Jack Edwards

Name: Jack Edwards
First Appeared: 27th February 2006
Last Appeared: 10th November 2006
Played by: Nicky Henson

Jack Edwards brought a mix of charm and drama to Albert Square from the moment he arrived. His first appearance was a memorable one, as Billy mistook him for a plumber. Jack, ever the gentleman, let Billy ramble on about his life, only to leave him unimpressed by the end. Despite this rocky start, Jack developed a crush on Peggy Mitchell. However, his time in Walford was initially short-lived, as he left in March 2006 to complete a job.

Jack made his return on July 18, 2006, just in time for Billy and Honey’s wedding. His flirtation with Peggy resumed, and they soon became an item. Unfortunately, their romance hit a snag when Peggy refused to accept Jack’s newborn granddaughter, Janet, who had Down’s syndrome. This refusal led to their breakup, and Jack once again stepped away from Albert Square.

Jack reappeared in November 2006, this time to help Honey after she ran away from Billy and Janet. Despite his limited screen time, Jack’s presence was often felt through mentions by other characters. In February 2008, Billy and Honey announced their plans to visit Jack on his narrowboat, Patonia, with their children. By September 2008, Billy revealed that Honey had left him and moved in with Jack.

Tragically, Jack’s story came to an abrupt end in May 2010 when Billy learned that Honey and Jack had been involved in a car accident, resulting in Jack’s death.