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EastEnders’ Laura Doddington: ‘Privilege and honour’ to bring new family to show

The 45-year-old made her first appearance as Nicola Mitchell on the BBC soap in 2024.

Evening Standard · Aug 20

EastEnders shakeup as Nicola’s sisters Gemma and Jodie arrive with a bang

EastEnders is welcoming the Hawkins family to Albert Square this week and they are already making an impression. Nicola Mitchell (Laura Doddington) was shocked to see sisters Gemma and Jodie make a dramatic entrance in Monday’s episode, closely followed by mother Rose. Gemma Hawkins is played by Patricia Potter, who…

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Coronation Street wins best soap award for second year in a row

The ITV series won a number of awards at a ceremony in London on Monday evening, including best storyline, best actress and best partnership.

Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2025