Duggan played the role for four years until her exit on 23 June 2010. EastEnders - Lauren Gets Drunk With Cora (30th November 2012) Three months later, on 27 September, the role was recast with Jacqueline Jossa.

Catch-Up: Friday 30th March 2012 Jean does her utmost to ensure that Heather's tribute night goes smoothly, but the evening takes a disastrous turn after the arrival of an unwelcome guest. The role was originated by Madeline Duggan, who first appeared on 3 July 2006. Lauren Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders.