EastEnders' Dotty Cotton is returning to the Square - but not as we know her

She was an evil child!

Author: Emma DoddsPublished 26th Jul 2019

EastEnders fans up and down the country will shudder at the memory of Dotty Cotton, the daughter of 'Nasty' Nick Cotton and granddaughter of Walford legend Dot Cotton. The evil little girl was about 10 when she last appeared in the soap, having grown quite the connection with poor Dot.

So when it turned out that she was actually in cahoots with her conman father to KILL Dot and make off with her money, the shock was almost too much for viewers to bear - and the little girl, then played by Molly Conlin, left the Square with her mum, whom she previously thought was dead. Well, this is Walford after all.

However, little Dotty - real name Kirsty - is now returning to Albert Square, albeit with a different face, as is wont to happen on soaps who bring back former child actors. The BBC have revealed that Milly Zero, who is known for her roles on CBBC shows, will be taking on the role this autumn.

Nine years after she left, Dotty has been living in Wales with her mum, and has been having regular visits from Dot. But of course, things won't be running smoothly with the daughter of Nick, and official press from show bosses says, 'It’s safe to say Dotty’s return spells trouble with a capital T.'

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Milly said, "I am honestly so excited to be playing Dotty Cotton and joining the E20 family. Especially playing alongside June Brown, who I have been watching on my telly since I was a young girl.

"Her and Dotty have such an interesting relationship to explore with a complicated history, so I can’t wait to see what the future holds for them. It all feels very surreal and I am buzzing already!"

Executive Producer Jon Sen said, "We’re all super-excited to welcome Dotty back to the Square – sharp-witted and with an eye for human weakness, she’s not afraid to say what she thinks. We are also thrilled that Milly will be taking on the role – her versatility as an actress and ability to capture Dotty’s blend of sass, intelligence and vulnerability ensure that Dotty will return with a bang this autumn."

EastEnders airs on Mondays and Fridays at 8pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One.

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