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Bradley Branning
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| Bradley Branning | |
| Portrayed by | Charlie Clements |
| Duration | 2006– |
| First appearance | 24 January 2006 |
| Date of birth | 28 August 1987 |
| Marital status | Single |
| Home | 25 Albert Square |
| Occupation | Personal assistant |
| Family | Jim, Max, Rachel, Abi, Lauren |
Bradley Branning is a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. He is played by Charlie Clements. He made his first appearance on screen on 24 January 2006.
He is the grandson of Jim Branning. He came to Walford to live with Jim and Dot when he got a job in the City. He moved from Tring in Hertfordshire. He is a unique character in that he lives in Albert Square but works in the City and commutes to work every day. He works in a Merchant Bank. Initially he was a victim of persecution but has since developed a Machiavellian streak which he used to have a co-worker removed, thus securing him a promotion.
Jim and Dot were quick to introduce Bradley to the rest of the Albert Square residents. On his first night in London he went to Scarlet nightclub with Deano Wicks and Stacey Slater. While there, Deano spiked Stacey's drink to calm her down, but she later passed out in the street. Deano ran to get some blankets to keep her warm while Bradley lifted her up onto a bench. Stacey came to but was in a confused state, and pushed Bradley away thinking he was trying to rape her. The next day, Bradley was arrested for indecent assault on Stacey. However Deano Wicks owned up after confessing to Stacey about the spiked drinks.
Bradley asked Stacey on a date after Jim and Charlie Slater gave them money for it. Stacey rejected Bradley twice. However, Stacey agreed to one date as long as Bradley stood her up. Bradley took advice from his grandfather to only hear what he wanted to hear, so did not stand her up and Stacey had no choice but to go on the date.
On Bradley's second day working in the city, he lost his wallet containing £50 and his Oyster card, and most importantly, his Thunderbirds fan club card. However, he found a pound and bought a lottery scratchcard with it, and won £10 so he could get home. He told Jim and Dot that it was his lucky day, despite his misfortune, just because he was able to get home. Later on the same day, Stacey made him eat food containing nuts, which gave him an allergic reaction. Bradley still thought it was his lucky day, as he now thought Stacey liked him. His wallet was returned to him the next day, but everything had been stolen apart from his Thunderbirds card.
Bradley entered into a relationship with Stacey. Stacey discovered she was pregnant with Bradley's child, and, after some persuasion on Bradley's part, decided that it would be best to abort the unborn baby, telling friends and family that she had had a miscarriage.
In June 2006 Bradley's father, Max moved in to number 5 Albert Square. Bradley's stepmother Tanya and half sisters Lauren and Abi also moved in. Bradley didn't want anything to do with Max, as he had walked out on him and his mother Rachel thirteen years earlier, although he did speak to Lauren. Despite Bradley's immediate dislike for his father, he began to soften towards Max and they have now become friends, much to the chagrin of Bradley's grandfather Jim.
Bradley organised his work's Christmas party but didn't invite Stacey telling her that he couldn't take a guest, when really he could take a guest but he didn't want to take Stacey because he had his eye on his colleague, Lydia. On 21 December 2006 Stacey turned up uninvited at Bradley's work party and ended up being dumped by Bradley. Bradley is now in a relationship with Lydia. On Valentine's Day Bradley broke up with Lydia as he realised he still had feelings for Stacey. He shouted outside her window that he still loved her whilst Max was in Stacey's bed.
- Father: Max Branning
- Mother: Rachel Branning
- Half sisters: Lauren Branning, Abi Branning
- Grandfather: Jim Branning
- Grandmother: Reenie Branning (deceased)
- Uncle: Derek Branning
- Aunts: Carol Jackson, April Branning, Sue Branning
- Cousins: Bianca Jackson, Robbie Jackson, Sonia Fowler, Billy Jackson
- First cousins once removed: Liam Butcher, Rebecca Miller, Natasha Butcher (deceased), Gordon Branning