Terry Spraggan

Name: Terry Spraggan
First Appeared: 5th November 2013
Last Appeared: 5th June 2015
Played by: Terry Alderton

Terry Spraggan rolled into Albert Square with Bianca Butcher, fresh from Manchester, and immediately found himself in the deep end. Meeting Bianca’s parents, Carol Jackson and David Wicks, was just the beginning. Bianca soon dropped the bombshell that Terry, along with his kids TJ and Rosie, would be moving in due to a landlord mishap. The Jackson-Wicks clan wasn’t exactly thrilled, knowing zilch about Terry. But hey, what’s life in Walford without a bit of drama?

Terry’s ex-wife, Nikki Spraggan, an air hostess with a knack for stirring the pot, made her presence felt with gifts for TJ and Rosie. This didn’t sit well with Bianca’s brood, sparking jealousy and a classic Bianca-Nikki showdown. The Christmas dinner clash, complete with a gravy spill that Bianca took as a deliberate act, led to Terry and his kids being booted out. But in true EastEnders fashion, they patched things up, and Terry found a place around the corner for his little family.

Life threw another curveball when Cindy Williams revealed she was pregnant with TJ’s baby. Terry, ever the supportive dad, clashed with Cindy’s guardian, Ian Beale, over the situation. Meanwhile, Carol’s cancer diagnosis and the revelation of a BRCA2 gene mutation added to the stress, causing Bianca to push Terry away. In a heart-breaking twist, Bianca accused Terry of inappropriate behaviour towards her adopted daughter, Whitney Dean, leading to their split. It was a tough time for Terry, but he stood by his friend Alfie Moon during Kat Moon’s pregnancy, showing his unwavering loyalty.

Terry’s charm didn’t go unnoticed by new market trader Donna Yates, but his heart was still with Bianca. The secret rekindling of their romance, kept under wraps for two months, added another layer of complexity. Terry was ready to go public, but Bianca insisted on secrecy. When TJ announced their move to Milton Keynes, Bianca’s anger at being left out of the loop led to a heartfelt confrontation. Terry, feeling unappreciated, was ready to move on, but Bianca’s declaration of love and willingness to relocate sealed their commitment. They took Bianca’s kids to see their new home, and the family decided to give Milton Keynes a shot.

Nine months later, Terry returned to Albert Square to collect his granddaughter, Beth Williams, from Ian and Jane Beale. By 2024, Terry had left Bianca, possibly due to her erratic behaviour at the time.