It’s an accepted part of EastEnders lore: the roof of the Queen Vic is not safe territory for the Brannings, particularly those born to Max (Jake Wood). After the death of Bradley Branning (Charlie Clements) in 2010, which saw him fall from the pub roof, EastEnders’ 2017 Christmas Day special saw a Branning showdown in the same spot, from which both Abi (Lorna Fitzgerald) and Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) also fell. Max had ascended to the top of the pub to commit suicide, leading his desperate daughters to follow him and plead with him to reconsider. Though Max came around,...