EastEnders character
Jim Branning
Portrayed by	John Bardon
Duration	1996, 1999-2007, 2008-
First appearance	29 April 1996
Date of birth	14 February 1937 (1937-02-14) (age 70)
Status	Married
Home	25 Albert Square
Occupation	Potman
Family	Dot, Carol, Max, April, Derek, Sue, Jack

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Jim was once a bit of a racist bigot, but that seems to have been tamed in recent years now that he's settled down with Dot. She hasn't managed to stop his gambling and drinking though.

Surveys from 2005 show that Jim and Dot are two of the most popular characters on the show.^{[citation needed]}

History

Jim made his first appearance in 1996 when his daughter April was supposed to marry her fiancé Nikos. When Nikos jilted April at the altar, Jim's other daughter, Carol, and her boyfriend, Alan Jackson, decided to marry instead. Jim, who was once prejudiced, hated the fact that Carol was marrying a black man. He stormed out and refused to give her away at the wedding (despite being overtly racist initially, these hostile feelings have now mellowed, as shown through his close friendship with the Trinidadian shopkeeper, Patrick Trueman). Once spoke of his earlier years as an amateur boxer under the nickname 'Basher' Branning whilst trying to win over Dot's heart. April Branning was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Carol Jackson (née Branning) was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Alan Jackson was a fictional character in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... For with(out) prejudice in law, see Prejudice (law). ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Look up Trinidad in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Patrick Neville Loftus Alfonso Trueman is a fictional character in the popular British BBC soap opera EastEnders. ...

Jim and Dot.

Jim reappeared on 21 June 1999, when Carol, her children Robbie, Sonia and Bianca, along with Bianca's husband Ricky and Carol's new flame, Dan Sullivan visited him in Southend. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Sonia Ann Fowler (née Branning; previously Jackson)[1] was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Bianca Jackson (née Branning, previously Butcher) was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Patsy Palmer. ... Richard Ricky Butcher was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Daniel Dan Sullivan was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap Opera EastEnders. ... Southend is the name of a number of locations: Southend-on-Sea is the name of a town in Essex, UK Southend, Kintyre is the name of a village in Kintyre, Scotland This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the...

Later that year, Jim came to look after his grandchildren in Walford following the death of his wife Reenie. Jim's first marriage to Reenie was, according to Jim, a loveless union, so following her death it didn't take Jim long to chase after an eligible widow on the Square, Dot Cotton. After much chasing, she eventually became his second wife, marrying him on Valentines Day 2002. After a mishap with viagra, Dot decided that sex wasn't 'on the menu' and their love remains purely platonic. They often moan about each other, but they still care for each other. Doreen Reenie Branning was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Dorothy Dot Branning (née Colwell; previously Cotton) is a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Valentines Day postcard, c. ... // ...

Jim works as a potman, collecting glasses in the Queen Victoria pub, and is prone to helping himself to a free drink when his employer's back is turned. He likes to gamble (Dot despairs over this), usually in the company of Patrick Trueman. When the soap began the outside of The Vic was painted brown. ... Gambling (or betting) is any behavior involving the risk of money or valuables on the outcome of a game, contest, or other event in which the outcome of that activity is partially or totally dependent upon chance. ... Patrick Neville Loftus Alfonso Trueman is a fictional character in the popular British BBC soap opera EastEnders. ...

Jim's grandson Bradley came to live with him in Albert Square in 2006, and he was also shocked and appalled to find out that his married granddaughter, Sonia, embarked on a lesbian affair with Naomi Julien. He refused to talk to Sonia in the wake of this, and her actions brought some of his old prejudices to the surface again. After having a heart-to-heart with Sonia, Jim decided to support her in whatever she did. Bradley Branning is a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Sonia Ann Fowler (née Branning; previously Jackson)[1] was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... This article is about same-sex desire and sexuality among women. ... Naomi Julien was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ...

Dot was angry with Jim when he discovered that her son, Nick, was ill with throat cancer and kept it from her. Jim didn't want to worry Dot, but when she found out from Stacey Slater, she was livid. She refused to talk to him, but as she got on the bus to visit Nick, he went and sat with her for the journey. He stayed with her while she settled, and then returned to Walford. Nicholas Charles Nick Cotton (also known as Nasty Nick) is a fictional character in the popular British soap opera EastEnders and one of the soaps original and famous bad boys. He has been played by John Altman on and off since appearing in the first episode in 1985. ... Esophageal cancer is malignancy of the esophagus. ... Stacey Slater is a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ...

When Jim's son Max arrived in Walford, Jim showed a lot of animosity towards him. He threw Bradley out of his house when he took his father's advice and reported a bully at work, but later allowed Bradley to move back in. Max Branning is a fictional character in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. ...

Jim was excited when Patrick's friend Cedric was due to visit, and Patrick told him that Cedric was a 'party animal'. When Cedric and his wife Joy arrived, Cedric had turned into a frail old man, and declined any offer Patrick made to have fun. Jim was disappointed and fell asleep, while Cedric told Patrick that he was dying. When Jim awoke, Cedric and Joy were gone, and Jim told Patrick of his disappointment. Patrick was upset and threw Jim out of his house. Cedric Lucas was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Joy Lucas was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ...

On 26 January 2007, Jim and his great granddaughter Rebecca Miller went to get Dot from the Fowlers' house and saw Dot trying to open the bedroom window. Jim hurriedly ran into the house and went upstairs and saw Joe Macer with Dot. She tried to tell Jim that he was the person who caused the death of his wife Pauline but Joe tried to stop her from talking. Jim stuggled to get Dot free, pushing Joe out the way. Joe fell out of the window onto a market stall. Jim and Dot looked out the window and saw him dead on the ground. On 29 January 2007, Joe's death was published in the Walford Gazette, which revealed the verdict was accidental death. In April 2007 he had an argument with Dot after she took in an illegal immigrant, Anya, whose baby, Tomas, they had found at a church. He went to a club in search of her and found out that she was in fact a prostitute (thus sparking the argument wih Dot). He later reported Anya to immigration. When the immigration officers came to collect Anya he ended up helping Dot get her to the church for sanctuary and after a heart to heart with Jim in the church Anya gave herself up to the officers. Before she came out into the open, Anya made Jim promise he and Dot would look after Tomas, which he agreed to. Tanya doesn't speak to Jim because of his past. is the 26th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Rebecca Chloe Miller (née Chloe Jackson) was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Joseph Joe Macer was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Pauline Fowler (née Beale) was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders, played continuously by actress Wendy Richard[1] from the shows first episode on 19 February 1985 and remaining on-screen for almost twenty-two years. ... is the 29th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... This article or section needs additional references or sources to improve its verifiability. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Dorothy Dot Branning (née Colwell; previously Cotton) is a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Illegal immigration is the act of moving to or settling in another country or region, temporarily or permanently, in violation of the law or without documents permitting an immigrant to settle in that country. ... Anya Covalenco is a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Tomas Covalenco is a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Prostitution is the sale of sexual services (typically manual stimulation, oral sex, sexual intercourse, or anal sex) for cash or other kind of return, generally indiscriminately with many persons. ...

On August 9, 2007, Dot revealed Jim had gone to stay with Carol after she had taken ill (This was written to cover John Bardon's absence due to his real-life illness). is the 221st day of the year (222nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

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Family

• Wife: Dot Branning
• Sons: Derek Branning, Max Branning, Jack Branning
• Daughters: Carol Jackson, Sue Branning, April Branning
• Grandsons: Robbie Jackson, Billy Jackson, Bradley Branning
• Granddaughters: Bianca Jackson, Sonia Fowler, Abi Branning, Lauren Branning
• Great grandson: Liam Butcher
• Great granddaughters: Rebecca Miller, Natasha Butcher (deceased)
• Nephew: Gordon Branning

Dorothy Dot Branning (née Colwell; previously Cotton) is a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Derek Branning was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Max Branning is a fictional character in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Jack Branning is a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Carol Jackson (née Branning) was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Sue Branning was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... April Branning was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Robert Robbie Jackson (born Branning) was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Billy Jackson (born 1995) is the first son of film director Peter Jackson and his wife, screenwriter and producer Fran Walsh. ... Bradley Branning is a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Bianca Jackson (née Branning, previously Butcher) was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Patsy Palmer. ... Sonia Ann Fowler (née Branning; previously Jackson)[1] was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Abigail Abi Branning is a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Lauren Branning is a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Liam Butcher was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Rebecca Chloe Miller (née Chloe Jackson) was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ...

External links

• Jim Branning at bbc.co.uk