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The actress, who was the wife of the late Richard Briers - who starred in The Good Life - and mother to two daughters, passed away on Thursday, ...

He attended RADA from 1954 to 1956, then joined Liverpool Repertory Company. Richard and Ann Briers starred together on television, as well as a radio adaptation of the television series Brothers in Law, prior to his death in 2013 The actress, who was the wife of the late Richard Briers - who starred in The Good Life - and mother to two daughters, passed away on Thursday, her agent has confirmed.

EastEnders cast members Gillian Wright and Lacey Turner have been praised for haunting Jean Slater mental health scenes.

The truth now finally dawned on Jean but the pain was too great and she turned back to walk into the ocean current anyway. Jean shrieked in terror as she realised how close she'd come to death. We would encourage anyone who identifies with the topics raised in this article to reach out. Jean was wandering around a local funfair, delighted to see on-lookers filming her lavish wedding dress. Heartbreaking and compelling viewing." "Gillian Wright is such an amazing actor.

Hollyoaks' latest episode (April 28) has revealed its first glimpse of Glynis Barber as Norma – aka The Undertaker – as Sienna and Ste were forced to come clean ...

"Anyone who steals meds from an ambulance is completely up the creek without a paddle." However, the ex-gangster wasn't done. Sienna went off in a fit of anger.

During Thursday's EastEnders, fans of the soap will see Jean in a life or death situation. Stacey hears from Billy Mitchell that Jean has been spotted wearing ...

"It was touch and go," she previously told the Mirror. "It’s no exaggeration to say I had a real brush with death." "He was touring Europe with the band Fiat Lux. I was touring the UK in theatre shows. And my sister, Lois, and nephew, Stanley, were frantic," she told the publication. While she managed to make it home, a neighbour called 999 and she was rushed to hospital As things ramp up for Jean in the popular soap, we thought we'd take a look at the life of the actress who plays her. During Thursday's EastEnders, fans of the soap will see Jean in a life or death situation.

EastEnders' Jean's meltdown at the fairground brings scary movie vibes – and heaps of praise.

Congrats to the writers who’ve brought this storyline so vividly to life #EastEnders @bbceastendersApril 28, 2022 There was almost too much praise to quote, but it can be summed up in one typical tweet "Oscar performance!" See more

Lily Slater (Lillia Turner) made a sad confession to Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) in tonight's EastEnders, as she became convinced she has bipolar disorder ...

Kat calmly told Lily that the feelings she was describing were normal for her age. Kat then quizzed Lily on why she had resorted to theft at a time like this. So while Stacey and Martin Fowler ( James Bye) headed to Southend to search for Jean, Lily decided not to go to school.

Viewers praised actress Gillian Wright for her 'powerful' performance as Jean in dramatic episode.

One viewer said: "What an incredible episode. One wrote: "What an amazing and emotional episode. Hallucinations were used throughout the episode to show Jean's perspective, something which has not happened often on the show. The episode ended with Jean crying in Stacey's arms out in the open ocean and fans were left stunned by what they had seen. The hallucinations were absolutely phenomenal and the hall of mirrors scene was so effective and unique. The show has been praised by viewers for its portrayal of Jean's bipolar and conversations surrounding mental illness.

Ann was married to The Good Life star Richard Briers will be “very much missed” by her daughters, Lucy Briers of ITV's Endeavour and Katie.

Sadly my lovely client of 34 years Ann Davies passed away yesterday. A superb actress with TV credits including— Barry Langford (@LangfordBarry) #DoctorWhoand #TheSculptress, Ann was devoted to her beloved late husband #RichardBriersand their daughters Lucy and Kate. She will be very much missed. Both such lovely people.”

EastEnders' Mitch Baker (Roger Griffiths) is a kind, caring family man, the sort that people confide in and trust with their secrets.

Mick realises that his friend has overheard, so he comes clean and tells Mitch that he can’t be intimate with Janine. Even so, he maybe gets more than he bargained for when he overhears an awkward conversation between Mick ( Danny Dyer) and Janine (Charlie Brooks) in which she’s apparently having a go at Mick over his performance, or lack of it, in the bedroom. EastEnders’ Mitch Baker (Roger Griffiths) is a kind, caring family man, the sort that people confide in and trust with their secrets.

EASTENDERS fans sobbed after Jean Slater's downward spiral reached a climax in dramatic sea scenes tonight.The cleaner - played byGillian Wright.

#EastEnders" I've got to go now." I'm so glad Jean was saved and finally got help. Thankfully Stacey got to her in time and pulled her to the surface, where Jean looked around and saw the dark grey clouds above her and with some realisation as to what had just happened, she let out a wail of pain. Jean managed to escape her daughter and headed for the water, smiling as she looked out at the - in her mind - sunny vista. As she started walking into the water, Stacey arrived and begged her mum to come back to the beach.

JANINE Butcher is beginning to feel insecure after Mick Carter rejects intimacy with her.At her wit's end, the EastEnders villain considers making a h.

Worried about the fate of her relationship with Mick, as Whitney freely roam around, Janine warns her away. When she first tries to confront him about their lack of intimacy, Janine is brushed off - but Mick later admits to Mitch Baker (Roger Griffiths) that he can't be intimate with her. This hits Janine hard and, with her upcoming hearing about Scarlett's custody, her insecurities get the best of her.

EASTENDERS THEORY: Janine Butcher and Mick Carter haven't had the most conventional start to a relationship, and she might end up suffering two blows in the ...

Janine Butcher (played by Charlie Brooks) had her eye on EastEnders landlord Mick (Danny Dyer) the moment she met him. She even put the final nail in the coffin regarding his marriage to Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) by tracking her down and convincing her to get back on the booze and leave Mick. However, although Mick has made clear he and Janine are officially an item, he has had his struggles with the relationship. As she's desperate for herself and Mick to be a serious couple together, will she be pleased by the news? Janine becomes preoccupied with Scarlett's hearing and if it doesn't go her way, Mick is likely to be there to support her. Drunk and with Mitch's advice on his mind, Mick may be able to overcome his worries and be intimate with Janine. EASTENDERS THEORY: Janine Butcher and Mick Carter haven't had the most conventional start to a relationship, and she might end up suffering two blows in the coming weeks as she potentially loses Scarlett Butcher and finds out she is pregnant with Mick. An Express.co.uk theory explores this possibility.

We reveal all new EastEnders spoilers in picture format for w/c Monday May 2, previewing a dramatic week in the Square.

Seeing Stacey’s nerves, Harvey accompanies her inside. Harvey Monroe (Ross Boatman) expresses his regret about what happened with Jean, and when Stacey reveals that her car won’t start, he offers to drive her to the hospital. Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks) knows that Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) is avoiding being intimate with her, and thus she tries to speak to him about it.

EASTENDERS fans were left in tears last night as they watched the climax of Jean Slater's bi-polar storyline play out on screens.Jean - played by Gil.

“You’d be sat in the canteen with the other extras, chatting, and then producers will just call up random people for scenes, depending on who was needed,” she explains. “In one scene, I had to walk past Tony [Nick Pickard] with a paper bag the producers had given us,” she says. The attack won’t be shown on-screen but viewers will be aware of it happening.” “Cain and Chas is our most loved sibling pairing also have a lot going on as Faith’s secret from the big week will impact on them. And then we will reveal a little bit more each day, Monday to Thursday with the flashforward, with everything obviously being fully revealed by the end of the week. Sam and Lydia will also have a big story that sees them having to pull together. “I was quite lucky on my last shift,” he tells us. When Cain ends that episode [the week before] saying this is just the calm before the storm, trust me he means it! Another added: "Wow, such an emotional episode of Eastenders. Hats off to Gillian Wright for her portrayal of Jean, brilliant. And fans of the soap were quick to speculate that it could mean a return for beloved Rosie to the Rovers. It felt like I had no control over it." @bbceastenders #EastEnders."

Hollyoaks' Matthew James-Bailey discusses Ethan's terror in new storyline with EastEnders star Glynis Barber.

He cares about the people closest to him, and he does have a soft spot for Ste and Sienna." What's going to happen to the people that I love?'" He believes the best thing is for him to get out as quick as he can."

Tonight's episode focused solely on Jean's story, with powerful performances from all involved – most notably from Lacey Turner and Gillian Wright. After ...

Jean’s intentions of being with her beloved Daniel meant she was sadly willing to take her own life as she waded through the water and further away from Stacey. Jean busied herself by riding a rollercoaster and visiting the hall of mirrors, and Stacey was relieved to find her mum. Speaking to Harvey, Stacey realised where Jean had gone.

A Behind-the-scenes video has revealed how Eastenders stars were able to brave the chilly sea during filming in Southend.

Take a look behind the scenes at how we filmed those incredible moments in Southend, and hear from— BBC EastEnders (@bbceastenders) @LaceyTurnerand Gillian about what it was like filming those dramatic scenes in the sea! A short video posted on Twitter has revealed the actors donned wetsuits under their clothing to keep them warm while filming took place on the seafront, and in then water. A Behind-the-scenes video has revealed how Eastenders stars were able to brave the chilly sea during filming in Southend.