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Character

Jim

Jim Branning played by John Bardon

Jim Branning can be lazy, tight and selfish, but underneath all that he's got a heart of gold, as Dot found out.

First Appearance:
29.04.1996
Marital Status:
Married
Address:
25 Albert Square
Occupation:
Pensioner

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"I bet you a fiver..."

Dot Branning

Dot

Dot makes Jim's life complete. The couple have had their ups and downs, but it's clear that they care deeply for one another.

Reenie Branning

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Jim's first wife, now deceased. Jim claims that he never loved her and that they spent their entire married lives arguing.

Family Tree

Abi Branning

Abi

granddaughter

Amy Mitchell

Amy Mitchell

granddaughter

April Branning

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daughter

Bianca Butcher

Bianca

granddaughter

Billy Jackson

Billy

grandson

Bradley Branning

Bradley

grandson

Carol Jackson

Carol

daughter

Derek Branning

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son

Lauren Branning

Lauren

granddaughter

Liam Butcher

Liam Butcher

great-grandson

Martin Fowler

Martin

grandson-in-law

Morgan Jackson-King

Morgan Jackson-King

great-grandson

Oscar Branning

Oscar

grandson

Rebecca Fowler

Rebecca

great-granddaughter

Robbie Jackson

Robbie

grandson

Sonia Fowler

Sonia

granddaughter

Suzy Branning

Suzy Branning

daughter

Tanya Branning

Tanya

daughter-in-law

Tiffany Dean

Tiffany Dean

great-granddaughter

Whitney Dean

Whitney Dean

step great-granddaughter

20 Aug 2009
Returning home from the nursing home to his beloved "Dorothy".

11 Aug 2008
Coming home for his birthday for the day.

25 Oct 2007
Missing grandson Bradley's wedding after suffering a stroke.

9 Apr 2007
Taking Dot to Kent on a day trip and coming home with more than he bargained for - baby Tomas.

27 Jun 2007
Being reunited unhappily with his son, Max.

16 Mar 2006
Falling out with Sonia when he found out about her lesbian relationship with Naomi.

30 Aug 2004
Discovering that Dot had cancer.

21 Dec 2001 - Feb 2002
Proposing to Dot on the London Eye and later marrying her shortly after.

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