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[edit] Character creation

Although the character of Dot Cotton had been referred to since the very early episodes of the programme as the mother of villain Nick Cotton, she did not actually appear on-screen until July 1985. Dot — along with the other original characters — was conceptualised by show creators, Tony Holland and Julia Smith. Introduced as the "arch-gossip" of the launderette, Dot was a character who bridged the generations. The actress June Brown was given the role after being recommended by actor Leslie Grantham, who played original character, Den Watts.