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Pauline McLynn is to join EastEnders in the recurring guest role of Yvonne Cotton - newcomer Charlie Cotton's mother.
First seen on screen visiting Dot Cotton in May, she'll be forced to answer questions from Dot who is demanding answers after making a surprising discovery about her grandson.
"It is a thrill to join EastEnders, my favorite soap, and in particular any chance to be part of a Dot Cotton storyline is not to be passed up - June Brown is a legend and i feel privileged to act with her." said the actress.
Credit: BBCDominic Treadwell-Collins, Executive Producer on EastEnders admits he's "always been a little in love with Pauline McLynn" and is "excited" for her to join the Cotton family.
"It was about time Albert Square had another Irish character and I know that viewers are going to both love and be intrigued by Yvonne Cotton”. he continued.
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