Martha Cope has joined the cast of EastEnders playing Sandy Gibson, the estranged mother of Dotty (Milly Zero).
The character previously appeared on the Square in 2010 for two episodes with Caroline Pegg in the role but she has now been replaced by Cope, whose extensive credits include Doctors, Waterloo Road and Doctor Who.
Sandy will make a shock return to the square in the coming months, however, 'causing chaos' for Dotty, who has been staying well clear of her wayward mother.
Cope said: "I have watched EastEnders since it began and I'm beyond excited to join such an iconic show and having a great time playing Sandy."
Exec producer Jon Sen added: "Martha is a brilliant addition to our cast – we're excited to welcome her to Walford.
"To say Sandy has a chequered past is an understatement and it's no secret that Dotty's upbringing was marred by her parents.
"Sandy's arrival catches Dotty off guard and she'll be forced to confront everything she's tried to leave behind."
Sandy's first scenes back will air this autumn.
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