soon Debbie Bates ), arrives in Walford in 1993 when her mother moves in with her new partner Nigel Bates. They liked Cassidy and she was asked to audition at Elstree studios, after which she was offered the part. She forgives him but Martin's behaviour continues and he is injured during an attack so Sonia throws him out. Standby for trouble. When Pauline is found dead later that day, Sonia fears that she caused her death. EastEnders legend reveals the huge role they missed out on after joining soap Outside the church, Sonia bumps into Reiss Colwell, who reveals he was Dot's great nephew. After Tina drunkenly humiliates Sonia at an awards ceremony and Sonia rejects her, Tina has sex with Sophie Dodd (Poppy Rush) and regrets it, but before she can tell Sonia, Sonia reveals she has found a lump in her breast. However Martin still has feelings for Stacey, which upsets Sonia. Rebecca saw Sonia slap Pauline before her death and believes that Sonia killed Pauline. Before Bex's performance at the showcase, Madison and Alexandra break a guitar string and when Bex looks for one in a classroom, Madison and Alexandra pin Bex up against a wall. Hes certainly got the gift of the gab, hes managed to wear you down, Sonia replied. Betty (II)|Blue|Boots|Bronson|Chips|Chops|Corky|Craig|Crush|Crystal|Dalgliesh|Dave|Eric| Despite the bullying storyline, Cassidy said that she and Bissix were good friends during their time together on the soap. Hes certainly got the gift of the gab, hes managed to wear you down, Sonia quipped, before Kathy pointed out Terry had managed to wear down Sonia too. Sonia Fowler discovers her daughter Bex Fowler's suicide note on tonight's EastEnders in heartbreaking scenes. Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Sonia and Martin's divorce is finalised. EastEnders bosses have today (December 19) confirmed the casting of Jasmine Armfield as Sonia Fowler's daughter Rebecca. The famous duff duffs sounded as Sonia screamed her daughter's name. On her 36th birthday, Sonia meets Tom "Rocky" Cotton (Brian Conley) who is masquerading as her father, Terry but is actually working in cahoots with Dotty Cotton (Milly Zero) to con Sonia who is in control of Dotty inheritance since Sonia has power of attorney. Sonia, who has started a weight loss class, arranges to have a gastric band in Bulgaria, telling friends and family she is on a course. Pauline demands to be part of Rebecca's life, causing upset, however Margaret allows Pauline and Martin to see Rebecca. To show their support and raise awareness, Jasmine and EastEnders bosses have teamed up with Samaritans for the harrowing storyline, to ensure they play out the plot accurately. Her cheery mood soon turned to despair as she failed to rouse an unresponsive Bex. Martin then reveals that Kush Kazemi is Arthur's father to everyone in the pub, including Bex. Sonia's niece Tiffany Butcher (Maisie Smith) is involved in a drug ring and Sonia discovers this when Bernadette Taylor (Clair Norris) informs her. Bex is delighted when she learns Stacey and Martin are having a baby. "You cannot come in without a backstory, of course, things happen,". The following morning, Sonia finds her unresponsive in bed. Shakil tells Louise that he has seen Bex and Travis together and Madison and Alexandra tell Louise they believe Bex has been after Travis for a while, but when Louise confronts Bex, she insists they are just friends. 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