Cora Cross
Cora Cross is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Ann Mitchell. Cora is the mother of Tanya Branning (Jo Joyner) and Rainie Cross (Tanya Franks) and the grandmother of Lauren (Jacqueline Jossa) and Abi Branning (Lorna Fitzgerald). Cora initially appeared from 11 to 15 April 2011, and returned as a regular character on 28 July. Cora is described as having "a brash, outspoken attitude and does not care who she offends", deemed "an archetypal East End matriarch" and Inside Soap says that Cora is a "brash, loud lady who likes to tell everyone what she thinks and has absolute no shame."
In May 2011, when it was confirmed that Cora would be returning to EastEnders, executive producer Bryan Kirkwood said, "We all love Cora here—actress Ann Mitchell could be one of the Walford greats". Kirkwood was keen to find a new matriarch for the show after the loss of Peggy Mitchell, played by Barbara Windsor and explained that Cora is a perfect fit. Kate White of Inside Soap praised Cora and added she could watch Ann Mitchell acting "her socks off" all day long.
Watery Grave
The sea was smooth, the wind was calm
However, it was a great surprise for those innocent
people
To see a maze of rocks and icebergs
Suddenly the sea surged, winds formed waves ten meters
high
Slamming into an iceberg drove some people mad
The hull was pierced
Life boats were prepared but waves submerged them
People died in frozen water
In less than an hour half of the passagers disappeared
Every hour, the boat sank meter after meter
When rescuers arrived they saw nothing