Jean Slater is ready to immerse herself within the water of the Thames Estuary whereas dressed as a blushing bride in an upcoming episode of EastEnders.
Actress, Gillian Wright, 61, who has performed the character since 2004, has filmed scenes exhibiting Jean run into the ocean at Southend as she suffers a manic episode on account of her bipolar dysfunction.
Jean’s daughter Stacey (Lacey Turner) follows her in and desperately makes an attempt to tug her up after her mom sinks to the underside.
Dramatic: Jean Slater is ready to immerse herself within the water of the Thames Estuary whereas dressed as a blushing bride in an upcoming episode of EastEnders
In footage launched earlier this week, Gillian was seen on land in Walford earlier than escaping to Southend, operating by the crowds as Jean in her white robe, seemingly in a panic.
The character had already turn out to be impulsive, and beforehand stole from her household to fund a weekend away together with her boyfriend.
And now, Jean is on the run from her family members with daughter Stacey and former son-in-law Martin Fowler (James Bye) in scorching pursuit.
Sudden: Actress, Gillian Wright, 61, who has performed the character since 2004, has filmed scenes exhibiting Jean run into the ocean at Southend
Escape: Jean suffers a manic episode on account of her bipolar dysfunction and leaves Walford for the Essex seaside city
Upcoming episodes will see Jean get right into a combat with Stacey who declares her mum or dad useless to her.
Stacey grows involved when Jean reveals she is planning a shock for the kids.
Following the arrest of serial killer Grey Atkins (Toby-Alexander Smith) and the reality about Kush Kazemi’s (Davood Ghadami) loss of life coming to gentle, Jean pressures Stacey to inform her son Arthur Brian Fowler Jr, whose father was Kush, what has occurred.
Excessive alert: Jean casually strolls into the water together with her arms out vast to her facet within the shock scenes
Hazard! Jean’s daughter Stacey (Lacey Turner) follows her in and desperately makes an attempt to tug her up after her mom sinks to the underside
Trying again: In footage launched earlier this week, Gillian was seen on land in Walford earlier than escaping to Southend
All a fluster: She was seen operating by the crowds as Jean in her white robe, seemingly in a panic
In a pickle: The character had already turn out to be impulsive, and beforehand stole from her household to fund a weekend away together with her boyfriend
Chase is on: And now, Jean is on the run from her family members with daughter Stacey and former son-in-law Martin Fowler (James Bye) in scorching pursuit
Sinking feeling: Upcoming episodes will see Jean get right into a combat with Stacey who declares her mum or dad useless to her
Worrying: Stacey grows involved when Jean reveals she is planning a shock for the kids
Arthur is Kush and Stacey’s son however was adopted by the latter’s former husband, Martin.
Afterward, Jean blocks the market by shopping for a bouncy fortress, worrying Martin.
Getting on the bouncy fortress, Jean by chance hurts Arthur and embarrasses herself – till Harvey Monroe (Ross Boatman) joins her.
Fact: Following the arrest of serial killer Grey Atkins (Toby-Alexander Smith) and the reality about Kush Kazemi’s (Davood Ghadami) loss of life coming to gentle, Jean pressures Stacey to inform her son Arthur Brian Fowler Jr, whose father was Kush, what has occurred
Household affair: Arthur is Kush and Stacey’s son however was adopted by the latter’s former husband, Martin
Sudden flip of occasions: Afterward, Jean blocks the road available in the market by shopping for a bouncy fortress, worrying Martin
Stranger issues have occurred? Getting on the bouncy fortress, Jean by chance hurts Arthur and embarrasses herself – till Harvey Monroe (Ross Boatman) joins her
Taking a stand: Stacey is pissed off that Harvey would not appear to know her mom’s bipolar dysfunction and bans her from being alone with the kids
Stacey is pissed off that Harvey would not appear to know her mom’s bipolar dysfunction and bans her from being alone with the kids till she sees a physician, sparking an enormous row.
Jean angrily confronts Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) about Stacey’s ultimatum and tries to persuade her she is greater than able to taking care of the kids.
Afterward, Jean manages to slide out to the tube station with Arthur, and he or she explains to him what occurred to Kush.
In search of assist: Stacey needs her mom to see a physician however the pair do not see eye-to-eye on the matter
Annoyed: Jean angrily confronts Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) about Stacey’s ultimatum and tries to persuade her she is greater than able to taking care of the kids
Breaking free: Afterward, Jean manages to slide out to the tube station with Arthur, and he or she explains to him what occurred to Kush
Detective work: With assist from Martin, Stacey finds Jean and Arthur however is devastated to find what her mom has carried out
With assist from Martin, Stacey finds Jean and Arthur however is devastated to find what her mom has carried out.
Afterward, Harvey suggests to Jean to get out of London and Jean insists on leaving now and never ready.
They then depart for Southend to get away from their troubles again at Albert Sq..
Break free: Afterward, Harvey suggests to Jean to get out of London and Jean insists on leaving now and never ready
Leaving their woes behind: They then depart for Southend to get away from their troubles again at Albert Sq.
Making amends: Catching up together with her mom on the seaside resort, Stacey is heard shouting ‘sorry’ for mendacity to her, however what the tall story was about is unclear
Security first: Chasing Jean into the water, each she and Stacey find yourself underneath the water earlier than she pulls her to the floor and helps drag her again to shore
Catching up together with her mom on the seaside resort, Stacey is heard shouting ‘sorry’ for mendacity to her, however what the tall story was about is unclear.
Chasing Jean into the water, each she and Stacey find yourself underneath the water earlier than she pulls her to the floor and helps drag her again to shore.
Martin was seen standing with two paramedics because the 4 days of filming in Essex climaxed.
Dramatic scenes: Jean is seen being helped out of the water by two aids together with Stacey as they made their solution to shore
Fast chat: Stacey stopped to speak calmly to her mom in a bid to encourage her to return to land and never go underneath the water
Rescue efforts: Martin was seen standing with two paramedics because the 4 days of filming in Essex climaxed
Towel down: Actress Gillian was seen drying off after filming the dramatic scenes within the sunshine
It comes as actress Gwen Taylor, 83, will probably be returning to EastEnders as Vi, the grandmother of Stuart Freeway (Ricky Champ) and Callum ‘Midway’ Freeway (Tony Clay).
Vi was final seen in November 2021 and left on unhealthy phrases with Stuart after he found she had one other son who she had given up for adoption years in the past.
In an upcoming episode, Vi will return to Walford and attempt to assist Stuart who’s refusing therapy for his most cancers however will Vi be capable to get by to Stuart?
EastEnders continues on BBC One on Monday at 7.30pm.
Comeback: It comes as actress Gwen Taylor, 83, will probably be returning to EastEnders as Vi, the grandmother of Stuart Freeway (Ricky Champ) and Callum ‘Midway’ Freeway (Tony Clay)
