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EastEnders' Charlie Brooks looks unrecognisable after drastic transformation following Janine Butcher exit

Over Christmas, EastEnders went back to the good old days as it aired some of the most dramatic festive scenes we've seen in years. At the centre of the drama was Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks), who had tricked Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) into marrying her, despite having almost killed the love of his life Linda Carter (Kellie Bright).

After Mick found out what Janine had really been up to, he broke things off with Janine, and promised childhood sweetheart Linda they would rekindle their love affair. However, Janine made it her mission to escape the hands of the police, and in a bid for freedom, escaped to the Kent coast.

A wild car chase ensued, as Mick and Linda raced to stop Janine - pregnant with Mick's child - from escaping. Tragedy soon followed, as the trio tumbled off the cliffs and into the sea, leaving Mick lost at shore as he attempted to save Linda's life.

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